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| 60-seconds with Adrian Fernandez: The Driver's Seat |
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By Steve Litscher
Editor-in-Chief
(Wednesday, October 29, 2003 10:25 PM EST) |
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R: You're the only owner/driver that's currently active on the CART circuit. What are the challenges of being in this position?
Adrian Fernandez: It is a very challenging position to be in. It's very difficult to get started as both an owner and a driver, and then I have to try and manage my time and my thoughts so that my driving is not distracted and my performance is not compromised.
R: As an owner/driver, do you see yourself transitioning away from driving responsibilities and focusing more on the management and ownership issues?
AF: I put most of my energy into driving the car and only oversee the management of the team right now. Things are so busy. For future drivers, I have my eye on a few of the younger Mexican drivers, but I'm so busy I don't have much time to do any cultivating.
R: With the CART/IRL split, is it more difficult to obtain sponsorship? What effect do you think the split has had on the sport?
AF: Economics is always an issue, and sponsorship is very valuable because it can be hard to obtain. The split has probably hurt the sport. We all have less television coverage and that is what helps keep people interested in the sport and interest drives sponsors.
R: Who are your primary adversaries on the track?
AF: There are a lot of great drivers out there today. Guys like Jourdain, Sebastian, Carpentier, Tracy, Dominguez - they all are great drivers and are very competitive. I think things are much more competitive today than they were when I started racing CART in 1993.
R: We've followed your team this weekend and it's been really interesting. Tell us a little about your weekend - what do you like best about a race weekend?
AF: I like the entire event except for all of the headaches that come with being so busy. This weekend my IRL team is in another city, so I get updates from them. Then I have to concern myself with our efforts here. My favorite thing is driving the car- it's amazing, and Laguna Seca is an incredible track. This weekend wasn't so good though. Our two pit stops killed our chances because it's hard to pass on this track.
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