GROWTH SPURT? The IRL attempts to breathe new life into its Pro Series.(Motorsports)(Indy Racing League)
AutoWeek, March, 2006 by Cavin, Curt
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Byline: Curt Cavin The changes made to the Indy Racing League have been well-documented. Those made to the renamed Indy Pro Series could be more lasting. For starters, Indy Racing League officials tripled the prize fund to $3 million for Pro Series competitors, hoping to spark more interest in the development division.
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There are also testing incentives for Indy car teams that participate. The changes seem to be working. The Pro Series averaged 12.8 cars per event last year, but frequently there were one or two that skipped the race. As AutoWeek approached its deadline, 13 ...
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