Copyright (c) 2009 ExpressionEngine tag:moto-racing.speedtv.com,2009:11:21 tag:moto-racing.speedtv.com,2009:forums/viewthread/.477184 2009-11-20T17:42:07Z NoviVespa3
http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/business/70646207.html

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Danica to JR Motorsports? Maybe Not

Dale Earnhardt Jr. says a deal to put Danica Patrick in his Nationwide Series car isn't imminent, and even if it were, JR Motorsports wouldn't necessarily have the funding for the IndyCar Series' most popular driver. Multiple media outlets have reported in recent weeks that Patrick was on the verge of signing with JRM for a part-time Nationwide schedule next season while continuing to run the Indy Racing League. Patrick and JRM share a sponsor in GoDaddy.com, but Earnhardt says it doesn't make the deal a cinch. "We've had a relationship with GoDaddy, so that makes us look like a nice fit, but they're moving (next year), so we don't really have it anymore," Earnhardt said after Sprint Cup practice Friday at Phoenix International Raceway. "We're having to search around." JRM's #88 Chevy currently driven by Brad Keselowski is sponsored by GoDaddy.com, but the company will move to Cup next year to back the #5 Chevy of Mark Martin at Hendrick Motorsports, which has an alliance with JRM. Earnhardt says JRM has only "three-quarters to half a season" of sponsors for the #88 in 2010. Earnhardt says the lack of funding is what's driving JRM's interest in Patrick, who also has been pursued by Roush Fenway Racing and Michael Waltrip Racing. Patrick also has met with Joe Gibbs Racing and Richard Childress Racing, and Earnhardt says he's talked to her along with Tony Stewart and Kevin Harvick. Patrick lives in the Phoenix area, but offseason sponsor commitments are expected to keep her from attending Sunday's Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500. "She's very interested in trying NASCAR, and a lot of people weren't sure whether she was serious or not, but she is serious," Earnhardt said. "There's a lot to learn there for her. She's got to get in the cars. She's got a lot of (stuff) to do before she ever takes the green flag for anything. But she's talked to a lot of people. I've spoken with her a couple of times just about the lifestyle and the difference in the series vs. what she does now." Besides GoDaddy, Patrick has sponsorship ties to Motorola's Boost Mobile brand and Tissot. Earnhardt believes she might be able to bring those companies to NASCAR, though without some TV advertising campaigns that could be considered risqué.(in part from the USA Today)(11-14-2009) Jayski.com


After the Talladega debacle, NASCAR creates the perfect diversion.

"Uh-oh. Drivers complaining, ratings dropping....and the IZOD deal in a few days. What to do? OOH!! DAN1CA to JYUNIOR!!! LOLWTF!!!11!!one!!"


Par for the course, really. ]]> tag:moto-racing.speedtv.com,2009:forums/viewthread/.474374 2009-10-23T14:42:37Z cliffc http://www.indystar.com/article/20091023/SPORTS01/910230317/1052/SPORTS01/Only+championship+suspense+left+this+season+is+in+NHRA

Buried in the back of page two is a rather big announcement. I can see this having a big impact on some of the tracks the ICS runs on since revenues at those tracks will drop significantly. This may spell the end for some of the ISC oval tracks by 2011. From what I have read these free tickets have been responsible for as much as 25% of the attendees in the stands. Not good if you're a track owner. ]]> tag:moto-racing.speedtv.com,2009:forums/viewthread/.476520 2009-11-14T11:04:48Z NoviVespa3
http://www.indystar.com/article/99999999/NEWS06/80508058

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Very interesting article from Cavin... former Lola Chief designer Ben Bowlby (who now works for Ganassi) is designing the car. Looks like a cross between a sportscar and a motorcycle and several of the team owners support it, including Tony George. I believe this is the guy who designed the Lola CART chassis all through the 90s and until 2002 or so. ]]> tag:moto-racing.speedtv.com,2009:forums/viewthread/.476942 2009-11-18T16:56:31Z EarlofSpeed tag:moto-racing.speedtv.com,2009:forums/viewthread/.476486 2009-11-13T18:36:09Z est1980 tag:moto-racing.speedtv.com,2009:forums/viewthread/.477032 2009-11-19T15:28:42Z bmw_williams_13
The Venezuelan was supported by PDVSA, PDV, CANTV, Aserca Airlines and Grand Prix Tours, among others.

According to the media reports Viso will announce the deal shortly.

http://16thandgeorgetown.blogspot.c...ck-in-2010.html

http://translate.google.com/transla...8&sl=auto&tl=en

http://www.reporte360.com/detalle.php?id=15413&c=4 ]]> tag:moto-racing.speedtv.com,2009:forums/viewthread/.473618 2009-10-17T13:06:43Z thebatsignal
This thread is merely for your consideration / speculative enjoyment. It is not intended to celebrate the pending end of A1GP or serve in an inflammatory capacity regarding the oft-delayed IndyCar Brazil date/site. ]]>