Wheldon being paid big money as backmarker

According to AR1.com sources, IndyCar driver Dan Wheldon left Ganassi Racing where he was offered $1.5M to drive for a deal worth $4.0M per year to tool around at the back with Panther Racing. Wheldon was completely overshadowed by Ganassi teammate Scott Dixon, particularly on the street and road courses (i.e. non 100% throttle race tracks).