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05/07/2008 03:45. Dario Franchitti, Sam Hornish, Jr., Juan Montoya. All previous Indianapolis 500 winners, and current NASCAR drivers.

Can we please stop the bleeding? How is it that the IRL can begin to build its fan base back up with the lack of star power being stripped by NASCAR?Over the past 12 years, Open Wheel racing has seen a steady decline in drivers and corporate dollars.  

How does one series prevent the other from taking its superstars?

Start locking up drivers and sponsors for three to four years at a time.  Create some competition among manufacturers.  Maintain a good product, and fans will start to buy into it.

Sure the IRL-Cart split took its toll on the sport.  But now that the series is one again, it's time to look towards the future, and put the past behind us.  NASCAR didn't... // Bleacher Report

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First News Article: Bleacher Report, 04/07/2008 23:36