The IndyCar Series will confirm Friday in Toronto that it will turn over control of the struggling Indy Lights series to Dan Andersen, who already owns both the USF2000 and the Pro Mazda Series.
Andersen first founded the USF2000 series in the 1990s, then sold it and bought it back a couple of years ago as well as recently acquiring the Star Mazda that is now known as Pro Mazda. He is the owner and CEO of both series.
The Firestone Indy Lights series was once was a very successful championship but in recent years it has suffered a severe dip in participation both in terms of drivers and teams. Only eight car-and-driver combinations participated in Saturday’s race at Pocono Raceway.
Andersen, who has owned teams in the series, is committed to lowering costs, particularly as it relates to the engines and the tires.
He also believes there should be a limit to the number of oval tracks young drivers should race on before they reach the IZOD IndyCar series.
Andersen first founded the USF2000 series in the 1990s, then sold it and bought it back a couple of years ago as well as recently acquiring the Star Mazda that is now known as Pro Mazda. He is the owner and CEO of both series.
The Firestone Indy Lights series was once was a very successful championship but in recent years it has suffered a severe dip in participation both in terms of drivers and teams. Only eight car-and-driver combinations participated in Saturday’s race at Pocono Raceway.
Andersen, who has owned teams in the series, is committed to lowering costs, particularly as it relates to the engines and the tires.
He also believes there should be a limit to the number of oval tracks young drivers should race on before they reach the IZOD IndyCar series.