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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 01:11 AM
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Grand Prix of Houston Cancelled...

http://www.click2houston.com/sports/...42/detail.html

2008 Grand Prix Of Houston Canceled

POSTED: 8:44 am CST March 4, 2008
HOUSTON -- The red flag has been waved on the 2008 Grand Prix of Houston, KPRC Local 2 reported Tuesday.

Grand Prix officials made the decision to cancel the event after the unexpected unification of the Champ Car World Series and Indy Racing League, leaving Houston off the schedule.

Officials said there's hope for 2009.

"We are saddened and disappointed to have to make this decision, but we remain optimistic that we will have the opportunity to bring the American Le Mans Series and the Indy Racing League to Houston in 2009," said Michael T. Lanigan, owner and chairman of the Grand Prix.

The event was set for Reliant Park in late April. Ticket holders will get a full refund.

For more information, visit the Grand Prix of Houston's Web site.
Damnit.
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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 09:15 AM
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bummer, would have liked to make a day trip and check that out...sigh.
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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 10:40 AM
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did the ALMS pull out?
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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 11:17 AM
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ALMS is not coming either. We are getting screwed completely this year. I hope Tony George rots in hell. He's done more to destroy good racing in the US than NASCAR has.
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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 03:39 PM
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NASCAR has found a way to keep older open wheel drivers still racing in a competitive series.
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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 03:43 PM
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Hollywood are you on 6speed and/or RKC?
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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 04:13 PM
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Hollywood are you on 6speed and/or RKC?
yes and yes
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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 11:56 PM
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yes and yes
Wonderful.

I post as mevans on both I believe. I'm in the WB on RPF1's at the weekly Filling Station meet, not sure if you've made it out yet. Vanity plate should be a dead giveaway.
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Old Mar 6, 2008 | 12:13 AM
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Don't feel bad. They canceled ours as well.
Now, all that's left is Vegas.
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Old Mar 6, 2008 | 01:08 AM
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It's not the loss of the Champ Cars that I'm mad about. Open wheel racing has been dead in the US for over a decade. It's the loss of ALMS that pisses me off.
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Old Mar 6, 2008 | 09:24 AM
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if you really want to see ALMS go to Sebring, thats an experience
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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 10:40 AM
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Sebring would be cool but I can't get away. I would have had to plan it well in advance. With only so many days off a year, I try to reserve at least a week to be gone in the summer and a few days for Sevenstock. That leaves me with a couple extra to do with as I please. I don't want them all spoken for so early in the year.
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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by rotarygod
ALMS is not coming either. We are getting screwed completely this year. I hope Tony George rots in hell. He's done more to destroy good racing in the US than NASCAR has.
It does suck, but there is some light at the end of the tunnell, however dim.

They are working hard to bring ALMS to Houston next year.
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 01:04 PM
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I know but that's next year. I want THIS year!

When are you coming back for a visit?
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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 09:05 PM
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Next week actually from 3/31-4/3....
We should definitely have a party to celebrate my greatness! hahahaha

Anyway I was trying to plan something with Alan on wed/thurs/everyday. I will make sure to keep you in the loop, and maybe I can sneak the 09 out for some fun
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