Charlie Spencer
Road courses and short tracks.
This round of nonsense make the Childress release look like the Gettysburg Address. Palou to the RCR #8 in 2024.
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West
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It's that new FAD ... drunk Tuesdays
Kiante
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Kind of feel bad for Chip, if this sticks.
Got to find his diamond in the rough, again...
West
Speedoholic
Ok, bunch of Indycar drivers doing an F1 test with no promises.
FLRacingFan
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VeeKay can begin official talks August 1st. Just sayin’…
Kiante
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Doc Austin
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Damm. That escalated quickly.
This was from earlier in the day https://racer.com/2022/07/12/ganassi-extends-palou-deal/
This was from earlier in the day https://racer.com/2022/07/12/ganassi-extends-palou-deal/
West
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He's the gatekeeper to the F1 world right now.
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Gonna get messy.
Kiante
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What a mess.
Zak and Chip already dislike on another, now this is another layer to their already rotten relationship.
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What a freaking day for motorsports news…
FLRacingFan
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They’d actually probably agree to this.
Charlie Spencer
Road courses and short tracks.
I don't see how anything better can happen to me today. Might as well go back to bed now.
Charlie Spencer
Road courses and short tracks.
So much sports PR mismanagement in so little time. Some professor is already changing his lesson plans to focus on Tuesday's announcements and ask for breakdowns of what was done wrong.
Kiante
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...
Foyt is in the running for a Porsche 963 GTP:
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This is just so out of left field.
Foyt is in the running for a Porsche 963 GTP:
PRUETT: The mystery of Porsche's final 963 GTP customer team
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This is just so out of left field.
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Marshall Pruett seems to believe Palou's deal with Ganassi was a two-year base deal plus two team-controlled options covering 2923 and 2024. If that's correct, Chip would seem to be in a strong position, assuming he hasn't done something stupid like miss a deadline or something.
OTOH, Pruett says F1 is Palou's "dream" so I wonder if there was an escape clause in the event of an F1 offer? And could Palou grasp that and claim McLaren is offering an F1 test so that at least muddies the waters?
I predict Palou will be driving the blue car next year... aren't they both blue?
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OTOH, Pruett says F1 is Palou's "dream" so I wonder if there was an escape clause in the event of an F1 offer? And could Palou grasp that and claim McLaren is offering an F1 test so that at least muddies the waters?
I predict Palou will be driving the blue car next year... aren't they both blue?
PRUETT: Palou's contractual mess was months in the making
I picture a bunch of high-end lawyers laughing maniacally while thinking about all of the money they’re going to make while litigating the Alex Palou Contractual S*** Show. If you’re curious as to …
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FLRacingFan
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If his deal had a non-compete with fellow IndyCar teams it’s quite possible McLaren could win out, since the deal technically is with McLaren Racing - a separate entity who just happens have a majority stake in AMSP. But who knows how exactly his existing contract is laid out if both teams claim him for 2023.Marshall Pruett seems to believe Palou's deal with Ganassi was a two-year base deal plus two team-controlled options covering 2923 and 2024. If that's correct, Chip would seem to be in a strong position, assuming he hasn't done something stupid like miss a deadline or something.
OTOH, Pruett says F1 is Palou's "dream" so I wonder if there was an escape clause in the event of an F1 offer? And could Palou grasp that and claim McLaren is offering an F1 test so that at least muddies the waters?
I predict Palou will be driving the blue car next year... aren't they both blue?
PRUETT: Palou's contractual mess was months in the making
I picture a bunch of high-end lawyers laughing maniacally while thinking about all of the money they’re going to make while litigating the Alex Palou Contractual S*** Show. If you’re curious as to …
I’d be surprised if he drives for CGR in the future. I think Palou airing his thoughts out to the public make it clear he doesn’t want to be there, and I can only imagine it’ll be a toxic work environment for the rest of the season. I could see this going to litigation, as Chip probably wants at least a sizable buyout that McLaren probably feel they have no obligation to pay.
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Charlie Spencer
Road courses and short tracks.
So many guys are testing for that seat. Which ones are going to find there's nothing available to come back to?
Kiante
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Good lord:
IndyCar set for Peacock Premium-exclusive coverage at Toronto
NTT IndyCar Series followers within the U.S. have grown accustomed to consuming practices and qualifying sessions through NBC’s Peacock streaming service in recent years, and for the first time sin…
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Tim_Richmond_Fan
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Does Palou last the remainder of this season?
