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EIR Loe.307 · 24th Oct 2007, 11:06 PM

I would have to think so. With the US GP "not being important" I would find it had to imagine Canada not being in and the US making it. Now if the US falls off the schedule, then Canada may be in trouble too. The FIA has a strange idea of reality when it comes to places outside Europe.

I'd like to have a WRF F1 schedule. Then we can send that in to the FIA and say hey, this is what the people want to see.

Ryan · 24th Oct 2007, 11:35 PM

The issue with Canada is that it constitutes a one race flyaway. Which none of the teams really look forward too (especially the more modestly budgeted teams).

And it's not like Canada can be slapped onto the beginning or end of the schedule like the Asian and South American races.

EIR Loe.307 · 24th Oct 2007, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryan

The issue with Canada is that it constitutes a one race flyaway. Which none of the teams really look forward too (especially the more modestly budgeted teams).

And it's not like Canada can be slapped onto the beginning or end of the schedule like the Asian and South American races.

That's why it's so important to secure both the US and Canadian GP's together. I'd really like 2 US or even to bring back the Mexican GP or something. We really need to get more F1 on this side of the planet.

DanicaRules · 25th Oct 2007, 04:24 AM

At least you get 2 more races in than I do in my IRL...

Ryan · 25th Oct 2007, 04:37 AM

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At least you get 2 more races in than I do in my IRL...

I find shorter seasons are better. When was the last time NASCAR had 3 drivers fighting for the title at the last race? Even with the new chase system. NASCAR would die for a final like in F1 or in IRL.

Because the NASCAR season is too long. The drivers get spread out in points.

Shorter season keep drivers close and makes the final few races much more important.

DanicaRules · 25th Oct 2007, 05:29 AM

It may make the chases closer but the fans want to see a few more races during the year. Its so long of a wait...September till March.

I miss the sights, sounds of IndyCar plus the smell of ethanol...

EIR Loe.307 · 25th Oct 2007, 07:00 AM

I think 16 to 18 races is a good amount. I wouldn't think 25 F1 races would be as exciting. You'd have teams getting tired of spending all that money to watch the big 3 run away with it. (Ferrari, McLaren, and BMW)

Just so the US fans don't think I mean Chevy, Ford, and Dodge

DanicaRules · 25th Oct 2007, 07:18 AM

Be nice if F1 comes back to Indianapolis again someday.

Fahad_H · 26th Oct 2007, 08:40 PM

I did't see much talking about the night race next year. Aren't you guys excited?

I'm very excited for the night race and I think it's a stupid idea

saltysurprise · 26th Oct 2007, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Fahad_H

I'm very excited for the night race and I think it's a stupid idea

I've been excited for stupid ideas before

With all the work being done to pull it off, making virtual daylight, except for hundreds of crazy shadows, why do you think it's stupid Fahad? Have you ever raced at night before? Just curious