In an age of professional spec racing, the new IndyCar Series has the long-term potential to give designers and engineers a place to dream.
great article by Marshall Pruett from last November
http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/artic...of_status_quo/
Future of IndyCar Series
Specifics weren’t offered on future car configurations or whether the series will return to turbocharged engines from the current naturally aspirated format. The IndyCar Series’ current engine/chassis generation ends after the 2009 season.
http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/artic...ication-plans/
Inside the unification:
http://www.indycar.com/news/story.php?story_id=10581
http://www.indycar.com/news/story.php?story_id=10583
http://www.motorsport.com/photos/sel...ference&Y=2008
Associated Press covers merger news
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSTQ53c9FlI
1990 Indianapolis 500