The Indy Racing League this afternoon unveiled its wish list for the open-wheel series’ new chassis set
to debut in 2012.
Why IRL officials didn’t wait until new series boss Randy Bernard is in place to make this
announcement confuses me, but I digress.
I also didn’t understand why the IRL let Bernard’s hire
leak out and then made the announcement during Super Bowl week in a town that is just plum Colts crazy. IRL officials certainly
cost the series some prime media coverage by the timing of both announcements.
Again, I digress. There are several
interesting revelations in today’s announcement.
Here’s what the IRL wants out of its 2012 chassis
(in IRL officials own words):
Safe: The new chassis must adhere to the league's already high safety standards while
exploring new technology to improve safety in all aspects of the car.
Raceable: The new chassis must continue to
produce the exciting racing that has become signature of the IndyCar Series while not affecting other cars on track (i.e.
less sensitive to the turbulence).
Cost-effective: The league continues to work to reduce the cost of participation
for teams in the IndyCar Series, which remains an important priority in this economic climate. The new chassis must have a
price point that adheres to that goal.
American-made: The new chassis must be built in the U.S., preferably at
an Indiana-based facility.
Less mass/More efficient: A lighter chassis with less mass that produces the same aerodynamic
effect in an efficient way.
Relevant technology: The league would like the new chassis to be relevant to the future
of the consumer auto industry; innovative technology that is born on the racetrack and can translate to consumer cars.
Modern Look: More space for sponsor logos, cars easily identifiable.
Green: The Indy Racing League prides
itself on its role in the greening of racing and wants to maintain its position as a leader in environmentally-friendly initiatives
with this chassis.
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I also didnâ??t understand why the IRL let Bernardâ??s hire leak out and then made the announcement during Super Bowl week in a town that is just plum Colts crazy.
It's the IRL, for God's sake. They couldn't market snow in a desert. Have you honestly ever seen anyone more inept?
Ok, kidz, how can you tell when someone from the 'league' is lying? :rimshot:
Talk about annihilating any pretense of credibility, these people are so dense, I'm reasonably sure they believe the garbage they spew has some basis in reality. But it does not.
Who, actually, are the 'league officials' that spouted this latest mountain of fiction and rubbish? Does Bri know that they are throwing Dallara and their kickbacks under the bus? Lol.
The idiocy of these people at least continues to offer something marginally resembling entertainment. The fetid sewage they put on the track obviously never has, or it would have an audience by now.
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Wouldn't this improve the sport AND keep costs down? I think it even meets the requirements above....
Building a new spec is desperately needed but unless the IRL/IMS finances it the deal is gonna be a mess. Makes sense to me....saves the sport in the interm while everyone comes up with next spec and economy evolves. Post centennial era....
As a fan, I don't care if the chassis was built on the moon, delivering a good product is most important.
Take a breath, read the facts and then judge them. Wish list people.
Such a shame what hate does to people.........Try forgiveness!
Hate? YES. Why? BECAUSE THE SPORT IS DEAD BECAUSE OF the speedways INDECISION. This is a reactionary response from IMS because on Feb. 10th the "DELTA WING" concept car will be released. IMS is just saving face. IF they don't know by now what will help the sport, well, the sport isn't going to wait for them. And the post a "WISH LIST"? Now? It's not a trial balloon....it's a LEAD BALLOON.
Wadda you think OW carbon fibre factories will suddenly spring from the loins of the Indianapolis business community to pray at the Indy alter? Come on....get a clue.
http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/article/pruett-say-no-to-kee-rock/
"Rather than collaborate with the Delta Wings, the League saw an opportunity to gain a tactical advantage â?? one that is purely political â?? by working hurriedly to scoop the Chicago Auto Show launch."
Those who want to have their head in the sand will rise to find change. Indy 500 devalued...Cotman designing tracks....Delta Wing ready to fly....Speedway destabilized and unable to make decisions. Not good friends, not good.
Indyman, you are in denial about the seriousness of danger the IRL/IMS/500 is in. The blame ONLY rests on the shoulders of IMS. Fiddle on, Nero.
Danica said this this weekend: "As far as being calm. I'm lucky enough that I've been put in situations similar to this where there is a lot of media attention. Racing in the INDY 500 is always a lot of attention. Not as much as this but you do get a feel for it." http://arcaracing.com/news.php?contentid=9285
Kinda puts it into perspective, doesn't it? I used to get rejection letters in August because the speedway was SOLD OUT before the split. NOW, IMS is gimmicking an ARCA race that Danica is in to sell tickets. Pathetic and sad....but the Indyman thinks this is ok I'm sure.
on a side note, Daytona tix, which used to sell out a year in advance, are still available. I just did ten ticket block searches at daytonas site, and was finding them at most price points 5 days before the race. The economy is hurting everyone these days. Did any NASCAR races sell out last year?
Geez, I guess my tix rejection is based on when I sent in the tix application. I know, I know...folks got better things to do, economy sucks, 1000 station cable tv universe etc.
Indy is indy...the IRL is the IRL. Hey, Toronto had 14,000 all weekend....used to be 175,000 for CART. What happened there? Maybe folks don't like the IRL? Could it be that simple, sunshine?
Dodge, duck, dip, dive and dodge. You have it down pretty well.
Where are you getting that ims is against the Delta Wing? Do you like it?
Quit dreaming of CART Indyman...your IRL today IS CART. Difference is the three sistas and Mari get the pot, just not distributed amongst the team owners. Wake up!
Is there a good reason why the IRL is failing and the 500 suffering with 400,000 paying customers? At some point it's not profitable for the owners again and POOF you have exactly what you had. But you'll like it because CART failed...
It is still a far cry from cart in that it still races on ovals, still races mainly in the US, still has room for and encourages Americans to run it. I am taking a wait and see attitude to see what the new management does with it. Critical times for the IRL and OW.