IRL to MO confirmed

[dando]

Read it and weep, gents:

http://dispatch.com/autos/autos.php?story=dispatch/2006/10/11/20061011-C6-04.html


Several racing industry sources said yesterday that the IRL will race there the weekend of July 22. The official announcement could come today, one source said, but it is pending the signing of the contract between the IRL and Mid-Ohio.

Neither officials of Mid-Ohio nor of the IRL could be reached for comment last night.


:shakehead :irked:

-Kevin

[RusH]

WGAF:gomer:

[dando]

WGAF:gomer:

I do. I gotta smell those turds 45 min N of me. :saywhat: :tony:

-Kevin

[RusH]

I do. I gotta smell those turds 45 min N of me. :saywhat: :tony:

-Kevin

I feel your pain. :Clinton mode:

I live 8 miles from downtown St. Pete.:cry:

[devilmaster]

I got ya both beat. I live less than a mile from the Strand (as the crow flies) on belle isle.

And Zig has us all beat - he basically lives at IMS. And if he can deal with it, I think we'll all be alright. ;)

[racer2c]

The noise from those pigs may annoy you guys, but at least you won't be bothered by crowds.:)

[chop456]

Piggybacked on the ALMS weekend. The ALMS was always strong enough to warrant their own weekend.

Obviously the IRL is not.

[Rob]

There goes the neighborhood.

[Accipiter]

The CARTitization of the IRL contiunes unabated... :rolleyes: :shakehead

[trauma1]

smart move run MO and please fonda and drop MIS and add detroit, clabber boy is into the white powder again:shakehead

[mueber]

I usually do the ALMS Sunday at Mid-Ohio, but I won’t be there next year because of the IRL. It will be the first time in over a decade that I haven’t attended at least one event at Mid-Ohio, too bad.

What is really sad is that I’ve never done any other ALMS race other than Mid-Ohio and was looking forward to adding the weekend with Champ Car at Road America as a second one.

[pchall]

Ms. Gajoch keeps making it easier and easier for me to not spend money at Mid-Ohio.

announcer voice: You've just learned that the IRL is racing at Mid-Ohio. What are you going to do?

my voice: I'm going to Lawrenceburg!

[chop456]

I usually do the ALMS Sunday at Mid-Ohio, but I won’t be there next year because of the IRL.

Ditto.

[Spicoli]

Count me out.

Michelle is a whore.

[Elmo T]

Ms. Gajoch keeps making it easier and easier for me to not spend money at Mid-Ohio.


Seals the deal for me. We did all three days ALMS and probably would have again.

I'll be expecting the same phone calls as I got from Nazareth:

"Why Mr. Elmo, we see you didn't renew your tickets? Would you like to renew them now?"

Mr. Elmo - "Uh, no - not a fan of the IRL, blah, blah" (I'll be polite)

"We've heard that a lot"

Mr. Elmo - "I bet you have"

"Have a nice day"

:shakehead

And PS - We know what Nazareth looks like NOW.

[JoeBob]

I've heard that Rahal will somehow be involved in the promotion of this deal. It seems that rather than hand out cold, hard, cash, TG is giving team owners race promotion deals. AGR got St. Pete, Penske got Belle Isle, TG has Indy, Rahal is getting Mid-Ohio, and others have deals on the table as well.

[Spicoli]

I've heard that Rahal will somehow be involved in the promotion of this deal. It seems that rather than hand out cold, hard, cash, TG is giving team owners race promotion deals. AGR got St. Pete, Penske got Belle Isle, TG has Indy, Rahal is getting Mid-Ohio, and others have deals on the table as well.

That served CART so well now didn't it. :rofl:

TG is a ****ing douche. Keep shoveling that money down those *******s throats TG!

Be back in a few - time to go view the meltdowns over on TurdCity.:laugh:

[dando]

I've heard that Rahal will somehow be involved in the promotion of this deal. It seems that rather than hand out cold, hard, cash, TG is giving team owners race promotion deals. AGR got St. Pete, Penske got Belle Isle, TG has Indy, Rahal is getting Mid-Ohio, and others have deals on the table as well.

