FWIW, the PRB doesn't really have anything to do with the manufacturer/distributor team involvement, so I don't have any more answers than you do, but these are my best guesses.
>1) Will there be a series sponsor?
I remain as mystified as you. Two weeks ago, I heard (again) that an announcement was imminent. I am growing severely annoyed, as my personal credibility has been strained saying (upon repeated promises) that a series sponsor is on-board. I remain hopeful.
>2) Will Subaru have a team?
Don't know, but do know they will continue with contingency funding etc. I am guessing they will return with an effort, though a smaller one than 2003. This is only a guess.
>3) Will the AFR have a car?
Per Greg Pachman (on SS.com, though I can't find the thread), the Air Force Reserve's involvement is almost entirely contingent on television broadcasting.
>4) Will there be TV conveage?
This would appear to depend almost exclusively on Subaru's willingness to fund it, and would seem likely to depend on the size of their program. I think it is unlikely, but would love to be surprised.
I would personally like to see SCCA make an announcement with respect to Subaru, AFR, television this week, but I think they are still awaiting team announcements.
There are no excuses for not making another progress update/"it's finally dead" announcement about the series sponsor, especially after it's been publicly promised for so long. I'll be writing an email to the responsible parties at SCCA about that today.
Warm regards and happy holidays to all,
- Christian
Bjorn Christian Edstrom
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