Early season thoughts on the aero kits

Time to start off the blogging!!  This first blog is just some early observations on the aero kits.  First off, there is no way that the current product of Indycar can compare with what CART was from about 1991-1999.  That will probably never be equaled again when we consider the current economics and popularity of the sport.  Any comparison would be a waste of time in my opinion, and just prevents the sport from moving forward.

So far I like what I see.  The cars look different as far as Chevy and Honda goes, which creates more brand recognition than just a manufacturer decal on the side of the car.  I also believe that it will create a decent amount of buzz around Motorsports to see what these cars can do.  In most years it is horrible for the first oval race to be the 500, but this year it might actually play into the series hand, because nobody will know what to expect with the super speedway aero packages.  Hopefully that will create some buzz for the biggest race on the schedule, and since 1995 any buzz is good buzz at 16th and Georgetown.

Many people are thinking that the new cars will rely on aero grip so much that it will take the quality of racing down a notch or two, and that is a real possibility.  In theory, the more aero grip is relied on, the more difficult it will be to step out of line to attempt a pass.  However, I believe that there is a trade off when you invoke more freedom into what was really a spec series.  If teams are going to do things drastically different, then it surely will affect the product.  The only question at the end of the season will be, was it worth it to open up the rule books and risk upsetting what I and many believe to be the most competitive series the last three years?  Only time will tell, and I can't wait to find out.