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Old 12 Sep 2003, 20:02 (Ref:716882)   #45
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Snrub should be qualifying in the top 5 on the gridSnrub should be qualifying in the top 5 on the grid
The reason I don't think there will be huge changes is because they're not doing much that is actually wrong. Few stratagies can turn a massive loss into a profit overnight. Denver is a perfect example. Last year it was a big loss. This year it was a reduced loss, a much better race and I think more fans and new local sponsors. The point is that it cost money to start the event and it takes a while to turn a race into a success. Montreal was a success right away because there was a fan base and two drivers from Quebec. Most places are not simply going to be huge overnight.

Certain races may get cut that we as fans enjoy that might make more money (or lose less) than some of the races that will be kept. Those races may not have much potential to grow in the future. That's probably why CART didn't seem to care about RA.

In terms of losses supporting the teams costs money. They are getting themselves sponsors and need less and less Pookfare. Next year there will probably be more drivers, teams, sponsors. There will not be a need for as much subsidization.
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