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MORE CHANGES ON THE HORIZON.(Competition)
Byline: CURT CAVIN
Tony George is extending the olive branch to unify open-wheel racing on and off the track.
The Indy Racing League founder acknowledged at Homestead-Miami Speedway that "Indy Racing League'' remains a politically charged name to those coming to the IndyCar Series from the former Champ Car World Series, and he is open to a name change once he lands a title sponsor. George suggested a return to "IndyCar World Series,'' which was used during the sport's presplit heyday.
George also wants to use the Vanderbilt Cup, the first trophy in American auto racing and Champ Car's title prize since 1996. He's not ready to say it will serve as the season-ending trophy, but it might be used to crown a unique international champion.
He also suggested that the series use an even balance of oval tracks, road courses and temporary street circuits.
"It might be six, six and six,'' he said. "I think what [unification] gives us is the opportunity to really look at the very best prospects for building a unified open-wheel series going forward.''
The series boss already made it clear that his Indianapolis-based series will pick up a pair of former Champ Car venues this season: Edmonton on July 26 and Australia on Oct. 26. Sanctioning agreements can be signed ...
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Source: HighBeam Research, MORE CHANGES ON THE HORIZON.(Competition)