IRL - Final / Motorsport News 08:09:08 / Premiere again

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DonDahlmann of September 9, 2008 at 00:11 in F1 , IRL , Motorsports , NASCAR

Who the IRL finale is not yesterday: look necessarily. I thought so, err on the last three rounds at Spa, at least on this day are nothing more, would be similar to what could be exciting, but then the IRL had her performance last season. I'm seriously commenting on the edge of the sofa and sat with me, obviously, the two commentators on ESPN world feed (Gary Lee and Larry Rice) Yes, the now tend to be the little betagteren people and the IRL for over nine years. Which remained in view of what is delivered the way the pilots because the language and the only thing they could think of was: ". This can not go well"

The conditions for the race were clear. Helio Castroneves IRL champion still wanted to be, he had to win the race and lead the most laps. In any case, as long as Scott Dixon stayed among the top 10. Unfortunately, the Braslianer had cut during the qualification the white bottom line, what is not allowed. His time was canceled and the Penske pilot took off from the back. From there, he plowed through the field, inside and outside and was pulled over after a few laps at the front of the head. Beside him on the road: teammate Ryan Briscoe, Dan Whaldon, Tony Kanaan, AJ Foyt, Danica Patrick and Ernesto Viso.

What then happened to the middle of the race was absolute madness. I can only recommend everyone to use in IndyCar in the video section. What a video looks at minute 1:28, only a brief moment, but they are both the front and in back of the pack around long so driven. T he heard no more at all, and the word "disaster" was literally in the air. Something, known presenters, and especially so long that they had never seen before. Presumably, all this would have been so on, until there were actually an accident, if the race organizers, the thing would have been too much. They threw a caution, because lying around somewhere outside the racing line, down behind the white line, where you can not drive anyway, a part of. They wanted that the pilots again get the pulse down.

What happened then - after the race calmed down a bit and then finally to culminate in a sensational finish. Scott Dixon was the Rumfahrerei now suffering in midfield and he wanted some of that fun since noticed the front. Championship or not - Dixon unlatched also were one and the thing started again, the last three rounds were amazing, because Dixon Castroneves tried to make them nervous, which made ​​him perhaps 10 inches of space..


In the U.S. we speak of the best IRL races for years and as for the middle segment, the best race of all time. Those who see the race again will all have to wait a bit, unfortunately. But on Wednesday it was in the online library appear the IRL.

Castroneves won at the end of a thousandth of a second ahead of Dixon, who was champion again. The IRL can now move into a very long winter sleep, only briefly interrupted by a race at Surfers Paradise show at 26.10. Next race: 05.04.2009 in St. Petersburg. Next oval race: 26.04.2009 in Kansas.

News - General

NASCAR:
- Compress the rumors that a third Red Bull car with Scott Speed ​​intends to use during Cup. Speed, has good chances of winning the ARCA title, given in late September for a test drive in the Cup car. So clear thing is not enough. From the headquarters in Austria one hears again and again that one does not dream of thinking, to provide three cars with sponsor money. May be that RB United States has yet to muster a sponsor who wants to speed hoist the Cup. If, however, the decision must fall fast, because a third team is not built on time by the way yes, and the question is also whether the new chassis department at all can deliver as many drivers as quickly. There is still the version that you Allmendinger and Speed ​​share the # 84 depending on the success and one that focuses on Brian Vickers get into the chase. It is also concerned that the contract runs out with Red Bull speed of the end of the year.

- The Ganassi team runs only under the also-rans, and rumors run high. Apparently, Chip Ganassi on the verge of Reed Sorenson still throw out before the end of the season, because Sorenson has probably lost all desire. However, the sponsor should "target" does not like. In addition, Ganassi will continue to be placed as a merger candidate with all the other teams in free connection. Since there is a range of Bill Davis to Gillette Evernham. And how does the so: where there's smoke ...

- Joey Logano is still not a single meter run in the Cup, but it already has its Sptznamen away. "Sliced ​​Bread" (sliced ​​bread), American free saying: "the greatest thing since sliced ​​bread" (the best invention since sliced ​​bread).

Formula One:
- The appeal hearing regarding the penalty against Hamilton should go on the stage as soon as possible. Probably later this month. The chances of success, however, are more than minimal. Indeed, there is probably a clause in regulations, for which one can prove any form of "Abkürzens" with a penalty.

- I'm getting out now, where does the rumor that Alonso should have been docked at BMW. The "auto, motor und sport" it is of Sky Italia, which will in turn have an Italian print journalists. Truth therefore equal to zero.

A1 GP:
Today I have the A1 GP to a demand to get the message that the transfer of the series in Germany is by no means assured. We still talk to the DSF and Premiere. Obviously, keep to the back door open as the DSF, Premiere should again say "No, thank you," what you need in light of the decisions this year in terms of "aftermarket" downright expected.

TV rights:
Speaking of Premiere. In the printed mirror of today there is a back story in terms of subscription numbers and customer service. The men of Rupert Murdoch, have become well dug towards the sediment as a "paying" customers registered while allegedly found that, of nearly 4 million subscribers around 1 million nominal members. This should be either customers whose subscription expired this year, or just a "flex" card have. If that's true and it is at the same time that Premiere has about 1.9 million customers League (including the arena's) remain a few hundred thousand customers who pay for the premiere of something else. Of course - many customers have even BuLi "topic", "Star" or "film" in the subscription, but the numbers, the mirror should have since worked properly, are very sobering. They lead us to suppose that the transmitter could be keen to make the store pretty from the outside, as he is. Consequently, there is absolutely only two draft horses Premiere: Football and Formula One. In other words, if the sender does not get the rights BuLi, he is clinically dead
If the income is lower because of the many inactive members but are, as you might think so, it surprises me not that you save every penny and more, no other rights can buy. Since each one million of capital investment. The News Corp. People should at least be "not amused", to say the very, very mildly.

