Indy Lights bid down to 3 for chassis, 2 for engine
“It will be one of those three – their bids are very interesting, and I have to select one that's fast, that's sexy, that will go 200 miles per hour, but more than that. I also need to select a car that has the right terms for Indy Lights team owners," he added. “It's going to be hard to plunk down the money for a new car – I know this, so we're talking with all three to come up with the most favorable terms for our current owners and the new owners we hope to attract. It has to make good business sense first and foremost."
“We're also working on getting the spares costs down," he confirmed. “We aren't going to work on a good deal on the car and have our owners get hosed on spare parts prices. It isn't good for my long-term business prospects, either, so that's something we're being very deliberate about right up front. No surprises for our owners and nothing ridiculous on the back end. Tony Cotman's a good man to shepherd this process, to see who's offering what, and I'll probably make a final decision next week."
“For the engines, we've had five or six proposals, and frankly, none have really jumped out and caught my attention," said Andersen. “I'm down to two proposals that I like the most, and I wish I could say I'm going to announce an engine at the same time as the chassis, but I'm going to need more commitment from an engine manufacturer before I feel ready to pull the trigger."