Carlin Racing's introduction to American open-wheel racing has been as impressive as expected. The British team has long served as one of the premier junior formula entrants in Europe, and with its expansion into the new-look Indy Lights series, the success has continued. Winning the first three Lights races on street courses and the most recent round on the 0.875-mile Iowa oval has established the New York-based outfit as serious players in North America, and with rookie driver Ed Jones holding a close third in the championship, a title is within reach during Carlin's debut season. Team owner Trevor Carlin's American plans also include a move to the Verizon IndyCar Series, and at the rate...
Full Story »