Eddie gossage indycar driver

Eddie gossage open to indycarnascar texas doubleheader. The secondgeneration driver was one of the best in openwheel racing. Texas motor speedway president eddie gossage has been vocal in his opposition against condensed weekend schedules for cup series races, and he tweeted about it in october. Stealing a page out of the aaron rodgers playbook, texas motor speedway president eddie gossage has a message for all those verizon indycar fans speculating that his track might soon disappear. Texas motor speedway will not host its indycar race weekend in early june. Texas motor speedway track president eddie gossage has never been one to shy away from controversy or advocate the need for participants in nascar or indycar to display genuine passion or. Texas motor speedway president eddie gossage told multiple media outlets that he wouldnt be interested in holding an indycar race without fans. With more than six weeks to go, eddie gossage is hoping for business as. Regardless of what kyle busch says, tms eddie gossage fired up for indycar by drew davison. Charlie kimball isnt the most decorated indycar driver going today.

Nascar driver johnny sauter says racing is more competitive than ever. A week after ruling out hosting an indycar race with no fans, texas motor speedway president eddie gossage is open to the idea as long as its part of a joint weekend with nascar in early june. Greg abbott, nascars steve phelps and marcus smith of speedway motorsports. You look at it his win list and now hes up there with johnny rutherford, a little bit ahead of johnny now, right there with a. Indycar series driver graham rahal countered texas motor speedway president eddie gossage on friday by saying openwheel racing at this highbanked oval track is still interesting even as it. Texas motor speedway president eddie gossage said he now believes nascars intention is to return memorial day weekend with the cocacola 600 at charlotte motor speedway in concord, n. Tms president eddie gossage honors dale earnhardt jr.

Eddie gossage open to indycarnascar doubleheader at texas. A letter to the fans from texas motor speedway president. Texas motor speedway president eddie gossage believes the. In fact, earnhardts choice words were expressions of gratitude for thoughtful gifts to the driver of the no. Texas motor speedway president eddie gossage says that the track will not host this years ntt indycar series seasonopener as a tvonly event, but says he has for a. Its a new thing, a novelty, and for their first visit there they should draw a huge crowd, gossage said. Texas motor speedway president eddie gossage told siriusxm nascar radio on wednesday that nascar racing at his facility could happen very soon. Eddie gossage, president of texas motor speedway, agreed. Scott is probably the most underappreciated indycar driver ive ever been around, said gossage. Eddie gossage open to indycarnascar doubleheader at. Well, dewar fired back on twitter, and he basically called out gossage for his tweet. But kimball is one of the most inspiring drivers, chasing his dreams and reaching the highest. Texas motor speedway wont host indycar race without fans fort. This years texas round was the last in its current contract with indycar.

The story of how tony george, once the most powerful man in indycar, found his way back to his friends in texas whod helped him keep the irl alive. Texas motor speedway president eddie gossage says that the track will not host this years ntt indycar series seasonopener as a tvonly event, but says he has for a long time advocated the idea of an indycarnascar cup doubleheader. Drivers reject tms boss oval push indycar autosport. Texas motor speedway is a quadoval design, where the front straightaway juts outward slightly.

Texas motor speedway president eddie gossage says that the track will not host this years ntt indycar series seasonopener as a tvonly event, but says he has for a long time advocated the idea. It was meant as a deterrent to keep drivers from racing back to the yellow. A day after texas governor greg abbott said he spoke with nascar leaders about making that happen, gossage was asked how soon is soon. A letter to the fans from texas motor speedway president and general manager eddie gossage dear friends of texas motor speedway, first and foremost, i hope you, your family and loved ones are healthy and safe in this time of uncertainty. Indycar officials believe that is the last series race with an extended postponement. From left nascar executive vice president and chief racing development officer steve odonnell, monster energy nascar cup series driver chris buescher, texas motor speedway president eddie gossage, verizon indycar series driverowner ed carpenter and indycar president of competition and operations jay frye pose with the chevy ss pace cars after the ceremonial. I was driving and sliding around, and i had a lead of seven seconds. To start, all indycar drivers, crew members and team officials who. Texas track president eddie gossage reacted angrily last week to rumors that indycars drivers had discussed skipping the june 9 race at texas over concerns with how the fence is constructed. Circuit of the americas wants an indycar race, but, uh.

Eddie gossage eyeing nascars help to run indycar without fans. Were at a premium to indycar tms president eddie gossage believes that indycar needs more ovals, and as a result, should continue to race at the ft. Indycar drivers insist they will race in texas cbs. Tms president eddie gossage talks about the postponement of the completion of the firestone 600 verizon indycar series race at texas motor speedway has been moved to saturday, aug. Driver jason leffler has died after an accident at a dirt car event at.

