But Edmonton was the focus for all the obvious reasons that Mark and Derrick and Mike and others alluded to. But we'll see. I think we would be open to continuing to support that effort if the opportunity presents itself. Everything's just a one-race commitment at this point.
Q:
Was there any thought to that for next year for Subway?
TG:
This really came about as a result of some ongoing discussions that have been taking place. But nothing firm, nothing committed in any sense.
Q:
Derrick, Paul said this has been a 60-hour event. You're kind of used to that thing, going clear back to Willie T Ribbs, and how does it feel to get back into the big league of racing?
DW:
Well, it's good. About a couple of weeks ago, I had a conversation with Paul and I said to him the IndyCar train had left the station and we weren't on it. So Edmonton represents a chance to get back on the train. So we're looking forward to it because obviously we are, I think, open-wheel guys and it's a natural to want to migrate into the motor series.
There's a lot of benefits that have obviously been reaped from one series now. And, as Tony says, we're all looking forward. We're not looking back, as we always were, talking about what used to be. We're now looking at what can be. So we'd like to be part of it. And Edmonton gives us an opportunity to tell everybody a couple of old renegades still here looking to get back on the train, right?
Q:
Mark, before we sign off here, how are ticket sales looking for your event, IndyCar Series' first stop there. Obviously this is going to provide a bit of a bump for you but you guys have to be pretty excited.
MB:
We're pretty excited. Ticket sales have been very good to date. We're doing very well on all fronts. This can do nothing but help us. I'm sure a lot of fans, they're excited about seeing Danica [Patrick], Scott Dixon etc coming to town. So the addition with Paul just makes it that much better.
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