Stoddart news

[Spicoli]

http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns17714.html

Stoddart 90% certain to go to Champ Car

:thumbup:


We understand that there are still three options available to the team, all of which will involve acquiring current teams. Stoddart is not giving anything away at the moment but says that it will probably be an Indianapolis-based team. Stoddart says that there are three drivers in the frame, all of them ex-Minardi F1.


My guess is Bettenhausen/CTE/HVM/Teamneedsasponsor


Nor, for that matter, is Robert Doornbos who seems more and more likely to be sliding into a Scuderia Toro Rosso drive next year, alongside Tonio Liuzzi. If that happens Scott Speed is going to be looking for work although it is possible that Red Bull will help out its long-time protege by funding a ride in America, perhaps alongside Neel Jani at PKV Racing.

wow - :saywhat: Neel Jani and Scott Speed at PKV? whaddya do with Legge and BaltimoreOriol?:confused:

[skaven]

Great news Spickly ! ! !

Go Team Minardi ! ! !

[Dr. Corkski]

FRedBull. [/trauma1]

:tony:

[TKGAngel]

wow - :saywhat: Neel Jani and Scott Speed at PKV? whaddya do with Legge and BaltimoreOriol?:confused:

Well, KL did say in a recent interview that she's headed to N/H. ;)

[robot9000]

Man, I'd hate to see Scott Speed bumped. Likewise Katherine Legg. I'd like to see them get one more year with their teams and see if/how they improve.

Didn't HVM say they have a sponser for next year or something about a sponser but it was too late to user for this year? Or am I confusing them with one of the other 20 teams that are scrambling for sponsers

[Dr. Corkski]

Go Team Minardi ! ! !Minardi is doing GP2 next year.

Stoddart doesn't own the name anymore.

[chop456]

Minardi is doing GP2 next year.

Stoddart doesn't own the name anymore.


Stoddart owns the right to use the name in relation to a British-based company.

[Spicoli]

Minardi is doing GP2 next year.

Stoddart doesn't own the name anymore.


:gomer: x 100000000000000000000000000000000000:thumbup:

[NismoZ]

The worse things sounded for Doornbos in F-1 the better they sounded for a Dutch CC team over here. Doornbos is said to have $10 million to spend and Muermans will go where Robert goes. I can't imagine Bernie sitting by while money HE is supposed to play with goes to America, so that'll be the reason Doornbos stays, if he does. BUT...Jos has some money behind him:) He IS a crazy Dutchman, afterall and Bernie doesn't give a crap what HE does. Bunch of other Dutch drivers to fill out the team but KK'd be smart if an American found his way in.;) Can KK convince Stoddart to ante in if Muermans stays with Doonbos in Europe?

[devilmaster]

There are a few diehard Minardi fans out there, including some clubs.

Question is, what do they think of Stoddart, and would they follow a Minardi entry in CC?

[Insomniac]

What 3 teams might sell?

I presume:

No chance: N-H, FCR, RuSport, PKV and Team Australia
Leaves: MiJack, Rocketsports, DCR and CTE-HVM

Even from those, MiJack, Rocketsports and DCR seem doubtful.

[Wheel-Nut]

We assume a ChampCar team, could it be a team from another series?

[Spicoli]

hints: Current teams" "Indianapolis based"

leaves out Rockerspurts & DCR. Gotsta be HVM/CTE/Bettenhausen:thumbup:

good team who could be great given the right backing/stability.:cool:

[Dr. Corkski]

http://www.minarditeam.com/

Giancarlo Minardi is running the real Minardi again in lower formulas. Stoddart might still own the F1 rights but for all intents and purposes whatever he brings to Champ Car should not be considered Minardi.

[Easy]

Remember when grandprix .com had Scooter Speed going to Williams with Intel sponsorship? That was one of my faves.

Anyway, FRB and all that.

[emjaya]

http://www.minarditeam.com/

Giancarlo Minardi is running the real Minardi again in lower formulas. Stoddart might still own the F1 rights but for all intents and purposes whatever he brings to Champ Car should not be considered Minardi.

But we are going to anyway.:D

[skaven]

OK then... go Team Minardi in Champ Car that shouldn't be considered Team Mindardi ! ! ! :D

My enthusiasm will not be curbed by your attention to details. :gomer:

Speaking of curbs, maybe Stoddart is buying Curb Racing??? :tony:

[Dr. Corkski]

Wiggins will always be a better manager than Stoddart.

