Versus to carry IndyCar telecasts

The IRL IndyCar Series' TV package for 2009 has been forged and a new player is in the mix. Philadelphia-based Versus Network will broadcast a minimum of 13 races next year in a multiyear agreement. ABC will carry five races next season (including the Indy 500). ESPN and ESPN 2 will no longer broadcast IndyCar events. Versus is currently the cable home of the NHL, PBR (bull riding) and the Tour de France. The network reaches more than 73 million homes, according to their website.

ABC, Versus to share IndyCar series TV coverage

Nice weather be damned....What to watch

Looking forward to spending a gorgeous weekend cooped-up inside? Time to bust out your finest pair of sweatpants and make use of the elastic waist. East Coast bias dictates EST.

Saturday-

IndyCar Series- Motegi: 12:00am-2:00am (L) ESPN 2

Nationwide Qualifying- Mexico City: 11:30am-1:00pm (L) ESPN 2

ARCA Re/Max- Iowa: 1:30pm-4:00pm (L) Speedtv

IndyCar Replay- Motegi: 3:00pm-5:00pm (R) ESPN

Rolex Sports Car Series- Mexico City: 4:00pm-7:00pm (L) Speedtv

Sunday-

American Le Mans Series- Long Beach: 12:30pm-2:30pm (R) ABC

Nationwide Series-Mexico City: 1:30pm-5:30pm (L) ESPN

Champ Car-Long Beach: 5:30pm-7:30pm (L) ESPN2

*All information from tvracer.com