Overheard in Long Beach

UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' with today's announcement. See Hot News page.

04/18/08 Word in the paddock is that Gil de Ferran will later today announce that ex-Champ Car driver Simon Pagenaud will be his 2nd driver for his Acura ALMS program…..We spoke to Paul Tracy who told us he has nothing going for the rest of this year after Long Beach and there is nothing to the rumors that he might drive for Vision Racing at Indy. The termination of his contract with Forsythe looks like it may end up in court if the two sides cannot agree on an early termination fee.