tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1033572283320617128.post7687908915093512673..comments2023-05-10T11:31:14.884-04:00Comments on 16th And Georgetown: DRR Confirms 2010 LineupUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1033572283320617128.post-89761905305534858832010-02-03T20:05:17.701-05:002010-02-03T20:05:17.701-05:00Well said Andy and Aaron!Well said Andy and Aaron!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08125157768183133854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1033572283320617128.post-6458102262858008352010-02-03T17:19:27.246-05:002010-02-03T17:19:27.246-05:00What differentiates the position of several driver...What differentiates the position of several drivers from all the rest is the direct investment that the title sponsor has made in them.<br /><br />Izod has a personal sponsorship committment with Hunter-Reay, who will only appear in half of the events. Rahal and Carpenter appear in Izod promotions, but as of yet do not have seats in Series race cars.<br /><br />You can argue the talent levels of all the remaining free agents, and realize that personal or team sponsorships might be found to put any available driver in a car.<br /><br />But you cannot argue that the three drivers I mentioned are just faces in the crowd. They are more than that to the title sponsor. <br /><br />If merging teams is the necessary step to fully fund rides for all three, as well as to fully represent the Boy Scouts car in competition, then those partnerships should be formed.<br /><br />You're quite right Aaron, this isn't about "fantasy racing". It is a business.<br /><br />Andy BernsteinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1033572283320617128.post-90936064669589897152010-02-03T16:55:49.314-05:002010-02-03T16:55:49.314-05:00The closer it gets to the start of the season, the...The closer it gets to the start of the season, the more likely it is the best drivers will get the ride. Teams waiting to confirm lineups are just watching the dominoes fall. Example - Coyne. Waiting for Wilson to make his decision. While Rahal is still available, I imagine all teams who need a driver are trying to get him. Those with sponsors, at least. Ride buyers will probably make up the rest of the spots. Should be interesting. All the chatter about who deserves the spot versus who doesn't is crazy. Its a business, and these drivers are treating it that way as much as the car owners are. Each are trying to locate sponsors as hard as the next one.Aaronnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1033572283320617128.post-91224386123375210282010-02-03T12:22:22.564-05:002010-02-03T12:22:22.564-05:00Let me clarify my comments about Hildebrand and th...Let me clarify my comments about Hildebrand and the BSA car...I'm not saying that he should be the only choice for that car. I want the best drivers to get cars. <br />However, I said in my original post that if there was a Scheckter - Hildebrand pairing at DCR, Hildebrand has to be in that car, not because he is American, but because the driver of the BSA car needs to exhibit a certain character...and we all know how easily Tomas can fly off the handle sometimes. <br /><br />I'm not blasting Tomas either though. He adds excitement to the series, but it would be really bad PR for the BSA if something happened and he didn't handle it well.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08125157768183133854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1033572283320617128.post-35669056558305462102010-02-02T21:50:55.914-05:002010-02-02T21:50:55.914-05:00Thanks Ty,
J.R. without a ride is a shame, but it...Thanks Ty,<br /><br />J.R. without a ride is a shame, but it's no higher than third on the priority list after Rahal and the BSA.<br /><br />How about N/H/L + DeFerran + Wachs. Lloyd and Hildebrand drive, add Summerton when finances permit. That's just another fictional example, but these sort of coalitions need to happen to accumulate the required resources.<br /><br />Andy BernsteinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1033572283320617128.post-25823649889385112272010-02-02T21:49:09.314-05:002010-02-02T21:49:09.314-05:00Why does J.R. Hildebrand HAVE to be in a DCR car? ...Why does J.R. Hildebrand HAVE to be in a DCR car? Because he's an American? That to me is NOT a reason why someone should get a ride in the series. Would it be nice for it to happen? Yes, it would. But for anyone to say that this HAS to happen? What are you going to do if it doesn't? Come back here and complain? Whine about it some other message board, thinking that what YOU want should overrule any other considerations? Grow up, children. I realize that's not going to happen, but I say that for my benefit, not for yours.Blue Falconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15974262890935355638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1033572283320617128.post-34615178760773699862010-02-02T18:25:04.622-05:002010-02-02T18:25:04.622-05:00Team mergers are definitely an interesting and pra...Team mergers are definitely an interesting and practical idea...and Graham in the BSA car definitely would make sense...especially since he seriously needs a ride.<br /><br />Just another passing thought about the Boy Scout car...If there's a Hildebrand and Scheckter pairing, Hildebrand HAS to be in the that car. While Scheckter's antics might be good for the series, it would be a PR nightmare for the BSA.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08125157768183133854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1033572283320617128.post-57692333535047406372010-02-02T14:13:45.665-05:002010-02-02T14:13:45.665-05:00I wrote it last week, the answer is team mergers, ...I wrote it last week, the answer is team mergers, NOW.<br /><br />Example: Vision/ Coyne/ Bachelart puts Izod "Stars" Ed Carpenter in the "I Drive Green" car, and Graham Rahal in the Boy Scout's car.<br /><br />That mirrors the reaction to reality taken by Nascar team owners in 2009.<br /><br />Fine press releases and TV commercials are not sufficient to improve the outlook.<br /><br />Transporters load for Barber in 19 days.<br /><br />Andy BernsteinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1033572283320617128.post-59077769616030057062010-02-02T13:15:06.391-05:002010-02-02T13:15:06.391-05:00And now:
1) What's the future of EJ Viso?
2) ...And now:<br /><br />1) What's the future of EJ Viso?<br />2) Is it possible a Hildebrand+Scheckter lineup for Coyne?marcostrazhttp://indycaritaly.myblog.it/noreply@blogger.com