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alesi95 · 1 Mar 2003, 17:52 (Ref:521518)

Hows this for a refreshing thread?

I'm a champ car fan and yet I'm quite excited about this years IRL championship!

Incredible, no?

Since September 11 motorsport has taken a huge finacial blow (possibly for its own good) F1 grids are shrinking, Champ car grids are shrinking and Superbike grids are shrinking.

When will people learn that relentless bashing of this series will not help either series.

Ideally one series is better but that isn't goona happen. Cart has moved in a different direction now and it's about time that we gave IRL at least a little respect as the Offical "Indycar series"

I still prefer CART but this is earlier days and i am eager to see IRL grow.

Jay · 1 Mar 2003, 17:56 (Ref:521529)

You're a Cart fan and you're eager to see the IRL grow? You must not have been following American open-wheel racing for very long then.

If it's broadcast here, I'll probably check in on the IRL race once to see how empty the grandstands are... The only thing I go for wrt the IRL is that nobody gets hurt.

Down F0rce · 1 Mar 2003, 17:58 (Ref:521531)

I too am eagar to see it grow, with the famous names coming in and the fresh talent that the Infinit Pro Series offers, I'm sure it will do just that.

AGRfan · 1 Mar 2003, 18:13 (Ref:521539)

i also like both series. i watch both, personally i wish they would unite ,so that ow racing could start growing again. the way it's going now . in 5 years, you might not see ow racing on tv at all. what sponsor and new fans want to deal with all this name calling 3rd grade ****. everyone needs to put there pride down and just enjoy ow racing, while it still here. and i've bin watching ow racing for 12 years. we all know what went down, now is the time to fix it . while it still can be. later, take a chill pill and enjoy life!!!!!!!!

BootsOntheSide · 1 Mar 2003, 18:38 (Ref:521548)

I think CART should keep some ovals and at least 50% US races, as that's what its all about. But over teh last 2 years its reached a point where both series are aiming ofr different sections of the market, and both have reasons to exist, with missions very different from even 3 years ago.

Down F0rce · 1 Mar 2003, 19:34 (Ref:521578)

Quote:

Originally posted by AGRfan
i also like both series. i watch both, personally i wish they would unite ,so that ow racing could start growing again. the way it's going now . in 5 years, you might not see ow racing on tv at all. what sponsor and new fans want to deal with all this name calling 3rd grade ****. everyone needs to put there pride down and just enjoy ow racing, while it still here. and i've bin watching ow racing for 12 years. we all know what went down, now is the time to fix it . while it still can be. later, take a chill pill and enjoy life!!!!!!!!

good post, I could not agree more.

marcus · 1 Mar 2003, 22:14 (Ref:521728)

Its good to see fans from both sides enjoying each series for what their strong points are.

I have grown up with road racing my whole life and love therefore Im a cart fan , but the ovals offer something a bit different and ive become a fan of those as well hence my liking for the IRL.

either way both series are great and it doesnt bother me if they dont unite cause that means I get to see more racing

but thats just me being greedy of course , some form of unification is needed for the sport to go forward , but if it doesnt happen I believe both series can survive on their own merits.

Jordi · 1 Mar 2003, 22:22 (Ref:521739)

I've got to say that I can watch CART live and I can't watch IRL live. So that's a point for CART. Not that I'll die if I can't see IRL live.

marcus · 1 Mar 2003, 22:36 (Ref:521754)

I have no choice in the matter Jordi , here in australia we get the Indycar series live on cable TV but the cart series we get a delayed telecast of one whole day , its annoying trying to avoid results for 24hrs , but I usually manage to do it

racer69 · 2 Mar 2003, 05:53 (Ref:522090)

As you said marcus we grow up with predominently road racing here. I have to say it is the ovals that appeal to me the most with regards to Indycar/CART racing.

alesi95 · 3 Mar 2003, 09:56 (Ref:523273)

I have to add though that the IRL website is rubbish.

Especially compared to CARTs superduper website.

DNQ · 3 Mar 2003, 10:09 (Ref:523285)

alesi95, agreed the IRL site is pathetic, CART has the best official website of any motor racing series.

I will never be an IRL fan. That is not to say I can not like drivers or circuits in the series, but as a CART fan, Tony George's existence means I can never enjoy IRL, without worrying that he is working to destruct Champ Car racing.

I will watch the Indy 500, and I hope Scott Dixon wins, but Champ Car is where my heart lies. Full stop.

Down F0rce · 3 Mar 2003, 10:14 (Ref:523288)

have you guys looked at the new-look indyracing.com? it looks much better now.

DNQ · 3 Mar 2003, 11:34 (Ref:523339)

It's better but still short on content...

marcus · 3 Mar 2003, 23:37 (Ref:523980)

actually Ive found the site harder to navigate , Im sure in time I will work it out but for now I am a tad confused by it.

but the general look does seem better.

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