Giebler in, driving a Panoz

[NickFalzone]

I think this makes it 37 or 38 drivers definitely in.

http://www.indycar.com/news/?story_id=11184

[FormerFF]

What are the chances of a Panoz qualifying?

[Jonesi]

Story is gone now either from link or front page.

[Vegasguy]

Worked fine for me -

Majority ownership of Playa Del Racing has been purchased by former Indiana Boxing Commissioner William T. Kelsey and Arizona businessman Eric Zimmerman and will be known as American Dream Motorsports.

American Dream Motorsports will attempt to qualify for the 92nd Indianapolis 500 with 2007 Chase Rookie of the Year Phil Giebler behind the wheel of the No.21 Honda-powered Panoz.

Former Playa Del Racing co-owner Susan Schafer will oversee American Dream Motorsports' Firestone Indy Lights program.

"It's an honor to be a part of the Indy Racing League under the new format," said Zimmerman, an Indianapolis native. "I truly value my new relationship with Susan Schafer."

Giebler qualified 33rd in 2007 and finished 29th after being involved in a single-car accident on Lap 106.

"It's hard to put into words what it means to return to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Indy 500," Giebler said. "I had a huge learning curve in my rookie run last year, but I plan on this being a much better year. To say Indy is all I've thought about for the last 12 months would be an understatement."

Al Unser III will continue to drive the American Dream Motorsports Firestone Indy Lights No. 21 entry for the remainder of the season.

"I'm extremely excited to start this new relationship with Eric and American Dream Motorsports," said Unser, who is ninth in the Firestone Indy Lights points championship. "This is a great time to be in open-wheel racing, and I'm looking forward to continuing our hunt for the 2008 Firestone Indy Lights championship."

Kelsey owns GB Management Company, a real-estate management and acquisitions company, in Indianapolis. Zimmerman and wife Penny have owned restaurants for more than 30 years. American Dream Motorsports will be headquartered in Indianapolis.

[NickFalzone]

story isn't gone, just seems like the IndyCar server is not working today. I tried to view the photos page and that doesn't work either.

[!!WALDO!!]

What are the chances of a Panoz qualifying?

They have qualified before. If there were 33 of them then what would be their chances?

It is just odds. More than likely as in last year there will be a couple.

(NO REFERENCE, IMPLIED OR REAL TO ANY POSTER, LIVING, DEAD, or NOT YET BORN.)

[FormerFF]

They have qualified before. If there were 33 of them then what would be their chances?

It is just odds. More than likely as in last year there will be a couple.

(NO REFERENCE, IMPLIED OR REAL TO ANY POSTER, LIVING, DEAD, or NOT YET BORN.)

Let me clarify: Considering that all the competitive teams are running Dallaras, and that no development work is being done on the Panoz, what are the chances that either of the two Panoz cars that are entered will qualify, especially considering the two teams that have entered them?

Giebler qualified 33rd in 2007 and finished 29th after being involved in a single-car accident on Lap 106.

I like that....involved in a single-car accident. In other words, he crashed.

[garyshell]

Giebler qualified 33rd in 2007 and finished 29th after being involved in a single-car accident on Lap 106.

I like that....involved in a single-car accident. In other words, he crashed.

Yes, but classified the same whether it was his own car getting loose and into the marbles or someone in front of him having a tire fail and causing Giebler to hit the wall while avoiding the person in front. Either way they classify it a "single-car accident" if two cars don't touch.

Gary

[turbo-engine]

I really like the look of the Panoz. I'm glad that there will be at least one in the field this year. Are there any other teams so far who give the Panoz a try?