HOLIDAY GREETINGS FROM TC

Hello everyone,

Although I missed the traditional Thanksgiving posting, Champ Car World Series Race Director Tony "Big Daddy TC" Cotman has asked that I post his Holiday and Season-Ending message to all of you.

(Don't bother sending him one as he's gonna spend a looooong time in the Carribean during the Holidays - he's been working haaaaaaard.)

As for me, my Pre-Chirstmas art production rush was finally over as of the 21st. Since getting home from Mexico City on the Tuesday after the race, I did a pit stop piece for CDW that they presented to the RuSPORT team, The Champ Car and Atlantic combined Holiday Card, print versions of that Champ Car art shipped out to all of our promoters world-wide (copies are available on my website www.jimswintal.com of course,) and a Holiday card for Pacific Coast Motorsports (which I guess is now my "home" Champ Car team as thay are located just up the coast form here in Oxnard.

I have a few more things queued up for the first part of January, trying to stave off the bleak midwinter work-wise. However, as of the Solstice on the 22nd, days are getting longer again by several seconds a day and soon to be minutes a day. Some people say that the nights are longer around now so we have more time to dream about our futures. God bless us All, Every One.

Lets get on to 2008!

Here's from TC:

To all our loyal supporters:

Another year goes by and way too quickly it seems. This year we witnessed some of the best racing we’ve seen in years. A large part of that reason was due to the inception of the new DP 01 chassis. We had rookies winning races, smaller teams often in the thick of things, some new venues but most of all exciting racing throughout the season. Ultimately Sebastien Bourdais came out on top once again, a testament to his talent, dedication and a great team. We wish him all the best in Formula One.

I’m sure you all have a favorite race but mine was Cleveland. Drivers who come from the back to win, whether through hard charging, brilliant strategy or some good luck, that’s what makes Champ Car racing so awesome. You may often be down but never out – race to the end!

We look forward to introducing some small changes for the 2008 season which will enhance our product for the fans. I hope each and every one of you enjoyed the race events this season whether you were able to attend or not. We at Champ Car once again thank you for continued support, dedication and loyalty to our series. As I’ve said many times before, without you all we could not continue to put on a show at such a high level. And how about a big “shout” out to the Clerk of the Course - Jim Swintal - for his leadership throughout the season.

I hope you enjoy the holiday season, your families and have an extra beer for me! I look forward to continued growth of the series and seeing you all again real soon.

Happy Holidays,

TC