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5/29/15, 4:21 PM |
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5/29/15, 4:42 PM |
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Yeah, the schedule does need an overhaul. I believe there needs to be an even balance of oval and road races, so I'll begin there. This year, there are 6 oval races, and 10 road races (permanent & street) with an 11th announced for next season (Boston). This is definitely not a balanced schedule, right? Ok, so would I drop any dates to even up the balance? Well, not necessarily. I wouldn't drop any venues, but I would do away with one of the "twin" races at Belle Isle. So that would negate the addition of Boston, and keep the ratio at 6 : 10. BUT!, wait a minute, I'm also in the camp of people who believe IndyCar needs to be at Elkhart Lake, and Laguna Seca, so... that puts my ratio at 6 : 12. Uh oh, that doesn't support my balanced schedule theory! That means we need to add 6 (!) more oval races, and expand the season schedule to 24 events. Is it doable? I'd like to see it anyway! So what are the 6 ovals we should add to the schedule? That is my question to all of you. Here are my choices... Kentucky Speedway, Michigan International Speedway, Richmond International Raceway, Gateway International Speedway, Phoenix International Raceway, ..and either.. (6a) Charlotte Motor Speedway, or (6b) Atlanta Motor Speedway. Also, 2 of these oval races NEED to be before the 500! I think a revival of the Copper World Classic would be a great way to start off the season!
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5/29/15, 5:38 PM | #23 | |
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Low car counts the last few years have really hurt car count, but 2008 -2011 had some great crowds at DuQuoin and I haven't missed a race since 1975
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5/29/15, 5:47 PM |
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5/29/15, 6:47 PM |
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5/29/15, 8:17 PM | #26 | ||
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I don't they have lost any races because of too many fans in the stands.
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5/29/15, 9:34 PM | #28 | |
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The guys that do the radio broadcast are awesome. I can't say I care for Paul Page as much as the guy who called it the last couple years but they do a great job.
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5/29/15, 10:13 PM | #29 | |
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Since I threw the questions out there I suppose I'll take a shot at answering.
Not going to take any races away since there aren't that many to begin with. Add: Phoenix, Richmond, Kentucky, Watkins Glen, Circuit of the Americas, Boston street course. Schedule: St. Petersburg - Season opener, early March Barber MP - mid-March Phoenix - late March Long Beach - early April NOLA - mid-April Texas - late April Indy GP - early May Indy - Memorial Day Weekend Milwaukee - early June Belle Isle - mid-June Richmond - late June Boston - early July (4th of July weekend if possible) Watkins Glen - mid-July Iowa - late July Toronto - early August Pocono - mid-August Mid-Ohio - late August Kentucky - Labor Day Weekend Sonoma - mid-September Circuit of the Americas - late September Auto Club California - early October Season Championship I attempted to follow a guideline of 3 races per month, 21 races total. I also attempted to avoid conflicts with NASCAR races at certain tracks, preferrably at least 2 weeks between NASCAR and IndyCar events at the same venue. 9 ovals of various different sizes and configurations, 7 permanent road courses, and 5 temporary street courses. Other races and tracks could obviously be added with at least 1 open weekend in each month. I left off places like Chicago, Atlanta, Charlotte, Las Vegas, Michigan, Elkhart Lake, etc. that could be good choices for events. Many could easily be swapped for events in the same area on the current schedule. |
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5/30/15, 11:09 AM |
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The tracks have to want them. Most ovals are nascar tracks. Indycars put on a better show for a cheaper ticket. the tracks are not interested. The best way to see the schedule grow is to attend the races already on the schedule.
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