Penske dumps Toyota, signs Honda deal for 2006

[coyote9999]

Hello Kicking Back, I do not doubt your information is correct but might I ask where you have gotten this info? I agree both IRL and Champ Car futures look brigther with spec series. I would also push for one chassis provider in the IRL.

[rustyfan]

Originally Posted by Kicking-back

Honda have said they are able to supply a full field at Indianapolis - and are able to supply the whole field at the rest of the races.

Wasn't that from 2007 and onwards though, rather than next year already?

[mountainstar]

Originally Posted by rustyfan

Wasn't that from 2007 and onwards though, rather than next year already?

At the current pace of things, it may happen in 2006 by default.

[rustyfan]

Originally Posted by mountainstar

At the current pace of things, it may happen in 2006 by default.

Yeah, but I was thinking about the comments by Clarke, which I'm quite sure were, at the time he said it, aimed at 2007.

With that said I'm sure they would be able to support the entire field in 2006 already, if it came to that, even though I'm guessing some of the smaller teams currently with Toyota-engines will have a tough time getting a Honda-deal for 2006...

[mountainstar]

Originally Posted by rustyfan

even though I'm guessing some of the smaller teams currently with Toyota-engines will have a tough time getting a Honda-deal for 2006...

If that's the case, then you wonder if toyota goes "well, forget this"

[Team Owner]

Originally Posted by mountainstar

If that's the case, then you wonder if toyota goes "well, forget this"

If the IRL allows Toyota to re-do the heads then they might be competitive against the Honda.

[macdaddy]

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