Former Vision Racing driver Tomas Scheckter will drive three races in the 2008 IndyCar Series season for Luczo Dragon Racing. The Indianapolis Star reported on Feb. 1 that the South African driver was leaning toward joining LDR.We can only hope that charity is "Tomas Scheckter's Full Season Fund."
Scheckter will drive in the Roadrunner Turbo Indy 300 at Kansas on Apr. 29, the 92nd Indianapolis 500-Mile Race on May 25, and the Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma at Infineon on Aug. 24. All profits made from the three races will be donated to charity.
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February 15, 2008
Speaking of South Africans
Tomas Scheckter's three-race ride with Luczo Dragon (a.k.a. The Team Run By Roger Penske's Son) is now official.
Perhaps a good showing in KS and at Indy will open up more opportunities? We can only hope. Tomas really does deserve a full-time.
ReplyDeleteI am saying right now that I would put Tomas as a major contender for winning the 500. Briscoe started 4th and finished 4th last year, and Tomas is better on ovals than Ryan, especially at Indy. Tomas is basically running the same equipment, and has more experience, which should allow his feedback to help the team make better car adjustments. Every year I make a bet with my dad and we each pick 3 drivers. If I had to pick 3 right now, I would take Tomas, Helio, and TK.
ReplyDeleteGreat team for Tomas with Luczo and Jay Penske--also how incredible that they give away some of the racing profits to charity...that's a new one in profesional sports--it sure seems like a trend everyteam should follow??
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Scheckter has been a dark horse at Indy for some time. But I think he may well be the Dark Horse this year.
ReplyDeleteHe'll get back in an IndyCar full-time eventually. I have a hunch.
Paint the car yellow, give it #25, get Hertz and Cummins sponsorship, and pay homage to another Penske Racing dark horse: Al Unser Sr. in the Cummins - Holset Turbo special, winner of the 1987 Indianapolis 500.
ReplyDeleteI guess I'm in the minority here...
ReplyDeleteno driver has accomplished less with more chances than Tomas Scheckter, all the while drawing a superstar's salary...
Looks like it might be for charity!! Check this out...
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I'm with Dale - I'm as disappointed at seeing Scheckter in that ride as I am at seeing Briscoe in the plum Penske seat. Neither have done anything to earn that calibre of equipment.
ReplyDeleteTomas is a proven race winner, and Ryan finished 5th in last year's 500. They deserve their spots. In fact, Tomas deserves better. He's in a good team, but he deserves better funding. I'm sure he'll get it in time.
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