GM declared bankruptcy and pulled its factory support from the N’wide and truck series. Race attendance and viewership is down. As a result, NASCAR is looking at every option to attract fans, make racing interesting, and save money. Foreign automakers may be one option.
Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) announced that Dario Franchitti will drive the team’s No. 10 Target Dallara Honda in the IndyCar Series next year. The former IndyCar champion and Indy 500 winner will become a teammate to Scott Dixon in the Indy Racing League.