Originally Posted by apexonephoto:
Well this is a pretty positive post...
I would say that in the current state of the world economy, US economy, and the lack of any excitement in open wheel pavement racing any new series is a fairly big risk.
But I love racing just as much as the next IOW'er. Just not so sure of how exciting a feeder/development series for NASCAR and/or the IRL can be. Correct me if that is not the goal of these. I am all for rich people/parents infusing money into racing. It doesn't help the journeyman racers, or allow someone to follow the career of kid who runs sprints/midgets for a year moves to ARCA, and his folks run out of money before the big time arrives.
This thing looks way too similar to the new generation Silver Crown car. I think the old car may have a negative effect on any future vehicle that slightly reflects that appearance.
The only feeder series that will get you to NASCAR or IRL is located at your Rich Daddy's Bank. Why have a feeder series that evereyday salt of the earth racers can't afford.
Just imagine if Carter, Sladana, Kunzman, Dickson, Bettenhausen, Snider, Foyt would have come along today.........they wouldn't make becasue they didn't have enough $$$$talent$$$$. Talent is no longer a factor in racing. If you think it is, can you explain to me how Paul Menard made it to NASCAR in one word or less........I can........MONEY.