Beauty. All the more reason to salute Rawhore when I drive by his shop. :mad: :flame:

-Kevin

[trauma1]

I've heard that Rahal will somehow be involved in the promotion of this deal. It seems that rather than hand out cold, hard, cash, TG is giving team owners race promotion deals. AGR got St. Pete, Penske got Belle Isle, TG has Indy, Rahal is getting Mid-Ohio, and others have deals on the table as well.

and fonda is paying them all:shakehead

[Spicoli]

August 5th? Just 2 weeks before the Cup race? Why in the world would ISC or Nascar want to possibly jeapordize the attendance of one of their big money makers for the IRL? The cheapest cup seat is still more than the most expensive seat for an IRL race. What would they gain? What will they further gain when another IRL race is scheduled less than a 100 miles to the east a couple weeks after the the same cup race?

I have a feeling ISC may tell the IRL to enjoy running on Mid-Ohio and the rat infested island in Detroit. Michigan is probably gone much like Fontana.


CBS is doing the ALMS race. Interesting conundrum; would ABC share Wheeler Production's facilities (cameras etc.)?

THEY HAVEN'T FIGGERED OUT ITS A SUPPORT RACE TO ALMS YET.

:D :tony:

[cart7]

Is it too early to start a "where's everybody staying?" thread yet? :p :tony:

[Sean O'Gorman]

Is it too early to start a "where's everybody staying?" thread yet? :p :tony:

The answer: at home.

[SteveH]

Well, well, well.

http://www.mispeedway.com/buy%5Ftickets/list%5Fof%5Fevents/

[dando]

Well, well, well.

http://www.mispeedway.com/buy%5Ftickets/list%5Fof%5Fevents/

Interesting that they would have crapwagons pictured, but not on the schedule. :laugh:

-Kevin

[pchall]

Well, well, well.

http://www.mispeedway.com/buy%5Ftickets/list%5Fof%5Fevents/

ISC was quick on the trigger. How long will the IRL last at the rest of their ovals now?

[Cam]

Interesting that they would have crapwagons pictured, but not on the schedule. :laugh:

-Kevin

OUCH! Didnt notice that at first! :D

[Warlock!]

Well, well, well.

http://www.mispeedway.com/buy%5Ftickets/list%5Fof%5Fevents/
A thin silver lining.

[Spicoli]

http://www.columbusdispatch.com/autos/autos.php?story=dispatch/2006/10/12/20061012-F7-03.html

No TV for EARL?!:saywhat:

:rofl:


The ALMS endurance race will take place July 21 and will be telecast by CBS. The IRL race will run the following day, though that league’s TV plans for next year are still in limbo.

[Wheel-Nut]

Do you think MO will have a crowd like this for the earl?

http://www.speedtv.com/_assets/library/img/large/124542_mid.jpg

[TKGAngel]

http://www.columbusdispatch.com/autos/autos.php?story=dispatch/2006/10/12/20061012-F7-03.html

No TV for EARL?!:saywhat:

:rofl:

But they're the IRL. They're above making a time buy to be on network TV. ;)

Is this another sign that NASCAR is taking over the broadcast partner's time, forcing the IRL to third tier importance levels, right behind competitive dominoes and eating contests?

[chop456]

Do you think MO will have a crowd like this for the earl?

http://www.speedtv.com/_assets/library/img/large/124542_mid.jpg

It's possible. How many Honda employees are there in Ohio?

[trauma1]

just when did earl ever race at mid ohio cavin

By Curt Cavin
curt.cavin@indystar.com
Indy cars will return to the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, in 2007, Indy Racing League officials confirmed today.

The race will be July 22, giving the series 15 confirmed races for next season. Races at Michigan International Speedway (Aug. 5) and Infineon Raceway (Aug. 26) are expected to be added.
Mid-Ohio, a 13-turn, 2.258-mile road course, was an Indy-car staple from 1983 to 2003. CART first raced there in 1980.

Call Star reporter Curt Cavin at (317) 444-6409.

[trauma1]

do they actually use thier brain at TF or are they this stupid

http://www.trackforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82496

[SteveH]

the latter:tony:

[Spicoli]

the latter:tony:

I'm going to go take a bath.:cry:

ARGUING ABOUT A BET, THEN APOLOGIZING, AND WHATEVER. BUNCH A ****ING LOSERS. :gomer:

(x-cept ken)

[trauma1]

man i 'd love to get them in a poker game:rofl:

[cameraman]

Only if it was online poker. No way I'd ever be in the same room with them.