Kiante
Team Owner
It was announced Palou will be racing at Toronto.
CGR confirms Palou will drive in Toronto
Chip Ganassi Racing will move forward with Alex Palou in the No. 10 Honda for this weekend’s NTT IndyCar Series race in Toronto. The decision was confirmed to RACER by a team spokesperson Thursday …
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FLRacingFan
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Highest paid IndyCar drivers isn’t a bad gig if they miss out.
FLRacingFan
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TK has some racing commitments in Brazil that would conflict with a couple of events, I’d watch for RHR to get the seat if it comes to that (hopefully it doesn’t). He’s the team’s official reserve driver iirc.It was announced Palou will be racing at Toronto.
So, I'm not sure what the next step is after this weekend.CGR confirms Palou will drive in Toronto
Chip Ganassi Racing will move forward with Alex Palou in the No. 10 Honda for this weekend’s NTT IndyCar Series race in Toronto. The decision was confirmed to RACER by a team spokesperson Thursday …
Doc Austin
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Along with the mess at Andretti, we've got quite the soap opera going on here.
Speedbowl14
Ryan Preece and short tracks
With IMSA at Lime Rock this weekend.... wish Indycar was there... it'd be a miniaturized version of Watkins Glen for those fast cars. Indycar having ZERO races in the Northeast is the biggest headscratcher in all of professional motorsports.
As long as Pocono is off the table Lime Rock is where they should be going, imo. Watkins Glen is cool but Lime Rock is super close to NYC and Boston.
As long as Pocono is off the table Lime Rock is where they should be going, imo. Watkins Glen is cool but Lime Rock is super close to NYC and Boston.
FLRacingFan
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I agree they need to find a way to get back into the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic, but I’m not sure Lime Rock is it. That’d be an awfully small, fast track with lots of quick elevation change and I’m not sure something that fast will race again there, especially with the Andrew Palmer incident in a slower car.
racingfan7
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Wish the series would add Phoenix & Pocono 500 and like VIR or something. But Roger, IndyCar mostly, and the teams seem don’t want 19-20 races.
Leaving Belle Isle for the Detroit Street has been a huge disappointment to me for this series.
Leaving Belle Isle for the Detroit Street has been a huge disappointment to me for this series.
Sounds like the Captain is involved personally, hope he gets it done.
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Talks over third IndyCar engine supplier continuing
The good news is the NTT IndyCar Series’ quest to land a third auto manufacturer to supply engines for its new hybrid formula remains active. The part that’s harder to judge is if and when a new ma…
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FLRacingFan
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Wasn’t ready for IndyCar to begin with. Borderline dangerous at points (Texas). Can’t say I’ll miss him if that’s the case, especially if Andretti go out and get someone better. Sounds like a lot of interest coming from F2 these days.
Several young Honda Super Formula drivers are also keen to follow in the tracks of Sato and Palou down the line:
Honda Super Formula drivers eye chance to succeed Sato in IndyCar
www.motorsport.com
Kiante
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However, if Devlin brings in this significant funding next year. He will be around in some capacity and could be considered for someone like a Foyt, Coyne, or even a Juncos-Hollinger. Devlin could really be a cog for helping a team go forward. Is Devlin horrible? Not at all, he's shown more flashes of speed than someone like Hinch last year or Veach before hand.Wasn’t ready for IndyCar to begin with. Borderline dangerous at points (Texas). Can’t say I’ll miss him if that’s the case, especially if Andretti go out and get someone better. Sounds like a lot of interest coming from F2 these days.
Several young Honda Super Formula drivers are also keen to follow in the tracks of Sato and Palou down the line:
Honda Super Formula drivers eye chance to succeed Sato in IndyCar
I really think Andretti should downsize to three cars.
Kiante
Team Owner
It's getting ugly with Palou and CGR:
Doc Austin
Back From The Dead
You still have to honor the contract you signed. I hope this doesn't get any messier.
FLRacingFan
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Ugly. I would not be surprised if Alex isn’t racing cars next year.
Charlie Spencer
Road courses and short tracks.
I started to post earlier that a restraining order wouldn't surprise me. He may not be allowed to drive a senior shopping cart around Walmart.
Ganassi's options for the seat its IndyCar champion doesn't want - The Race
It looks increasingly likely that Alex Palou won't be at Ganassi in IndyCar in 2023. So who can the team replace its reigning champion with?
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