My response to criticism of Tomas Scheckter in a recent post: I stand by my opinion. Scheckter has driven for five IRL teams in seven years. In 95 career starts, he has a jaw-dropping 42 DNFs to go along with two wins. He has been fired by Cheever Red Bull Racing, Chip Ganassi Racing, and Panther Racing. He was even fired from Vision Racing who continues to employ the rubbish that is A.J. Foyt IV. Scheckter is a fan favorite because of his speed and unpredictability, but he fails to deliver reliable results, which are what car owners are concerned about. In the current state of the IRL, financially-strapped teams are not willing to gamble on a high-risk like Scheckter. Has every DNF been his fault? Of course not. But why should a team hire a driver who has finished just 56% of his races? So much talent. Unfortuntely, it is wasted talent.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
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No one is saying that Tomas hasn't done some stupid things. A few years ago, I would have agreed with your initial post that Tomas lacks patience, but to insinuate that the lack of results this year is Scheckter's fault is wrong. Tomas has been incredibly patient this year. Take Indy for instance. A few years ago if Tomas had had a car that good, he likely would have pushed too hard at the beginning to lead laps and put it in the wall, but this year he hung back until the end, knowing that's what it would take to win. Unfortunately, a mechanical issue took him out. Tomas had turned a complete 180 since he came into the league. He deserves the opportunity he has now and I guarantee that he will make the most of it. When their luck turns around, Scheckter and Luczo Dragon WILL be in victory lane.
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