[trauma1]

Only if it was online poker. No way I'd ever be in the same room with them.

you are right on that, IN THE SAME ROOM YOU'D NEED TO WEAR A HAZMAT SUIT

[trauma1]

oops d has a meltdown or someone spiked his koolaide:rofl:

Originally Posted by defender @ crackforum
Thoughts About Michigan From A Long Time IRL Supporter

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Word of advice to the IRL: Take your heads out of your rear ends and get Michigan done. NOW. If you don't I'm probably done with all but Indy. Stop jacking people around (not to mention your best venues).

This is getting ridiculous. Putting Michigan at risk for Mid-Ohio!? Have you people gone nuts?

[trauma1]

priceless complete meltdown at CF defender, wilkie :rofl:


http://www.trackforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82517

[trauma1]

partners problems

http://www.columbusdispatch.com/autos/autos.php?story=dispatch/2006/10/12/20061012-F7-03.html


The ALMS endurance race will take place July 21 and will be telecast by CBS. The IRL race will run the following day, though that league’s TV plans for next year are still in limbo.

[nissan gtp]

partners problems

http://www.columbusdispatch.com/autos/autos.php?story=dispatch/2006/10/12/20061012-F7-03.html


The ALMS endurance race will take place July 21 and will be telecast by CBS. The IRL race will run the following day, though that league’s TV plans for next year are still in limbo.

how long has it been since an open wheel race was not on TV at all ?

[Spicoli]

partners problems

http://www.columbusdispatch.com/autos/autos.php?story=dispatch/2006/10/12/20061012-F7-03.html


The ALMS endurance race will take place July 21 and will be telecast by CBS. The IRL race will run the following day, though that league’s TV plans for next year are still in limbo.



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No TV for EARL?!




Quote:
The ALMS endurance race will take place July 21 and will be telecast by CBS. The IRL race will run the following day, though that league’s TV plans for next year are still in limbo.

:tony:

[NismoZ]

Haven't read all 42 but would someone please let me know if anything will be done to fill in the "Joey Hand Ramp" on the back straight prior to the event? I'd hate to think such an obvious safety hazzard, that Joey was so kind to point out for everyone, would be ignored!

[devilmaster]

http://www.columbusdispatch.com/auto...012-F7-03.html

No TV for EARL?! :tony:

Well, half the IRL broadcast team now will do nascar....

http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/news/story?seriesId=2&id=2622960


CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Dr. Jerry Punch will call play-by-play, Rusty Wallace will provide analysis and Brent Musburger will host pre-race coverage when ESPN and ABC return to NASCAR coverage in 2007.

Starting next year, ESPN and ABC will have comprehensive coverage featuring telecasts of the final 17 NASCAR Nextel Cup races, including the 10-race "Chase for the NASCAR Nextel Cup" championship on ABC. Additionally, ESPN2 will televise every race in the NASCAR Busch Series.

[Twisty Bits]

Well, half the IRL broadcast team now will do nascar....

http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/news/story?seriesId=2&id=2622960

Ah, they were just groomin Rusty for the big show.:gomer:

[KLang]

Lots of unrest in gomerville these last few days. :laugh: Somebody needs to up the koolaid dosage.

[trauma1]

Ah, they were just groomin Rusty for the big show.:gomer:

and jamie, so what nascar driver is she going to bang, she's going to be the joke of nascar, and she had the hots for weldone, so when is dan moving to nascar to be with jamie

[cameraman]

Interesting that they would have crapwagons pictured, but not on the schedule.
That didn't last long. It is back on the schedule. August 5th.
http://www.mispeedway.com/527412.html
Much crowing over in TF-land. :rolleyes:

[Napoleon]

Oh dear Lord, tell me this is not true.

Well I for one will not be going back to MO.

[NismoZ]

So, let me get this straight... MIS, MO, Belle Isle, Indy, Chicago, Milwaukee, Newton...See, they DO have a vision, they're cutting travel expenses!:tony: