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:: 8.8.03 ::
Big changes on the way in open-wheel racing.
With announcements from the IRL on racing at Milwaukee and a second NASCAR race at Fontana, it would seem that CART will soon be out of the oval racing business. The skinny (according to AutoWeek magazine) is that the future of CART at Lausitz, Germany and Rockingham, England is not very good. CART took a bath financially at those two venues, and cash flow for next year will be a lot tighter than this year.
Meanwhile, across town in Indy, Tony George will probably make announcements about 1 or 2 US road courses. Basically the IRL will morph into "NASCAR w/o fenders" as Dave Despain puts it.
By the way, if you haven't watched it yet, I'd highly recommend watching "Wind Tunnel" on the Speed channel. It's a great way to keep current on all the major series of 4-wheel and 2-wheel racing.
:: Eric 8.8.03 [+] ::
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This week in racing:
Sunday, August 10
Lexington, OH - CART: Mid-Ohio Grand Prix. Mid-Ohio road course. Defending champion: Patrick Carpentier. Also: Toyota Atlantics, Barber Dodge Pro Series, Formula Ford 2000, Speed World Touring.
Madison, IL - IRL: Emerson Indy 250. Gateway International Raceway oval track. Defending champion: Gil de Ferran. Also: Infiniti Pro Series.
Watkins Glen, NY - NASCAR: Sirius at the Glen. Watkins Glen International road course. Defending champion: Tony Stewart
Also: Craftsman Trucks in Nashville.
:: Eric 8.8.03 [+] ::
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IRL Fantasy League Update:
The oval trackers are taking it to Gateway, MO this weekend. Make sure you have your lineups in by Saturday! Good luck.
:: Eric 8.8.03 [+] ::
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