Former IndyCar Series star returning to the Brickyard
American Le Mans Series driver and 1996 IndyCar Series co-champion Scott Sharp will be back in an open-wheel car for “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.”
Sharp, who was last seen in IndyCar two years ago with Rahal Letterman Racing, has signed with Panther Racing to drive the No. 16 Patron Tequila machine in the 93rd running of the Indianapolis 500 this May.
Here is the full press release from Panther:
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (April 9, 2009) – Panther Racing announced today it has reached an agreement with veteran driver Scott Sharp and the Patrón Spirits Company to enter a car in the 93rd Running of the Indianapolis 500. Sharp last competed in the IndyCar Series in 2007 with Rahal-Letterman Racing, and is currently having a successful tenure in ALMS, where he is a member of Patrón Highcroft Racing.
Sharp will drive the No. 16 Tequila Patrón Panther Racing Honda Dallara… Details