What the hell! While the week in Champ Car testing had many high notes there was one big downer. Champ Car announced that Ford would no longer be involved in the series. It's not entirely clear if Ford dropped Champcar or if it was the other way around. Apparently there is to be an announcement soon for a replacement to Ford. Rumors indicate it will be an asian manufacturer. Some are thinking it could be Mazda or Hyundai. Others think Toyota or Honda. Since the later two left CCWS on a very sour note and one supplies engines to the rival IRL series, I doubt it would be either of them.
Hyundai scares the bajezus out all the Champ Car fans. I know that their image is improving, but come on "Champ Car World Series Powered by Hyundai" is just not going to sell tickets. Rumors are that Hyundai is planning on introducing a higher end car line under a different name. Like Acura, Lexus and Infinity. I don't care how much money they throw at the series, it's just not the right mix.
Of the players mentioned, Mazda would be my pick. They're part of Ford and are providing the engines to the Champ Car Atlantic ladder series. So it would kind of make sense that it be Mazda. And they have a much more sporty image.
Oh well. All will be revealed in the comming days.
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