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26 Sep 2003, 13:17 (Ref:730778)
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Allan McNish looking towards IndyCar
Interesting story over at www.autosport.com today;
McNish evaluates IRL alternatives - Ousted Renault F1 driver considers Indy 500 ambition Ousted Renault test driver Allan McNish has admitted that he is looking at racing options outside of the grand prix paddock, including the IRL IndyCar Series, should he not be able to secure a drive to compete in the 2004 F1 World Championship. The Scot, who has spent the year as test and reserve driver for the Renault F1 team, tested a Penske IRL IndyCar last winter and pin-pointed the Indianapolis 500 as one goal he has yet to achieve, in an interview in today's Daily Telegraph Read the full article [here]. Personally I think it would be great to see him in the IndyCar series 
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26 Sep 2003, 14:59 (Ref:730868)
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Indeed, in F1, he's only sounded as a proposal for Jordan, to help keep the Benson & Hedges sponsorship.
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26 Sep 2003, 21:51 (Ref:731407)
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a true talent unfullfilled, such a shame really.
but if he cant break back into F1 then i hope he gets a shot at indy , would be great to see him out there having a go. |
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27 Sep 2003, 02:57 (Ref:731513)
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You ask any of us in the sportscar forum, and we want him back bad. If McNish does not pick up an OW drive, you can be sure he'll be with a top team in ALMS.
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27 Sep 2003, 03:00 (Ref:731515)
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having Mcnish as a free man is crazy- he is a great driver and great at development, watch ganassi signs him to head up his DP team. lol
no really, i would like to see him in a factory GTS team as they are coming on strong....Lamborghini could use a sure fire hot shoe |
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3 Oct 2003, 18:16 (Ref:739652)
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Im sure Mcnish is a very wanted man outside of F1 circles. It is such a shame that he never really got his fair crack at Formula 1.
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3 Oct 2003, 18:57 (Ref:739692)
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I'm with Chevyguy here. I've heard Reinhold Joest say he'd have him back at the going rate any time.
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6 Oct 2003, 08:18 (Ref:741615)
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Damn straight.
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13 Oct 2003, 21:48 (Ref:750248)
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One wonders if poor Kenny Brack's crash will give Nishie any second thoughts about the IRL.
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13 Oct 2003, 22:00 (Ref:750260)
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i would hope McNish would go to Champcars, but if a good Indy car ride is available (target,penske, panther) he should give it a go...
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13 Oct 2003, 22:32 (Ref:750291)
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13 Oct 2003, 23:46 (Ref:750345)
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the IRL cars have proved once again they are tough and up to snuff, I still would argue for the Supermodified/top fuel roll cage thing though
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