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Originally Posted by IndianaSprintFan
Im sure this has been asked before but what has caused indy car to get so far away from oval racing?
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The current car configuration isn't as conducive to "High Banked" oval track racing as they once were. High downforce bullet-shaped cars are better suited to flatter ovals, than high banks. The faster the cars go, the less actual racing takes place(boring), there is no need to go 235mph. Then add in a complete disconnect from "actual" grassroots American style oval track racing(which is what we do) and a lack of "actual" American drivers being sought for rides in the series and you get a public who is not interested. Some highly opinionated folks erroneously blame Tony George for all the series current short comings, but that just isn't true, the IRL years were some of the most successful and well-attended races for many years. Finally, add in the multiple power plays for control over the years and you get this stumbling bumbling, drama laden, series with people nobody knows and cars traveling so fast you can't tell who is who and to the casual fan its off-putting to say the least. Plenty of blame to go around, but the IRL days produced some of the last best American drivers to come out of that series, you won't see that anymore.
Bottom line, todays "younger" casual fan likes shorter entertainment events that suit their minimal attention spans, 2hrs or less. Americans on the whole, prefer to actually be able to pronounce the drivers names, be familiar with where they come from and be able understand them when they talk. If your dream series is an international form of F1 lite, then you have what you want now. However, if you'd like greater attendance and support from fans in this country, things need to change. I'm an American and I believe in supporting Americans first.
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