Bryan Herta Autosport announced that Castrol EDGE has extended its associate partnership with the team for the upcoming Verizon IndyCar Series season.

“We are very pleased to continue our association with the Castrol EDGE brand, which includes promotion of Castrol EDGE to customers in our great new car dealer network,” team owner Bryan Herta said. “With Castrol’s support, 2015 is shaping up to be our best yet.”

Gabby Chaves, the 2014 Indy Lights Presented by Cooper Tires champion, will drive the No. 98 Honda in the 16-race season that starts March 29 with the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.

“Castrol EDGE is our most advanced motor oil, providing superior motor oil strength for engines that work harder due to higher engine pressures, helping vehicles to maximize performance, “ said Dan Hanson, Castrol’s OEM workshops director. “Our partnership with Bryan Herta Autosport gives us a tremendous platform to showcase that performance and to connect with IndyCar fans.”

Mazda Road to Indy notes

On the heels of its victory in the Cooper Tires Pro Mazda Winterfest mini-series, Team Pelfrey announced that Patricio O’Ward, 15, of San Antonio, and Santiago Urrutia, 18, or Uraguay, will contest the Pro Mazda Championship Presented by Cooper Tires season.
… Nicholas Dapero of Buenos Aires, Argentina, has joined the Juncos Racing Driver Development Program. He currently competes in the Formula Renault 2.0 Series.

Of note

Kimball and Sage Karam will sign autographs and participate in activities March 21 as Indianapolis Motor Speedway hosts IMS Night with the Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The first 4,000 attendees will receive a co-branded Pacers/Wing & Wheel window flag, distributed by the 500 Festival Princesses. … Reigning Verizon IndyCar Series champion Will Power will be among the guests March 31 at Texas Motor Speedway’s media day at the House of Blues in Dallas. The Firestone 600 at the 1.5-mile oval is June 6.