Corvette will race for at least the next 2 years...in some form or another.
[Don't ask what we know or how we know it. And we admit there is 'educated trust' at play as decisions are always subject to....'the next decision'].
But for now, a 'steady hand' for Corvette Racing is the current plan. Budget-cutting logic would suggest NASCAR $$ will get a look.
That Corvette has GM's highest brand equity, that Corvette Racing IS the Corvette marketing budget, that there are GM'ers with real auto passion in their veins still in their employ....
......all adds up to Corvette Racing 'continuation'.
* GT1?, GT2?, EVO?, ALMS full seasons / partial seasons?, Le Mans road trips? ....the details are TBD. But, the first hurdle ['go' or 'no go'] is being cleared.
Then again, maybe Wagoner's hand gesture is simply explaining his new GM Racing mandate. "NASCAR has their templates, so do I. From this moment forward, only GM race cars that can pass under my hand will get funding."
....and that's the REAL reason Corvette tested lower ride heights @ Le Mans! |
Since GM has Tony back use him.
Use Pratt and Miller and Hendrick and Stewart Hass to field Vettes in different series.
I like ALMS but they need to change classes and reall race someone. Kicking butt is more fun. Even in GT2 vs just racing a team mate.
When the very capable NASCAR drivers enter the 24 at Daytona it attracts interest so Tony a near winner at Daytona would do well.
Tonys drive on 3 wheels in the 24 in a Crawford was the best I have seen in years. 100 MPH plus on the banking with a broken control arm is something few drivers would have attempted.
--- Scott S from Mid Ohio on 07.27.08 at 12:21am