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As only owner-driver in IndyCar, Ed Carpenter hopes for strong Baltimore finish

'The split' hurt IndyCar, which must find new sponsors, tracks and stars as it attempts to find a niche in a crowded sports market.

Ryan Hunter-Reay has been an "up and coming" driver for much of the last decade in the IZOD IndyCar Series, but that part of his career is over now. The Florida native has won the last three races and leads the championship points chase.