New IndyCar Titles

[moppenheimer]

I think having two titles is stupid. No ifs ands or buts. Why on earth merge them then? A few reasons because both were run like crap, poor series sponsorship and generally are boring judging by the Indy 500 turnouts and the number of viewers for its races. That said. I do believe IZOD is doing a good job trying to market the series. They need to turn it up several notches like Sprint/Nextel did when they took over the cup series.

You either are or are not a well rounded driver. With two separate Championships I say not. Just split into 2 series if their are going to be 2 titles. But this does further lend credit to just how much better a class of driver the NASCAR boys and girls are then the IRL boys and girls.

The IRL folk have perfectly tuned airplanes on wheels at 230 mph usually going left continually and dont actually have to man handle their cars like the Cup guys. A nascar championship requires discipline on both. I know we only have 2 road course and I feel there should be more. But you cant just throw them out the door if you want to be the champion you do have to do more then just survive their. And the same is true with the IRL if they were under one unified championship.

They are still under 1 championship....The overall title is still the one that counts. These are just to give people who cant win the title overall (Tagliani, Power, Andretti etc.) a chance at something. (more like a road or oval Mvp award tbh.)

As for your second 2 paragraphs. Comparing drivers in the two disciplines is just a waste of time. Both are incredibly talented for separate reasons. Throw a Nascar driver in the IRL it would take him several seasons to be up to speed, and vice versa. Look at Montoya, arguably the most talented driver in the world over the last 10 years, and it took him 3 seasons to be up to speed.

 

[Alan Harkleroad]

I still believe the titles are a waste if you are separating the drivers into two groups basically. Road racers vs oval racers. Both are talented. But why have them both in one series if only to have 2 separate championships. With there being an overall champ to I feel the 2 minor titles cheapen the overall one. You are either the series champ or you are not. There shouldn't be an I was the road course guy. Or I was the oval master in my mind. There is just the champ for the season.

This seems as Robin Miller said all about Danica, Ratings and their other ace series drivers struggling in the beginning of the season to Will Power.

Are 3 championships really needed? I say no.

Again my opinion: You are either are or aren't a well rounded driver. The overall champ is the well rounded driver the other 2 trophies don't mean squat to me if you couldn't master both.

 

[moppenheimer]

I still believe the titles are a waste if you are separating the drivers into two groups basically. Road racers vs oval racers. Both are talented. But why have them both in one series if only to have 2 separate championships. With there being an overall champ to I feel the 2 minor titles cheapen the overall one. You are either the series champ or you are not. There shouldn't be an I was the road course guy. Or I was the oval master in my mind. There is just the champ for the season.

This seems as Robin Miller said all about Danica, Ratings and their other ace series drivers struggling in the beginning of the season to Will Power.

Are 3 championships really needed? I say no.

Again my opinion: You are either are or aren't a well rounded driver. The overall champ is the well rounded driver the other 2 trophies don't mean squat to me if you couldn't master both.

Oh, i agree, they'ere pretty much a waste and a gimmick, but i dont think it will take away from the ovarall fight. Ive yet to hear a driver say they are fighting for a road/oval title only.

Though i do like the fact that they will name the two awards after drivers from the past.

 

[Markfan]

EDIT: Oh wait . . . it is already. NVM.

 

[moppenheimer]

 

[Alan Harkleroad]

I agree the Naming of them after past drivers is cool. There are alot of famous drivers with outstanding driving prowess to choose from. Unser, Andretti, Foyt and to be honest those are my big names I know. Lol. But I know there are a lot of really talented individuals that could be honored with this opportunity. Now I hope that the fans actually name them after someone of that actual discipline. Would be weird to see for example: The Dale Earnhardt Jr Road Course Championship (I used him because I dont know the IRL drivers records or stats and I dont want to make them up). Basis being Jr. Is not known for being a road racer with outstanding skill in that area. So I hope when they get their choice of names it will be names of outstanding drivers from that particular area of expertise.

This could also if done properly be something that both showcase the history of the drivers while allowing the fans to take part in the creation of the future of the sport.