RACING - Is Open-Wheel Peace Finally at Hand? - SPEEDtv.com

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The long, costly war between Champ Car and the Indy Racing League is close to being over and, for the first time since 1995, there could be one open wheel series for 2008. But there’s still one major hurdle to overcome to make this long-awaited union a reality. SPEED has learned that Kevin Kalkhoven and Gerald Forsythe, the co-owners of Champ Car, have reached an agreement with IRL founder ... [link]

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Merger, merger, merger
Published 2/8/2008 by Scott Keller at FastMachines.com
... Robin Miller/SPEED:Is Open-Wheel Peace Finally at Hand? A lot of stories, but no confirmations. Open-wheel fans must feel like Charlie Brown, lining up to kick the football. Is Lucy going to pull the football away at the last minute? I would bet so, given the history. If Kalkoven, Forsythe, and Geroge don't get this deal done this time, I don't ever want to hear about a merger ever again. [/FM] Read more ...

Open wheel racing in the US may finally be united again.
Published 2/9/2008 by machaus at SportsFilter
For the first time in 12 years, there are real efforts afoot to bring together the Champ Car series and the IRL. Read Story.

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