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Global IRL

Does anyone remember the guiding principal set forth but Tony George when he started the IRL? I seem to remember a few of them being…

1) Lower the cost of open wheel racing to encourage more participants
2) Create more opportunities for American drivers

The being said, why are non-American’s continuing to dominate the IRL, while the American’s pull off a win every once in a while? And even then, Al Unser Jr. is not exactly the “up and coming” new American talent we all had in mind. Granted I am thrilled to see Al win a race again, but I just don’t think the second principal above is being served. Andy Samuelson astutely points out the dominance of Brazilian drivers in the IRL….

LJWorld.com: IRL going global

More talk of Dixon to F1

There is more banter about Scott Dixon going to Formula 1 in the future….

HomeofF1.com: Dixon Blazes Trail Towards F1 - 01 July 2003

Often times I think it would be impossible for an oval racer to do well in F1, but then I remember what a great road racer this guy is. And if Jeff Gordon can get up to speed in Juan Pablo’s Williams right away…Scott Dixon can be an F1 champ!

Kansas historic for Penske Racing

When the green flag drops in Kansas Helio and Gil will be Team Penske’s 999th and 1000th starters in the teams long history. The Captain’s team has some truly impressive stats…

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Hot driver in the series

Scott Dixon is definitely on a roll and probably has enough momentum to overcome the 27 point lead enjoyed by Tony Kanaan for the championship.

Thinking about momentum swings, how does Sarah Fisher go from starting second to finishing six laps down at Richmond?

FoxSports.com: Dixon new man to beat in IRL

Sam the Man

As a two time IRL champion without a lot of experience under his belt, Sam Hornish could very well be bitchin’ and moanin’ his way through a not too successful (for him and his team) year of racing. Read why Sam is the Man!

Dixon dominates Richmond

Not only did he break Sarah Fisher’s heart by snatching pole from her, he also did something she probably could not have done…won the race….

RPM.ESPN: Race Results

IndyRacing.com: Dixon-Ganassi Richmond Victory Transcript

Yahoo!: Dixon new man to beat in IRL

Starting line-up

The starting line-up for tonites race under the lights from Richmond.

Sorry, Sarah!

Scott Dixon breaks Sarah Fisher’s heart. Not romantically, but by taking pole for tonites race in Richmond.

Crash.Net: Dixon breaks Fisher/Chevy hearts with RIR pole.

Herta official at AGR racing

Andretti Green racing has officially named Brian Herta as Dario Franchitti’s replacement for the balance of this years schedule. Come on Brian, show ‘em how it’s done.

Buddy Lazier ready for Richmond

2001 Richmond winner Buddy Lazier is excited to return to one of the most physically demanding events on the IRL schedule….

Motorsport.com: Buddy Lazier ready for Richmond