Done Deal

[Z-man]

I feel sad...

http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/artic...car-deal-done/

[Cart750hp]

Feel sad? You should be thankful it's over!

[BobGarage]

its about time.

they have draw out this years mergification talks for far too long! (from a fans point of view). the uncertanty was a pain in the arse.

roll on 2008.

[ShiftingGears]

The bittersweet end. Finally.

[Mark]

It sounds done but it's still only 'reports'. Until I see a press release on the IRL and ChampCar websites, I'm not assuming anything.

[F1boat]

At last, it' over. I hope that the new Indy Car series will become more popular and return at least the glory of the late nineties.
I hope that this is not fabricated.

[Mark]

There are still reports elsewhere that merger talks are 'stalled' so I wouldn't go jumping around just yet.

[F1boat]

I don't think that CC can continue alone anymore, so it'll be great if there is some kind of unification and not destruction.

[tbyars]

There are still reports elsewhere that merger talks are 'stalled' so I wouldn't go jumping around just yet.

Normally, I'd agree with you, Mark. but there are far too many direct quotes in that article to ignore.

When paul Tracy, of all people, is coming to Indy for a seat fitting, I'd say the fat lady has sung. Frankly, regardless of the outcome, I ddn't expect Forsythe to come along.

[BobGarage]

I don't think that CC can continue alone anymore, so it'll be great if there is some kind of unification and not destruction.

not just CC. neither side can continue alone any more and both sets of management realise that.

both sides have low car counts for this year. both would struggle with grids the intire season. TG would struggle to get 33 for the 500. That is why TG has been more receptive this year than in previous years to getting this done.