IndyCar To Have 2 Races At Texas

**Alfa Fan** · 19th August 2010, 02:04

Originally Posted by garyshell

I saw this same idea posted elsewhere. Have even numbered balls from 2-12 in a bag (their idea was to cap it at 12) and then have someone draw a number after the first race. I think the idea has some merit. But I will patiently await anthony to show up here and tell us all how wrong it really is.

Gary

A similar system has been operating successfully in the BTCC for the last 6-7 years.

**mileman** · 19th August 2010, 02:51

Sounds like a marketing gimmick - which could stand for desperation. I'm not convinced...

**Otto-Matic** · 20th August 2010, 00:54

Originally Posted by mileman

Sounds like a marketing gimmick - which could stand for desperation. I'm not convinced...

well of course its a marketing gimmick

And yes, I think this is a time of desperation for the series. they need to shake things up and think outside the box. If it gets people talking about Indycar racing, brings in some Sports Center coverage, and maybe some mainstream press coverage, than its a success. Far too many people in this country (the ones who are not die hard race fans) think NASCAR and RACING are mutually exclusive to each other. If AOW is ever going to expand on its already existing fan base it needs to bring in new fans and create interest among the casual fans. At least someone in management in trying.

**edv** · 20th August 2010, 16:06

They should make the 2nd twin race go clockwise with drivers turning right.

**Otto-Matic** · 21st August 2010, 14:44

Originally Posted by edv

They should make the 2nd twin race go clockwise with drivers turning right.

I don't know if your joking or not, but i'd actually really like to see this, lol

**edv** · 21st August 2010, 19:21

Originally Posted by Otto-Matic

I don't know if your joking or not, but i'd actually really like to see this, lol

I'm more than half serious. If the pit entry/exit is symmetrical and the caution lighting points both ways, then why not? Fueling might be problem.
If the teams know ahead of time, then maybe one hour is enough time to change out suspension, steering etc.

**garyshell** · 21st August 2010, 19:42

Originally Posted by edv

I'm more than half serious. If the pit entry/exit is symmetrical and the caution lighting points both ways, then why not? Fueling might be problem.
If the teams know ahead of time, then maybe one hour is enough time to change out suspension, steering etc.

Might be a problem? You are the master of understatement. There is no way in hell this could ever happen or even be considered for longer than a millisecond.

Gary

**Jag_Warrior** · 21st August 2010, 20:20

Originally Posted by garyshell

I saw this same idea posted elsewhere. Have even numbered balls from 2-12 in a bag (their idea was to cap it at 12) and then have someone draw a number after the first race. I think the idea has some merit. But I will patiently await anthony to show up here and tell us all how wrong it really is.

Gary

I like this idea!