Matos to the IRL?

A reader asks, There is a nasty rumor going round concerning Rafael Matos and ChampCar. Something about him threatening to take the $2 million and go to the AGR team in IRL. That doesn’t seem like something he would do. Can you cast any light on the matter? Jonathan Long

Dear Jonathan, This rumor is false. The $2M from Champ Car can only be used in Champ Car. Should he choose to race in the IRL he would forego the $2M and it might go to the driver who finished 2nd in Champ Car Atlantic points – Franck Perera. Mark C.