Tony George ousted as Chairman of IMS and Indy Car Series

[Eagle1]

Being DENIED!!

INDYCAR: Tony George Ousted From IMS
Written by: Robin Miller
05/27/2009 - 10:06 AM
Indianapolis, IN



The controversial, ground-breaking, tumultuous 20-year reign of Tony George at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is over. SPEEDtv.com has learned George was voted out of power in a Tuesday night board meeting in Indianapolis.

Tony George is now expected to focus more heavily on his role within the IndyCar Series and with his IndyCar Series team, Vision Racing. (LAT) » More Photos

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A source close to the situation confirmed that the 49-year-old grandson of Tony Hulman would no longer be CEO of the Speedway after a vote of the IMS board of directors which includes mother Mari, sisters Josie, Nancy and Kathy, attorney Jack Snyder and George.

Calls to Snyder and Fred Nation, IMS vice president of communications, were not returned and George did not respond to an email.
http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/article/indycar-tony-george-ousted-from-ims/

 

[wilson89]

This could workout good. He can now focus on the series and not worry about the Indy 500. Right now the IRL needs some changes to get its fan base back, if it means voting Tony George out of power at Indy to get him to focus on the series then so be it.

 

[Eagle1]

Tony George: I'm still in charge of IMS

By Curt Cavin
Posted: May 27, 2009





Tony George denied a report today that he has been ousted from his key role at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, saying he still holds all leadership positions associated with the family-owned business.
"I am still CEO and still president of Indianapolis Motor Speedway Corporation, Hulman and Company, and CEO of the Indy Racing League," George said.

http://www.indystar.com/article/200...PORTS/Tony+George++I+m+still+in+charge+of+IMS

 

[Eagle1]

According to that story he was ousted from both the series and the track, but it's being denied at this point.

 

[Restrictor Plate King!]

they should've dumped him back in 1994 before he had a chance to ruin CART. if the split had never happened, who knows how things would be today. even though they're back together now, there's no excuse for all those lost years in limbo...