Friday, February 22, 2008

Forced Merge

TSN has the initial details, but I was first alerted of the "union" through this clever Infineon Raceway promotional email:


Well, we know someone's keeping their race date! As for the Canadian Champ Car races, it sounds like there will be some short term cancellations at due to conflicts, but I expect the remaining race(s) will benefit from the much richer talent and sponsor pool. Full details are to come at a joint press conference next week.

Ironically, I don't think it was necessarily the case that one or the other open wheel series won out, although Champ Car's impending (second) bankruptcy put some sudden urgency to the amalgamation. Rather, both of the weakened series have been left reeling thanks to the NASCAR juggernaut.

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