Question: Just a note: Panther Racing's Indy Lights program will be shut down as of Friday, Oct. 16. All Lights equipment has been turned around upon its return from Homestead and is for sale. (George, Camby, Ind.)

Answer: Yeah, I heard that, and it's too bad. That was a good team with great people, a real championship bunch. I hope many of them will be retained, but I fear they won't be. I know Pippa Mann was at the shop yesterday to meet with everyone and say her goodbyes. She told us Sunday at Homestead that she was staying in the U.S. another year to race, so it seems she has leads. Best wishes to all.

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