2009 Indy Lights Silly Season Thread - Page 3

JOWT Blog · 6 Feb 2009, 02:30 (Ref:2389491)

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Originally Posted by jondownunder

I think the OP means he raced in Spanish F3

correct.

JOWT Blog · 6 Feb 2009, 02:38 (Ref:2389492)

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Originally Posted by jondownunder

Nelson Merlo also tested for Sam Schmidt Motorsports according to italiaracing.net... I think they say the test was a prize for his SudAm F3 title success.

You are correct, SSM tested James Hinchcliffe, Charlie Kimball, Ana Beatriz, and Nelson Merlo at both PBIR and Homestead.

JOWT Blog · 18 Feb 2009, 00:46 (Ref:2399366)

Vision Racing will field a Indy Lights car in 2009, in addition to their IndyCar entry. Australian James Davison will pilot the car.

NAC · 19 Feb 2009, 12:21 (Ref:2400194)

Ron Dixon setting up PBIR

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Ron Dixon has helped further the careers of several of New Zealand's top young racing stars. He hopes his new endeavor will help develop even more drivers.

Dixon, whose son Scott is a two-time IndyCar Series champion and 2008 Indianapolis 500 winner, leads a partnership group that will field a Firestone Indy Lights team under the name Team PBIR. The same group recently purchased

rest of the story here

Anyone got any clues on the driver??

mountainstar · 19 Feb 2009, 15:49 (Ref:2400285)

Quote:

Originally Posted by NAC

Ron Dixon setting up PBIR

rest of the story here

Anyone got any clues on the driver??

PBIR was having financial problems and couldn't pay contractors for the reconstruction of Moroso, so I wonder if that will actually go ahead.

JOWT Blog · 19 Feb 2009, 16:43 (Ref:2400302)

A few more updates...

Jonathan Summerton and Mario Romancini completed a test this week with Andersen Racing at Homestead. Summerton led the way, but was reportedly closely followed by Romancini.

Sergey Mokshantsev signed with Brian Stewart Racing this week and will contest the full 2009 series. He tested with the team in Kentucky last fall. The 26-year-old will be the first Russian born driver to compete in the Indy Lights series.

Also for anyone interested, I recently finished my Junior Formula 101 write-up on the history of the Indy Lights series; You can view it here.

**gomick** · 20 Feb 2009, 06:42 (Ref:2400643)

does JOWT Blog have a current entry updated list?

JOWT Blog · 20 Feb 2009, 16:33 (Ref:2400937)

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Originally Posted by gomick

does JOWT Blog have a current entry updated list?

Just looking back at a few things...this is what I come up with. Feel free to update or correct.

J.R. Hildebrand-AGR/AFS
Sebastian Saavedra-AGR/AFS

Sean Guthrie-Guthrie/Meyer
Alistair Jackson-Guthrie/Meyer

Junior Strous-ASR/Nelan

Martin Plowman-Panther Racing
Pippa Mann-Panther Racing

Brandon Wagner-Davey Hamilton Racing
Logan Gomez-Davey Hamilton Racing

Daniel Herrington-Bryan Herta Autosport

Andrew Prendeville-Team Moore

Stanton Barrett-Team 3G

Ana Beatriz-SSM
Gustavo Yacaman-SSM

James Davison-Vision Racing

Sergey Mokshantsev-Brian Stewart Racing

JOWT Blog · 20 Feb 2009, 16:35 (Ref:2400938)

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Originally Posted by JOWT Blog

Sergey Mokshantsev signed with Brian Stewart Racing this week and will contest the full 2009 series. He tested with the team in Kentucky last fall. The 26-year-old will be the first Russian born driver to compete in the Indy Lights series.

Correction:... Sergey is actually 31-years-old.

JOWT Blog · 21 Feb 2009, 15:33 (Ref:2401408)

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Originally Posted by NAC

Anyone got any clues on the driver??

Some sources are pointing towards Jay Howard. It would be great to see Jay back in a car, but unfortunate to see him revert back to the Indy Lights series. Obviously, with the current economic situation...nothing would surprise me.

JOWT Blog · 21 Feb 2009, 15:42 (Ref:2401414)

Ana Beatriz has re-signed with Sam Schmidt Motorsports for 2009.

**gomick** · 21 Feb 2009, 22:53 (Ref:2401559)

She deserved to be re-signed, 3rd overall last year was darn good

Speedblood · 21 Feb 2009, 23:46 (Ref:2401581)

Obvious question, anybody else think that Ana Beatriz will be in the IRL in next year?
Looks to have solid sponsorship going and looks certainly more than capable from what I've seen from last year.

Allan Craighead · 23 Feb 2009, 21:36 (Ref:2402729)

Hey gang,

Just a heads up, Pippa Mann (Panther Racing) quickest in the morning session of the rookie portion of the two-day official test at Homestead, edging Mario Romancini (RLR/Andersen Racing) and Sebastian Saavedra (AFS Racing/Andretti Green Racing). Times here: http://www.eformulacarnews.com/news_info.php?n=4963

Cheers,

Al.

climb · 24 Feb 2009, 09:17 (Ref:2402976)

12 rookies, not bad at all!

The grid promises to be well endowed this year, too, notwithstanding the general crisis

JOWT Blog · 24 Feb 2009, 16:43 (Ref:2403258)

For anyone interested in following the test live: Live Timing is available here.

johntt · 2 Mar 2009, 22:44 (Ref:2407677)

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/73517

Oh dear.

Indy Lights = Career suicide 9 times out of 10.

**gomick** · 2 Mar 2009, 23:54 (Ref:2407721)

Only the road courses at the start - wonder why he never had a crack at British F3 Championship class?

jondownunder · 3 Mar 2009, 01:02 (Ref:2407753)

I would guess it's all down to budget. He had offers with Manor and Fortec for the Championship class last year, but could only afford a National class season.

**gomick** · 3 Mar 2009, 03:41 (Ref:2407811)

So British F3 is more expensive than Indy Lights then...

jondownunder · 3 Mar 2009, 11:58 (Ref:2408000)

No, but the half season he's confirmed for is considerably short of a full F3 budget.

JOWT Blog · 9 Mar 2009, 20:48 (Ref:2412485)

Mario Romancini has signed with Andersen Racing and has done extremely well in pre-season testing.

James Hinchcliffe signed with Sam Schmidt Motorsports today and should be an immediate title contender.

**gomick** · 9 Mar 2009, 23:00 (Ref:2412610)

Hinchcliffe is entering his 4th season of atlantics/lights - someone must have faith & deep pockets... he aint no matos but continues to live the dream...

jondownunder · 9 Mar 2009, 23:39 (Ref:2412630)

Agreed, I think he should stick to commentating, he's nothing special as a driver IMO.

Mystery · 10 Mar 2009, 13:19 (Ref:2412947)

Nothing special maybe but there's some nothing special drivers in all series. He's good enough for a spot - just not sure it should be with Schmidt, but hey he's going to do well for sure.

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