The only reason Stoddart gets more hype is because he used the name Giancarlo Minardi built up to whore for media attention.

[JT265]

Speaking of curbs, maybe Stoddart is buying Curb<crawler> Racing??? :tony:

Nope. Tomas Scheckter has 1st dibs on that deal. Spikkly said so. :thumbup:






:laugh:

[grungex]

hints: Current teams" "Indianapolis based"

Fernandez is Indianapolis based.


I'm just sayin...

[Spicoli]

Fernandez is Indianapolis based.


I'm just sayin...

nope. like AGR, honda owns Fernandeth team/building, etc...

[Robstar]

There are a few diehard Minardi fans out there, including some clubs.

Question is, what do they think of Stoddart, and would they follow a Minardi entry in CC?

I hear ya... but I think everyone likes an underdog like Stoddy, even if it was cause he took it to Max... :thumbup: :laugh:

[ferrarigod]

For so long, many have said that Minardi would do well to join Champ Car, because with their budget they would dominate. Funny that it now might be happening.

I guess we are about to find out. Also, I think the diehard Minardi fans would follow their move. I know there is a group in San Fran, so maybe they will show up at the LBGP, Phoenix and San Jose.

[Don Quixote]

I hear ya... but I think everyone likes an underdog like Stoddy, even if it was cause he took it to Max... :thumbup: :laugh:
This is what sums it up for me. :)

[Andrew Longman]

Dreyer & Reinbold are in Indy, no? :gomer:

Seriously, if its HVM I feel good for them.

Its good for the series to add more seriously deep pockets with a good sense about how to spend it. I wish it was adding a team though.

And I wish new drivers weren't pushing out existing one. There has been too much driver turnover.

[Spicoli]

Dreyer & Reinbold are in Indy, no? :gomer:




http://www.dreyerreinbold.com/ they have the monopoly on BMW and high prices here in Indy. Infiniti too. EXPENSIVE!

anyway - I'm not sure the 2 "cultures" would mesh. D&R is as Gomer-centric as you can get, well, maybe not as bad as Foit or Vi$ion$, but they are gomerfied for sure. If D&R comes to CCWS, they will certainly still run the Fie-Hunnert. And Sarah "Meatball" is now married into the Vi$ion$, so this is unlikely....IMHO. Prove me wrong.

[nrc]

If stoddart buys CTE what does this mean for Nelsonmania? :confused:

[Spicoli]

If stoddart buys CTE what does this mean for Nelsonmania? :confused:

http://www.wbkvam.com/images/dollar-sign.jpg

and more

http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/gallery/photo/0,2540,249175,00.jpg

i told you this guy was gonna be big. :thumbup:

[Andrew Longman]

Spic, did you miss my :gomer?

Yes, talk about culture clash. Its gotta be HVM. There is no one else.

[Spicoli]

Spic, did you miss my :gomer?

Yes, talk about culture clash. Its gotta be HVM. There is no one else.

Hey - anything goes at OW these days. ;) I mean, whoda thunk Cheif gomer Rice at FCR? :saywhat:

HVM is the logical pick. but like I said.

I just want everyone to be happy. :)

[Dirty Sanchez]

when is nelson's forsythe test :confused:

[Spicoli]

http://i12.tinypic.com/4bny2iu.jpg

[NismoZ]

Nelson? I heard it was Richard.

[Dirty Sanchez]

oh I'm sure forsythe will test everyone and their brother to find the very best replacement for a.j. :p

[Andrew Longman]

RM said last night that Stoddard might be buying Russo.

Hmmm. Not too happy with that idea

[Spicoli]

RM said last night that Stoddard might be buying Russo.

Hmmm. Not too happy with that idea

Waaaaa?:saywhat: :irked:

That's bizarre....you sure he's not channelling IndyFool? :laugh:

[Andrew Longman]

Waaaaa?:saywhat: :irked:

That's bizarre....you sure he's not channelling IndyFool? :laugh:

My first thought as well.

Reported as rumor that Russo has some big business opportunity in Europe and is putting the team up for sale.

Given how last year ended and how this year turned out I can see why he might want to try new challenges, but a lot of teams and owners have been through worse. Much worse.

