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"That car has an interesting history.  It should be noted though that USAC has nothing to do with this car at this point.   A few years back, USAC decided to update their silver crown chassis so that it could run on 1.5 mile ovals.…"

"So, did O2 deserve to be banned from the series for 2011 and 2012 for calling out potential inconsistencies and favoritism in the tech process?   To me, a casual outside observer of Indy Lights, this comes across as sour grapes on…"

"Apparently Dario has been hanging out with Chip too much lately...."

"13,000 looked like a good estimate to me.   I disagree that ticket prices were too high.  Good seats could be had in the $45 to $60 price range.  While I would not pay that for baseball or hockey, I would easily pay that for a…"

"Speculation by F1 press is that Red Bull will sponsor the USGP at Austin next year.....   Hate to be negative, but if I were Red Bull, I wouldn't spend any money on IndyCar unless it was just for the 500. The ratings speak for themselves.…"

"If I recall, they played to a packed house in 2009.  Shame on the fair board and their litany of failed promoters for stiffing IndyCar and Nascar and letting this venerable venue fall off the schedule for 2010.  Hope IndyCar eventually got…"

"Setting sail from C-bus tomorrow morning for Milwaukee.  How can I resist the siren song of midgets, silver crowns and IndyCar?"