Maybe that'll give Honda a run for the money...

Seriously though, I haven't watched an IndyCar race since way before the split.

 

Good point, besides Chevy I think Ford should return as well.

 

Indy racing has been dying for years. I suspect the league would be throwing out tons of cash to get more sponsors / manufacturers etc into the series. Chevy is likely getting a sweet deal here.

 

I lost interest in indy when I noticed its all godaddy hondas.

Cadillac should either do Le-mans prototype racing or F1 racing. Nothing else is worth their time in terms of adding value to the brand. They could also Join DTM.

 

It'll be nice to see a couple bow-ties make it to the winner's circle in Indy... and, not to mention being led by the Indy Pace Cars (usually Corvette or Camaros)...

So Sweet...

 

The single engine and chassis is not very interesting. Nascar's COT isn't very exciting either.

 

I've always loved Indy/CART racing.

It would be interesting to see a second or third engine manufacturer involved in the racing so long as one manufacturer doesn't throw a big budget at development and dominate the league.

I like the current aspect of the racing league where it is heavily focused on the drivers skill.

 

But it would be a good test bed for experimental twin-turbo v6 setups...

 

X2, I am getting a real Buick Performance flash back, not Regal GS related...LOL

 

interesting to Chevy return - but as with NASCAR, until IRL goes back to the days of bring your best and brightest (with a few common groundrules), the sport will not be going anywhere.

For the 500 - it was all about innovation and experimentation. The best idea (not necessarily the most money) would win.

 

I hope they can apply what they learn to actual products. Otherwise, it's a waste IMO.

 

I would love to see Chevy come back--just as long as they're on an even playing field. And they plan on staying a while.

I'm not sure there's a whole lot manufacturers can learn from something like the IndyCar Series. If we get a better mix of sporty cars from that marketing expense I would see that as a win. I'm not sure if GM has thought that far ahead, though. Honda sure didn't. What a horrible fit they are for the IRL.

 

I disagree with all the negative comments regarding Indy Car Racing. The IRL has come a long way since 1996 and it's REAL racing in my opinion. There's no wave around, lucky dog or green white checkered in the IRL, it's true racing. There may be some races which are blow outs and some which are very close (the majority). The addition of GM engines is exactly what the series needs as long as Honda stays in after they have some competition. I'd like to see Tony Stewart and Juan Pablo Montoya come back to the series. Maybe Jacques Villaneuve could find a home there to.

NHRA needs to address their present Pro Stock category, the present cars have strayed too far away from the true Pro Stock/Super Stock classes. I'd like to see Ford Chevy and Chrysler put stock bodied cars back into Pro Stock instead of the extended wheel base machines they have now. They've become too much like NASCAR lookalikes. The road racing initiatives mentioned in this article are spot on. Stock bodied Camaros and CTS-V's are the way to go for maximum exposure.

 

I hate to rain on everyones parade but this is a classic example of checkbook racing. Chevrolet will have no more involvement than to write a check to Ilmoor Engineering who will handle the design, manufacture and servicing of the "Chevrolet" Indycar engine and to entertain guests at the races. Ilmoor reportedly has the engine already developed and was looking for a manufacturer to peddle it to. Not unlike deals that they and Cosworth have done in the past with Olds, Chevy, Mercedes and Ford. The title of this should be Chevrolet Name to return to IndyCar Series

 

Who do you think designed the current Honda/Indy powerplant? None other than Ilmor Engineering, a company owned partially by Mecedes-Benz. Ilmor was originally formed and owned by Chevrolet, Roger Penske, Mario Illian? and Paul Morgan. Chevy and Roger Penske eventually sold out and Mercedes bought in. They are the original designers of the Honda-Indy powerplant. Indycar rules say the manufacturers name must service the engine and do the engineering work, no matter who designs it. That is why you see the small army of Honda engineers at an IRL race, not Ilmor engineers.

 

Good feaking news, I tired of hearing the high pitched sound of the honda motors when I drive past the track.

 

This is great news. I have been hopeing this would happen. I am a serious chevy fan and I am tired of seing only Honda engines on the track. The IRL definately needs more manufacturers as it is begining to take off again after destroying itself 15 years ago. Plus it is clear that the immediate future here in america is in small powerfull turbo engines, there is a lot to be learned on the track when the IRL goes turbo in 2012.

 

It's a waste of money thrown in a shriveling sport. I would be excited if this would translate to production engines but Honda has been doing it for years with no real benefits to their V6's strictly learned from racing.

 

I justed checked autoextremist.com and he confirmed it. There will be announcement this Friday. Also Chevy is increasing involvment in the Grand-Am series and Cadillac is going racing again in the 2011 World GT Challenge. GM is getting back into motorsports big time! And why shouldn't they? I firmly believe GM should compete for every win on the track and sale on the street!

 

You know whats interesting? That the IRL racing has become pretty damn good actually. Its sad that its on VS (I dont get it here so dont watch them) and ABC (their race coverage SUCKS) but the actual racing is pretty good.

They do need to do more road races and get rid of some of the more boring ovals and they would have a great series for sure.

Good news for Chevy.

 

Will General Motors use thier world famous badge engineering technique to build these autos.

 

One question we haven't considered. With Penske running Chevy in IRL where do you suppose the leave the NA$CAR team? With Dodge not forthcoming with lotsa $$ does this portend a move to GM by Penske South? Our will Rodger just use this as a lever to pry some more $$ outta Dodge?

 

I've wondered for a couple of years if the Nas-COTs will push manufacturers elsewhere. It stands to reason, and decreased dependency on vehicle manufacturers may be a part of their long term plan.