Statement from Erik Berkman, Honda Performance Development President, regarding the return of Chevrolet to IZOD IndyCar Series competition, beginning in 2012:
"We want to take this opportunity to welcome Chevrolet back to the IZOD IndyCar Series. Although we are certainly proud of HPD's numerous accomplishments during our tenure as single engine supplier to the Series â€" including an active and unprecedented streak of five consecutive Indianapolis 500s completed without an engine failure â€" we have repeatedly and unequivocally expressed our desire for engine competition within the Series, dating even from our first days of sole supply, in 2006.
"We look forward to renewing our relationship with Chevrolet as competitors on the race track and giving the fans of open-wheel racing a spirited and challenging rivalry."
hopefully someone else gets involved. this spec racing shit is getting old.
Posted by: Tom M. | November 12, 2010 at 10:40 AM
I suspect that Donkey Kong might just have to show up at the first race of 2012, then. Ooh! Maybe he'll fight the Firestone Firehawk! Off to book my flight!
Posted by: The Speedgeek | November 12, 2010 at 11:08 AM
Can we just do Indy next year and move on to 2012?
Posted by: Mike Silver | November 12, 2010 at 11:32 AM
Summary of Press Releases and Comments:
Chevrolet: "We're back, bitches. You want some? Yes, we will be sending you a race used crankshaft each back with your tax return next year, since you own half of us now."
Honda: "See that mate, that's the scoreboard, where have you been the last 5 years? IT'S ON!"
Panther Racing: "I for one, welcome our new bow tie wearing overlords."
Helio: "Turbochargers? Fun-TASTIC"
Firestone Firehawk: ""
Posted by: Shane Rogers | November 12, 2010 at 01:22 PM
When is Honda going to quit insulting race fans' intelligence and let the "no engine failures" crap go? They weren't competing against anyone, and they probably only ran 80-90% of their actual potential to ensure the lack of engine failures. Having failures as the sole supplier is the only thing dumber than those commercials.
Posted by: GMonkey | November 12, 2010 at 03:44 PM
"Having failures as the sole supplier is the only thing dumber than those commercials."
What else are they going to hype? I'm just grateful they stuck it out this long, for whatever reason.
Thank you Honda! Don't be too upset when sucking on bowtie exhaust in 2012.
Posted by: GeorgeK | November 13, 2010 at 12:03 AM