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18 Aug 2007, 12:29 (Ref:1991259) | #1 | |
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Franchitti to RCR?
http://www.nascar.com/2007/news/head...tti/index.html
Have to say, it doesn't sound like it's suddenly going to happen or anything (maybe in a year or two) but this would be another good move for the series to have the reigning Indy 500 champ in the ranks, not to mention a classy driver. I'd love to see this, to see how it would go. |
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Oh Jolly good another great open-wheel racer probably heading to Nascar...
Sorry but I sincerely hope that does not happen. |
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AOWR is doomed. Then again Dario has had a long term and has accomplished a lot he is entitled of course.
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Makes perfect sense though. Combine the fact that he has won Indy and he is getting older. There is nothing left to acomplish in the IRL.
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The defections from open wheel seem to be increasing this year after Montoya moved from F-1. I don't think its a very good sign for the future of the IRL and Champ Car.
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Especially as Hornish, Castroneves, Wheldon and Now Franchitti have been linked with NASCAR drives.
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LOL NASCAR is the new IRL.
mi rite? *ahem* Carry on people. |
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I would imagine that the reason is one word -- Money -- NASCAR drivers make wayyyyyy more than IRL drivers -- Just another reason to unify the IRL and CC so their combined money will be much better than separate.
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For yet another hot sports opinion (and keep in mind I love Dario, he is a terrific driver and I'd like to see him win the IRL crown then go to ALMS for some real racing) perhaps the old boys are getting out of the series that requires top fitness and are moving to series where fried chicken and grits are served in car.
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That must be the reason!
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So are there going to be more cars on the track or who is leaving to make way for the many linked to NASCAR?
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