News: Tagliani on Pole for 100th Indy 500

Photo: Shawn Gritzmacher

 Excitement is back at Indy again. Not that it really ever left, the Indy 500 has always been one of the world's most exciting racing events, but in  years past it has seemed to lack a real "buzz." Its hard to put a finger on it, but that buzz seems to be back. People are noticing the exciting things going on in IndyCar and finally open wheel racing in America looks to be heading in a positive direction.

News: Lotus Joins IndyCar

Photo: John Dagys

   Renowed British carmaker, Lotus, has announed it will supply engines and an aero kit for IndyCar starting in 2012.With Chevrolet announcing their intentions of building an engine for the new IndyCar regulations in 2012 last week, the series will have representation from the United States, Japan and now a European link. Its very refreshing to see some much needed variety on the horizon for American open-wheel racing. One can only hope that more and more manufacturers join the fray and take IndyCar back to the levels of popularity it had in the 1990s. Read more about the new regulations and Lotus' entry here.

News: Chevy to Supply IndyCar engines in 2012

Photo: John Dagys

   Honda powered Dallaras have been the norm lately in Indy Car racing, but recent developments look to bring some much needed diversity to the series. SPEED.com is reporting that a Chevy engine in 2012 is a done deal and that Roger Penske's team will be one of the teams running it. More exciting still are rumors that Fiat and Lotus may also construct engines for the new regulations. To catch the full video press release follow the link at 10 a.m. Friday morning.