IndyCar Franchise Model: EU
I used to talk about IndyCar traveling across the globe to challenge tracks such as Spa-Francorchamps (FRA), Rockingham (UK), and Silverstone (UK). However, lately, I tend to agree with the camp that prefers an IndyCar that primarily races within timezones amenable to the U.S. market. That said, I’ve been tossing around an idea that, initially, was crucified by IndyCar fans, across the board. In most cases, I believe, many simply misunderstood the nature of my proposal. And here it is… IndyCarEU To Mark Miles, I propose a model of IndyCar expansion, that allows IndyCar, in the U.S., to remain where it is, whilst broadening the IndyCar brand, across the globe: franchising IndyCar, and its national series business model, to the world. First step: The European Union. Europe is known for its love of motorsport, specifically open-wheel racing, sports/touring cars, and super bikes. It does not have its own career open-wheel racing series. Some may consider F1 the EU’s open-