Champ Car World Series Opciones

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Pues claro y tiene muy buena pinta si, si corre uno que se yo no dudaria en ir.

[f1fansince1987]

Por fin una oportunidad de ver a Uri sin tener que cruzar el charco(o los Pirineos al menos) ;-)

[ExxonValdez]

¿Alguien me puede explicar qué era esto exactamente? Se trata de dos carreras en una, según comenta Murray Walker antes de la salida: los siete primeros van en una carrera, mientras los Aurora van en otra.

Se puede descargar... Están los grandes: Andretti, Lauda, Villeneuve.

Es la Champion Race de 1979...

http://www.stage6.com/RFCO-Motor-Home/video/1801516/F1-1979-Race-of-Champions[URL-NOMBRE]Race of Champions 1979

Edited by - exxonvaldez on 27/12/2007 12:14:40

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ORIOL SERVIA RETURNS TO PKV RACING

FOR 2008 CHAMP CAR WORLD SERIES SEASON

TEAM TO CAMPAIGN TWO CARS IN 2008

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - - JANUARY 3, 2008 - - PKV Racing General Manager Mark Johnson announced today that Oriol Servia will pilot one of two PKV Racing Cosworth/DP01/Bridgestone entries during the 2008 Champ Car World Series season.

Servia, who competed for PKV Racing in the last two events of 2007 and during the 2006 season, finished sixth in the championship standings last year. The 33-year-old native of Pals, Catalonia, Spain contested 13 of the 14 events in 2007, the two with PKV Racing and 11 for Forsythe Championship Racing, earning 11 top-10 finishes including five top-five showings with five podium performances. His best finish was a second in Long Beach.

“We are very pleased to be able to come to an agreement with Oriol so quickly,” Johnson said. “He did an outstanding job for us the last two events of the 2007 season and is one of the top drivers in the Champ Car series. Given Oriol’s proven talent, experience, familiarity with the team and having him on board this earlier in the pre-season will allow us to proceed with our off-season program to the fullest as we pursue our goal of winning the championship.”

Johnson went on to say, “Current plans call for the team to run two cars in 2008. The second driver will be named following a series of driver tests.”

PKV Racing co-owner and 1996 Series Champion Jimmy Vasser said, “I have been involved with some very good teams, including championship winning teams in my career. PKV Racing made a lot of progress last season toward becoming a team that can compete for a championship now and for many years to come. We believe that having Oriol, who is not only one of the most experienced and best drivers in the series, but also a good friend, compete for the team in 2008, provides us with the best opportunity to continue developing a championship caliber program as well as giving us the best chance to content for the championship.”

Servia, who will be campaigning his ninth Champ Cars season, has placed in the top-10 in the championship standings in four of the past five seasons including a career high second place showing in 2005. He has one career victory (Montreal 2005) and one pole (Surfers Paradise 2005).

Commenting on the agreement, Servia said, “I am very excited to have the opportunity to continue with PKV Racing. I want to thank Mr. Kalkhoven, Jimmy Vasser and Mark Johnson for giving me this opportunity. I know the team and they know me. This will be only the second time in my whole career that I am able to race for a team that I have been with before. The only other time was with Dorricott Racing in 1999 and we won the championship. That is why I am so excited to start working and preparing for our goals this season. I feel that the relationship the team and I have established in the past will be very important as we compete for the championship in 2008.”

In his two races with PKV Racing in 2007, Servia qualified second and was running with the leaders in Surfers Paradise when a late race incident damaged his car. In Mexico City, he qualified fourth then drove one of the most exciting races of the season coming from seventh place late in the contest to finish third.

Driving for PKV Racing in 2006, Servia finished in the top-10 eight times in 14 races including four top-five showings with one podium performance. He placed 11th in the standings just three points out of 10th and 22 out of fifth. In the six races Servia did not place in the top-10, he DNF’ed (did not finish) each time, only once due to pilot error. All six times he was running in the top-five when he went out of the race. Servia qualified in the top-10 in 12 of the 14 races in 2006 with five top-five starting spots. His qualifying record earned him the team record for consecutive top-five starting positions (4) and tied him with Jimmy Vasser and Cristiano da Matta (2005) and Neel Jani (2007) for the most top-10 starting spots in a season.


