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Tony George FIRED!

Last post 07-03-2009, 2:18 PM by dudley. 7 replies.
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  •  05-27-2009, 1:01 PM 362848

    Tony George FIRED!

    http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/article/indycar-tony-george-ousted-from-ims/
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  •  05-27-2009, 1:53 PM 362860 in reply to 362848

    Re: Tony George FIRED!

    Looks like there may be some conflicting information. Local news sources are saying this story is not correct.

    Jason P.
    Indy Region Moderator
    STU - M3 e46
  •  05-27-2009, 8:23 PM 362919 in reply to 362848

    Re: Tony George FIRED!

     A few more links

    http://motorsports.fanhouse.com/2009/05/27/reports-tony-george-ousted-at-indianapolis-motor-speedway/

    http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/postedsports/archive/2009/05/27/confusion-surrounds-indy-track-boss.aspx

     http://www.usatoday.com/sports/motor/irl/2009-05-27-george-report_N.htm

     

     


    Mike H
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  •  07-02-2009, 12:11 PM 367685 in reply to 362919

    Re: Tony George FIRED!

    Looks like he's really out!

    http://www.autoweek.com/article/20090701/IRL/907019985


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  •  07-02-2009, 1:14 PM 367698 in reply to 367685

    Re: Tony George FIRED!

    I'm actually surprised it took this long to happen.

    I guess it was not a well known fact that the family was getting tired of funding IRL with speedway money


    Mark Hirt
    2007 MX-5 MS-R
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  •  07-02-2009, 1:42 PM 367704 in reply to 367698

    Re: Tony George FIRED!

    "Hello, Bernie? This is Mari Hulman George. If you have a minute I would like to discuss a few things with you."

    Bob Buxbaum
    Lee's Summit, Mo.

    Can't wait for Lincoln 2010 !!!!!
  •  07-02-2009, 10:12 PM 367772 in reply to 367698

    Re: Tony George FIRED!

    Mark Hirt:

    I'm actually surprised it took this long to happen.

    I guess it was not a well known fact that the family was getting tired of funding IRL with speedway money

     

    it's a shame that he was permitted to destroy true Indy Car Racing with that b@st@rdized IRL sham before getting the long overdue boot


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  •  07-03-2009, 2:18 PM 367835 in reply to 367772

    Re: Tony George FIRED!

    Maybe there is finally hope for open wheel racing in the US.  Of course they still need to get rid of the spec racing formula & the shorty oval.  Still a bunch of Skittles in the toilet bowl.