I don't see any prominent teams taking on new American talent next season. Maybe in a year or two. Teams like Penske, AGR, and Ganassi want solid drivers that know how to get to the finish line and know how to win. At least Penske took on Hornish, which was key I thought. Roger really hasn't invested much in American talent since Rick Mears. And Bobby Rahal giving Buddy Rice a shot was also great. It's just too bad that Kasey Kahne and J.J. Yeley didn't get more support. Those were two guys I wanted to see in competitive rides.
The trouble is that I don't see a lot of good American talent in MIPS or Atlantics. USAC has been bringing up some great talent. But, they're all looking at NASCAR. MIPS needs to grow big-time before it will be a viable feeder series. I hope that happens.
OH YEAH, and like I said, rolling starts it will be. See mods, I can stay on topic!