Tuesday, April 12, 2005

IRL set to be powerless?

If the IRL buys its way into Long Beach, will they have to cut holes in the tubs and race around a la Fred Flintstone?.... TSN.CA reports....



TSN.ca - Auto Racing - Canada's Sports Leader: "The Indy Racing League is about to suffer a double-blow in the coming months, according to published reports.



Honda and Toyota are set to abandon the oval-based series by 2006 which would leave them without a major engine manufacturer, according to motorsport journalist Gordon Kirby.



Speaking on Champ Car's roundtable show prior to this weekend's season opening Long Beach Grand Prix, Kirby said Toyota will confirm the rumors that they are pulling out of the IRL following the Indianapolis 500 in May. "



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