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AUTO RACING FACES REAL CHALLENGES in this strained economy, and Rahal Letterman Racing might be the first team to leave the IndyCar Series.

Team boss Bobby Rahal hoped to have the U.S. ethanol industry return as its primary sponsor, but the group that supports that industry won't be back-at least, not at the same level as in 2008, when it went to victory lane at Watkins Glen with Ryan Hunter-Reay.

Rahal said it will take "pennies from heaven" to compete full-time, but he anticipates having his team in the 500. The team will continue its American Le Mans Series program with BMW.

Bryan Herta is back in the Indy Racing League though not yet in the driver's seat. Herta, who still seeks an IndyCar ride, formed Bryan Herta Autosport with veteran engineer Steve Newey, and he purchased equipment to compete in the Firestone Indy Lights series. The plan calls for a two-car team operating out of Vision Racing's Indianapolis shop, with Daniel Herrington signed as one driver.

Herta insists that he is not retired as a driver and is discussing an IndyCar partnership with IRL/Vision boss Tony George. With Vision's help, the team could enter a car in the Indy 500, and Herta, who will be 39 in May, said it's possible he will drive, depending on ...

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