Tracy confirmed at Vision for Edmonton

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17th July 2008, 21:46
Chamoo

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Originally Posted by dataman1

I support this statement and I will add that it seems that age and experience are making Tony less of a risk taker while Paul does not seem to have any fear. So...head to head with the same equipment going for the same corner, PT wins or takes out TK trying.

I'll second that. Just wait for the weekend, he will be running right up there. Walker has the setup sheets for the track, so do the rest of the CC guys. It will be fun watching the time sheets seem backwards.
18th July 2008, 03:47
inthemarbles

Everyone knows you can't spell EdmonPTon without PT.
18th July 2008, 14:06
seppefan

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Originally Posted by fugariracing

If this doesn't suggest the split hatchet is buried, I don't know what will.

It is buried for all those ( the majority ) who can see the future. Some sour grapes and some ( like me ) who miss CC bigtime but two series etc. Enough said. What does concern me is how big the field will be next year. The US Navy pull out of NASCAR. Are Panther safe with their sponsor ? Subway is a great new sponsor for the IRL especially as they were planning to be the NASCAR series sponsor a few years ago and I reckon if PT shows well they maybe the series sponsor next year. It is great PT is back, what chance Tag for the Canadian races in at Conquest even though they deny it.
18th July 2008, 22:21
celtichound

PT in the IRL

Long time lurker, first time poster here. :)

While I am glad to see PT in a car, I think here may be some merit to the idea that this is partially a marketing ploy to put butts in the seats in Edmonton..(and Toronto in '09???). That being said I have no idea how ticket sales for the Edmonton race are going. While I certainly hope he does well, I'm not overly optimistic. Little testing,unfamilar team,a questionably competative car......I just don't know. It is a "road" course so that may level the playing field somewhat. I don't think he needs to win or even podium (although that would be nice). But barring mechanical issues or being caught up in an incident not of his making, he certainly needs to finish reasonably well.
18th July 2008, 23:37
The instant classic

PT at edmonton = who will he fight with on that day? :ninja:
18th July 2008, 23:57
NickFalzone

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Originally Posted by celtichound

Long time lurker, first time poster here. :)

While I am glad to see PT in a car, I think here may be some merit to the idea that this is partially a marketing ploy to put butts in the seats in Edmonton..(and Toronto in '09???). That being said I have no idea how ticket sales for the Edmonton race are going. While I certainly hope he does well, I'm not overly optimistic. Little testing,unfamilar team,a questionably competative car......I just don't know. It is a "road" course so that may level the playing field somewhat. I don't think he needs to win or even podium (although that would be nice). But barring mechanical issues or being caught up in an incident not of his making, he certainly needs to finish reasonably well.

That's the most significant part of the equation, why he got a good sponsor and why George is helping out. That said, PT may well be interested in a full IRL ride for 09, so this is something in that direction.
19th July 2008, 01:20
celtichound

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Originally Posted by nickfalzone

That's the most significant part of the equation, why he got a good sponsor and why George is helping out. That said, PT may well be interested in a full IRL ride for 09, so this is something in that direction.

Yeah,it would be interesting to see what he could do with decent seat time and a well prepared team and car. I tend to agree with most, that his best driving years are behind him, not that he couldn't be competative if aforementioned situations were met. Time is running out for him in open wheel. I cann't imagine him being around in 2010-11 when they expect to have a new car (V-6 turbo???, less downforce... so they actually have to drive the car???), but thats a topic for another thread.
While PT is definitely a big draw here in Canada, how big a draw he would be in the IRL markets is questionable. Perhaps there are some out there that can fill me in on that.
From a Canadian standpoint, it's nice to have a Canadian to cheer for, but lack of one wouldn't stop me from attending the race here in Toronto. There are plenty enough good drivers to get behind. Always was a Bobby Rahal fan, still am. I could always cheer for Graham.
Maybe Andrew Ranger can find his way back. He'd be an improvement over Duno or Roth.
19th July 2008, 01:27
garyshell

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Originally Posted by celtichound

While I am glad to see PT in a car, I think here may be some merit to the idea that this is partially a marketing ploy to put butts in the seats in Edmonton..(and Toronto in '09???).

I don't think anyone has ever been under the impression that this was anything else. From the very beginning "king George" and the ICS has made no bones about wanting PT in the car because of the PR value he represents especially north of the US. I for one am glad to know he DOES have that value.

Gary
19th July 2008, 15:26
maxmach

Jeezz guys, its one race. Whether he's punted out the first corner, crashes due to his fault in the second turn or wins the race, IT IS ONE RACE. The fact that we are talking about Him is good, if He generates more press for the race, that's good, if the national media pays more attention to him, and the race that's really good. Nuff said.
19th July 2008, 18:34
-Helix-

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Originally Posted by Osiris333

It's about time.

What's the risk? Anybody who thinks he isn't faster than Dannica Patrick, Dan Wheldon, Tony Kannan or the majority of stiffs that inhabit the IRL grid is smoking crack anyway. Real racing people know he's still fast.

Uh riiight.

I'll be surprised if Tracy can stay on the lead lap. And that's if he doesn't put it in the wall before halfway.

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