41.   With the IRL, he created an oval-track series in an effort to open doors for young American drivers and cut the cost for up-and-coming teams.

42.   American driver Alex Barron made an unfortunate return to the circuit during the first qualifying session Saturday.

43.   American drivers are burning record amounts of gasoline this year.

44.   American driver Alex Barron made an unfortunate return to the circuit during the first qualifying group Saturday.

45.   American driver Jimmy Vasser reflected the ambivalence that surrounds running the race at all.

46.   But the American driver escaped without a scratch following the mishap.

47.   Currently, Mexican truckers must transfer their loads to U.S. trucks with American drivers shortly after crossing the border.

48.   His Indy Racing League, he says, will control costs better, be an all-oval series and give American drivers a place to race.

49.   Mears joins Michael Andretti, Jimmy Vasser, Bryan Herta and Memo Gidley as the only American drivers in CART.

50.   One reason George has given for starting a new series is to create a venue for young American drivers.