There was rumor floating about within the last couple weeks that perhaps Takumo Sato would come to the U.S. and give the IRL a try. Autosport has run an article confirming Sato’s desire to run in the American open wheel series and could be in a seat come Motegi. Sato’s commercial manager was quoted as saying: “It’s a long way from happening yet,” But if Taku could do Motegi that would be great. If he could do more IndyCar races that would be even better. He still wants to get…
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Indy Lights Turnout at Barber
Barber Motorsports park has released attendance figures for their first day of open testing with the Indy Lights in their ongoing campaign for inclusion on the 2010 IndyCar calendar. 7,600 people showed up to watch the IndyLights test on Saturday. 7,600! That’s about as many people that attended last season’s opener at Homestead…. (OK at least it looked like 7,600 at Homestead) Sunday will kick off IndyCar series testing which will last through the end of the day on Monday. Attendance on Sunday is expected to top 10,000. GIVE THIS…
Read MoreIndyCar Barber Open Test Preview
The IndyCar series returns to Barber Motorsports Park outside Birmingham, Alabama this weekend for open testing. Previous to this, IndyCar conducted a suitability test in October of 2008 with seven drivers. Saturday will see the Indy Lights take to the track from 9am to 5pm, with the big cars running on Sunday and Monday from 9am – 5pm as well. Live timing and scoring will be available on IndyCar’s website. Those who attended the test in 2007 loved driving on the hilly, wide open road course. The beautiful park like…
Read MoreI Am Next!
Ryan Hunter-Reay is not a fresh new face when it comes to American open wheel racing. Representing the small pool of US talent in the IndyCar series for the last couple seasons, Ryan has managed to attract some major personal sponsorship through IZOD, who are planning on using his likeness in an advertising campaign and IndyCar clothing line to be launched in conjunction with this years installment of the Greatest Spectacle in Racing. However, there is a small snag. He currently isn’t signed for a 2009 race seat. He worked…
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