(This blog entry was delayed in its publishing. First written 2-29-09)

IndyCar.Com

There are several new things to report from Indycar.com. The first will be the coverage.

Exept for a few races including the Indianapolis 500, most coverage will be from Versus Network.

VS. is a cable network not on the basic channel lineup, so for those irritated that ESPN won't be covering the races, it doesn't get better. The good news is there are several Indycar specials on VS. in the month of March before the first race in St. Petersburg, Fla. on April 4.

Versus Preseason Indycar coverage

All episodes air at 2 p.m. Eastern

March 7 Danica: Five Years and Running
March 14 Indycar's Closest Finishes
March 21 Crashes and Conflicts
March 28 Indycar Tour 2009

Indycar has several new names in the field, several rookies to the series including a few names you'll recognize.

Stanton Barrett, Team 3g, Mike Conway, Dreyer & Reinbold Racing

Rafael Matos, Luczo Dragon Racing

Robert Doornbos, Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing

Dario Franchitti, Ganassi Racing

Though, Dario isn't a rookie to the IRL, it's his first trip back since going Nascar. Kudos to these up and comers, Matos will certainly be fast but his car may be a step off, Doornbos has a great ride with teammate Graham Rahal.

Photos: (from top)

1. Robert Doornbos in his elite Newman/Haas ride

2. AJ Foyt IV, Vision Racing

3. Vitor Meira, A.J.Foyt Ent.

4. Dan Wheldon, Panther Racing

-Katykarter