Something new on Road America

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CART announced earlier this year that it was dropping Road America from its 2003 schedule in the wake of a dispute over sanctioning fees and a series of suits and countersuits. But while the leaders of CART and Road America traded brickbats, Mario Andretti took it upon himself to resolve the situation and keep Champ Cars racing at the historic Wisconsin road course.

By many accounts, he’s about 99 percent of the way there, having reached a basic agreement by both sides to restructure the financial picture, and now needing only the accountants’ stamp of approval to seal the deal.

“Each side has had to give a little, but both parties want it to happen,” Mario said at Long Beach, “and there’s no reason it shouldn’t happen, now.”
 
:) Thats great news!

All it took was Mario to twist their ears and straighten em up.

accountants’ stamp of approval
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pfffft! accounts, they run everything don't they.
 
Its Official....

Champ Car and Road America Reach Agreement—2003 Race Back On!
Written by: RACER staff
Indianapolis, Ind. – 4/23/2003


Putting aside legal actions and bruised feelings, CART and Road America have done what fans, media and just about everyone in the Champ Car community have been clamoring for—reinstated the classic road course on the Bridgestone Presents the Champ Car World Series Powered by Ford schedule. The cherished Elkhart Lake, Wis., road course will play host to the Champ Cars July 31-Aug. 3.

The event was restored to the 2003 and 2004 schedules after Champ Car legend Mario Andretti took up the cause and spearheaded discussion between Road America and CART. With the assistance of the four-time Champ Car title winner, the issues that caused the event to be canceled were resolved and both sides have agreed to cease any and all legal action in the matter. In recognition of the efforts of the 52-time Champ Car race winner, the event will now be known as the Mario Andretti Grand Prix at Road America.

“Road America has always been one of the premier tracks in the United States and is probably the most popular venue among the drivers on the CART Champ Car circuit,” said Andretti, who won three Road America events. “It was a track that we needed to have on our schedule to maintain the series’ standing as the truest challenge in open-wheel racing.”

“I must thank Mario Andretti for his tireless efforts toward getting Road America back on our schedule,” said CART Champ Car President and CEO Chris Pook. “It is great to see that he has the same level of passion for the heritage of CART Champ Car racing that he did when he was behind the wheel.”

The event will mark the 22nd appearance of the CART Champ Cars at Road America, and forms part of the 49th year of racing at the track.

“We are delighted to have the issues resolved and the Champ Cars coming back to Road America,” said track General Manager George Bruggenthies. “We truly appreciate Mario Andretti, the CART Champ Car staff and Board working closely with Road America to make another two seasons here a reality. We also want to thank the fans who have written and called to express their support for both open-wheel and road racing.”

Broadcast information for the Mario Andretti Grand Prix at Road America is expected to be announced shortly.

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What a great action by naming it the Mario Andretti Grand Prix. This Rocks! :cheers:
 
Originally posted by NateDogg@Apr 24 2003, 12:15 AM










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What a great action by naming it the Mario Andretti Grand Prix.  This Rocks!  :cheers:
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Yea, too bad Mario has to screw up his image by driving one of those damn crapwagons!
 
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