TG speaks - part 1

[Shadow]

http://motorsports.fanhouse.com/2010/05/04/exclusive-tony-george-unplugged-former-indycar-ceo-speaks-o/

[Ruok]

'The former leader of American open wheel racing tells FanHouse of how difficult it was to give up the leadership of the IRL, the organization that he started. He calls accusations that he brought financial hardship to the IRL "wildly inaccurate," and says he "spent a lot less that it would have taken" to buy a professional sports team.'

And in a nutshell this really shows what a disconnect there is with TG, because at the end of 15 years you could actually sell a professional sports team for actual money. The IRL? Not so much.

[Elmo T]

The IRL is a fantastic asset both financially and strategically

To whom? :rolleyes:

[indyfan31]

He could've bought a racing team for a fraction of what he spent, and he'd still be in the game.

[indyfan31]

So far this year, the best thing that has happened to Danica has been she picked up the best motor coach driver in the business, who became available after being let go by IMS at the end of the 2009 season.
WTF? I have trouble associating Tony George with a sense of humor, is he trying to be funny here? :saywhat:

[SteveH]

WTF? I have trouble associating Tony George with a sense of humor, is he trying to be funny here? :saywhat:

If so, like everything else that he's tried, he failed.


Seriously, what does this buffoon have to say that is relevant? He's on the outside looking in.