What should we expect on Feb. 14th

coyote9999 · 8 Feb 2006, 17:45 (Ref:1518223)

I've been thinking on what we should expect for the Feb. 14th unveiling and news conference by the Champ Car owners. I know the major news will come from Atlantics but I presume news would come from the major series as well. Here are things I would expect:

Atlantics : The showcase of the new car, number of cars ordered, teams confirmed (espceially the new ones), drivers confirmed and possibly a title sponsor or other series sponsors. If we have that i'd be pretty pleased.

As for Champ Car: Hopefully more drivers confirmed and sponsors, State of affairs for venues such as Montreal, Ansan, and The Mile, How many 2007 chassis ordered thus far, and news on possible venues for 2007 (where is the main focus???). Also would be nice to know the total car count expected for this year and to know if any new teams are expected. A series sponsor would be a great booster but I think it highy unlikely.

Anybody else have any opinions on what we should expect?

nciko1 · 8 Feb 2006, 22:02 (Ref:1518380)

I completely agree with your thoughts about the Atlantics. Seems like the heavy focus will be there as it has been for most of the off-season.

As for the Champ Cars, it would definitely be nice to see some major announcements made, but I'm not holding my breath. With the "revolving door" nature of the series, I doubt that it will be anything ground breaking. Maybe more towards the end of February/early March.

But I seriously hope that I'm wrong.

Nick

okeefe · 9 Feb 2006, 01:39 (Ref:1518491)

Is this the same day (Feb.14) that A.Bessette, Atlantics driver, is receiving his award?

Tenoch · 9 Feb 2006, 01:56 (Ref:1518497)

Everlasting Love

StickShift · 9 Feb 2006, 03:28 (Ref:1518521)

Considering that this is champ car, expect to be underwhelmed.

racefanatic · 9 Feb 2006, 13:27 (Ref:1518830)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tenoch

Everlasting Love

Awww

Isn't the PKV decision SUPPOSED to be on the 14th?

okeefe · 9 Feb 2006, 13:29 (Ref:1518836)

Quote:

Originally Posted by okeefe

Is this the same day (Feb.14) that A.Bessette, Atlantics driver, is receiving his award?

Awh, this was on Feb.4th I've just seen! Does anyone have a link about him accepting his award?

Amar7605 · 9 Feb 2006, 17:55 (Ref:1519000)

Perhaps it'll be one of those 'state of the series' conferences. They'll probably announce the schedule, the teams that are confirmed, and maybe progress of the 2007 chassis.

Or, they could declare their undying love to the fans

okeefe · 9 Feb 2006, 18:41 (Ref:1519025)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tenoch

Everlasting Love

Thanks - I needed that.

macdaddy · 11 Feb 2006, 10:22 (Ref:1520215)

Brooks Associates Racing couldn't wait until the 14th, as they came out a few days early and announced Luis Schiavo as one of their drivers.

The Snout · 13 Feb 2006, 01:55 (Ref:1521467)

http://www.champcaratlantic.com/News...le.asp?ID=2010

Capacity Crowd Expected to Witness Official Unveiling of New Champ Car Atlantic Race Car

February 10, 2006
INDIANAPOLIS – Opening Night for the new generation car of the Champ Car Atlantic Championship Presented by Yokohama is expected to play to a packed house next week as response for the Official Unveiling of the new Atlantic racing machine and the launch of the 2006 Champ Car season has been overwhelming.

More than 500 people are expected to attend the festivities next Tuesday evening, February 14 at the posh Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. Representatives of both the Atlantic and Champ Car racing communities will be joined by members of the media, event promoters and series sponsors and manufacturers as the capacity crowd welcomes the arrival of the 2006 racing season and next generation of Atlantics.

The crowd will witness the debut of the new made-in-the-USA Swift 016.a Atlantic chassis powered by a 2.3-liter, 300-horsepower Cosworth engine riding on Yokohoma Racing Slicks as it rolls off the assembly line and into the public eye for the very first time.

“We’re thrilled that so many people have responded so positively to the unveiling of the new Atlantic car and are eager to come out and celebrate the official launch of the 2006 season,” said Vicki O’Connor, Managing Director of the Champ Car Atlantic Championship Presented by Yokohama.

“This could be the biggest Valentine’s Day party in Los Angeles.” In addition to some of the top rising stars of racing and legends of the sport like Jimmy Vasser and Bobby Rahal, several Hollywood celebrities are also expected to be in attendance for the invitation-only affair and several significant Champ Car and Atlantic series announcements are also planned for the evening. Festivities will get underway on Tuesday beginning at 6 p.m. Pacific Time at the Peterson Automotive Museum.

Edit : Better Formatting

macdaddy · 14 Feb 2006, 13:14 (Ref:1522563)

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Both the Champ Car and Atlantic series official websites will host an exclusive webcast of the debut live from the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles on Tuesday night at 10:30 p.m. ET.

Link

SPRacer · 14 Feb 2006, 13:46 (Ref:1522592)

10.30?!?! I'll be fast asleep by then. I guess I'll have to wait until the 15th.... Oh well.

Baritone2400 · 14 Feb 2006, 14:56 (Ref:1522638)

I just hope they unveil a new business plan to either keep the series alive or merge into IndyCars i love openwheel racing too much to keep giong though this every year

macdaddy · 14 Feb 2006, 18:46 (Ref:1522828)

A new business plan? What's the matter with the current one? Seems fine at "keeping the series alive" if you ask me!

Something else that just couldn't wait until tonight was Bite Racing's announcement that they are campaigning two Atlantic cars this season.

Quote:

We have a goal of moving up to Champ Cars in the near future and the Atlantic series provides a great opportunity for us to prepare for the jump.

Story.

Ac. · 15 Feb 2006, 03:42 (Ref:1523088)

Live video on now. The event hasn't started yet. Lots of shots of Legge. I think that is Dan Petit she is talking to.

Ac. · 15 Feb 2006, 04:14 (Ref:1523096)

26 Atlantic drivers have been introduced, but only 23 confirmed seats so far.

Ac. · 15 Feb 2006, 04:23 (Ref:1523097)

New powerplant sponsor for the Atlantic Series!

Yokohama presents the Champ Car Atlantic Series Powered by Mazda

coyote9999 · 15 Feb 2006, 04:26 (Ref:1523098)

Mazda is not badging the motors. This is surprising news!

coyote9999 · 15 Feb 2006, 04:31 (Ref:1523101)

It is now official for Legge on the Web Site:
http://www.champcarworldseries.com/N...le.asp?ID=9958

Ac. · 15 Feb 2006, 04:37 (Ref:1523106)

The new swift chassis looks great! Very current, but still true to the recent Atlantic tradition.

coyote9999 · 15 Feb 2006, 04:40 (Ref:1523109)

I agree. Boy Jimmy really wanted to steal the show and decor. Hahhahahahahahahahahahaa

coyote9999 · 15 Feb 2006, 04:42 (Ref:1523110)

Jimmy says he will drice less this year

coyote9999 · 15 Feb 2006, 04:43 (Ref:1523112)

sorry i meant drive

coyote9999 · 15 Feb 2006, 04:51 (Ref:1523113)

I lost the feed gr#$%!#$%?

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