Hornish back to Indy Cars?

UPDATE This rumor is downgraded to 'false' today because at Phoenix International Raceway Friday morning, #77-Sam Hornish Jr. denied he was leaving NASCAR and heading back to the IRL for the 2009 season and plans to be back in Sprint Cup in 2009 try to win races in the #77 car.

11/03/08 Though #77-Sam Hornish Jr. again finished ahead of fellow rookie of the year contender #01-Regan Smith, padding his lead in the ROTY standings, rumors continue to swirl that Hornish Jr. could be headed back to Indy Cars next season [to replace Helio Castroneves who could end up behind bars for tax evasion]. Yahoo Sports