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Autosport Mag: Panther Racing eyes switch to Champ Car
Perhaps someone in the UK can pick up this weeks issue. The Autosport website only has a brief quip on the subject:
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I think the most interesting comment in the article was that Pennzoil would be keen to return to Champ Car. Apart from McDonalds and Tide, there are very few consumer products who sponsor cars in the series. Hopefully there are more 'real' sponsors interested in the series. |
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Wow I didn't see that happening!
I suppose it makes sense. Take away the GM funding and they probably don't have enough to survive. Assume for a minuite that CC and IRL are of equal value to a sponsor. Now factor in that the series will basically insure that if funding isn't found that you have enough money to run. That has to be pretty compelling for a team like Panther. A little more info for those of us who don't have autosport subscriptions: http://www.speedtv.com/articles/auto/champcar/18347/ |
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Would CC not be a better marketing tool for Pennzoil-Quaker State for their international/worldwide products and recognition?
Either way, it'd be nice to see Pennzoil in CC. |
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Does anyone know what the deal is that had Roshfrans become "Official Lubricant of CCWS" and whether it would limit what sponsorship Penzoil could have?
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I don't think Roshfrans involvement would necessarly mean that Penzoil would stay away from CC. At least for certain venues there are sometimes multiple official suppliers of the same kind. I'm sure one sticking point would be that Penzoil wouldn't want a Roshfrans sticker on the nose of their car like on all of the others.
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This article is a few days old now, but it makes me question whether-or-not Pennzoil wants to be in the IRL at all. Maybe just a one-off at Indy?
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Interesting rumour. Would be good to see them cross the divide with a driver like Enge or Scheckter.
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Autosport says Panther could run cars in both ChampCar and IndyCar.
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I think this is a great move for panther but I cant remember [/I]autosport[I] saying anytin about running cars in CCWS and IRLICS.
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They'll probably run a full season in Champ Cars, then have a couple of IRL-spec cars specifically for Indy.
Wow - this is kind of surreal. The IRL is facing issues that Champ Car had to deal with only a couple of years ago. Defecting teams, engine manufacturers leaving - it never ceases to amaze me how history repeats itself. |
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Once you take away the chevy free motors and cash, strangely the exact amount Panther gets from Pennzoil is just enough to run 2 champcars for a year. |
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I'll believe this when I see it. It may well be an attempt to squeeze some $ out of Tony George.
I hope they come to ChampCar but I'm not holding my breath. |
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i was just on the panther raacing website's forum. there are some very unhappy people there.i hope this turns out to be true, and not just trying to scare tony george.
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I find sheckter alot of fun to watch. And he had a good showing in Florida on the street course before his accident. He was running second. I hope Panther joins Champ Car and I really think its going to happen.
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Pantehr have to look at all their options, and if Pennzoil insist on doing ChampCars, Panther would be taking a big gamble not to go with them, as they would have no guarantee of finding the right sponsor/engine package without them. It's still early days, but it would add up.
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I sincetely have no idea whether it would happen or not, but a) Panther Racing would be a good addition and b) It would be significative to have a two-time IRL champion team having to leave for the "rival" series.
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I really hope they do make the move. I have enjoyed watching them race over the years and would love to see them in the CCWS. Even just to see their cars, as the yellow or even silver Pennzoil miachines areq uite stunning.
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Slightly off-topic, but those bright-yellow Pennzoil cars will always remind me of Jim Hall. There's just no getting around that. And Penske before that. Pennzoil has long-been a supporter of OW racing in America.
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well it would be great for CC to have them onboard.
they are a quality team in anyones terms and any series would and should try to persued them to drive in it. Im in two minds really , i'd love to see them in CC because I think they would be great but I'd also love to see them stay where they are because they do a great job there. time will tell i guess. |
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Having Tomas Shecketer in Champ Car would be great. He would be one hell of an addition, and maybe give everyone a run for their money?
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