Quote of the Day
align="center">“What do you think? I have no idea how you lose 100 games and raise ticket prices.”
— Pirates OF Brian Giles, when asked whether increased ticket prices have led to declining attendance
(POST-GAZETTE, 4/25).
Top Stories
TRAC yesterday formally unveiled its cars and announced a partnership with SMI, which will host ten events at five tracks. The series is targeting a launch next April and will race on Saturdays, up against NASCAR's BGN Series. While a three-car franchise fee of $11M has been set, many questions remain, such as finding team owners, securing a TV deal (although a deal with Disney could be close) and finalizing its rules. But longtime auto racing writer Ed Hinton says TRAC is well thought-out and it could "quickly surpass" CART and the IRL and potentially threaten NASCAR.
Drive For Show
Nike scores by getting Tiger to formally switch to its new driver. Irons are likely next.
Youth Of The Nation
Survey shows Quiksilver and Nike are up-trending brands among teenage boys.
What A Long, Strange Trip It Is
...No, not Bill Walton's 30-game tour, but the NBA's first-round of playoffs.
Are You Passionate?
ESPN to launch "EXPN, Action Sports On Demand" in February.
Seattle's Slew
With a reported record $10M per year radio deal on KOMO-AM, Mariners now target regional Spanish broadcasts.
Getting Blown Away
While not rooting for the Hornets to move, Hurricanes say they would surely benefit.
Knocking Out Joe Louis?
Detroit begins talks on a new home for the Red Wings.
Ya-Ouch!
Chinese government's strict regulations could cost Yao Ming millions in endorsements.
