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23 Jun 2003, 19:43 (Ref:640636)
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Herta to get Franchitti's seat (unconfirmed)
This is internet rumor but seems logical:
At Michael Andretti's powersports open house, he was reported to have answered one questioner by saying that Bryan Herta would be in Franchitti's car, not John Andretti. I heard something similar being said in the NASCAR radio at Infineon. That John Andretti is not in the running is pretty much public knowledge. |
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23 Jun 2003, 21:10 (Ref:640732)
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I thought Herta just signed with PKmotorspots in CART???
He ran for them at Laguna last week and at Portland yesterday... If this is true, he has been hopping around like a flea on a hot rock for the past two months... |
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23 Jun 2003, 21:24 (Ref:640746)
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Ummm....latest rumour is that the second PK seat may go to Mika Salo rather than Herta... Salo was hanging out with PK Racing in Portland... Then again, Herta did say a second seat with him along side Papis was a posibility. Who knows...
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23 Jun 2003, 21:53 (Ref:640788)
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actually the truth is I've just signed a four year deal with them... oh hang on...
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23 Jun 2003, 21:57 (Ref:640797)
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Bryan didn't drive for PK at Portland. I hope he gets the Andretti-Green ride and goes out and wins a few races. Just for everyone who says he can't compete on ovals.
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23 Jun 2003, 22:31 (Ref:640832)
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Tim,
Herta had a one race deal with PK for Laguna Seca. Max Papis raced at Portland. Neither had much success. The car is not very good. Bryan had a very positive Indy test and race at Texas with AGR. All parties were happy. The AGR car is one that can run up front. The PK car is not. But most important, both cars are #27. Coincidence? |
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24 Jun 2003, 11:07 (Ref:641278)
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A second PK racing entry, to go alongside Papis' obviously wouldn't be 27, but it's still amusing.
I think Herta would be better to take this drive, if he's offered it. He's only missed 5 of the 16 races, so would have every chance of finishing in the championship top 10 if he hits form, although ovals ahve never been his strong point. The PK car is indeed not compettive, that Bryan could only finish 11th at Laguna, a cirucit where his record is inexplicably excellent, says it all. |
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24 Jun 2003, 12:04 (Ref:641369)
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They better make their decision soon, Richmond is this weekend. I'd be suprised if it wasn't Herta
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24 Jun 2003, 21:18 (Ref:641970)
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I'd agree that herta should run with AGR....and I wasn't aware of the number coincidence....
Speaking of Fleas on a hot rock...Mad Max is driving everything but a 3-wheeled ice cream cart thsese days....he's back in the Panoz at Road Atlanta this weekend... |
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24 Jun 2003, 23:38 (Ref:642119)
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Looks like the second PK Racing seat will go to Mika Salo, so Herta will probably be with AGR... there is a rumour however that Herta's asking price is too steep for AGR.
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25 Jun 2003, 12:49 (Ref:642619)
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Since when AGR have financial problems?
OK, they have destroyed not less than 5 cars up to now, but they keep the most sponsor-backed team in IRL |
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25 Jun 2003, 12:51 (Ref:642621)
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I wouldn't say they had financial problems, just they don't think Herta is worth 1 and a half million
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25 Jun 2003, 14:38 (Ref:642721)
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Good point,
it would be interesting to know how much are the other AGR drivers |
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25 Jun 2003, 17:25 (Ref:642848)
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racer69, you are correct. My guess is Herta will sign for under $1M.
AGR is saving a bundle with Franchitti collecting his salary from the insurance company instead of AGR. Although it is said Honda was actually paying Dario's salary. My guess is AGR has less money available from Honda and Motorola to pay than what they gave Franchitti, but not zero. Expect a settlement soon, as Honda and Motorola don't want their car to miss races, and Herta wants a paycheck. |
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26 Jun 2003, 13:16 (Ref:643715)
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From an article by Miller over at rpm.ESPN.com;
Bryan Herta, who substituted for Dario Franchitti earlier this month at Texas and finished fifth in his IRL debut, has been named Franchitti's replacement at Andretti-Green Racing for the remainder of 2003. Franchitti opted to have surgery on his back rather than risking permanent injury. |
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26 Jun 2003, 21:02 (Ref:644120)
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It's confirmed now!
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26 Jun 2003, 21:15 (Ref:644126)
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Good for Herta! I hope he goes well.
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