GM has never shown much interest in F1.
Unless the engine formula was the same or almost the same very unlikely. A F1 engine program would be vastly more expensive than an Indy deal at the moment.
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GM has never shown much interest in F1.
Unless the engine formula was the same or almost the same very unlikely. A F1 engine program would be vastly more expensive than an Indy deal at the moment.
Remember the Caddy LMP program? It was actually getting to terms with the competition when they pulled the plug, but they stayed lost in the forest for several seasons leading up to that. IMO GM isn't ready for the level of engineering competition (or the expenditure) that F1 presents just yet. Best that they learn how to walk again before they try to run. Just a year or so ago, they were having problems crawling. But depending on the who's and what's of this program, this might be a good start for the "new GM".Quote:
Originally Posted by Placid
Rumor is that GM has snagged Penske, not Ganassi, or potentially both top teams, for 2012. I won't make too much of a deal of GM getting Illmor, if that's the case. A lot of that info is proprietary and with a new formula the last 12 years worth of notes won't be worth that much, but it does make them a player outside the box.
http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/artic...-picks-penske/
I wonder how/if Cosworth fits into the picture.
I want to thank all you guys for letting Anthony (crapaholic) Vpop or whatever his name is, hi jack a completely positive thread . If ever there was a time to ban someone it is now. Sheesh .
I'm hoping for some buick badged enines myself. I'm chompin at the bit for my Buick-badged Opel Insignia OPC Touring Wagon. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by call_me_andrew
I don't see GM using the Buick name in racing any time soon. I think they should fight the "Old Fogie" brand image with a couple more HI-PO street offerings first, THEN maybe hit touring cars or open wheelers again. Buick was the turbo-charged GM brand and is offering turbo-4's in their cars again that Chevy isn't.
I was actually just reading one report on tomorrows scheduled announcement that speculated Cadillac might be the brand. I'd still bank on Chevy being the brand.Quote:
Originally Posted by nigelred5
I was actually just reading one report on tomorrows scheduled announcement that speculated Cadillac might be the brand. I'd still bank on Chevy being the brand.
Anyone know if there will be live web coverage of the announcement?
Gary
Gray, I saw this at Speed. It looks like they are streaming it live.Quote:
Originally Posted by garyshell
http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/artic...onference-live
http://www.livestream.com/indycarQuote:
Originally Posted by garyshell