CHAMP CAR'S NEW RIDE; Will the Panoz chassis help or hurt a unification with the IRL?(Motorsports)

Byline: STEVEN COLE SMITH Mark it down: Depending on your perspective on open-wheel racing in the United States, July 28 was potentially a superb or tragic day. Regardless of that perspective, it was important. The Champ Car World Series unveiled its new 2007 Panoz DP01 at the San Jose City Hall, in conjunction with the San Jose Grand Prix.

The car will replace the Lola chassis that has been in use since 2000. If you are counting on a quick reunion of the Champ Car and Indy Racing League series, this could be a problem. Champ Car team owners are being asked to spend $295,000 per ...

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