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Originally Posted by Fogelhund
There are rumours, from sources that have been correct in the past, that NHL are set to switch series next year. Please note, I am just passing what I've seen, and don't know if this is reliable or not.
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NHL have officially denied this now:
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/63049
Newman/Haas end IRL rumour
By David Malsher Friday, October 5th 2007, 16:29 GMT
Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing have moved to refute rumours that the team could switch to the IndyCar Series next year.
According to gossip within the Formula One paddock in China, the multiple Champ Car title-winners had purchased four Dallara IndyCars. However, Newman/Haas/Lanigan team manager Brian Lisles denied this.
He said: "Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing have not had any contact with Dallara regarding purchases of cars. We can only conclude that these rumors are being started by someone with malicious intent."
Earlier this week, the team also felt compelled to put out a one-line press release stating "Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing is committed to the Champ Car World Series."
A senior source within Champ Car added that the team's move would never happen while [co-founder] Paul Newman remained on the team. Newman has long been regarded as Champ Car's most loyal supporter.