Check out what questions RPM.ESPN.com users had for Robin Miller -- and Robin's answers.

Robin Miller: Sadly, after three podiums and leading a ton of laps despite no testing with Target, Memo has nothing but his thumb out at the moment. Maybe something for Indy but, unless somebody gets nicked, he's a spectator again. Very disturbing for CART, at least it should be (along with Buddy Rice having nothing for the second straight year). Thanks for watching and reading.

Robin Miller: Give Johnny high marks for having great PR but he's got nothing going in CART (I asked Sigma owner Tom Wieringa because that's where Autosport had him going two weeks ago and he said he'd never met or spoke to Mr. H. He might have something going for Indy but who knows? Not sure there will be an open wheel race again in Vegas because it's so tough to draw people but it's a great race track. I'd rather see CART open the season in Vegas than in Mexico.

Robin Miller: I'm not sure how much long Mikey will drive past 40 but while he's not the throttle psycho he was 10 years ago, he's learned patience and is still very capable of running up front. He just needs to qualify better. If he quits CART, he might just run Indy for a couple of years but I don't think he's made any definitive decisions just yet.

Robin Miller: Because Reynard is in dire financial straits and nobody can be sure there will be an ongoing development program. The rub is that everyone is almost out of test days so they'll be pretty far behind the regular Lola teams.

Robin Miller: You mean Aaron? (that's what A.J. called him last weekend). He may get to drive for Beechler at Phoenix as he recovers from his concussion but I've tried to get a hold of Foyt a couple times to see if Dare has a chance to keep the seat. Imagine A.J. with a driver from Brazil and Chile. I think Buzz is going to take Shigeaki Hattori's money for a few races, Ray still has nothing at the moment.

Robin Miller: The only reasoning I can come up with is that TGeorge pays Unser a lot of money and Unser remains the IRL's biggest name (or one of) and I guess the Corteco folks were more impressed with an Unser than a Ray. Kelley says Ray promised to bring money and Greg says that's not true so who knows unless we see the contract. Thanks for watching.

Robin Miller: That's one of the questions we're going to be asking this weekend in Mexico but I would think the Masters series might be a goner. I think Pook wants to spend more time and money on today's drivers and teams, but then it's always fun to see Mario and Parnelli competing in anything. But not old CART cars. These guys can't see that far.

Robin Miller: I picked Castroneves to win the championship because it's 15 races, but Hornish will certainly win his share of races. He's definitely got Homestead dialed in, so we'll see. But remember Penske's strengths the past two years were on road courses. They were good on ovals, just not dominant. But I understand Penske was really pissed after getting his butt kicked last weekend. Some CART fans wonder if the Pennzoil team had an unfair advantage (light car, no rev limiter, big fuel tank), but I don't think that's true. Sam is damn good and so is Andy Brown (engineer) and they were so hooked up in the two corners (3-4) everyone else couldn't handle. As for F1, absolutely, that's why they have that rule. The fans got screwed and it sounded like the announcers were perplexed as to that call, as well.

Robin Miller: Good question. In the late '80s and early '90s CART had a lot more ride-buyers than it does today but there are still a few. The IRL is also a ride-buyer nation, it's just cheaper. For instance, Tora Takagi and Toyota are keeping Walker Racing going with money and free engines. Michel Jourdain kept Team Rahal a two-car team by bringing a new sponsor and that's the only reason he's got a ride. I think Honda helps Shinji Nakano stay in CART. Many of the CART drivers are on big retainers and are more hired guns, while the IRL has a few decent salaries but many of the drivers rely on a percentage of the purse (which is 10 times better than CART's pathetic purse). It does seem like foreign drivers have more success than Americans at finding big money and maybe that's because this country is so over-saturated with motorsports.

Robin Miller: I don't think that would fly, it's free enterprise and you have the right to align yourself with whomever you feel like is your best partner. Does ISC want to see CART die? Absolutely. But don't forget Bill France was a big reason George started the IRL and divided open wheel racing which, oh by the way, has destroyed TV ratings, oval track crowds and identity while NASCAR continues to pull away. ISC is now trying to screw with CART's race in Miami, but I don't think it violates any laws -- yet.

