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nrc
10-09-04, 01:24 AM
There's a story on the Champ car web page about Christian Fittipaldi. Would you want him back? I would rather see Carpentier stick around than see Fittipaldi get a ride. Of course there are a half dozen other drivers I'd rather see than either of them, but I guess we don't get a vote.
chop456
10-09-04, 01:29 AM
I'm with you on both counts.

How many years in top-flight equipment with little to show for it? A win handed to him by Montoya's gearbox and another in a 500-mile crap shoot.

No thanks.
JohnHKart
10-09-04, 05:50 AM
I'm with you guys also....Add this: Also was in the lead at Detroit 96 for a sure win, but passed by Michael Andretti who won. Sad to see Carpentier leave.

John
cart7
10-09-04, 08:30 AM
I guess the Petty driving experience didn't work out?

During his tenure at N/H, I'm betting he brought in lots of young girls into Kmarts around the county and got them to spend their money but I never saw him as much more than a rep/PR person with a pretty face for one of N/H's sponsors.

We've got a few hot shoes in Atlantics that I'd rather see than him.
racer2c
10-09-04, 08:56 AM
I'd welcome Christian back with open arms...as a team co-owner with his uncle.
Railbird
10-09-04, 11:02 AM
If he adds a car to the field, fine. If he takes an existing seat, not so fine.
RTKar
10-09-04, 11:41 AM
If he adds a car to the field, fine. If he takes an existing seat, not so fine.

What 'bird said.
RHR_Fan
10-09-04, 04:28 PM
Let's see what FittiFan has to say about this...;)

~Nicole
Jag_Warrior
10-09-04, 05:03 PM
What 'bird said.

What RTKar said that 'bird said.
Jervis Tetch 1
10-09-04, 11:54 PM
What you all said! :D
RaceGrrl
10-10-04, 11:48 AM
Me too! Me too!
Steve99
10-12-04, 11:42 AM
What RaceGrrl said that JT1 said that JW said that RTKar said that 'bird said!

Much rather get a young driver from Atlantics, or have Carp stay.
anait
10-12-04, 02:22 PM
Yeah. :D
Methanolandbrats
10-12-04, 02:42 PM
Yup, Emmo should buy him a ride. The boy has a spectacular talent for backing it into the wall without scrubbing off much speed.
datachicane
10-12-04, 06:49 PM
I'd gladly welcome him back, provided he displaces Phillipe or Mazzacane. He'd also be an improvement over Lavin or Gonzalez.

Kinda ironic- I always figured Fitti was a lot like Carp- talent minus motivation.
Steve99
10-13-04, 11:37 AM
I'd gladly welcome him back, provided he displaces Phillipe or Mazzacane. He'd also be an improvement over Lavin or Gonzalez.


They all bring money or sponsorship.
pchall
10-13-04, 12:32 PM
Kinda ironic- I always figured Fitti was a lot like Carp- talent minus motivation.

Hmmm. I always figured the motivation was to cash in on the family name no matter the talent/desire situation. See Fangio2, Foyt4, Larry2.5.
Cart Champion
10-13-04, 04:54 PM
If he adds a car to the field, fine. If he takes an existing seat, not so fine.


Ditto :D

We need more cars in the field.

I would love to see Carpentier stick around but the call of the Yen was too great. :shakehead
FRANKY
10-13-04, 07:12 PM
Christian is past his prime, there are other drivers who can whine and complain about things a lot better. Sorry Christian, no more aiport race circuits for you to run across. :shakehead