[NismoZ]

The Boss just said he'll be doing "either" ChampCar or DTM next year. Sounds like he's just waiting for somebody with a lot of money to make up their mind(s). There has even been the suggestion that the Indy based team being considered for buyout is Dreyer and Reinbold. They just hired 2 ex-Fernandez engineers (while cutting back?) with CC experience and of course have met with KK previously. Ahhh, the intrigue. Robbie Buhl to CC! (Is he Dutch?:gomer:)

[NismoZ]

OK, so Stoddart brings Trust$, Jos and Red Bull$ send Speed? He did say all 3 drivers under consideration had F-1 experience.

[trauma1]

stoddart said he was going to be indy based, rusport is denver, plus a big draw for the denver race, HVm maybe, but i see wiggins trying anything possible to stay in the series, or paul is buying a earl teams garage and rigs, also Jos has burned his open wheel racing bridges in every series , not going to happen

[trauma1]

OK, so Stoddart brings Trust$, Jos and Red Bull$ send Speed? He did say all 3 drivers under consideration had F-1 experience.

what's the news with janni, go or no go , i thought he acceppted the champ car drive

[NismoZ]

Most recent rumor/mention of Jani that I read was on 11/2 in relation to Speed maybe being helped by Red Bull "possibly funding a ride for him in America alongside Neel Jani at PKV." Legge in a 3rd car? In a one car Polestar effort? Looks like 22 not 24 now. Oh well.

[trauma1]

BTW spyplane has pulled the stoddart buying rusport "rumor. bet the supposed sale is a bunch of BS

[NismoZ]

But The Boss to CC rumors are gaining speed. Are we back to HVM?

[trauma1]

he's going to use the minardi name here in CC, F i don't want to see Jos, but stoddart having cars on the grid is picking up more steam as is the Jos as a driver

Stoddart to take 'Minardi' to Champ Car
Written by Administrator
Thursday, 09 November 2006
Nov.9 (GMM) Should Paul Stoddart set up his Champ Car team for 2007, the former F1 principal will call it 'Minardi', according to reports. The Dutch magazine Formule 1 RaceReport says that although original team founder Gian Carlo Minardi is also taking the name to the GP2 series next year, Stoddart actually owns the word 'Minardi' for use with non-Italian based racing teams. Former Minardi F1 drivers, meanwhile - including Jos Verstappen - are being linked with Stoddart's potential Champ Car squad, as is ex-Toyota test driver Ryan Briscoe. "There are quite a few of my ex-drivers getting around and there's always new talent," Stoddart said.

[G.]

"I'm buying an Indianapolis-based team, but I can't say more than that for now," he said. "I'd like to be able to announce it in Mexico City this weekend."

Stoddart was understood to be looking at buying the RuSPORT team, but he has ruled that out.:thumbup:

One possible target is the CTE Racing-HVM team, which has proved competitive this year, scoring a win and a pole position in the last two races.



cool!
(http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/55575)

[Spicoli]

CTE Racing-HVM

that'd be my guess. but cool nonetheless:thumbup:

[Spicoli]

Originally Posted by Keith Wiggins by way of AR1
"Everything is falling into place and the deal with Paul Stoddart should be done soon. We hope to run 3 and perhaps 4 cars and we hope to keep our existing two drivers plus whoever Paul brings in."

:D

[NismoZ]

The price of admission could have been, "Buy in, but help out" too? I think KK might enjoy more help diffusing some "extraneous" expenses.

[jonovision_man]

Just reading Autosport.com today...

1 year ago in F1... I'd totally forgotten about this:


Legge makes F1 debut with Minardi

British driver Katherine Legge was impressed with the performance of Minardi's Formula One car after making her debut at the wheel of a Grand Prix machine on Tuesday.

...
The test was a pre-existing arrangement between Stoddart and ChampCar boss and Cosworth co-owner Kevin Kalkhoven before the sale to Red Bull was agreed.


jono

[SurfaceUnits]

Stoddart, Johansson 50-50 for 2007.

The Champ Car field could be set to expand further in 2007, if rumours circulating at Surfers' Paradise and Laguna Seca are anything to go by.

With an all-new Panoz-built chassis set to level the playing field somewhat next year, several teams have already thrown their hats into the ring, notably Pacific Coast Motorsport and Gelles Racing, but Champ Car could yet land two 'big name' players should the speculation prove true.