Robin Miller: I watched Sam win an Atlantic race in '99 and was impressed with him in his first IRL season with PDM Racing. The kid is very good and has excellent car control, but I doubt if F1 is in his future. It could be because he's got the skills and a road racing background, but I don't think he wants to basically go to Europe and start over in the F2 feeder system. If Rahal had stayed at Jaguar, who knows? But I was hoping Buddy Rice might be that next guy and now his career has come to a halt. Maybe Patrick Long, he's done well in Europe and is only a pup.

Robin Miller: Can I have permission to send this note to all the IRL zealots who think I'm on CART's payroll or so unfair? Hey, oval track crowds always suck on Thursdays and Fridays and Saturdays (except Milwaukee) regardless of what series it is. That's why a two-day show is the only smart thing to do. The race crowd looked to be 25,000 to 30,000, which is about what CART drew its last year in Florida. So I guess you're right, it wasn't a financial victory, just a morale victory for the IRL. Some people feel like Hornish got "The Call," but wouldn't the IRL want to save it for Indy, where they were stomped last May? Indy means a lot more than Homestead or Phoenix. We'll see. I know Penske was livid afterwards, but for exactly what reason I don't know as yet.

Robin Miller: Shame on you for pointing out what a fraud NASCAR has become. There are so many coast and collectors in NASCAR making millions (can you say Mike Skinner or Michael Waltrip) that nobody wants to rock the boat. They make a fortune on merchandising because the stock car crowd worships them. I cannot explain that except to offer that the Dukes of Hazard was a successful TV show.

Robin Miller: I cannot disagree that last weekend's NASCAR show was easily the only good watch on TV and it featured quite a bit of drama and passing. But Daytona was a crushing bore (one pass on the track for the lead in three hours) and NAPCAR can always put you to sleep at Michigan or Phoenix or Homestead. The IRL usually has much closer finishes and F1, well unless Montoya is running, it's pretty sad.

a) One driver dominated and put a lap on the field.
b) Three cars finish on the lead lap separated by five seconds each (at least)
c) Approximately 50 laps of yellow flags.
d) At least four drivers spin on their own (that is to say, they did not make contact with another car; they just flat lost it)
e) A field comprised of many foreign-born road racers (many more of those than any short track guys)
f) Three or four passes for the lead and not that much action in the rest of the pack (how much passing can their be when eight to 10 cars drop out?)

So, did you notice the same race I did -- a minor league series with a few "name" drivers? I never had a problem with any of the things I pointed out when I started following Indy Car racing in the late '80s. Supposedly TG did. Well, he didn't do too much to fix half of what he had a hissy fit about in '95. What's next? And do you really think the American public is going to buy this? Miami sure didn't.

Erik Corredor
Auburn, Ala.

Robin Miller: Thanks for your passionate note. Homestead wasn't a good venue for CART and it won't be for the IRL (especially on Saturdays) and even with cheaper ticket prices. Having said that, Phoenix had 56,000 people in '95 for the last CART race and hasn't drawn half of that since the IRL took over. Nazareth gradually declined in attendance and don't expect miracles there. Of course, remember the terrific crowds at Loudon, N.H. and Dover, former IRL venues. CART's Chicago race has steadily gone downhill in attendance and so had Michigan, despite hosting three great races. The open wheel fan seems to be angry and confused because of the split and you're preaching to the choir about '95, when CART was kicking butt and filling seats everywhere. With Penske, Ganassi and Mo Nunn, the IRL is deeper than it's ever been but the overall lack of depth, funding and preparation still leaves the races looking like an IMSA show with four or five different classes. Just remember, there were 22 road racers/foreigners out of 26 drivers last Sunday, the IRL now has the same thing as CART's evil franchise system and, last time I checked, A.J. Foyt wasn't building his own engine. The IRL and CART have become brothers haven't they?

Robin Miller: If TGeorge pays the purse, you might be surprised how a promoter can make it. But the IRL tickets are tied into NASCAR at K.C. so that's a big bonus and the tickets are half as much as CART races were at Michigan and Homestead so, with a sponsor, it's possible to make money. Provided you don't have to pay that $1 million purse.

Robin Miller: Very few of the IRL races have been runaways and the cars/engines/rules make for keeping things close, not to mention all the yellows. Watch one of their shows at Texas, you won't be bored.

Robin Miller: I agree, I enjoy NAPCAR on road courses, it's much more exciting than several of their oval shows. As for traction control, many would say it's been going on since 1994 (wink, wink) and it's simply part of the evolution. I just hate the thought of all Indy cars have rev limiters and WOO rear wings and taking away "edge" required to handle a current champ car.