The Wall Street Journal Weekend Section included an article about the rise of karting. (Sorry, I do not have the ability to post attachments and I do not know why.) The odd thing is it touted the lure of NASCAR but then wnet on to mention discovering the next Mario Andretti, Danica and Scott Speed's background in karting, and Schumacher and Alonso in F1.
I think the IRL and/or Champ Car would be well served to support karting in a big way in this country in order to develop a fan base among young drivers and their families. I would posit that there is more a natural tie between open wheel and Karting than NASCAR and karting. I realize there is a mini track at the Speedway and I suppose the IRL also supports efforts, but I think they need to be a big time supporter with major visibility at most key events.
I think the IRL and/or Champ Car would be well served to support karting in a big way in this country in order to develop a fan base among young drivers and their families. I would posit that there is more a natural tie between open wheel and Karting than NASCAR and karting. I realize there is a mini track at the Speedway and I suppose the IRL also supports efforts, but I think they need to be a big time supporter with major visibility at most key events.
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