I figured jbroomy would have posted this but since I don't see it yet I'll announce the latest news from the IRL - Champ Car merger.   Apparently Forsythe Racing announced today they are closing up shop.  That means Paul Tracy is now a free agent looking for a ride.  Early rumors say he may end up driving for Tony George's Vision Racing team joining A.J. Foyt IV and Ed Carpenter.  It was also reported today that the field at Homestead may include 8 cars from Champ Car meaning a total car count of anywhere from 24 to 27 cars.  Most of you who follow open wheel probably already know that the Long Beach race will be run the same weekend as Motegi with the Champ Car teams in Cali and the IRL teams in Japan.  Points will be awarded at both venues so the combined fields at Homestead and all other dates will have both groups on an even playing field points-wise.