2/24 :: Hamilton expands program

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Last week, Gil de Ferran was announced as the president and managing partner of Luczo Dragon Racing/de Ferran Motorsports. Today, on his first at-track day on the job, the team announced it will add a second car for IZOD IndyCar Series veteran Davey Hamilton for three races this season. Hamilton will compete in the Indianapolis 500 on May 30, at Texas Motor Speedway on June 5 and at another oval venue later in the season. De Ferran also announced that sponsors include HP, McAfee and Bell Micro. Click it: Hamilton's career stats | Listen to interview Hamilton and de Ferran go back to 1995 - when both were Indianapolis 500 rookies. De Ferran, the 2003 Indy 500 champion, knows how important the race is to Hamilton. "He still harbors strong ambitions as a driver, particularly regarding the Indy 500," de Ferran said. "He has also shown a keen interest in helping develop our team and young drivers. He is a highly experienced oval driver that can not o...