Has anyone heard anything about Newman/Haas moving to the IRL, and leaving Champ Car ?

Question

I've just heard rumors, but a few say that it will be announced soon. Can anyone give some good information from reliable sources ?

Answer 1

Would that be news?

Switching from one dying series to another dying series that hardly anyone cares about!?

I loved it back in the day when Zanarid and Montoya were racing in the series but now it is really bad racing!

I got three thumbs down for telling the truth!

Answer 2

If Newman/Haas jumped over to IRL, that would nearly do Champ Car in.

But I think that within the next year or two anyway, Champ Car and IRL will end up merging.

Answer 3

I think within another year the 2 series will merge. But for next year NO Newman-Haas will still be with champ car. The teams website has their next race posted as being 2008 SEASON: RACE 01
APRIL 20
TOYOTA GRAND PRIX
OF LONG BEACH
IN THE STREETS OF
LONG BEACH, CA [USA]
So they will not switch at this point.

Answer 4

Everything that I've heard indicates that this rumor has no basis in truth. As a fan of IRL, I would love it to be true but highly doubt it at this point.

Answer 5

I have herd rumors as well but nothing concrete. With the new pay-out it would not surprise me one bit if some of the CART teams come to IRL, at least the 500 is nothing else.

Answer 6

All I have heard is rumors, it would be great. I think they should do it atleast for the Indy 500..so we can have a full field of 33 and a actual real bump day like in the past....

Answer 7

Wishful thinking.

Answer 8

Only if paul newman retires.