Stanton Barrett News

For more than three months covering 11 IndyCar Series races, Stanton Barrett's seat for the No.

There's a few additions coming to the usual cast of characters as the IndyCar Series prepares for the Indy Japan 300 .

Jacques Lazier has found a home with Team 3G after a two-year absence from IRL racing.

One job employs him to crash and burn in spectacular fashion. His other job pays him to avoid collisions at all times.

Former 500 winner Buddy Lazier was on the track as Sunday practice started, preparing before his attempt to bump his way into the 33-car field at this year's Indy 500.

Three days ago, rookie Nelson Philippe asked out of his No. 00 car for the first time in his career, admitting that he had 'never been so scared in my life.' He was uncomfortable because of a steering-wheel issue.

Radio show tonight: Remember, "Trackside with Cavin and Kevin" is 8-10 p.m. today on 1070thefan.com. Guest list includes Ryan Briscoe, Paul Page and probably a surprise or two.

From the moment he announced his intention to compete in the IndyCar series Stanton Barrett has been labeled a punchline by virtue of the fact that he's coming to IndyCar racing well past his 30th birthday and the majority of his racing experience exists in something other than open-wheel cars.

The Stanton Barrett car is towed across the yard of brick in pit lane a showers cut short the morning rookie test at The Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Wednesday, May 6, 2009.

There are no retakes here. Stanton Barrett has to get it right the first time, and every time.

While the official start of Indianapolis 500 practice doesn't come until tomorrow, a number of teams and drivers will start their quest for a Brickyard triumph today at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Hollywood stuntman and NASCAR driver Stanton Barrett switched to the IndyCar Series this year.