Comments on: Random Thoughts On Iowa

By: Evan

Evan — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 01:56:39 +0000

I missed the first part of the race but managed to see much of the pre-Dario/Ryan dominance. I had somewhat low expectations of the race but aside from the crashes, I enjoyed myself. The most interesting part of the telecast that I saw was that they didn’t just show Danica for most of the stint when she was leading. They got a couple of shots but it was refreshing to see ABC to take a hint from Versus in giving fans at home glimpses of battles when there’s little interesting up front.

By: Evan

Evan — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 01:52:07 +0000

Cleveland is another track where I wonder, “where’s the love?” I know that getting tracks on the schedule isn’t as easy as many fans make it but that’s been a head-scratcher. That Mid-Ohio is also on the sked surely doesn’t help Cleveland’s chances, I admit. I wonder if the series would dare alternate dates in certain regions or if that’s a no-go.

By: Leigh O'Gorman

Leigh O'Gorman — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:23:25 +0000

Hey George,
A decent enough race on Sunday – the best of the year for me so far.

There was one thing that did irritate me though and that was Jacques Lazier – for reasons that have been reported many times, the field is low on entrants for a number of races this season; but surely there have to be some pay-or-sponsorship drivers out there that are better than JL and Stanton Barrett.

A shame though that it got strung out a little beyond the half way point, but 150 green flag laps and 128 green flag laps in Iowa?? Commendable…

By: pressdog

pressdog — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:34:36 +0000

If they give it a try and TV ratings don’t suck and attendance is good, then what do I know? Those should always been the criteria, in that order. I doubt the ratings will be there, though. I hope they get some agreements up front and in writing with the track to make it at least somewhat better IndyCars.

By: oilpressure

oilpressure — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:27:01 +0000

I agree, but for some reason the powers that be don’t see fit to even discuss Road America. I’ve never been there but it is my favorite road course to watch. Atlanta Motor Speedway, Road Atlanta, Charlotte or even returning to Nashville are better sites in the southeast that would offer better passing than Barber…but the IRL doesn’t seem interested in any of those venues. –GP

By: pressdog

pressdog — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:57:59 +0000

Road America over Barber any day. I think motorcycles have trouble passing on Barber. There has to be a track in the south that will offer entertaining racing. “No boring than Snorenoma or Detroit” shouldn’t be the criteria.

By: Tom

Tom — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:28:11 +0000

George,

You summed it up well. The first half was very entertaining, until Dario and Briscoe put the sleeper hold on everyone. I have to say the Iowa track is a really nice place. Check out my pics and comments from the race on my blog here.
http://20prospect.wordpress.com/

I am glad to hear Iowa may stay on the schedule. They really put the effort into promoting the IRL race and deserve to stay.

I’m bummed to hear they may drop an oval off the schedule.
Tom