tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1594054020794734938.post5192696507491132022..comments2023-05-25T08:11:53.253-04:00Comments on Up in the Marbles: Alternative Plan to a Single Chassis ProviderFred Hurleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03379706257551429697noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1594054020794734938.post-76884083271016558002010-02-06T20:52:53.726-05:002010-02-06T20:52:53.726-05:00I do think you pointed out the glaring problem wit...I do think you pointed out the glaring problem with the idea, though. You'd need to get bunch of competing companies to agree to it. And I strongly suspect that just isn't going to happen.Fred Hurleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03379706257551429697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1594054020794734938.post-71285513479634703402010-02-06T20:48:59.087-05:002010-02-06T20:48:59.087-05:00I was envisioning a separate group running the fac...I was envisioning a separate group running the factory, perhaps even the IRL, though they're in cost-cutting mode. Each company would then contract with them to have them build the cars locally. Since they're all talking about building a factory in Indy anyway, why not just out-source it, or in this case in-source it. Apple doesn't actually own the Chinese factories that build their iPhones. It's easier to hire an existing factory. Some of those factories also build other electronics. And a race car factory in Indy could also contract to build NHRA chassis, since those teams are also local. Basically, "Bring us your design, and we can build it."<br /><br />All that said, it does indeed require competing companies to all buy in. I doubt it'll happen. I just think it could make financial sense if managed correctly.<br /><br />Thanks, by the way! I appreciate the comment!Fred Hurleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03379706257551429697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1594054020794734938.post-1039488496755692632010-02-06T20:39:57.952-05:002010-02-06T20:39:57.952-05:00I like your idea. The concern I have is this: Why ...I like your idea. The concern I have is this: Why would a group of chassis manufacturers want to band together to form what basically amounts to a clearinghouse for the chassis? That doesn't make much sense to me. The companies are all in competition with each other for business and on the track, why would they come together for this purpose? <br /><br />On a slightly different note, I just found your blog and really enjoy reading it. I have added it to my growing bookmarks list.Edwardnoreply@blogger.com