So according to the wonderful world of the Internet, Chipster is now talking about a three teams a side borrowing equipment from each other and run a few races together and sort of have a ‘champion’ after its all said and done. I like it. Three of their top teams versus three of our top teams, each run a selection of races and at the end a ‘champion’ is crowned. Forsythe had a good point though, where else will Champ Car want to race besides the Indy500? And will they even want to race? If were talking top teams, we’re talking Rusport, meaning AJ would go and do the 500? I mean, he probably would out of obligation and tradition, but the guy hates ovals. I don’t see AJ being all that enthusiastic about running some IRL events, unless they are St. Petes or their road courses. But there’s no value in racing at their road courses. Decent crowds, but nothing spectacular, hardly worth taking part (at least from a sponsors point of view).

Still, it’s a start at unify the series without having Tony George directly. I think that few would argue that they are willing to see unification if Tony has little or nothing to do with. Chips plan is similar to Mario Andretti’s plan from back in May and yours truly offered an even more similar idea by taking their top drivers and ours and having a ‘battle royale’. Chip’s idea is the same, but instead of making new venues, they simply race at our good races and Champ Car races at theirs. Might get a little distracting, but the attention it might garner from the fans and the media could help boost both series status. Good publicity. Whatever ends up happening, I’d like to be there the next time Tony George hangs out with Chip Ganassi.

George: Hi Chip
Chip: hey Tony
George: can I talk to you for a second?
Chip: shoot
George: could you go one day without trying to sabotage the series that you’ve been employed by for the last few years? Just one day? Maybe if you stopped worrying about them and more about us you wouldn’t wreck every race.

(at this point Tony George taps Chip on the head and runs in the other direction. Chip tries to chase him, but Chip hasn’t run since grade school, so Tony, being the lean machine he is escapes…for the time being)

by the way, as much as Chip likes this idea, if he wants the top three teams from each series, what does his team have to do with this? finishing 14th doesn't qualify you as a top team. sorry chipster, maybe next year.

Speaking of Chip. Ryan Brisco’s name is being tossed in this ‘competition’ for a seat at PKV next year. (see how that segue works? I’m learning kids!) boy do I like this idea. A handful of drivers competing for a seat. Some veterans, some rookies, some surprises. A weekend surrounded by each other. Same hotels, same lunches, same team. Each a professional athlete and respectful of his competitor. Each a hungry driver with something to prove. Someone get a freakin’ film crew on this and film it. I’m no real fan of reality television, but this could be awesome!! If the list of drivers holds true, then PKV will have a fine driver if Jimmy retires (if). I have been surprised to hear that Cristiano wanting back at PKV. I had heard that he wasn’t very happy all year and looked to get out of that seat in 2006. personally, I think he’s made a lot of mistakes and has nobody but himself to blame. Now that he has gotten to know the crew and the car, maybe another year in that seat is what he needs. He won’t have to reorient himself with a new environment. He can simply concentrate on avoiding the same mistakes he made this year.