IZOD IndyCar Series latest squad, Michael Shank Racing, still has an uphill battle before it is able to test its car, let alone being on the starting grid at the season’s opener in St Petersburg.
MSR owner and recent winning-car owner of the 2012 Rolex 24 at Daytona is trying his best at figuring out how he will be able to secure a deal with an engine manufacturer as well as trying to secure enough budget for the upcoming season.
MSR Indy wants to hire veteran Paul Tracy for a full-season effort but things are looking more and more gloomy especially after IndyCar's decision not to include the team in the Leader's Circle program, which pays teams more than $1 million to participate in the series.
Shank has a car but lacks an engine deal. When he announced last fall that he would join the series, he said he would be part of Lotus's program. However, Lotus will not be able to supply Shank engines while Chevrolet and Honda are close to if not already at their maximums.
MSR owner and recent winning-car owner of the 2012 Rolex 24 at Daytona is trying his best at figuring out how he will be able to secure a deal with an engine manufacturer as well as trying to secure enough budget for the upcoming season.
MSR Indy wants to hire veteran Paul Tracy for a full-season effort but things are looking more and more gloomy especially after IndyCar's decision not to include the team in the Leader's Circle program, which pays teams more than $1 million to participate in the series.
Shank has a car but lacks an engine deal. When he announced last fall that he would join the series, he said he would be part of Lotus's program. However, Lotus will not be able to supply Shank engines while Chevrolet and Honda are close to if not already at their maximums.
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