Paul Stoddart's involvement in the series would not be a great surprise, given his own suggestion that he was looking at entering a team to rekindle his competitive flame, but would be something of a hastily-arranged programme following weeks of silence on the issue. However, with Champ Car making its annual foray to Australia over the weekend, Stoddart took the opportunity to re-acquaint himself with the series, joining co-owner Kevin Kalkhoven on the PKV pit-stand.

According to sources on the Gold Coast, Stoddart admits that his chances of having a team on the grid next season remain only 50-50, but that his interest has not dimmed in the period since his involvement was the talk of the series.

The former Minardi team owner has been linked to backing from Dutch companies involved in the F1 operation, leading to speculation that he could run Jan Heylen - already backed by Muermans - next year. He also has connections with current PKV driver Katherine Legge, having given the Briton her maiden F1 run in one of his PS04Bs.

Quoting similar odds of fielding a team in Champ Car next season is Stefan Johansson, whose previous involvement as a team owner last precisely one season, before his American Spirit operation opted out. The Swede, however, admits to liking what he sees on the table for 2007, and told Crash.net's Press Snoop column at Laguna Seca that he was interested in returning, but could not commit to anything for next year as yet.

[NismoZ]

And Jos is saying to the Europress he is in ChampCar for '07, "talking to several teams." Wonder how he can say he is IN if he's still talking?? Oh, I forgot...he's The Boss!

[Lux Interior]

Jos and Paul S would both be great additions to champcar and I am hoping we see them in the series next year.

[NismoZ]

Welll, I guess Stoddart's in, let's see where The Boss lands!:) (I really DO want to see a packed Assen!)

[Spicoli]

Welll, I guess Stoddart's in, let's see where The Boss lands!:) (I really DO want to see a packed Assen!)


I love packed assens. :eek:

http://i7.tinypic.com/44jw20z.jpg

[rabbit]

I love packed assens. :eek:

http://www.gmsma.org/pride2002/p6300986.jpg
Fixed it. :)

[Spicoli]

thanks for sharing some of your "private stash" ;)

[SteveH]

Rabbit :rofl: :laugh: :rofl:

[formulaben]

Fixed it. :)

Nice! :rofl:

[pchall]

The guy on the left looks like a young Kevin Kalkhoven..

[Spicoli]

what's funny is you dipschnits are making more comments on the gay bikers over that lovely piece of pie i posted.

http://smilies.vidahost.com/contrib/lilly/hmm3grin2orange.gif

[Indy]

That guy on the right looks just like someone I know. I mean, just like him. Hmmmm, where was that picture taken?

[emjaya]

what's funny is you dipschnits are making more comments on the gay bikers over that lovely piece of pie i posted.

http://smilies.vidahost.com/contrib/lilly/hmm3grin2orange.gif

Take that with your phone? You could get together with this sad fool. (http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117,20795064-2,00.html?from=public_rss) :rolleyes:

[Spicoli]

Take that with your phone? You could get together with this sad fool. (http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117,20795064-2,00.html?from=public_rss) :rolleyes:

oh please.


just a foto i found on the google buddy. :p

[RusH]

I love packed assens. :eek:

http://i7.tinypic.com/44jw20z.jpg

The you go!:D

:thumbup:

[pchall]

The you go!:D

:thumbup:

Hey, did the blonde sprain her left elbow flipping her hair back or what?

[Spicoli]

Hey, did the blonde sprain her left elbow flipping her hair back or what?

thast's a purse you dum*****. :p

[ferrarigod]

I really want to see her face. Cause from this angle, she seems just my type.

[pchall]

thast's a purse you dum*****. :p

A purse? Why would tottie like that need a purse? I assumed she would just have a chip in her shoulder, just like my schnauzer. :)

[Mr. Vengeance]

I really want to see her face. Cause from this angle, she seems just my type.

Here ya go:

http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/1029/stonedhippievf6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[NismoZ]

It's gonna be a looong off-season!:D

[ferrarigod]

Here ya go:

http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/1029/stonedhippievf6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

:thumbup: Looks like someone from Valparaiso. I'm all in. and lovin' it.

[TU Homer]

Here ya go:

http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/1029/stonedhippievf6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Ms. Methlab 2006.


-TU