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Japan trip a logistical challenge for IndyCar

Sports Sep. 16, 2010 - 06:33AM JST ( 4 )

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mrsynikSep. 16, 2010 - 09:30AM JST

American motor racing in general and the IndyCar category in particular is good to watch if you're having trouble sleeping - cars going round and round in circles is quite soporific.
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techallSep. 16, 2010 - 11:01AM JST

Cars going round and round three abreast at over 200 MPH bumping and grinding all the way is a lot more exciting than watching airplane fusilages with wheels going single file through corners at 50 MPH.
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paulinusaSep. 16, 2010 - 11:27AM JST

But is the trip profitable? Sounds extremely expensive to ship all those people and equipment.
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tenguleavingsSep. 17, 2010 - 03:18AM JST

Techall's got the right idea, but don't expect to sway any of the haters with inconvenient, though obvious, observations.

But is the trip profitable?

If it were making less money than any of the American dates (not counting any Honda financial assistance), it would disappear from the calendar in a flash. I think the real question is just how much does Honda have to put up each year for its home showcase? I can't imagine it would throw an unlimited amount of money at the event, so any profit shortfalls for the race must not be too bad.