The smell of ethanol is back in the air, and fresh rubber is being laid down as the stars of the IZOD INDYCAR Series return to begin their assault on the 2011 season.  This will be the last year of the current car formula with the entirely new body kits beginning in 2012 and several engine combinations starting next year as well.  The main thing this means to the series for 2011 is that parts will be cheaper for teams, and we may see more drivers get chances late in the season.  It also means the development advantage of Ganassi and Penske will shrink even further, and we will see more parity in the series than we have seen in the recent past. So for the start of the season, I have decided to semi-coherently rant about s...

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The smell of ethanol is back in the air, and fresh rubber is being laid down as the stars of the IZOD INDYCAR Series return to begin their assault on the 2011 season.  This will be the last year of the current car formula with the entirely new body kits beginning in 2012 and several engine combinations starting next year as well.  The main thing this means to the series for 2011 is that parts will be cheaper for teams, and we may see more drivers get chances late in the season.  It also means the development advantage of Ganassi and Penske will shrink even further, and we will see more parity in the series than we have seen in the recent past. So for the start of the season, I have decided to semi-coherently rant about s...

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