Fittipaldi applauds Bankruptcy Court's decision
source:
autosport.com
Champ Car fans are rejoicing at the news that the beleagured form of racing
has been given a new lease on life thanks to a US Bankruptcy Court's decision to
sell CART's assets to the Open Wheel Racing Series group.
"Now the fans will know that Tony George never wanted to get together," said
2003 CART champion Paul Tracy. "People didn't want to hear that, but now they
know the truth."
American road racing fans got more good news on Thursday morning when Road
America confirmed that it has concluded a deal with OWRS for the Champ Cars to
return to the legendary road course in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. It and Laguna
Seca withdrew their objection to OWRS being assigned their future event
contracts following Thursday's day-long hearing in Judge Frank Otte's court.
"Our position has never been against hosting a Champ Car race," said Road
America president George Bruggenthies. "Our concern was the uncertainty about
the event because of CART's bankruptcy. We've reached an agreement for the 2004
Champ Car race and we're delighted that fans can start making summer racing
plans that include both Road America and Champ Cars in August."
Organisers of the Denver race, slated for a week later in August, said on Friday
that they will immediately ask city and county officials to approve a new
contract with OWRS. Laguna Seca is set to return to its traditional
mid-September date.