Tim Cindric, in his column for Racer Magazine, delved back into the incidents of Edmonton. Actually, his description of the events and explanation for being upset make a lot of sense.

Robin Miller at SPEED.com reports that IndyCar CEO Randy Bernard has hired Tony Cotman to write the rules, dictate policy and ride herd on the price of components like he did as the straw boss at Champ Car.

Cotman, who served as chief steward and competition director at Champ Car from 2005-2008 before taking a job with IndyCar in 2008, was the mid-wife of the 2007 Panoz DP01 chassis.

One of my favorite blog posts from my IndyCar blog. Please, leave feedback or any opinions; I welcome them!

I wish my graphic design skills were good enough for this. Might still give it a shot.

This morning, Panther Racing issued a disappointed press release stating that they had failed to sign LeBron James to drive an IZOD IndyCar Series entry alongside Dan Wheldon. It is a tossup whether the PR itself or the fact that it got picked up and distributed to outlets like SPEED.com - apparently without the realization of its tongue-in-cheek nature - is more full of win.

Wheldon - and his shoe collection - was apparently unavailable for comment.

Make sure you check out Pop Off Valve's new assortment of apparel and gifts! Totally new products and styles, and profits from the store are earmarked for charity!

411,000 people watched the Sao Paulo 300, a big jump from last year's first race. A good sign for Versus, especially since DirecTV wasn't carrying them for that race but will be for the rest of the season.

Three of the most successful designers in recent IndyCar history have joined forces, and will look to return to the winners circle at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with an innovative new IndyCar design once again starting in 2012.

Bruce Ashmore, Alan Mertens and Tim Wardrop announced on Friday the formation of BAT Engineering (Bruce, Alan, Tim) and will be submitting a comprehensive proposal to the Indy Racing League as the next chapter in IndyCar racing is being written.

The BAT proposal focuses not only on creating a dynamic new competitive platform for the IndyCar Series, but it also brings an extensive plan for job creation in Indiana.

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The new 2012 Lola concepts are out, and after the hubbub over the DeltaWing the Lolas look decidedly pedestrian. Check them all out here.

Alex Tagliani's FAZZT Race Team has signed Maryeve Dufault to a development program that will include support in both the IndyCar ladder and the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series. Dufault currently races in the Rotax International Karting Series.