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Oriol Servià disputará con el equipo PKV Racing su novena temporada en la Champ Car World Series. El catalán compitió con esta formación el año 2006 y en las dos últimas carreras del 2007.

La buena sintonía existente entre ambas partes ha fructificado en un acuerdo entre Servià y PKV Racing cerrado mucho antes de los primeros test de pretemporada (del 2 al 4 de febrero en el circuito de Sebring, Florida), lo que favorecerá el trabajo conjunto en un meticuloso programa de desarrollo cuyo objetivo es poder luchar por el título.

El piloto del RACC fue subcampeón de la Champ Car el año 2005 y acredita hasta ahora una victoria y dieciséis podios, dos de ellos con PKV Racing. Este equipo, con base en Indianápolis, fue fundado el año 2003 y tiene a Kevin Kalkhoven y Jimmy Vasser como copropietarios y a Mark Johnson en el cargo de director general.

Oriol Servià: “Cuando los responsables de PKV me propusieron que hiciera con ellos las dos últimas carreras de la temporada pasada recuperé inmediatamente la buena sintonía que habíamos ido construyendo el año anterior. Y ello se notó en la pista. En Surfers Paradise estuvimos en condiciones de vencer y en la carrera siguiente, en México, subimos al podio. En cierto modo, tuve la sensación de que fructificaba lo que habíamos iniciado en el 2006. Y ahora, una vez confirmada la continuidad de nuestra relación, solo puedo decir que nuestra ambición es máxima. Conozco bien a la gente del equipo y su método de trabajo, y creo que si la suerte nos acompaña podemos lograr cosas muy buenas. Por mi parte, no ahorraré esfuerzos”.

Mark Johnson: “Estamos muy satisfechos de haber cerrado tan pronto el contrato con Oriol. Nos hizo un trabajo excelente en las dos últimas carreras de la temporada 2007 y es uno de los mejores pilotos del campeonato.
Ha demostrado poseer talento y experiencia, y conoce bien el equipo. Con él podremos efectuar un buen programa de preparación de una temporada en la que nuestro objetivo será ganar el campeonato”.

Jimmy Vasser: “En mi carrera deportiva como piloto estuve involucrado con muy buenos equipos. La temporada pasada vi que si PKV sigue progresando puede llegar a luchar por ganar el campeonato. Creemos que Oriol, uno de los más experimentados y mejores pilotos de la Champ Car, y además un buen amigo, nos permitirá desarrollar un programa con las máximas aspiraciones”.

La edición 2008 de la Champ Car World Series constará de catorce carreras, tres de les cuales -Zolder (Bélgica), Jerez (España) y Assen (Holanda)- en el continente europeo. El campeonato empezará el día 20 de abril en Long Beach (California) y finalizará el 9 de noviembre en Ciudad de México.

L.S.
Infomotor

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Ole!!! Nunca antes le habian asegurado a oriol un asiento tan pronto jeje!!

Edited by - ` on 03/01/2008 20:27:37

[Rafa_Granada]

Vaya alegría me iba a dar Pedro si se decidiese...

Un saludo del Granaíno.

[monza2001]

Gran noticia para Uri. Ya era hora que tuviese tranquilidad un año.

Gora Pedro ¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡ [/b]

[B.ROSAN]

Sin duda, si alguien se lo merece es Oriol, un tio que siempre que ha tenido buen material ha conseguido resultados.
Enhorabuena para Servia

[BITTER]

¡Qué buena noticia para Oriol Serviá! Ya sólo queda esperar a que Teledeporte haga una cobertura seria, es decir, que retransmita en directo las carreras.

Qué bien suena que uno de tus jefes diga esto de ti:
"Oriol, who is not only one of the most experienced and best drivers in the series, but also a good friend, gives us the best chance to contend for the championship."

Si los españoles habláramos sólo y exclusivamente de lo que sabemos, se produciría un gran silencio que nos permitiría pensar. , Manuel Azaña, 1880-1940.

�nimo Pedro! [/b]

[deAngelis]

Por fin confían en Uri! Me alegro. Ahora, otro dilema: ¿Cuando cuestan los tickets para Jerez? ;-)

Saludos

E.d.A: Last Gentleman Player

[Raul Leiva]

Enhorabuena a Uri, está claro que un año en blanco no se podía permitir. Me alegro muchísimo.

