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

Robin Miller: KEVIN: I saw Memo Friday here at the RPI show and he still hasn't gotten a definitive answer from Chip but I believe it's going to be Bruno because I think he's got a year left on his contract and Ganassi would have to pay him anyway. It stinks because Memo did a good job under tough circumstances (getting to the team late and driving the Lola on road courses) and he's good for CART and open wheel racing. Team Green doesn't want to jump ship but KOOL is contemplating it because there are only 10 American races in 2002 and they don't care about foreign venues. But my gut is that KOOL will stay in CART for at least 2002. Penske might be contemplating keeping de Ferran in CART with a new sponsor (supposedly provided by CART) but I understand there may be some kind of a release on Monday (Dec. 3).

Robin Miller: SHANNON: It looks logical doesn't it, especially if Gil stays in CART. But I would be very surprised if that happened. Penske says all the right things about Unser these days but Junior doesn't have the commitment that Penske requires -- with sponsors, testing, professionalism, you name it.

Robin Miller: JOE: There is no doubt that CART has done the impossible -- they have actually made Tony George look smarter than they are. Don't forget, he still screwed up the Indy 500 and open wheel racing and it may never recover but CART has certainly done its part the past few years to kill the sport we love. Nobody wins at the moment but if everybody can eventually get together under one roof then open wheel will have a chance to get back to where it was in 1995. I think Toyota enjoys the current Atlantic format and Nissan has the IRL feeder series at the moment. Thanks for watching and reading.

Robin Miller: GENE: Reynard and Lola both plan to build IRL and CART chassis in 2003 but I have not heard of any new manufacturers at this time.

Robin Miller: LARRY: Absolutely. If you read Tim Considine's fine book on the American F1 drivers, you'll see that Michael had some damn good runs under the circumstances (Senna said the car was bad, practice time was reduced, Michael didn't know the tracks like Juan and did almost no testing). Ron Dennis is (idiot) No. 1 in my mind regardless of what year you're talking about so it was pretty much a stacked deck. But don't kid yourself, Andretti in 1993 was as fast and as good as anybody on this planet.

Robin Miller: BRIAN: I don't think so. Driving a Honda for Team Green is a good combination and don't forget the reported $8 million salary that Haas refused to guarantee until Mike was 40. He didn't have a typical Andretti season but don't forget he's almost 40 and CART racing has become a young man's sport. Can he win another title? Only if he qualifies better than he did in 2001. But he finished third in the championship and certainly didn't have anything approaching a typical season for him. Thanks for writing.

Robin Miller: SCOTT: Mo Nunn (one car with Hollywood) and Roger Penske (two cars with Marlboro, we think) with Indy participation from Ganassi, Rahal and Team Green. I hope Rice gets Rahal's 2nd car in CART (if there is one) but I'd like to see him drive something in 2002 -- even if it's the IRL. Hornish or Lazier.

Robin Miller: THERON: Not really. I was at the RPI show here the past few days talking with Gary Stanton and we were shaking our heads at how much money it takes to field a midget or sprint car these days and the purse is still chicken feed like it was 25 years ago. I'm amazed so many people can afford to race USAC, WoO, All-Star Sprints, SCRA -- you've got $40,000 engines and $10,000 purses -- it's insane. Kinda like all racing nowadays.

Robin Miller: JOHN: If he's paying attention, he knows that CART's best crowds are on street and road courses but I don't think a lot of those fans would pay to watch Billy Boat and Donnie Beechler try to road race. CART's four disciplines are what sets it aside from every other series in the world and I don't think the IRL is going road racing unless there's some kind of merger down the road with controlling road courses, IRL ovals and both under a unified title.

Robin Miller: PAUL: They both have one year remaining on their current deals and, rest assured, neither wants to quit running CART and go to an all-oval series -- especially Gil. But Penske isn't going to take any flyers with Marlboro -- he can't afford to bring anybody along in his first year. But I'd love to see Yeley hook with with Team Penske because he's young and very talented and did a nice job in the little IRL time he got with Menard.

Robin Miller: PIERRE: I would seriously doubt it. They tore that track up a few years ago to open up the corners and I don't see another face lift on the horizon unless they quit selling NASCAR tickets. That might force another change. Thanks for watching and reading.

Robin Miller: PHIL: Nothing definite yet, although I'm told CBS will have its own people and the IRL will have its own crew. Bob Varsha and Derek Daly would be likely candidates for SpeedVision.

Robin Miller: ERIC: Considering how much both spent on the contract, there is probably no way they can ever make that deal but they're thrilled with the ratings. Open wheel is not in their mind set at the moment, just ABC's and that's only because of the Indy 500. The CART sponsors are concerned about exposure and American venues so stay tuned.

Robin Miller: SCOTT: All I know is that Disney wanted to keep the race in January and the IRL teams naturally objected to starting the season to soon and then having a massive gap in the sked before the next race. I don't know of any plans to resume.

Robin Miller: BOZ: I can see Alesi or Herbert at Indy but not Hakkinen. Dallenbach is still trying to put together a deal for the Indy 500 but nothing confirmed. Maybe you could sponsor him?

Robin Miller: TIM: Not sure because nobody from Penske will talk but maybe it's because CART has found another sponsor for The Captain so Gil de Ferran can stay in CART. The latest is there might be a press release on Dec. 3 but it's all speculation at this point. Penske is definitely taking Marlboro to the IRL, that's all we know for sure.

Robin Miller: LARRY: Give NASCAR credit -- they red flagged a couple of races last year to ensure a green-flag finish and that's exactly what CART and the IRL should do. Do not screw the fans like CART did at Fontana this year. I believe the trucks have it figured out, yes. Thanks for reading and watching.

Robin Miller: TODD: No, I believe Mobil 1 will be an associate sponsor for Rusty and Ryan but there is (according to CART) a sponsorship proposal for Penske to keep defending champ de Ferran in the FedEx series next year. Not sure who it is but I'm trying to find out every day. I write for ESPN.com and ESPN The Magazine and thanks for the kind words.

Robin Miller: PAUL: Good observations and, going public was the worst thing CART could do (Gerry Forsythe was the only owner who voted against that, by the way). But I think by keeping Penske it's good for the company and that benefits the stockholders -- just like making sure there are enough good competitive cars. And, yes, they need to take some of that sanction money and give it back to the teams -- plus increase the purse.

Robin Miller: BOB: My sources tell me Bud only offered Galles $500,000 and he couldn't keep operating on that alone. I'm sure Bud will show up on somebody's car at Indy. Yes, they were with Ganassi in 2000 but I don't remember them ever helping Kanaan. Thanks.

Robin Miller: JIM: Steve got to run Indy once and, in his words, it was pretty cool but he can't afford to take a month out of WOO and, in all honesty, doesn't really want to.

Robin Miller: BILL: Ilmor and McLaren Engines in Detroit are thought to be interested in CART but nothing but speculation at this point. Penske will again have Ilmor engines at Indy and in the IRL (as will Kelley Racing). stay tuned.