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8 Comments

  1. IRL to race! Simply brilliant! This was once again the best example how exciting oval racing can be! especially since the chicagoland speedway is just made for brilliant final workflows! 3wide on the one hand, the finest mouth-drooling! incredible!

    All in all it was probably the best year for the IRL with the best promotion. a full field venture with just under 30 thanks to the brilliant support from the "heroic" Kalkhoven! danica has also won. What a finale back at the last race has been decided!

    the packet is simply the IRL front and rear. they have a car that works on all routes. be it roads, road slopes or oval! see the calendar for next year from as well! nice very good mix of all the very stretch (up to edmonton). So I'm looking forward to the new season to be honest! But now that should take a good while yet! : D

    achso ..... the video would have to be updated! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnGDduhmBhk : D

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  2. sperro

    How can you leave a comment Sascha Roos, which is a crime in any motor sport fan?
    "The wheel as the front looks kinda weird in" is one of many examples of absolute ignorance, my grandmother looking more cars.
    He does not know the rules, nor did he review of the race. On top of all the good man no strategies ("A different approach," Copyright in the other Liar Liar).
    By the way, also commented on the football games. What's going on you can think of you for sure :)

    Greeting sperro

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  3. Eagel-F1

    According to MS-Total and my memory of what the commentators said (: D) it was 0.0033 seconds, not 0001. It's only a fairly minor detail. Thus, it is probably "only" the second Indycar race scarcest of all times.

    Otherwise, great racing, what you got there so commanded. Since it has been looking forward to next season and if the IRL continues to consolidate so and maybe even get one or two other top riders (I hope after Franchitti mainly because Paul Tracy), then the future looks quite positive.

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  4. hwk

    @ Eagel-F1
    According Indycar.com were 0.0010, if I disclose mistaken ( http://www1.indycar.com/scoring/2008/reports/indycarseries/chicago/indycar-eventsummary.pdf ).

    was a very very awesome race. The Castroneves was crazy .. of 28 to 1 And as the interviews are always fun :-) To the guy who just likable.

    The three next to each other around the circuit .. my dear man, is almost as exciting as in the formula 1.

    Alonso to BMW. Can really imagine myself not ego, but I think this is not impossible for it. McLaren is not Ferrari 2009 is tight .. to Honda? highest for coal. BMW is ambitious, but as I see it as somehow not real power. Indeed possible that Kubica is moving away, even though I see more than Heidfeld Weggänger. But I like to let me disabuse better. I can already imagine the one Alonso brings a team on. The familiar Renault, McLaren's world champion and 2-fold. When one ceases his pit radio, which are always very informative stuff. He thinks with true and is constantly trying to get everything out.

    Let us surprise us.

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  5. Eagel-F1

    @ Hwk
    This is probably the evaluation of the transponder, which were probably not installed properly Dixon (which I find very funny). Therefore, there is also no Dixon "Diff." Appear and stand behind the Helio 0.0010. Would theoretically mean Helio Dixon before, but the photo finish has already shown something else.

    If Alonso comes to BMW, I do not think there is a very positive outcome. Alonson is already a bit of a Grumbler and he does not fit the "feel-good environment" of BMW. Apart from that, he is not really that clear when he is not the absolute No. 1 and I do not think he can assure the BMW. Even if he could bring from the expertise of her BMW and so on, it would in my view a mistake. Alonso has to be entertainers, so it works really well. Is also a reason why I do not think he goes to Honda, because he has a very strong opponent JB again. If Massa WM could it be that he shrinks even from Ferrari, but here I think that Ferrari is the only team for which he would withdraw himself, because he probably wants out.

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  6. hwk

    appropos first:
    "Marketing chief leaves Premiere"
    http://www.inside-digital.de/news/10084.html

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  7. @ Hwk: Oh! Was probably something to it to the message with the inactive members. My goodness, what is going on only.

    @ Eagle F1: Could be too that you can go that's why Kubica, Heidfeld has to be a guarantor of points, while Alonso is driving for the podium. The friendship between Kubica and Alonso probably listens to the traffic light on it.

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  8. Eagel-F1

    @ Don
    Well, this would be a possibility, of course, would mean that Nick would be a clear No. 2. I guess that he would take it up if he could extend his contract. Would be only a problem if not next year with Alonso car is faster and Heidfeld cope. Then again you have the Grumbler problem (see last season, McLaren). Of course it would be a good opportunity for BMW and Alonso is even now not yet retired, but has been a huge experience. Despite everything, I do not think that it (Alonson + BMW) will work.
    Then left Kubica could have pulled in the next season, probably the A-map. Since his long poker would eventually become a problem for him. What opportunities does it have? It will probably remain only Honda and Renault left and from today's perspective, this would be a deterioration. Honda is a grab bag, with it I do not think that they make in the next year the giant leap that is necessary, despite Mr. Brawn. At Renault, Alonso'd drop the absence of great weight and impede the development of the new car in the winter. Otherwise, I can think of no team. Ferrari / McLaren are suppose to. Red Bull and even the "small" cops are not likely to be successful despite akueller debate. Williams and Toyota would still be left (Force India for me is there is no possibility), then the staffing situation and I do not know so well. Did Glock / Trulli contracts for 2009? So overall, we see that it is not for Kubica during an exchange with Alonso will be easy.

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