AustinF1 Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Looks like big trouble has been brewing in the USCC since the merger of the Rolex Series and ALMS. http://www.gordonkirby.com/categories/columns/theway/2014/the_way_it_is_no418.html Formula1Blog's Todd McCandless weighs in as well...http://www.formula1blog.com/sports-car/tudor-usc-hurtling-toward-the-cliff/ Here's Todd's Daytona 24 wrapup...on "competition cautions", avoidable non-contact, April Rose, etc. http://www.formula1blog.com/sports-car/rolex-24-couldnt-outrun-nascars-heavy-hand/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickHolt Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 What? They think NASCAR sucks? Can't believe it... Back in the day, Cup teams had room to innovate, room to explore, room to excel. Of course, the consequence was that when some smart guy would figure something out that team would win by a lap or two. But the crashes kept folks coming back for more. And, actually, it was interesting to see how the other teams reacted to innovations made by competitors. Kinda like an ongoing soap opera. These days NASCAR micro manages down to the slightest detail due to the intense pressure from the major car manufacturers at first and then from the high-dollar sponsors all demanding their time in the winner's circle. The only way to get an advantage today is to bend the rules and/or look for hidden loopholes. Many Cup insiders believe that engineering around NASCAR's rule book is priority numero uno in the NASCAR world. In the past, teams now under the USCC banner had lots of freedom to innovate with the team budget being the limiting factor. They'll either have to get used to the NASCAR heavy hand or convince NASCAR to let them play as in years past. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waco Racer Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 Those two guys hated Grand-Am from the start. NASCAR is their own PR machine and these guys got left out. They are "traditionalists" when it comes to sports car racing. The problem with that is their SOP was killing the sport. They preach innovation and diversity but exclude everyone that doesn't build a car like they think it should be built. Even the ACO is looking seriously and what has been done with the DP and don't be surprised if some of those ideas end up in the new prototype regulations in 2016. Also, keep an eye on the DTM/SuperGT series. The proposed new series for the US will be based on this and I hope that the big 3 come on board. It could revolutionize GT racing in America with as many as 9 or 10 manufacturers fielding cars. GM, Ford, Dodge, BMW, Audi, Mercedes, Toyota, Honda, Nissan & Mazda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinF1 Posted January 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Those two guys hated Grand-Am from the start. NASCAR is their own PR machine and these guys got left out. They are "traditionalists" when it comes to sports car racing. The problem with that is their SOP was killing the sport. They preach innovation and diversity but exclude everyone that doesn't build a car like they think it should be built. Even the ACO is looking seriously and what has been done with the DP and don't be surprised if some of those ideas end up in the new prototype regulations in 2016. Also, keep an eye on the DTM/SuperGT series. The proposed new series for the US will be based on this and I hope that the big 3 come on board. It could revolutionize GT racing in America with as many as 9 or 10 manufacturers fielding cars. GM, Ford, Dodge, BMW, Audi, Mercedes, Toyota, Honda, Nissan & Mazda. Sounds a little like FIA GT, which I would dearly love to see here. I remember some talk about DTM here back in like 2010, but it just kinda disappeared after that. Is it back on track? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waco Racer Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Sounds a little like FIA GT, which I would dearly love to see here. I remember some talk about DTM here back in like 2010, but it just kinda disappeared after that. Is it back on track? http://sportscar365.com/imsa/dtm-usa-discussions-progressing/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinF1 Posted February 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Sounds a little like FIA GT, which I would dearly love to see here. I remember some talk about DTM here back in like 2010, but it just kinda disappeared after that. Is it back on track? http://sportscar365.com/imsa/dtm-usa-discussions-progressing/ Good article. Thanks! I'd love to see them pull this together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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