How is jac not marketable? Sure he is aged but so does a fine scotch. Look at the drivers who run woo. Most of them are old enough to be 75% of a usac fields dad.

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Originally Posted by monkeyboy:
How is jac not marketable? Sure he is aged but so does a fine scotch. Look at the drivers who run woo. Most of them are old enough to be 75% of a usac fields dad.

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You take a fifty something guy like Jac and a twenty something kid like Kyle Larson and you tell me which is one is more marketable. The demographics dictates young, good looking guys and gals that can handle themselves behind a wheel of a race car and also at a press conference and in turn attract young fans. They are the future of the sport. For Jac, WoO is a destination. For Kyle, it is a stepping stone to the top.

This sucks because I think Jac is fantastic, a great guy and a great driver. But if you understand anything about marketing then you'll see what the sponsors want.

Not putting Jac down here at all, just stating what marketing types look for.

Danica isn't worth a damn, but because she's a public relations giant, she gets the ride instead of somebody that has the capability but not marketability.

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World Finals said Saldana in the 71m Motter Car for 2013.

Daryn Pittman will take the wheel of the KKR #9, like many had heard awhile back.

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imo......jac is just as marketable as joey and it shows in his t-shirt sales. plus he is probably one of the top 5 racers anywhere as far as fan interaction.

Originally Posted by Rpracing1:
World Finals said Saldana in the 71m Motter Car for 2013.

Ok probably a dumb question but is that Paul May's ride or old ride?

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Originally Posted by PIT CART:
Ok probably a dumb question but is that Paul May's ride or old ride?

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No, this car is out of MN, ran K-ville for a long time, went on the road in the mid-90's with Kenny Jacobs. Stevie Smith and Wolfgang were also in that car.

Thank you.

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Yes that was the car that Wolfgang ended his career in at Granite City in 1997.

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This was the car in the Smith/Jacobs era

https://www.indianaopenwheel.com/att...1&d=1352174536

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Originally Posted by treecitytornado:
Yes that was the car that Wolfgang ended his career in at Granite City in 1997.

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true and almost ended his life a second time. amazing he walked away from it.