Canadian veteran racer Paul Tracy wants to be back in the IZOD IndyCar Series in 2012 but it will be in a full-time ride or not at all. He is done with the struggle of looking for a ride a each event.
It is fair to say that the results obtained in the partial program the former Champ Car champion was involved in this year were for the least disappointing; 12th at the first Texas race with the Dragon Racing squad being the highlight of his season.
Worst, Tracy could only managed a distant 25th at the Indianapolis 500 in a one-off deal with Dreyer & Reinbold Racing.
At 42, Tracy is not willing to repeat what he did last year - running part-time, no testing, no development whatsoever. If it is the only option he has left then he is adamant that he will hang-up his helmet for good.
“I’d like to align myself with a team that has some sponsorship of its own; I have sponsorship to bring to the table too. I want to run a full season, to do all of the testing to develop the new chassis for the team, to do the tests with the engine manufacturer and to have a fighting chance to be competitive and get wins.”
So far he had talks with quite a few teams but, the Canadian's best option to be with a team that has a fighting chance to get into the top 10 could be with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, and he’s believed to have another meeting scheduled with team owner Bobby Rahal next week.
It is fair to say that the results obtained in the partial program the former Champ Car champion was involved in this year were for the least disappointing; 12th at the first Texas race with the Dragon Racing squad being the highlight of his season.
Worst, Tracy could only managed a distant 25th at the Indianapolis 500 in a one-off deal with Dreyer & Reinbold Racing.
At 42, Tracy is not willing to repeat what he did last year - running part-time, no testing, no development whatsoever. If it is the only option he has left then he is adamant that he will hang-up his helmet for good.
“I’d like to align myself with a team that has some sponsorship of its own; I have sponsorship to bring to the table too. I want to run a full season, to do all of the testing to develop the new chassis for the team, to do the tests with the engine manufacturer and to have a fighting chance to be competitive and get wins.”
So far he had talks with quite a few teams but, the Canadian's best option to be with a team that has a fighting chance to get into the top 10 could be with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, and he’s believed to have another meeting scheduled with team owner Bobby Rahal next week.