Autosport link with Wilson's quote:
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/88151
I'm still hoping that a funded driver signs with Newman/Haas, and Wilson was one of them....
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Autosport link with Wilson's quote:
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/88151
I'm still hoping that a funded driver signs with Newman/Haas, and Wilson was one of them....
Kanaan testing for De Ferran/ Dragon, who has no funding:
http://www.indystar.com/article/2010...ndyCar-in-2012
Bold is set-
Andretti Autosport
Marco
Danica
RHR
Penske Racing/Team Penske Racing
Power
HCN
Briscoe
If the Captain wants TK, the Captain will get TK.
Target Chip Ganassi
Dixon
Dario
Rahal
A.J. Foyt Enterprises
Vitor
KVRT
Sato
Mutoh
Ride buyer ~3
KV Renta Team
Panther
TBD
Money is an issue-
de Ferran Dragon Racing
TBD
Money is an issue-
HVM
SDS
Conquest
Bag
TBD
FAZZT
Tagliani
Newman Hass
TK/TBD
TBD
Dreyer and Reinbold Racing
Wilson
Conway
TBD 2
Sarah Fisher Racing
Fisher
Money, money, money. Team might rent itself out for road races, or put another driver in the car for the season.
Dale Coyne Racing
Ride buyer 1
Ride buyer 2
Well the good news is that this year's silly season is both more productive and shorter than in years past as most of the major questions will be answered before Jan. 1.
de Ferran/Dragon Racing
2 Tony Kannan?
Team Penske
3 Helio Castroneves
6 Ryan Brisco
12 Will Power – Verizon Wireless
Panther Racing
4 J.R Hildebrand?/Jonathan Summerton National Guard
KV Lotus Racing
5- Takuma Sato Lotus
8- E.J. Viso Lotus/PDVSA?
32 Moreas?/Hinchcliff/Tracy/Wheldon?
Andretti Autosport
7 Danica Patrick Go Daddy
26 Marco Andretti Venom Energy Drink
37 Ryan Hunter Reay Snapple/Dr Pepper (Here there is a deal almost done that should be announced before the end of the month)
Target Chip Ganassi
9 Scott Dixon – Target
10 Dario Franchitti – Target
11 Graham Rahal – Service Central brands
AJFE
14 Vitor Meria ABC Construction
Walker Racing
15- Dan Clarke/Simone Pagenad/Sebastian Saavedra
Dale Coyne
18 ???
19 ???
Dreyer and Reinbold Racing
22 Justin Wilson Z-Line designs
24 Conway?/Hinchcliff?/Tracy?
AFS Racing
27 Adam Carroll
Conquest Racing
34 Bertrand Bagguette
36 will be available as a rent-a-ride
Sarah Fisher Raciing
67 Sarah Fisher/Sumerton Dollar General
FAZZT Race Team
77- Alex Tagliani
HVM Racing
78 Simona De Silvestro
Newman Haas Racing
Lots of rumors circulating around this team. I was told they were paid a potential buyer/sponsor who has a major presence in motorsports. Of course the most likely scenario is that they will be back with one or two ride buyers unless Phoenicia either finds some sponsorship or brokers a deal to a bull of a company.
Indy Only Programs
Redline Extreme/KV Racing
Sheckter/Tracy/Servia
Sam Schmidt racing
99-Townsend Bell?/Hinchcliff??
Dryer and Rienbold Racing
Two entries for ride buyers
Bryan Herta Autosport
Free Agents
Pedro Del La Rosa
Oriol Servia
Robert Doornbos
Alex Lloyd
Hideki Mutoh
Dan Wheldon
Rafa Matos
Ed Carpenter
Other news
Kasey Chane wants to do the 500, but it might be next year when he is with Hendrick and could be linked with another Chevy team. He's been dropping some hints that he would be open to making a start or two in 2011 though.
Robby Gordon has signed a deal with Chevy for his off road program and is spinning down his Cup program. I was told by good source that Robby was considering returning to Indy in 2011. I said well yeah, everyone knows that he wants to go back to Indy, and the response was “Yeah and few other places too.” Robby knows he's never going to be an elite team owner in NASCAR, but with the new formula in 2012 he's got time, and perhaps sponsorship enough to have a team (most likely with a younger full time driver who brings some money to the team and Robby making limited starts)
Tony Stewart has ruled out starting an Indy program, even with Chevy's help.
de Ferran/Dragon Racing
2 Tony Kannan?
TK is testing for them, to give them some baseline data heading into next year, but the team does not have the money for the whole year, let alone the money TK is looking for. could change, especially if the Capt. lends a hand.
Panther Racing
4 J.R Hildebrand?/Jonathan Summerton National Guard
The team might have a looming issue with money. They wanted Graham, and then turned to Wilson, hoping both would bring some money. If National Guard stays, they perfer an american.
