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Now Mac, who will run it? I don't know as I am not that smart, connected or talented. For sure no one will accept me even by popular acclaim! I will say this: Forget Mario. He never has and never will have the interest to "run" open wheel. He likes the role of "grand Old Man" and well he deserves it. He is a racer, not an administrator. If he had any inclination he would have owned a team by now. He won't - he has no desire to put dime one of his own into such an operation. One thing Mario has been adept at is getting the ride on someone else's dime (and I mean no offense here, just stating a fact). Further, he has no desire to become the next AJ Foyt: a terrific driver who has allowed his reputation to erode by being a really crummy owner. Taking on this job could be a reputation killer.
I think we need to use the sanctioning body model here - a USAC that has a strong organization - unless the fellow who started the NHRA (can't recall his name) becomes available or clones himself - now there is a terrific model of grassroots up to Top Level racing encompassed in one organization - talent finds its way to the top.
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