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Welcome to the RACER Mailbag. Questions for any of RACER’s writers can be sent to mailbag@racer.com. We can’t guarantee that every letter will be published, but we’ll answer as many as we can. Publ…
Chris Medland’s absence during the Mailbag period hasn’t stopped the collection of Formula 1 questions, as they will be answered upon his return. The delay in implementing the hybrid unit for IndyCar has raised concerns about Roger Penske’s purchase of the series. While Penske has a strong track record, there is a need for sustained growth and innovation to keep the series alive. The missed opportunity of introducing hybrids during the Indy 500 is a setback. Penske Entertainment will need to find another way to generate enthusiasm among teams, fans, and the media. The aging demographic of IndyCar’s core fan base and the apparent lack of urgency to address this issue has raised questions about the C-suite’s focus on cost containment over growth. The future plans of IndyCar beyond emphasizing the quality of racing remain uncertain.
