Another sign a possible merger in works?

IRL president Brian Barnhart said no announcement is imminent on the league's engine rules starting in 2007. "We're still exploring all options," he said. Indy Star [Editor's Note: It would make sense for the IRL to wait to see whether the Champ Car/IRL merger talks bear fruit before announcing any new car/engine specifications. Even if there is not a merger, common equipment between the two series has been proposed.]