Helio Asks To Race

One of the biggest questions in Indycar circles the last week or so has been who, if anyone, will drive the 3 car for Surfers?  Well, props go out to Isitmayyet for uncovering the news that Helio is asking the courts in Florida to allow him to race in the upcoming Nikon Indy 300 in Australia.  This could be a sign that Penske Racing is interested and thinks that the 33 year old will be able continue his racing career in the IRL.  The article says that a judge has scheduled a hearing for “Friday afternoon” for the request.  I am assuming they mean today, so stay tuned for more details.

UPDATE 4:25: Within the last hour, the Judge has made his decision and Helio has received permission to race in the Nikon Indy 300, assuming Roger is “OK” with it (and you know he is) the long thought over question of who will be in the 3 car has been answered.  This also sets precedent for Helio possibly being able to leave the country next season for the races in Motegi, Edmonton, and Toronto.

D&R Poll

After a couple days of little to no Indycar news, I decided to surf a couple team sites and what do I find?  A poll is up on the Dreyer & Reinbold racing site asking for a fans opinion of D&R’s best moment of the 08′ season.  Before reading the choices, the first things that popped into my head were Townsend Bell’s start at Milwaukee, passing 10+ cars on the first lap and the solid 3 finishes of 8th,10th, and 19th for the 3 car operation at Indy.  So what moment is currently in the lead with a margin of 3% in the ongoing poll?  Well, of course its “Towel Gate” of Milka Duno throwing a towel in the face of Danica in Mid-Ohio.  I should of guessed.