[Shotimes] OT - IRL Gen 4 Chevy, NOT!

[Carl Prochilo]

On the subject of road racing, there are two types: street circuit and
dedicated circuit.  Each has it's own feel and characteristics.  In watching
the Vancouver race last night, it reminded me that that I really don't like
street circuits as much as the dedicated type.  Hard to pinpoint the exact
reason, but the "boxed-in" feeling and the lack of a consistent road surface
are two easy ones I can think of.

Cheers,
Carl Prochilo
92 Ultra Red Crimson
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dave Kegel" <d.kegel@comcast.net>
To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, July 28, 2003 2:11 PM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] OT - IRL Gen 4 Chevy, NOT!


> I think you have to enjoy road racing to enjoy watching road racing.  Yes,
> the oval races have exciting finishes, but beyond those last 10 laps,
> they're boring, unless you're sitting there hoping to see a huge wreck.
> Besides, it takes a lot more talent to be a good road or street course
racer
> than it does a high downforce, foot to the floor all the time oval racer.
>
> CART road races are much improved this year with the absence of traction
> control.  Those cars are awesome to watch , especially coming out on cold
> tires trying to keep up with guys on hot tires.  They're twitching and
> sliding all over the place.
>
> The IRL has already said they'll be adding a couple road courses in '05.
If
> CART dies, they'll probably add more than that.  So it won't be a total
loss
> either way I suppose.
>
> Dave