 off topic for the Site champ/irl Merge
the rumors are over.
just anounced in Indianapolis
Indy Racing League boss Tony George signed an agreement to combine the IRL and Champ Car.
The Indy Racing League and the Champ Car World Series have reached an agreement to create one open-wheel-racing series, the groups said on Friday.
The combination of the two series will take place this year, according to a press release.
The release said that Gerald Forsythe, co-owner of Champ Car, signed an agreement in principle on Friday. He joined partner Kevin Kalkhoven and IRL CEO Tony George, who signed the agreement on Thursday in Indianapolis.
More details are expected to be released at a press conference which has not yet been scheduled.
In a statement, IRL team owner Bobby Rahal said: "This is a great day for open-wheel racing and one that I and my Rahal Letterman Racing team have looked forward to for a long time. I applaud all of those that made this possible, but want to especially recognize all of those that made sacrifices and concessions to secure the future of open-wheel racing. I truly believe that this is the first step toward restoring open-wheel racing and the Indianapolis 500 to not only where it once was, but beyond."
Champ Car team owner Derrick Walker said: “It’s back to the future. It’s been a long road, but it has finally come together. From a fan and sports business point of view, one open wheel racing series in the United States has long been recognized as what fans and sponsors want to have both series together and I’m happy to say that Walker Racing embraces the decision.” | 
