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OzoneGTX @ Apr 21st 2008 4:37PM
Actually, if I recall correctly, the DP01 chassis will be put to use elsewhere. I don't know if it means another series will adapt them, but i think it was Kalkhoven on WindTunnel who said that they definitely won't be mothballed. Still, it's really a shame that after all that development and testing that the car only lasted a season
Phil @ Apr 21st 2008 9:03PM
I agree completely. I've heard the IRL cars referred to as "crap wagons" by some fans emailing Windtunnel. They are dated, for sure. I'd like to see the IRL swallow some pride and use the DP01, the development costs are mostly spent, now just reap the benefits of a more modern race car. Maybe the DP01 will see duty in Europe, while the IRL continues to race their wagons.
Since Champ Car closed shop, I've become more interested in the American Le Mans Series (ALMS). For those of us wanting some semblance of high-tech and high performance in their racing, this series has it.
OzoneGTX @ Apr 21st 2008 10:03PM
It was actually Paul Tracy who coined the term a few years ago when he said he would "never drive one of those crapwagons" when referring to IndyCars. Now he's looking for a seat on an IndyCar team.
Go figure.