Munoz to replace Briscoe (Update)
“Carlos is a tremendous young driver with a great deal of talent," Panther Managing Partner John Barnes said. “We’re excited that he was available to drive the National Guard Chevrolet today on such short notice, and I’m sure this will be a great learning experience for him. We’re obviously wishing Ryan (Briscoe) a speedy recovery, but also very happy to make the most of this opportunity with Carlos today."
Munoz and his Andretti Autosport team are the current Firestone Indy Lights championship leaders and have captured three victories, two poles, six Top Five and eight Top Ten finishes thus far in 2013.
“I have to thank John Barnes, Panther Racing and the National Guard for this opportunity," Munoz said. “It’s unfortunate that it comes as a result of Ryan being injured, but I’m excited about making the most of this opportunity. Toronto is a challenging circuit, but just watching practice and qualifications the last few days it’s obvious that the National Guard Chevy is fast and I hope to help bring the team a great end to the weekend today."
07/13/13 Rumor has it that Indy Lights driver Carlos Munoz, who almost won the Indy 500 for Andretti Autosport, will replace the injured Ryan Briscoe for Panther Racing in Sunday's 2nd Toronto IndyCar race.