Gentilozzi Not Hopeful of Reunification in 2007
Quote selected text Published June 19th, 2006 in MainPaul Gentilozzi, one of Champ Car’s three principal owners, does not sound hopeful that Champ Car and the rival Indy Racing League will merge before next season.
Asked how negotiations stand between Champ Car’s Kevin Kalkhoven and the IRL’s Tony George, Gentilozzi said, “I don’t think it stands anywhere right now. There are a lot of points to agree on. Tony and Kevin are trying, but it’s a tough deal.”
Kalkhoven said Saturday there was nothing new to report. If there is no merger, it may help Portland’s chances of staying on the schedule.
Gentilozzi once took a lead role in talks with the IRL, but no longer. “We didn’t need too many talking heads. We’ve got enough of those,” said Gentilozzi, who owns the Rocketsports team.
“There was a time when I was talking to Tony but we’re reloading, and Kevin’s gone after it. He’s probably less emotional than the rest of us, and he’s got a lot of experience with mergers.”
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