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[ February 05, 2002: Message edited by: bever911 ]Life's too short to worry/Life's too long to wait
Too short not to love everybody/Life's too long to hate
"There are a number of very knowledgeable and entertaining race fans here. There are also a number of morons. Your job is to figure out which is which." - Rev-Ed
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All I get when I use the link is one of those "Page cannot be displayed" thingies.I haven't seen this reported anywhere else.
Proud to be a complainer.Comment
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Link should work now.Comment
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The site has given notice that all motorsports events at the track for the 2002 season have been suspended because of they are not economicly <sp> viable. Horse racing is not effected.By the time you finish reading this you realize that you have wasted 5 seconds of your life.Comment
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I spoke too soon. http://www.racingone.com/article.asp?artnum=12137Proud to be a complainer.Comment
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I just used the link. It said that there are discussions ongoing, but their plan is to have the race.
"It was actually fun, because you're back fully driving again in these trucks. Ninety percent of the tracks we go to in the IRL, you're flat-out. I was having to lift off the corners some here." - Buddy RiceComment
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I assume this means the trucks will be at Chicagoland Speedway?Comment
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From the CMS Website, both the truck race and the CART race have been cancelled.
CHICAGO MOTOR SPEEDWAY SUSPENDS 2002 AUTO RACING SEASON
CICERO, IL -- Officials of Chicago Motor Speedway today suspended the track's 2002 auto racing schedule, which includes the Cart FedEx Series™ Target Grand Prix and the Sears Craftsman 175 in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Horse racing at Sportsman's Park is unaffected.
Chicago Motor Speedway Chairman Charles Bidwill and President Chip Ganassi determined that the races are not financially feasible at the present time due to business and economic conditions in the motorsports industry today.
"The people of Chicago and our sponsors have supported auto racing and other events at the Speedway, and we look forward to providing this region with continued entertainment and sporting events in the future. With the entire industry in a period of widespread change, we know it's the appropriate decision." Bidwill said. "However, we remain excited about the upcoming horse racing season at Sportsman's Park, the 70th year of thoroughbred racing here. Our energies are fully focused on Sportsman's," he added.
"Since the inaugural Target Grand Prix in 1999, the outstanding professionals at CART racing have provided many thrills and our fans have shown their appreciation," Ganassi said.
The track will continue to host a variety of events, including concerts, and Sportsman's Park remains an integral part of horseracing in Illinois. The traditional spring season at Sportsman's begins March 1st and concludes on Kentucky Derby day, May 4th.Comment
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Looks like a name change at the Chicago Motor Speedway is in order. . .
Sad actually, but not too suprising."If TF members were given solid gold cars, some would complain about the color." - stnkypete
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"Chicago Motor Speedway Chairman Charles Bidwill..."
The same Bidwell family who owns the Phoenix Cardinals?
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The end game is being played.Comment
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At least they didn't wait until the day of the race to make the announcement this time.Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who is the Keenest of them all?Comment
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I have been to all three races, and I am forever a speck on the blockbuster hit "Driven", unless they painted over me with their fake capacity crowd. The race IS WAS AND SHALL EVER BE A SNOOZE. They could have good slot car races there, the sanctioning fees from Mattel would be considerably less too.
Last year was fun with pit passes and grand Marshall Sponge Bob Square-pants is super cool!"I was riding on the Mayflower when I thought I spotted some land" ~Bob Dylan's 115th Dream
A rampart is a bulwark!Comment
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Good solid IRL topic"Living well is the best revenge"
George HerbertComment
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