Hildebrand on verge of IndyCar return? (Update)

UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' with today's announcement.

08/06/13 J.R. Hildebrand could be on the verge of returning to the IndyCar Series. The former Panther Racing driver who nearly won the Indianapolis 500 in 2011 confirmed to AutoWeek Monday that he is “working toward" a deal to drive Barracuda Racing's No. 98 car later this month at Sonoma (Calif.) Raceway.