JR Hildebrand isn't afraid to come right out and say he wants to be Ed Carpenter's full-time teammate in 2017. The 2009 Indy Lights champion has been on an interesting path since his full-time drive with Panther Racing came to an end in June of 2013, and after three part-time seasons with ECR, the Californian is convinced it's the place to make his return as a championship contender. Strong showings each year at the Indy 500 in a third Carpenter Chevy have strengthened his ties to the team, and with former ECR leader Josef Newgarden pushing for Hildebrand to join the program last season, he could get his wish as the team searches for Newgarden's replacement. Related Stories Related Stories...
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