Helio Castroneves, acquitted earlier in the day of tax evasion charges, will race in this weekend's Long Beach IndyCar Series event.
Team Penske also confirmed Will Power will compete with the team this weekend. Thanks to the understanding of the IndyCar officials, Power will drive in a third car - a #12 entry sponsored by Verizon Wireless. It has been also confirmed that Power will drive that car in the Indianapolis 500.
Brian Barnhart, president of operations, has made a number of concessions to Penske to allow the quick transfer. Castroneves will retain the same pit stall that Power was using.
Barnhart added he would allow both drivers extra practice time on Saturday to prepare.
photo:Jim Haines - IRL
Team Penske also confirmed Will Power will compete with the team this weekend. Thanks to the understanding of the IndyCar officials, Power will drive in a third car - a #12 entry sponsored by Verizon Wireless. It has been also confirmed that Power will drive that car in the Indianapolis 500.
Brian Barnhart, president of operations, has made a number of concessions to Penske to allow the quick transfer. Castroneves will retain the same pit stall that Power was using.
Barnhart added he would allow both drivers extra practice time on Saturday to prepare.
photo:Jim Haines - IRL