tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25142730.post6680294676811762282..comments2023-04-27T04:20:37.175-07:00Comments on My Name Is IRL: Quote of the DayIannuccihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15120192496901254768noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25142730.post-62328321605132571112008-03-28T12:12:00.000-07:002008-03-28T12:12:00.000-07:00Tabernus,Well said. That is all.Tabernus,<BR/><BR/>Well said. That is all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25142730.post-63361315387677669112008-03-28T09:56:00.000-07:002008-03-28T09:56:00.000-07:00I understand how you feel, but a few thoughts to c...I understand how you feel, but a few thoughts to consider:<BR/><BR/>1.) Phoenix and Michigan happened outside of any merger, or discussions thereof. I don't think the merger has anything to do with losing those tracks - in fact, it might help get them back for 2009 or 2010.<BR/><BR/>2.) A name change to the IndyCar World Series is actually fairly subtle - they were already promoting the IndyCar Series name well before the merger. Adding World Series just helps recall halcyon days when a World Champion eschewed the defense of his title to come race over here. The Vanderbilt Cup? Whatever trophy they use to represent it, the Vanderbilt Cup is (debatably) the first racing trophy in America, and open-wheel racing is the original auto racing in this country. I just can't muster much ire for something that doesn't affect the racing, and might lend a touch of historical context.<BR/><BR/>3.) That all said, I want the series to be at least half oval going forward. A 20-race season with 10 ovals, 5 roads, and 5 streets looks like a good blend of circuits. Anything more road-heavy than that is asking for trouble.Fred Hurleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03379706257551429697noreply@blogger.com