IRL needs more ride-buyers

There is a lot of talk about Champ Car having a thin field again in 2008, but the IRL isn't in much better shape. Despite the appearance that it is in better shape, the fact remains that they only have 14 or so confirmed cars so far.

From Panther Racing's website

Q. You’ve flirted with possibly being a one-car team this season, how is that looking right now? No deal for PJ Chesson?
A. (2-8-08) It’s safe to say now that Panther will be a one-car team in 2008, at least until the Indy 500, where we would likely expand to a two-car operation.