Michael Shank Racing (MSR) is expected to announce in the upcoming days that it will join the IZOD Indycar Series in 2012, while maintaining its successful program in Grand-Am.
After trying his hands at driving in the former IRL some years ago, Shank has purchased a 2012 Dallara chassis with the goal of fielding a full-time IndyCar Series program next season.
Michael Shank Racing's current stable of Daytona Prototypes will continue to run in Grand-Am, with Shank growing his team by fielding dual programs.
The team is expected to use Judd engines in 2012, and driver announcement isn't expected until early next year.
After trying his hands at driving in the former IRL some years ago, Shank has purchased a 2012 Dallara chassis with the goal of fielding a full-time IndyCar Series program next season.
Michael Shank Racing's current stable of Daytona Prototypes will continue to run in Grand-Am, with Shank growing his team by fielding dual programs.
The team is expected to use Judd engines in 2012, and driver announcement isn't expected until early next year.