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Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:24:42 +0000

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Comment on IndyCar – Lotus Jumps on for 2012 by Jim

Jim — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 02:36:47 +0000

Can they get Cosworth to jump in the fray with an engine!!!

Comment on IndyCar – Lotus Jumps on for 2012 by Shaun

Shaun — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:13:22 +0000

Alan, I think that is the nices tthing you have ever said on here! lol You are right though. There is a real chance to create some buzz here. I think there is a real chance for Ford or Mazda to come in once the engine regs are set. Add Lotus, Dallara, Ganassi, and Penske and we have a very diverse and interesting grid.

Portobello, Thanks for the correction…I was being foolish over my left over pizza and did not even realize what I had typed! Thanks for the clarification. Welcome to our humble little spot on the internet.

Comment on IndyCar – Lotus Jumps on for 2012 by Alan Turner

Alan Turner — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:51:42 +0000

This is good news. Probably at least one more because I believe either Penske or Ganassi if not both of them will step up to the plate. I think that we will need to hit 4 or 5 in order for the concept to work the way the ICONIC panel envisioned. Simply because a few of them will eventually fall by the way side. Just a feeling but I’m thinking that at the end if there are still three different cars it could achieve a reasonable compromise between the economic reality of today and the ideal of having a situation closer to what we had in the early to mid ’90’s.

When I get more time I’d like to write about where I think this all this may eventually lead to if we can remain positive and open and of course if more fan and corporate interest. IF we can generate more interest and IF the economy improves then I think the future of AOWL COULD be really exciting again.

Comment on IndyCar – Lotus Jumps on for 2012 by Portobello's Finest

Portobello's Finest — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:15:15 +0000

Shaun

Lotus has always been dependent upon others to manufacture engines AFAIK. The idea of a Lotus engine is nonexistent at best.

Comment on IndyCar – Lotus Jumps on for 2012 by Shaun

Shaun — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:20:40 +0000

In my attempt to hurry and put this out over lunch, Lotus does not produce engines in F1 and counts on Cosworth. So an engine from Lotus may not be in the works. However, Cosworth on the other hand….hmmmm. We will see but I made the mistake of the Lotus engine question. It would be a Lotus branded Proton if anyhting and that is just not likely as Proton has no real marketing need here in the states.

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Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:48:05 +0000

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Comment on IndyCar – Lotus Jumps on for 2012 by mike

mike — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:24:46 +0000

awesome!

BAT and Delta Wing wont enter the fray because frankly, they only exist on paper.

Swift and Lola probably wont enter the fray due to sour grapes

But seriously, would you rather be driving a Swift IndyCar or a Lotus IndyCar. This is what the league was hoping for. Now if we could just get one or two more serious body kit builders.

The engines are a different story, but there is an open playground for all.

Comment on IndyCar – Lotus Jumps on for 2012 by Portobello's Finest

Portobello's Finest — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:37:50 +0000

Good. variety is what the series desperately needs to recapture the hearts and minds of people, and hopefully this will encourage other entities to hop on board.

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