Whats the best-case scenario for the IndyCar Series?
Now that the sport has been unified, the IndyCar Series posts significant measurable gains this year in car count, attendance, media interest and television ratings. That results in an influx of sponsors for 2009, as well as additional full-time entrants. Increased confidence in the economic viability of the series and a cutting edge new technical formula attract major manufacturers back to the series in 2010, leading the sport into a boom period that really becomes evident at the 2011 Indianapolis 500, on the 100th anniversary of the great race. That’s not too much to hope for, is it? John Oreovicz covers open-wheel racing for National Speed Sport News and ESPN.com.
