Both fans will have to understand that there will be growing pains merging the two series but it will ultimately make the Indy cars a strong series again. One of the biggest benefits derived from the unification is a larger field of drivers.
In the words of Tony Kanaan, "I think it's exciting for the fans because it's not about who has the faster car anymore. It's going to be the driver who has his car set up for traffic and has the best skills to go through traffic. Not that this track needs any more difficulties, but I think it's great. It's a good problem to have."
Michael Andretti 42 wins, all in a Champ Car.
Probably not as high as you think. Indy Racing is barely staying above water. Danica is the only big money maker in Indy Car. Read the August, 2008 issue of Car and Driver. They talk about the financial dealings of Champ Car and Indy Car. The big money is in NASCAR and F1.
The front of an Indy car is called the Nose.
Champ Car ended in 2008.
Champ Car was created in 1979.
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The Champ Car series is now deceased.
Michael Andretti's Indy Car Challenge happened in 1994.
The 3.5 liter engine of an Indy Racing League Series Indy car produces more than 675 horsepower.
Michael Andretti's Indy Car Challenge was created in 1994-09.
Rick Amabile has written: 'The insider's guide to Indy car racing' -- subject(s): Indianapolis Speedway Race, Miscellanea 'Inside Indy Car Racing (Inside Indy Car Racing 1991)'
Danica Patrick was the first woman to win an Indy car race in Japan.