Wheldon to re-sign with AGR

UPDATE #2 Indianapolis 500 and Indy Racing League champion Dan Wheldon was Andretti Green Racing's representative in a Firestone tire test this week at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. That doesn't necessarily mean he is a lock to return in 2006. Wheldon said his contract situation for next year has yet to be resolved but will be soon. "I'm worn out talking about it," he said Thursday. "But I'm still contracted to the team and I'm going to help them as much as I can, whether I'm back here or not." Indy Star 08/23/05 IRL Driver Dan Wheldon, whose contract with Andretti Green Racing expires at the end of this season, said, “Right now I am a free agent and I am exploring my options. … I have been approached by NASCAR, F1 and IRL teams" ST. PETERSBURG TIMES 08/22/05 Dan Wheldon appears set to re-sign with Andretti Green Racing for the 2006 season and beyond. Team owner Michael Andretti said keeping Wheldon, who has five IRL victories this season, including the Indianapolis 500, would be "expensive." But he expects to keep him. "We're sure that's going to happen," he said. Indy Star