Paul Gentilozzi says there should be only one major open-wheel racing series in America, and it should include ovals and road courses source: mercurynews.com - Mike BrudenellGentilozzi, a three-time Trans-Am champion and Lansing businessman, hopes that will happen in the next five or so years. He's doing his part to boost the sport by joining a group of three race team owners who have made an offer to buy the cash-starved CART series. CART had been a publicly traded company in recent years and has filed for bankruptcy protection. The sale of CART, which lost nearly $80 million in the first nine months of last year, might be completed by Jan. 28. The deadline for alternative bids has been set for Jan. 23. Gentilozzi fielded questions about the future of open-wheel racing in the United States on Tuesday while attending the North American International Auto Show at Cobo Center. "I think we share a vision for open-wheel racing," said Gentilozzi, owner of Rocketsports Racing, which competed in CART for the first time in 2003. "Tony's philosophy is a little different than mine. I like a mix of oval and road courses. He prefers ovals." Gentilozzi was referring to Tony George, owner and president of Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the rival IRL series, which was formed in 1996 as an alternative to CART. Since then, the two open-wheel racing series have enjoyed a rocky relationship The complete article at mercurynews.com
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