With the reunification of both sides in American Open Wheel racing, within three years the IndyCar Series could return to a point in time when it had became a rival for Formula 1, in ethusiasm and viewing numbers.

Could this happen again?

Remember, prior to the split, others from Aryton Senna de Silva to Ferrari had used the spectre of CART as leverage in their dealings with the teams and the FIA. Given time, this could make a not-so-welcome comeback (for Bernie, Max, et al, at least). At present, there is not much comment from the two, or many others from the paddocks to the luxury suites, about the events of the past week, but there will surely be. And, how will they take the assesments of the new IndyCar when 2012 rolls by?

An interesting question, indeed...