Originally Posted by Moses:
I'm glad that it looks as though Indy Cars will only have one series.
My question though, what was solved in major open wheel racing as a result of the split?
I am a huge fan of the IRL and I think the racing is fantastic. However there are still few grassroots open wheel guys getting rides, there is one engine supplier, a formulated car, more road courses, etc.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't the original goal of the IRL to run on ovals, lower the costs, and give the Dave Darlands and Jay Drakes of the world a chance to run Indy Cars?
I'm all for unification of open wheel racing, but what did the split solve?
Agreed. Even when this shakes out (1 way or another) the current state of Indy-type open wheel racing is no different than it was in 1995, especially when it comes to short-track drivers getting a legitimate shot at a ride...:thumbsdown: