Overheard at Toronto

UPDATE #2 Kevin Kalkhoven said final decisions are also being made at the moment about the chassis and engines for next year's new-look Formula Atlantic series. "There will be an announcement fairly shortly. There will be an Atlantic series next year. There are two options we are exploring for next year." ChampCar.ws 07/10/05 News on the Formula Atlantic front should be coming sooner rather than later. "There will be an announcement fairly shortly," said Kevin Kalkhoven. "There will be an Atlantic series next year. There are two options (regarding a replacement manufacturer/title sponsor for Toyota) we are exploring for next year." SPEEDTV.com 07/08/05 AutoRacing1.com is hearing that all indications are that Newman/Haas sponsor, PacifiCare will remain a wholly owned subsidiary of United Healthcare and they are happy with their racing program. If anything it might increase with United Healthcare now behind them……..Hearing that Trans-Am expects 25 car fields next year, excluding the GTA cars and they are talking to potential title sponsors……We hear the Ansan track construction is nearing completion and looking good with the first layer of asphalt down. A large contingent of Koreans are due to arrive here soon……The new Toyota Atlantic car will not be announced this weekend, but it's close. Mark C.