Open-wheel series merger in final stages (AP)

[ASFN Admin]

A deal that would unify America's two open-wheel racing series under the IRL umbrella entered the final stages Thursday. Talks have centered on a proposal in which some teams from the Champ Car World Series would blend into the Indy Racing League's IndyCar Series. The unification would become one series known as the IndyCar Series, Champ Car spokesman David Higdon said.

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