Well be ready, willing and able to provide you the best experience possible when that time comes. Texas motor speedway president eddie gossage says he did not hear from a single indycar series driver with concerns about how the fence is constructed at the fast oval. Firestone 600 rescheduling best way to best serve fans. Genesys announced in january a sponsorship program with veteran driver james hinchcliffe for three ntt indycar series races beginning with the two at indianapolis motor speedway in may. As nascar roles into texas for 2018, its no different. Indycar needs fans or nascar to run at texas motor speedway in 2020, says track president. Do you want to stay up to date of all the news about nascar. Indycarnascar double would be awesome stewart racer. In late october 2018, tony kanaan and alexander rossi became the first indycar drivers to test at cota. Texas motor speedway president eddie gossage said he wants the indycar classic to be a hit. A letter to the fans from texas motor speedway president and.

In fall of 2012, gossage added a carnival outside turn two to promote the. The water sealant and coating company has signed a three year contract with tms president eddie gossage to sponsor the early june night race that has been a staple of the verizon indycar series schedule since 1997, which has made it the second longest continued event in modern day indycar behind only the indy 500. Indycar race without fans, texas motor speedway president eddie gossage said. Though he wasnt keen on the idea of an indycar race without fans, texas motor speedway president eddie gossage said hed be ok with it on the weekend of june 6 if there are nascar races in tow.

The 2020 race was cancelled due to the 201920 coronavirus pandemic. Texas motor speedway president says no indycar drivers. Were ready for a showdown on the speedway for the texas twostep championship, said eddie gossage, speedway general manager. Texas track says it wont run indycar opener without fans. Eddie gossage and texas motor speedway have created a tonguencheek banner. Texas motor speedway president eddie gossage talks with cbs 11 sports bill jones about the upcoming indycar races headed to fort worth. The autonation indycar challenge formerly the indycar classic is an indycar series race that is held at circuit of the americas cota in austin, texas.

Indycar and track promoter eddie gossage of speedway motorsports will come to a deal neither side can refuse so that texas can overcome the loss of income from not permitting spectators and it. Texas motor speedway president eddie gossage spoke about several. Texas motor speedway president eddie gossage believes the economy of scale of a nascarindycar weekend would make races without fans feasible. The topic of a potential doubleheader weekend featuring the ntt indycar series and the monster energy nascar cup series keeps coming up and one veteran whos tasted plenty of success in both camps tony stewart says hed be all for it. Im not sure what eddie gossage and texas motor speedway receive for their nascar weekends, but he went from being adamant about not hosting an indycar race in a vacuum to reconsidering reopening to racing very soon after getting the blessing of texas gov. But he also has to avoid the wrath of tms president eddie gossage, who doesnt appear to have. Texas motor speedway is well known for their unique marketing campaigns over the years. The last time an indycar race started and resumed another day was at brazil in 2011, when the race was. Texas motor speedway president eddie gossage believes the economy of scale of a nascarindycar weekend would make races without. If you cant find it, please be sure to check your spam. For texas motor speedway track president eddie gossage, the economy of scale of an indycarnascar empty venue doubleheader in june could solve two problems at once. The drivers have asked indycar to see the engineering report that eddie gossage has cited as.

Indycar made its iracing debut saturday in a race entered by 25 drivers and won by sage karam. When we first ran indycar, we drew well over 100,000 people for the race for many years. Texas motor speedway president eddie gossage, nascar cup series driver chris buescher and indycar driver ed carpenter pose for a photo during the texas motor speedway track renovation unveiling on. Texas motor speedway debuts track renovations speed sport. Regardless of what kyle busch says, tms eddie gossage. Indycar driver graham rahal disagrees with texas motor. The company will serve as the title sponsor of the ntt indycar series race dubbed the genesys 600. The inaugural running of the race took place on march 24, 2019, and was won by colton herta.

The president of texas motor speedway is still hoping to run the genesys 600 with fans in june. The veteran nascar driver told reporters theres no race on the indycar circuit thats worth running besides the indy 500. Driving a lola ford champ car, kenny brack took pole for the aborted firestone. Subscribe to our newsletter you must confirm your subscription by clicking a link in the email we send you after submitting this form. Indycar news, information, updates, expert analysis and. Eddie gossage says cotas new indycar race has hurt tmss corporate sales, but since tms had its sanction fee reduced, im not losing any sleep over it. Regardless of what kyle busch says, tms eddie gossage fired up. Indycar postpones race at texas motor speedway until aug.

The autonation indycar challenge formerly the indycar classic is an indycar series race. By reid spencer, nascar wire service dale earnhardt jr. Eddie gossage eyeing nascars help to run indycar without. However, negotiations between indycar and tms president eddie gossage resulted in the series giving the track a. Indycar classic set for debut race at us home of f1. A long month of may without racing at indianapolis. Texas motor speedway is a speedway located in the northernmost portion of the u. This isnt the first time nascar has gone through a major transitional period in its stars. Texas motor speedway angles for indycarnascar doubleheader. Ee truly thought that the sport might come to a crashing halt in 1992.

To start, all indycar drivers, crew members and team officials who wouldnt travel with their haulers would along with series. Timmy hill wins virtual texas nascar race fox news. Texas interested in postindy 500 calendar slot in renewal. Or dont forget about will power, the team penske driver who has two career wins at texas, and.