A ver si alguien se entera de la venta de entradas para Jerez y donde, aunque yo vivo cerca de Jerez, la web del circuito se actualiza más bien poquito...

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VIVA SAN GANCHAO!!!

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Sobre los tickets de momento en la web de la Champcar pone informacion no disponible http://www.champcarworldseries.com/Event/Events.asp?ID=623

[AlexGp]

Como me alegro por Oriol.

Me pilla por esas fechas la selectividad, pero intentaré escaparme aunque sea solo el domingo a ver la carrera.

Here comes today, never go... never go away

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CHAMP CAR: Tony George Makes an Offer for Unity
Written by: Robin Miller Indianapolis, Ind. – 1/23/2008

Free cars. Free engines. Long Beach, Toronto, Edmonton, Mexico City and Australia added to the Indy Racing League’s schedule. A unified open-wheel series for 2008.

SPEEDtv.com has learned that’s what Tony George proposed to Champ Car’s ownership group several weeks ago during meetings here in Indianapolis.

According to a well-placed source inside the open-wheel community, George presented his plan to Gerald Forsythe, the primary co-owner of Champ Car with Kevin Kalkhoven, along with minority owners, Dan Pettit and Paul Gentilozzi.

George, who was unavailable for comment on Wednesday, reportedly offered to supply Dallara chassis and Honda engine leases to any and all Champ Car teams willing to commit to the entire ’08 campaign. It was also thought he was willing to move the Motegi, Japan race in mid-April back to the fall to accommodate the annual Long Beach Grand Prix.

When asked to confirm or deny this offer was made, IMS executive vice president of communications Fred Nation replied:

“Tony (George) has had continuing dialogue over the years with the owners of Champ Car, but for reasons of confidentiality we don’t comment on the substance of those discussions.”

Forsythe and Pettit did not respond to emails but longtime Champ Car lynchpin Carl Haas admitted he’d had discussions with the IRL founder to switch series.

“It hasn’t happened yet but we’ve certainly considered going,” said Haas, who along with Paul Newman and Mike Lanigan own Champ Car’s most visible and successful operation. “It may not happen this year, but it’s highly probable we’ll do it in 2009 because there needs to be one series.”

During the 13-year war between the two groups, there have been many meetings and attempts to unify, some brokered car owners and manufacturers or even by a legend like Mario Andretti. But, with both series facing meager car counts this season, George’s gesture would seem to be the most magnanimous, if not practical way to try and strengthen a discipline of motorsports that’s been losing fans, viewers and sponsors at an alarming rate.

“We’ve got to find a way to make a deal with Tony George,” said Jimmy Vasser, the 1996 CART champion who also co-owns PKV Racing with Kalkhoven.

Along with Vasser, some of Champ Car’s little guys – Derrick Walker, Keith Wiggins and Eric Bachelart – say they were unaware of any blanket offer from George.

“I was never consulted on anything that had to do with the Speedway but anything we can do to get this thing together is a no-brainer,” said Walker, who is trying to find funding to run a second car for Team Australia. “We’re all strapped for cash on both sides, and if there’s a package that can help you keep going, you’ve got to do it.”

Walker had talked earlier to the IRL with regard to its new $1.2 million incentive program, but said it wasn’t enough to jump. But adding a free chassis and engine? “That would get it close and I’d certainly have to think about it,” he replied.

Wiggins, whose HVM team was rescued from financial quicksand by Minardi’s Paul Stoddart in 2007, said he didn’t think anybody could not be impressed by George’s offer.

“Both series still depend on support from the owners because nobody has any sponsorship to speak of, and that’s why I’m back looking for drivers with funding,” said Wiggins, whose team won twice last year with rookie Robert Doornbos. “I know Paul (Stoddart) feels like the two should unite and he’s concerned about the whole thing.”

Bachelart would usually welcome a helping hand but his recent partnership with Opes Prime Group has him sitting pretty for a change.

“This is the best situation we’ve ever been in as a team,” said the Conquest Racing owner. “I just ordered a new car, I have a new partner and we have a good package in Champ Car.

