2008-02-22, 04:03 PM
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JDM Cowboy
Real Name: Nick
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Looks like its official now.
http://en.f1-live.com/f1/en/headline...22224200.shtml
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The long awaited and much anticipated merger between the Champ Car World Series and the IndyCar series has been confirmed this evening.
Few details of the so-called 'merger' are available as yet but after weeks of negotiations, it is now confirmed that a deal between the IRL and CCWS has been found.
The following is an announcement published on the IndyCar website:
"Indy Racing League founder and CEO Tony George and owners of the Champ Car World Series have completed an agreement in principle that will unify the sport for 2008.
"Gerald Forsythe, co-owner of Champ Car, signed an agreement in principle Feb. 22 in Chicago, joining his partner, Kevin Kalkhoven. George signed the agreement Feb. 21. Details of a news conference about the agreement will be forthcoming."
Derrick Walker, Team owner
It’s back to the future... It’s been a long road, but it has finally come together. From a fan and sports business point of view, one open wheel racing series in the United States has long been recognized as what fans and sponsors want to have both series together and I’m happy to say that Walker Racing embraces the decision.”
Al Speyer, Executive Director, Bridgestone Firestone
“Overall [we are] quite pleased for the sport. We are looking for a unified American open-wheel racing series to maximize fan interest, as well as bring in additional teams, drivers and sponsors – all of which will contribute to the health and growth of that series.
We are eager to work with everyone involved in the transition and look forward to an even more promising future.”
Bobby Rahal, Team owner
“This is a great day for open-wheel racing and one that I and my Rahal Letterman Racing team have looked forward to for a long time. I applaud all of those that made this possible, but want to especially recognize all of those that made sacrifices and concessions to secure the future of open-wheel racing. I truly believe that this is the first step toward restoring open-wheel racing and the Indianapolis 500 to not only where it once was, but beyond.”
E.A. © CAPSIS International
Source: IndyCar / Various
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