More corrections-one guess
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Originally Posted by Scotty G.
Some corrections and guesses...
-If TK goes to Dragon (as expected), they will run the #11. That is TK's number and Andretti should smartly give it up. 11 (TK) and 21 (Hamilton) for the team at Indy.
-Andretti will run the #27 (which was barely used last year, but has a long heritage with the team) for their 4th car. The #43 for John Andretti at Indy again. Would not at all be surprised if Wheldon returns as the 4th driver. If he doesn't, he could end up back at Panther in a 2nd car at Indy.
-I think Walker will either run the #15 (which he used with Sarah) or the #25. Clarke is not in the picture (nor should he be) for a ICS seat. A potential 2nd car (for Indy) would likely be the #98, since his partnership is with Greg Beck and the folks from 3G Racing.
-Ho Tung Pin will be in the #88 for FAZZT.
-If Dragon gives up the #2, look for Newman-Haas to scoop it up. Hinch ran the #2 in Lights last year and the number is a traditional N/H number. He is a lock to be in one N/H car.
AA does not have the funding to run a fourth car right now. There was some discussion in running the #27 for RHR, instead of the #37, now that Izod has gone to Penske. Not sure where this is at, and as they still have the rights to #11, they could use that with RHR as well. They still have 7-11 as an associate sponsor. Could see Wheldon here at Indy, since he has offered to drive for prize money.
-If TK goes to De ferran Dragon, they will keep the #2 as this was one of Roger's numbers in the past. There is a presser on the 20th, where it looks they will announce their plans for next year. I'm trying to get the latest from TK via email....
-Walker AND Clarke are making the rounds, working together to get something for next year. 3G owes quite a bit of money, so anyone joinging forces with them does so with debt to pay. I do not see it, but they could end up getting the car, so who knows. I would think DW would try to get the #15 or #25.
-No idea on what number Tung Pin would be, but I would think they would start with #33, but that is my guess.
The IRL, was not when history started.
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Originally Posted by Scotty G.
-Wheldon is reportedly (although he has kept it VERY quiet) very confident in a full-season ride. If you look around, there aren't many out there that would suit Dan. Andretti (who has said over-and-over again that they will run 4 full-time cars) makes the most sense. I guess we'll see.
-They very well could keep the #2. Not sure how much Penske has used that number in the past, so I don't think its that big a deal. Penske probably has more history with the #66 and #68, then he does the #2. TK has run the #11 for many years now. He should run it now until he retires. And the #11 and #21 would work well symetrically, for the team. Plus, Newman-Haas could get the #2 back for Hinch and quit using those lame-ass 0 numbers.
-Unless things have changed, Walker is partnered up now with many of the folks from 3G. They very well might owe money. But they aren't 3G Racing anymore. They are Walker Racing Partners (I think this is the official name of the team). Dan Clarke is terrible and should stay in Indy Lights where he belongs. Hopefully they do the right thing and sign Summerton.
-Ho Tung will run the #88 for FAZZT (if that deal gets completed, as expected). Its the number that was used on the car during the FAZZT test and its supposedly some "lucky" number in the Chinese culture.
Penske Racing Ran the 2, 3 in the early 90's when Newman Haas was running, 5, 6. They took 3 and 6 when the entered the IRL full time, when Menard/TG had #2.
I agree that Clarke is not worthy of a ride, but he and DW were making the rounds here in Indy. The "partnership" with 3G, is more an agreement that DW will purchase equipement, if he gets funding. He also would love to run Pagenaud, so maybe he is working with him instead. Or maybe, with a former driver of his who is looking to return with Chevy power in 2012, cough...
#88 for Tung? Chinese secret? I can agree with that.
