IndyCar news bits

Neil Alberico will race with Carlin in the 2016 Indy Lights Series presented by Cooper Tires. The 23 year-old American will continue his career on the Mazda Road to Indy, after finishing the 2015 season as the Pro Mazda Championship presented by Cooper Tires runner-up with four race wins. He joins previously announced Carlin drivers Ed Jones and Felix Serralles on the Indy Lights team.

Comerica Bank is helping the Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix continue an established tradition that began in 1982 with announcement that it will return as the sponsor of "Free Prix Day" on June 3. Fans can enjoy race weekend activities free of charge that day and have courtesy access to the paddock area. The grand prix weekend June 3-5 includes the Chevrolet Dual in Detroit presented by Quicken Loans, the only doubleheader on the 2016 Verizon IndyCar Series schedule.

Roger Penske, who has won more Indianapolis 500 races as a car owner (16) than anyone, was inducted into the SCCA Hall of Fame in Las Vegas on Jan. 23. Team Penske is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2016.