944 Cup@ Indianapolis Motor Speedway
07-13-2010, 10:46 AM
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07-16-2010, 07:09 PM
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As I understand for Indy, it's about a 50/50 shot to pull this off at the moment. All the parties involved are for the idea, Indy Cars (IRL), IMS and WC. Much to be sorted out in terms of scheduling, contracts and of course money. But I have put our hat in the ring, so if it happens, the 944 Cup will be there based on the overwhelmingly positive response we are getting from 944 drivers.
All factors considered, really wont know til late Fall.
07-27-2010, 10:48 PM
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There may be other series under consideration, no idea which or if they would include Porsches with engines in the rear. Don' think a NASA series would be one of them. The 944 Cup has been fortunate to have a good working relationship with World Challenge and SCCA Pro Racing which has afforded the series the opportunity to race with them at VIR for our Nationals this September at VIR, and possibly at Indy and Baltimore next year.
As I understand for Indy, it's about a 50/50 shot to pull this off at the moment. All the parties involved are for the idea, Indy Cars (IRL), IMS and WC. Much to be sorted out in terms of scheduling, contracts and of course money. But I have put our hat in the ring, so if it happens, the 944 Cup will be there based on the overwhelmingly positive response we are getting from 944 drivers.
All factors considered, really wont know til late Fall.
As I understand for Indy, it's about a 50/50 shot to pull this off at the moment. All the parties involved are for the idea, Indy Cars (IRL), IMS and WC. Much to be sorted out in terms of scheduling, contracts and of course money. But I have put our hat in the ring, so if it happens, the 944 Cup will be there based on the overwhelmingly positive response we are getting from 944 drivers.
All factors considered, really wont know til late Fall.
Cheers,
Rick
07-29-2010, 03:25 PM
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Thanks for the offer Rick. I am not involved in the negotiations Speedway/IRL, so dont have any contact info with those organizations. My connections are with SCCAPro/WC. But if you would like to email me your contact info, I can pass along the offer to my WC connections.
09-23-2010, 04:41 PM
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I am told the chances for an event are no better then 50/50 at this pt. Should an event occur and Cup would be fortunate enough to be included, it would be just for the Cup class, as we are discontinuing the Super Cup class beginning in 2011.
09-23-2010, 04:46 PM
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Well, now that 944SuperCup is no longer part of 944Cup, this whole idea is moot for many of us.
See here:
http://forum.44cup.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=498
See here:
http://forum.44cup.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=498
