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Castroneves tipped for Penske sportscar switch

Helio Castroneves has been chasing an IndyCar championship for 20 years but the 42-year-old veteran only has seven races remaining to add that elusive gem to his resume because his full-time days are most likely coming to an end. RACER has learned that Team Penske will move Castroneves to its new Honda Daytona Prototype sportscar team in 2018 but continue to field a car at the Indianapolis 500 for the three-time winner. "I've heard that same rumor," said Tim Cindric, president of Penske Performance, on Saturday morning from Iowa Speedway. "Obviously it looks like the sportscar thing is going to happen and we're close to finalizing that deal but as for the drivers I wouldn't...
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