Two-time IndyCar Series Champion Panther Racing will be auctioning a sizable amount of surplus equipment as they transition from a two-car team to a one-car team for the 2006 season. The auction is scheduled for February 5th, 6th, and 7th and will include cars, transporters, shop equipment, tools, office furniture, collectibles, and more.   read more »

USAC has announced that 20 of its races during the 2006 season will be broadcast on The Outdoor Channel, including 12 of the 14 scheduled Silver Crown events. The broadcast series will be known as USAC Thunder and will comprise one hour, tape-delayed programs shown Saturdays at 5:00pm, with the exception of the first two events from the Copper World Classic.   read more »

Very good news… the IndyStar.com reports that IRL engine leases will cost about 25% less next season and 50% less in 2007. From $1.8 million in 2005 to $1.3 million next season to less than $1 million in 2007. IndyStar.com article   read more »

Robin Miller is reporting that Andretti-Green Racing has signed Marco Andretti to fill Dan Wheldon’s IRL seat and that Michael Andretti will come out of retirement to run a 5th car in the 2006 Indianapolis 500. SpeedTV.com article   read more »

The following dates for Indiana Sprint Week were announced by Greg Staab on the Racin’ with D.O. radio show last night:   read more »