The longest running junior formula series in North American history, the Atlantic Championship, was set to embark on its 37th season in Sebring in a couple of weeks. Instead, the news of it's demise began filtering in Wednesday afternoon. Citing the "downturn in the global economy" leading to shortage of "funded drivers",

Roger Penske's outfit continued its dominating performance by sweeping the top three spots on the second and final day of testing at Barber Motorsports Park. Will Power led the squad, with Helio Castroneves second and Ryan Briscoe third. Scott Dixon and Justin Wilson also showed nice pace, rounding out the top five.

An onslaught of driver signings continued today with Indy Lights driver Mario Romancini announcing he will join Conquest Racing for the 2010 Izod IndyCar Series season. The 22-year-old captured two wins (Milwaukee and Homestead) in the 2009 Firestone Indy Lights season for RLR/Anderson Racing in 2009,