Dale Coyne Racing has announced it has reached an agreement with Sebastien Bourdais to run the road course segments of the 2011 IZOD Indy Car Series.
Bourdais returns to Indy Car after competing in Formula 1, and the International Le Mans Cup. It was great to get back in one of these cars, Bourdais said, after a successful test session at Sebring earlier this year. I really didn’t know what to expect, but all went well, and I think this will be a great opportunity for both Dale, and me. Sebastien will continue to drive for Peugeot in the Le Mans Cup Series. Indy lights standout Martin Plowman will drive a second entry for Coyne Racing, and is expected to contend for Rookie of the Year honors in 2011. Coyne also announced that the Boy Scouts of America will remain as primary sponsor.
Andretti Autosport has signed veteran driver Mike Conway to field a fourth car for the 2011 season. Conway is scheduled to run a full season. Returning from serious injuries suffered on the last lap of last years’ Indy 500, Conway will team with three of the biggest names in the sport, Marco Andretti, Ryan Hunter-Reay, and Danica Patrick. Sponsorship for Conway has yet to be finalized.
On a final note, Eric Bachelart, team owner of Conquest Racing said he intends to enter two teams for the 2011 IZOD Indy Car Series. It is also a good bet that JK Vernay will move up from the Indy lights series to pilot one of these entries.
The season opening race for the IZOD Indy Car Series is scheduled for March 25Th thru March 27Th in the streets of downtown Saint Petersburg, Florida.