“The problem I see is that the IRL and Tony would want control and that’s tough for the Champ Car guys.”

That could be why Forsythe supposedly rejected George’s offer on his second visit to Indy before Christmas – control and money.

“I think Kevin and Gerry want an equity position in the deal,” said Vasser. “Maybe that’s the hangup.”

Counting television, payroll, Cosworth, propping up teams and promoting races, Kalkhoven and Forsythe have spent an enormous sum of money since claiming CART in bankruptcy court in 2004.

It’s believed they want George to pay them as much as $100 million, in addition to providing free equipment and paying to sanction those five races. Also, one or both requested a seat on the IRL board.

Kalkhoven and Forsythe met Bachelart on Tuesday in Indianapolis and convinced him everything will be fine in 2008.

“Champ Car has a bit of a crisis, no doubt, but Kevin and Gerry are still motivated and I have faith in them,” said Bachelart.

“It’s too late to do anything for 2008 but Tony’s plan is a good idea for 2009.”

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Lo de siempre el jefe de la IRL ofrece de nuevo la unificacion regalando chasis y motores a todos los equipos de la Champ Car y tambien incluyendo algunas carreras del calendario a las de laIRL.

[f1fansince1987]

Como siempre todo quedara en agua de borrajas.
Que alegria poder ver a Uri en Jerez!
¿Se rascara el bolsillo el aficionado patrio comprando merchandising de PKV o iran a animarlo con las horrorosas gorras azul celeste de quien ya sabemos aunque no venga a cuento?



Edited by - f1fansince1987 on 25/01/2008 3:14:26

[Rafa_Granada]

Qué bonito! A qué escala es y dónde lo has comprado (precio)?
Gracias.

Un saludo del Granaíno.

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En esta web un fan de oriol tiene todo tipo de replicas, merchandaising de el http://serviassquad.net/

http://www.replicarz.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ACT061806P

[COSWORTH]

Respecto al precio de las entradas, aunque para la prueba de Jerez no pone nada, para ,por ejemplo, la carrera de Laguna Seca los precios varian de 60 a 125 $ para los tres dias.
La de 125$ te da acceso al paddock y al ¡pit lane! durante entrenos y calificacion.

Si los precios fueran los mismos, pero en Euros, iria entre 50 y 103 euros aproximadamente.
Creo que seria un buen precio. Pero ya veremos.

[Rafa_Granada]

Gracias por la Info Yossi.

Un saludo del Granaíno.

[f1fansince1987]

Seguro que nos sale mucho mas barato que cualquier GP de F1. ;-) Los precios seran similares a los de Assen del año pasado.
La maqueta es de Action Performance en 1/18,la calidad es mala malisima pero al menos son baratos(me costo 16€ al cambio nada mas el PKV de 2006). El Forsythe de Uri del 2007 no lo van a sacar pero como el de Paul Tracy si(en 1/18 y 1/64) pues unas calcas y listo!

[BITTER]

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/64884[URL-NOMBRE]Enrique Bernoldi secures Rockesports drive

By Steven English Monday, January 28th 2008, 17:44 GMT

Enrique Bernoldi will return to single-seaters this season when he contests the Champ Car World Series with Rocketsports Racing.

The 29-year-old ex-Grand Prix driver raced in the Brazilian Stock Car series last year, but is keen to return to open wheel racing.

He said: "I'm excited about this year. I've always wanted to race in North America and I think Champ Car is the best place for me to do that.

"I like the variety of street and permanent courses and I know that Rocketsports is willing to help me learn about the series. I tested for the team two years ago and I'm pleased we've reached a deal now."

Bernoldi spent two seasons in F1 with Arrows in 2001 and 2002 before the team closed down. He raced briefly in the Nissan World Series before landing the role of F1 test driver for Honda from 2004-06.

Rocketsports boss Paul Gentilozzi said: "Enrique has a great understanding of open wheel cars and that really showed when he tested with us. I can definitely see him as a potential race winner.

"It's nice for us to be able to sign a driver this early and it will be a great benefit to have him testing with us throughout the pre-season."

Si los españoles habláramos sólo y exclusivamente de lo que sabemos, se produciría un gran silencio que nos permitiría pensar. , Manuel Azaña, 1880-1940.

�nimo Pedro! [/b]