2008 schedule, second half - from San Jose Rumor Mill

Muzza · 31 Jul 2007, 02:08 (Ref:1976822)

Fellows,

Don't be surprised if the 2008 Champ Car schedule presents a few rearrangements, particularly concerning the distribution of races throughout the year and several date switches.

It appears that Champ Cars is considering a second half of the season where races would be first held in Europe (during the summer; three dates are "reserved" but no venues are associated to them; it is expected that the events in Assen and Zolder will be repeated), followed by a North American leg (with two American or one American and one Canadian or Mexican race; the future of the Mexico City race is so-so and it may well be jettisoned from the calendar...) and then by an excursion to Asia. It appears that three dates are being "reserved" for Asia - China, Australia and... possibly New Zealand (in this tentative sequence).

Once again, this is Rumor Mill Radio so please take it from a grain of salt. But the sources are good.

Cheers,

Muzza

racerkeke · 31 Jul 2007, 03:35 (Ref:1976835)

In Edmonton, someone asked a Champ Car official about the 2008 schedule. His term for it was "creative".

I am expecting Vegas and Phoenix to switch places for '08 (so Phoenix will have two events within six months) and Long Beach keeps its early April date. Beyond that it's all open.

keke

norman-normal · 31 Jul 2007, 15:06 (Ref:1977335)

Vegas wanted the races to bring in money on one of it's slowest week end: Easter.

drewdawg727 · 31 Jul 2007, 20:06 (Ref:1977593)

I think it would be pretty interesting if Champ Car can do a repeat race...like IRL has done with Texas.

mountainstar · 1 Aug 2007, 02:24 (Ref:1977790)

The schedule was a mess this year and I heard 2 months ago such was duly noted and it would be fixed for next year. Hope so. I note with interest the New Zealand race. Has my banging the spoon on the table for Taupo been heard?

We have the Canadian Triple Crown. How about the Tasman series?

norman-normal · 1 Aug 2007, 14:33 (Ref:1978283)

Have you heard when they are coming out with the '08 schedule?

EuropaBambaataa · 1 Aug 2007, 15:09 (Ref:1978304)

Quote:

Originally Posted by mountainstar

We have the Canadian Triple Crown. How about the Tasman series?

I'd love to see an actual Tasman Series, with 4 to 6 races.

mountainstar · 2 Aug 2007, 00:39 (Ref:1978698)

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Originally Posted by EuropaBambaataa

I'd love to see an actual Tasman Series, with 4 to 6 races.

Unlikely. But even if we added one race in NZ we could have the Tasman Cup or something which would be pretty cool.

courageous · 2 Aug 2007, 19:27 (Ref:1979298)

Very simple 3 things I want to see (in order of liklehood):

A) No stupidly long gaps

B) No "subject to the tooth fairy" a la Korea, China or that Jack(crack)pot race that was planned once.

C) At least ONE oval (probably one of the main reasons any european fan got into US racing - diversity of tracks)

luke · 2 Aug 2007, 19:31 (Ref:1979301)

I have to agree courageous. Good post.

norman-normal · 2 Aug 2007, 19:36 (Ref:1979306)

If you want to watch oval racing, I can recommend: NASCAR, IRL and horses.

Consult your local listings.

courageous · 2 Aug 2007, 19:57 (Ref:1979323)

Quote:

Originally Posted by norman-normal

If you want to watch oval racing, I can recommend: NASCAR, IRL and horses.

Already do, they have 4 wheels and an engine so good enough for me (well not the horses - although chariot racing...)

Quote:

Originally Posted by courageous

diversity of tracks

Cleveland, Monaco, Adelaide, Le Mans, Indy, Nordschliffe, Buckmore Park

all different, all awesome.

luke · 2 Aug 2007, 20:11 (Ref:1979332)

Buckmore park? Somewhere i can say I raced in my kart this year!

courageous · 2 Aug 2007, 20:43 (Ref:1979352)

spoil sport - I wanted people to have to search to find out where that was!

norman-normal · 3 Aug 2007, 20:53 (Ref:1980130)

How about dogs courageous? they do dogs in Florida, oval too. They just chase a little mechanical bunny round and round, not two many pile up though

JamesRamone · 5 Aug 2007, 18:07 (Ref:1981793)

Quote:

Originally Posted by courageous

Very simple 3 things I want to see (in order of liklehood):

A) No stupidly long gaps

B) No "subject to the tooth fairy" a la Korea, China or that Jack(crack)pot race that was planned once.

C) At least ONE oval (probably one of the main reasons any european fan got into US racing - diversity of tracks)

Brilliant post, agree with all points. Few questions.....

What was this jackpot race you mentioned?

and

How would the current chassis work on an oval? Is it adaptable?

I'l add my own wishes

1) I'd like a return to rolling starts. They did it in the hayday, and i didn't see a point in changing that aspect of the series.

2) Slight revision of the points system. Top 10 scoring only

marcel82 · 6 Aug 2007, 13:06 (Ref:1982529)

Quote:

Originally Posted by JamesRamone

2) Slight revision of the points system. Top 10 scoring only

not with a field this size. you should give a team some reason to do longer repairs then switching a nose cone, or they won't bother. (look at Wilson in San Jose)

MCWB · 6 Aug 2007, 13:30 (Ref:1982552)

Quote:

Originally Posted by JamesRamone

What was this jackpot race you mentioned?

Hawaiian Super Prix? That was eons ago though...

paul-collins · 6 Aug 2007, 23:15 (Ref:1982981)

Quote:

Originally Posted by norman-normal

How about dogs courageous? they do dogs in Florida, oval too. They just chase a little mechanical bunny round and round, not two many pile up though

Ok, so norman doesn't like ovals.

Noted.

Please move on.

Dutton · 7 Aug 2007, 07:31 (Ref:1983152)

Don't drop Mt. Tremblant (ever). I can cope with whatever else comes (or doesn't) if you promise to never ever drop this magnificent track.

Just abandon horrible street courses made of nothing but right-angle turns (San Jose springs to mind as an excellent example). The likes of Long Beach and Toronto are fine, as they are in some way interesting.

Keep standing starts (I just prefer them, plus it gives CC a uniqueness in NAm).

At least one oval, please. Feel free to provide more like 3 or 4. There are some uninspiring venues that I would happily see gone for an oval or three.

racerkeke · 7 Aug 2007, 16:53 (Ref:1983523)

Ummm, if "that other series" doesn't want MIS, could we please have it back? I miss living on Gatorade in the 98F and 98% humidity weather, and dodging the cops in Clinton and Saline.

Yes, I know this isn't happening with the DP01 -- I don't even think the chassis is rated for oval use. But could I dream a little?

keke

norman-normal · 7 Aug 2007, 17:30 (Ref:1983544)

The DP01 was built to race on oval too, but it was built extra strong to tollerate street racing witch is more demanding.

Dutton · 8 Aug 2007, 04:37 (Ref:1983688)

Draft in IRL cars for the ovals for all I care.

Just make it happen!

mountainstar · 9 Aug 2007, 02:03 (Ref:1984571)

Quote:

Originally Posted by norman-normal

The DP01 was built to race on oval too, but it was built extra strong to tollerate street racing witch is more demanding.

It was, but would need a oval aero package developed.

Dutton · 9 Aug 2007, 02:11 (Ref:1984574)

Groovy. Develop it, then.

The only obstacle in the way of oval events is, as we know, the CC-Powers-That-Be.

I reckon the return of an oval or two would be pretty popular with the CC audience.

Anyone got any thoughts?

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