The long awaited decision by Penske as to who would replace Helio Castroneves in the #3 car was (sort of) announced today, with Will Power joining Team Penske. I say sort of, since Tim Cindric only announced the Power would be running the preseason tests at Homestead and Barber, not at St. Pete or any other race. The situation was a tad bit strange, with Helio present and presumably still under contract with Penske. Should Helio escape a jail term and be able to race again, there is no word on what if any rides Power would have. My guess would be a ride in the 500, but nothing else barring that he is not farmed out to another team (Luczo Dragon maybe?).
I wonder if the arrangement set up by Team Penske may have scared a driver or two off from the deal. Yes, it's a possible Penske ride, but with no known guarantee to drive this year or in the future is scary. Just look at the "development" deal Alex Lloyd has been in with Ganassi which has led to a single run at Indy. Personally, I think Lloyd has been hung out to dry. For someone like Wilson or Hunter-Reay there isn't much to fall back on, like a family name (AJ IV) or a fanbase (Sarah Fisher) that could help.
Speaking of Justin Wilson and Ryan Hunter-Reay, somebody give them rides please! They're damn good drivers and don't deserve this limbo.
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