IndyCar.com is reporting that Dan Anderson has announced an agreement between his company Anderson Promotions, LLC and the Indy Racing League that will not only bring back the famed open wheel feeder series but will have it sanctioned by the IRL. 

Anderson is quoted as stating that he invisions a 12 event schedule in 2010 with some double header weekends, an emphasis on road and street courses, but also mentions the possibility of 2 ovals being on the schedule is out there.

I think this is excellent news.  The open wheel feeder system has been a bit lacking as of late.  The USF2000 Championship should fit nicely in that niche that falls just below Atlantics and Indy Lights.  Although Star Mazda exists there now I believe a 2nd tier feeder series with a solid affiliation to IndyCar is critical to grooming talent for the future of the series.  Not to mention that it could foster the creation of development programs at even early stages for young drivers. 

If the majority of the 10 races coincide with IndyCar weekends not only would it promote IndyCar teams participation in the feeder series it would make for more track events during those weekends.

You can check out the full story here:  http://www.indycar.com/news/?story_id=15341