Q:
Gentlemen, it's great to have you all. Tony, if you could, start us off and let everyone know why we're here today.
Tony George:
Good morning, and thank you for joining us today to confirm what has already been announced by some of you in the media, and that is our intention to field a third Vision entry at Edmonton for Paul Tracy. We're very excited about that opportunity, and I want to thank all those who helped make this possible, starting with the Indy Racing League, but also Derrick Walker Racing, who has been really great to work with; Paul, who is excited, I believe, about this opportunity; and, lastly, but very importantly, the promoters up in Edmonton, Northlands, represented here by Mark. It's through everyone's effort that we were able to pull this together on short notice.
Derrick first approached me about his desire to put something together several weeks ago. And that was a great idea. I wanted to lend whatever support I could to that effort. As time started slipping away, it became more challenging and I wanted to still try and do what I could to help make that possible. And so we were able to come up with a different scenario that really brings us here today. And Vision is very happy to be part of it. It goes without saying that this year is all about looking forward.
From the very beginning of the season, we've been presented with a great opportunity fraught with great challenge. We've all been putting in the extra hours, doing whatever it takes, whatever way possible to take the opportunity that's been presented with the unification and really make the most of it in 2008. So, while this is not a perfect scenario by any means, it is a great opportunity to get Walker Racing and Paul Tracy a part of the 2008 season, in an initial way, and hopefully it will grow into something more.
One more thing. I nearly forgot. This would not be possible without a really great sponsor that has come on board - but I think I'll hold off on that for just a minute.
Q:
That's a nice little tease. So stay tuned for the sponsor announcement.
Paul, we've talked about your record and obviously the fact that you have had to sit on the sidelines for much of the season. The last time we had an opportunity to talk to you was at the Long Beach Grand Prix, the final Champ Car World Series event. I think you started eleventh and finished fifth there.
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