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Title: Edmonton Indy Future???
Post by: super70dave on November 02, 2010, 08:49:53 PM
http://blogs.canoe.ca/thedeanofspeed/general/the-edmonton-indy-is-dead/?sms_ss=facebook&at_xt=4cd0bb1dcb1e06de%2C0
http://edmonton.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20101102/edm_indy_101102/20101102?hub=EdmontonHome
Title: Re: Edmonton Indy Future???
Post by: JLee on November 02, 2010, 09:45:24 PM
Hoping for a miracle.  It isn't over until it's over.
Title: Re: Edmonton Indy Future???
Post by: Tachyon on November 03, 2010, 08:57:26 AM
This doesn't surprise me .  The economy has no direction: some are doing better than ever ( what recession or slow down?)  and others are struggling and see no light at the end of the tunnel.  It's a dog's breakfast out there.

It's a terrible shame to see it go because it is often so hard to get a major motorsport event back into your community.  Once it's gone it's often gone for good! Very sad day!
Title: Re: Edmonton Indy Future???
Post by: 10cc on November 03, 2010, 01:30:15 PM
Crap-a-rama !!!!!

With the Indy gone, and one year left at RCMP, the racing gods are sure sticking it to us.

There is talk of the IRL wanting to maintain 17 races, and wanting to keep western Canada happy, so maybe if we sacrifice a goat, or maybe even a nubile virgin, they might see their way to have a street course race in Calgary.... :-\
Title: Re: Edmonton Indy Future???
Post by: rsracer on November 03, 2010, 09:18:09 PM

Street race in Calgary??  Wouldn't they have to spend a gazillion dollars fixing the pot holes? ;D  Too bad about the loss of the Indy race we know the pain.  Cheers from the wetcoast.
Title: Re: Edmonton Indy Future???
Post by: 10cc on November 18, 2010, 03:31:46 AM
Watch this space.....Businesss people in Edmonton not giving up. Also new negotiations between City and Octane !!! :-\

http://www.indycar.com/news/
Title: Re: Edmonton Indy Future???
Post by: Icedawg on November 26, 2010, 09:38:00 PM
More tentatively positive news
http://www.globaltvedmonton.com/Council+comes+with+Indy+funding/3890981/story.html (http://www.globaltvedmonton.com/Council+comes+with+Indy+funding/3890981/story.html)
Title: Re: Edmonton Indy Future???
Post by: 10cc on November 27, 2010, 11:26:14 AM
Is someone missing a goat?
Title: Re: Edmonton Indy Future???
Post by: Sue Wilson on November 29, 2010, 05:10:20 PM
Are you sure you want to go that route?
Title: Re: Edmonton Indy Future???
Post by: gary_t on December 01, 2010, 06:34:38 AM
Sounds like it's back on track...

http://www.edmontonjournal.com/sports/lease+life+Indy/3904158/story.html
Title: Re: Edmonton Indy Future???
Post by: 10cc on December 01, 2010, 01:20:49 PM
'Back on track....'   ha ha ha... you kill me!    ;D

But yeah...looking good, and a new track to learn! My favourite event of the year!
Title: Re: Edmonton Indy Future???
Post by: Al36rx7 on January 07, 2011, 07:17:59 PM
Well....Is there any rumours or information out there? 
Title: Re: Edmonton Indy Future???
Post by: Sue Wilson on January 08, 2011, 10:07:58 AM
From what I hear - they are still talking.
Title: Re: Edmonton Indy Future???
Post by: Al36rx7 on January 11, 2011, 06:13:52 PM
Well...Here's the announcement     

http://tsn.ca/auto_racing/story/?id=348982

The Indy is on...As we all ask...Does NASCC have a place there as in the past?
Title: Re: Edmonton Indy Future???
Post by: Conekilr on January 11, 2011, 07:15:53 PM

Great News...now the lobbying can start to let the Sports Racers in if NASCC is invited to be a part of it... ;D