huskyfrk - 24 October 2009 05:03 AM

the winner got his check.. it was presented at the banquet.

Article or pictures? Even their website doesn't have any info on this from what I see.

http://www.atlantic-championship.com/

huskyfrk - 24 October 2009 05:03 AM

the winner got his check.. it was presented at the banquet.

Unfortunately it was merely a ceremonial transaction and not actual payment.

The Atlantics Championship Banquet was held October 15th, 2009 at the Portola Hotel in Monterey, California. Newman-Wachs Racing released an official statement on October 21st, 2009 regarding lack of payment as follows:

“The team has plans to move forward with John Edwards and we hope to be in IndyCar with him for the 2010 season. We hope to be able to make an announcement about the details of those plans in the near future. However, this does not directly affect our current position in the Atlantic Championship Series. I am continually in close contact with the Atlantic Championship Series and I am hopeful they will be in a position to fulfill all financial obligations, both for the viability of the Series and for the continued support the Atlantic Championship Series gives to drivers in the open-wheel ladder system. I am moving forward on the 2010 Atlantic season and in discussion with several drivers. I hope to be testing by mid-November.”

A Statement From Newman Wachs Racing (October 21, 2009)