3 Feb 2006, 14:56
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Cotman Being Replaced!
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Champ Car wants Cotman replaced as race director.
"It's the owner's decision and they are seeking a replacement for me in race control," said Cotman on Thursday. "Am I disappointed, sure I am? But I'm tired of dealing with this so I guess I'll move on. I'm not leaving Champ Car, though."
Kevin Kalkhoven claimed that Cotman has too many other things on his plate and it was always the intention to replace him as Race Director.
"It's not a done deal at this point," said Forsythe. "If we don't find somebody better..."
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I can't understand the reasoning here.
Full story.
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3 Feb 2006, 16:08
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That's gotta be one of the dumbest things Champ Car's ever done, if they really do it. Heck, change his job description to drop some of the non race director stuff so he's not overworked, but leave him as race director! As Robin Miller said, there are very few people who can do that job.
Having worked with Mr. Cotman (albeit at a remove, with the Clerk of the Course between us and him) I believe he is very good. No "clown" comments in the paddock last year! And he's respected the work that we volunteers do for the series -- I think he was surprised at first to find out what we did, and how well.
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3 Feb 2006, 17:41
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Oh boy I thought he did a good job. I even think he liked the job that everyone hates.... so what's the logic?
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3 Feb 2006, 17:59
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Series owners that are car owners. Unfortunately, you rule against the boss too many times - enough said! It stinks.
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3 Feb 2006, 21:19
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It's not a done deal... so I hope they realize replacing Cotman would be a big mistake... in my mind it was one of the highlights last year to have Tony Cotman on board as the race director...
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4 Feb 2006, 06:08
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At least he isnt leaving all together though.
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4 Feb 2006, 09:35
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It's the old adage... "if it ain't broke, don't fix it!"
The only guy who could do better would be Dallenbach Sr., but he did it for many years and I think he wouldn't come back so leave Tony alone!
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5 Feb 2006, 14:24
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Originally Posted by racinthestreets
Series owners that are car owners. Unfortunately, you rule against the boss too many times - enough said! It stinks.
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I agree.
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6 Feb 2006, 04:11
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This move is just plain dumb. Considering Forsythe's comments, it looks like he is largely responsible for Cotman's ousting. That is just not right. 
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6 Feb 2006, 04:59
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Take Tim Schencken... PLEASE!!!
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666 posts... over... and OUT..!
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7 Feb 2006, 15:25
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One of the series owners seemingly abusing his power just because some calls in regards to the racing didn't go his way doesn't look too good, IMHO.
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8 Feb 2006, 20:01
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I believe Tony's done an excellent job. This looks like a bad decision to me.
There are plenty of ongoing race directors who have less stellar resumes who manage to keep their jobs. It must be a personality/political issue, especially since they haven't named a replacement yet.
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4 Mar 2006, 00:54
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This just in.... Cotman has been re-confirmed as Race Director for 2006. Don't ask me how I know, but it's true (of course, it's still five weeks to Long Beach).
Perhaps the Three Amigos read 10-10ths?
keke
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4 Mar 2006, 02:09
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Politics! Good to hear though.
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I'm not tailgating, I'm keeping up with the pace car.
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5 Mar 2006, 21:36
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Just got this news as well, see you at Long Beach
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