Andretti Autosport
7 Danica Patrick Go Daddy
26 Marco Andretti Venom Energy Drink
37 Ryan Hunter Reay Snapple/Dr Pepper (Here there is a deal almost done that should be announced before the end of the month)
I am hearing the RHR will also have AFS backing as well. Right now, no money to run an AFS only entry.
Target Chip Ganassi
9 Scott Dixon – Target
10 Dario Franchitti – Target
11 Graham Rahal – Service Central brands
Certainly some major changes here, and good for GR!
Walker Racing
15- Dan Clarke/Simone Pagenad/Sebastian Saavedra
Slim and none? ONLY, if they get money, and we would love to see DW back.
Dale Coyne
18 ???
19 ???
Dreyer and Reinbold Racing
22 Justin Wilson Z-Line designs
24 Conway?/Hinchcliff?/Tracy?
AFS Racing
27 Adam Carroll
Not now, looking to be part of AA
Newman Haas Racing
Lots of rumors circulating around this team. I was told they were paid a potential buyer/sponsor who has a major presence in motorsports. Of course the most likely scenario is that they will be back with one or two ride buyers unless Phoenicia either finds some sponsorship or brokers a deal to a bull of a company.
No comment..but this is a make or break off season. The team SHOULD have two cars, in capable hands, but it is a strange time indeed. Congrats to Rocky and Newie for winning the F1 Championship. Kirby has a great piece on one of the best and classiast guys in the sport. A great person to work and room with. Well read, quiet, and knows a lot about the history of racing and baseball!
Indy Only Programs
Way to early to even begin to look at Indy, but there should be about 34-40 cars trying to make the race.
Kannan may be looking at other options.Quote:
Originally Posted by EagleEye
http://jayski.com/cupnews.htm#20101113fQuote:
IRL driver - Tony Kanaan on possible NASCAR trucks future:
Q) What is the status of your discussion with Kyle Busch of racing for his NASCAR truck series team?
Tony Kannan: Right now it's just talk. I'm going to go watch the race in Homestead. But obviously, I'm still trying to get something in IndyCar. That's where I have been all my life. I've been in talks with a lot of teams, but financially it's a very difficult situation for everybody. A lot of teams don't even have the budget for a full car, forget about paying me. So I've got to explore all my options. Me and Kyle know each other because we shared the same sponsor (Mars) and did a lot of the same functions. He has his own truck team and doesn't do all the races, so he called me up and I said, "Why not? Let's talk." People are making a big deal like I am going there already. Well, I've got to listen to anybody. Right now I don't have a deal. If I did I would have said 'no'. It's still baby steps. Right now I don't think he even has the sponsorship to run it, as well. You need to put all the ideas together. When did he call, because originally 2005 IndyCar series champion Dan Wheldon had been linked to that supposed opening? Two weeks ago. He's probably talking to other people as well, not just me. He's looking for a driver to do seven or eight races that he's not going to do.
Q) So there's been no formal offer?
Tony Kannan: No, not even talk of doing a test or anything. It was a friendly phone call. "Come over. Come watch it. Maybe then we'll sit down." And it wouldn't be a full-time job unless he can find a sponsor to put trucks out there and it would be financially worth it for him to run a full season. I can't say that right now.(Jamestown)(11-13-2010)
If TK goes to Gil's team, that number will change to #11. That is TK's number and Andretti will give it up. Andretti's numbers will be 7, 26, 27 and 37. The #27 is likely not to be used, since Andretti is likely to run 3 cars.Quote:
Originally Posted by MDS
deFerren's numbers will be #11 and #21 (for Hamilton).
Graham will either run the #2 or the #8 for Ganassi. I'd guess its the #2. With another owner, yet to be announced. ;)
And never take what Tony Stewart says, as gospel. By this time next year, I expect to see his team preparing for their first forray into the Indy Car series in 2012 (probably a ovals only deal). With Chevy help and with either Bryan Clauson or Levi Jones (whoever wins the Lights ride) as one of the drivers. It only makes sense. Might even get Ole' Smoke to climb back in a car for the Indy 500 too. I bet Mobil One would be for that.
I seriously doubt that ole' Smoke can even fit into an Indycar. They'd better get his fat ass in for a seat fitting at Dallara before they cast the mold!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Scotty G.
as one who lives in a glass (fat)house, i should certianly not cast stones - but there is no way Tony Stewart is fitting himself into an indycar anytime soon. Among the many other things he needs to go to Indy is a serious diet and workout regimine... I'd be pretty suprised if that happened but I hope it does....
SpeedTV reports indicate that FAZZT might be signing GP2 driver Ho-Ping Tung tomorrow.