Former F1 driver Sato to join IndyCar Series

Former F1 driver Sato to join IndyCar Series

TOKYO, Japan - Former Formula One driver Takuma Sato poses during a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2010, at which he announced he will race in the U.S. IndyCar Series for 2010. Sato competed in F1 between 2002 and 2008, finishing third at the 2004 U.S. Grand Prix, equaling the best-ever result by a Japanese driver in the series.

Former F1 driver Sato to join IndyCar Series

Former F1 driver Sato to join IndyCar Series

TOKYO, Japan - Former Formula One driver Takuma Sato speaks about joining the U.S. IndyCar Series for 2010 at a news conference in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2010. Sato competed in F1 between 2002 and 2008, finishing third at the 2004 U.S. Grand Prix, equaling the best-ever result by a Japanese driver in the series.

New Zealand's Scott Dixon wins Indy Japan 300 mile auto race

New Zealand's Scott Dixon wins Indy Japan 300 mile auto race

MOTEGI, Japan - Scott Dixon of New Zealand holds the winner's trophy during the award ceremony after winning the IndyCar Series' Indy Japan 300 mile auto race at Twin Ring Motegi in Tochigi Prefecture on Sept. 19, 2009.

New Zealand's Scott Dixon wins Indy Japan 300 mile auto race

New Zealand's Scott Dixon wins Indy Japan 300 mile auto race

MOTEGI, Japan - Scott Dixon of New Zealand steers his car at the IndyCar Series' Indy Japan 300 mile auto race at Twin Ring Motegi in Tochigi Prefecture on Sept. 19, 2009.

Muto makes Indy history with 2nd-place finish

Muto makes Indy history with 2nd-place finish

TOKYO, Japan - Hideki Muto of Japan smiles on the podium after coming in second in the IndyCar Series' Iowa Corn Indy 250 auto race at the Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa, on June 22. Muto produced the best finish by a Japanese driver in IndyCar Series history. (Kyodo)

Former F1 driver Sato to join IndyCar Series

Former F1 driver Sato to join IndyCar Series

TOKYO, Japan - Former Formula One driver Takuma Sato poses during a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2010, at which he announced he will race in the U.S. IndyCar Series for 2010. Sato competed in F1 between 2002 and 2008, finishing third at the 2004 U.S. Grand Prix, equaling the best-ever result by a Japanese driver in the series. (Kyodo)

Former F1 driver Sato to join IndyCar Series

Former F1 driver Sato to join IndyCar Series

TOKYO, Japan - Former Formula One driver Takuma Sato speaks about joining the U.S. IndyCar Series for 2010 at a news conference in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2010. Sato competed in F1 between 2002 and 2008, finishing third at the 2004 U.S. Grand Prix, equaling the best-ever result by a Japanese driver in the series. (Kyodo)

New Zealand's Scott Dixon wins Indy Japan 300 mile auto race

New Zealand's Scott Dixon wins Indy Japan 300 mile auto race

MOTEGI, Japan - Scott Dixon of New Zealand steers his car at the IndyCar Series' Indy Japan 300 mile auto race at Twin Ring Motegi in Tochigi Prefecture on Sept. 19, 2009. (Kyodo)

New Zealand's Scott Dixon wins Indy Japan 300 mile auto race

New Zealand's Scott Dixon wins Indy Japan 300 mile auto race

MOTEGI, Japan - Scott Dixon of New Zealand holds the winner's trophy during the award ceremony after winning the IndyCar Series' Indy Japan 300 mile auto race at Twin Ring Motegi in Tochigi Prefecture on Sept. 19, 2009. (Kyodo)