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IndyCar releases Lotus from engine-supply contract

Associated Press
December 7, 2012
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Auto Racing, Indianapolis 500, IndyCar Series, Motorsports, Sports Business
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IndyCar has released Lotus from its contract, leaving Chevrolet and Honda as the only two engine suppliers for the upcoming season.

Lotus struggled tremendously in its debut season, and was down to only one team after the Indianapolis 500.

IBJ reported in July that Lotus was considering a departure from the series.

Lotus chief operating officer Aslam Farikullah said Friday the decision to ask to be released from its IndyCar contract was not easy, and the manufacturer has not ruled out someday returning to the series. He said Lotus will focus for now on core businesses, including its sports cars.

Lotus entered IndyCar late and was never on the same pace as Chevy or Honda. It opened the season with five cars, but was not competitive and all but one team defected before the 500.

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  • Yet another prognostication CORRECT
    ChiefDecember 8, 2012 12:32 AM
    Score another for the haters. 33% of the engines suppliers just left the IRL series. Can't believe they don't want to be in the "Chase" next year. Bwahahhahaha! More FAIL for the good ol Indycarz...the UGLIEST cars on the planet...slower than their pace cars too! FACT!!!!
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  • Remember???
    RickDecember 7, 2012 5:18 PM
    Remember when you could go to the 500 and see about 10 different engines, chassis? I loved those days!
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