Indy Racing League founder and CEO Tony George and owners of the Champ Car World Series have completed an agreement in principle that will unify the sport for 2008. Gerald Forsythe, co-owner of Champ Car, signed an agreement in principle Feb. 22 in Chicago, joining his partner, Kevin Kalkhoven. George signed the agreement Feb. 21.(Indycar.com) ESPN Statement on Today’s Open Wheel Unification Announcement – “This is a good day for fans who have long awaited a unification of the two series and we hope it is the beginning of a bright future for open wheel racing.” John Wildhack, Executive Vice President, ESPN Programming and Acquisitions.(2-22-2008)
