Bachelart - "ChampCar Has Lost Credibility"

"I believe it would be a stronger series again with a lot of solid events," said Eric Bachelart, a former open-wheel driver and now owner of Conquest Racing in the Champ Car series.

"What the IRL has is a good package, with the Indianapolis 500 and some other things that will help attract sponsors. There will be lots of cars, lots of teams. A good show."

Like everyone else involved, though, Bachelart was waiting anxiously to hear a confirmation that the deal is done.

"I'm ready to move any time soon and enter two cars in the IRL," Bachelart said. "I believe this is the best option to go that way. And, with Champ Car, it has lost a lot of credibility at this point."

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[Claus Hansen]

I dont think these will help on the sponsorship situation...
Indy is jewel, but all the other IRL races are only taking up the owners cash, still, its a step forward, but team will find it hard to get budget for the combined series, i think !