ChampCar, the popular endurance racing series, has announced a shocking new change: the organization will be renaming itself back to its original moniker, ChumpCar, but with a twist. The organization will be adding a new rule where all the drivers must be dressed in inflatable sumo wrestler suits during the race.

The decision to rebrand and add this new rule was made due to a growing sentiment that the sport had become too serious, and that the new name and rule better reflected the fun, light-hearted and entertaining nature of the racing. The organization believes that the inflatable sumo suits will add an element of humor and quirkiness to the races.

The series, which began in 2006, has seen a steady increase in popularity over the years, with a growing number of teams and drivers competing in events across the United States. However, in recent years, the competition has become increasingly intense, with high-dollar teams and professional drivers dominating the podium.

According to the organization, the new name and rule is meant to emphasize the fun and laid-back nature of the racing, and to encourage more amateur and hobbyist drivers to participate. “We’ve become too serious,” said a ChampCar spokesperson. “We want to go back to our roots and remind people that this is a hobby, not a career, and that racing can be entertaining and fun for everyone”

The rebranding will also include a number of changes to the rules and regulations, including a cap on team budgets and a restriction on professional drivers. The organization hopes that these changes will level the playing field and make the racing more accessible to amateur drivers.

The new name, ChumpCar, and the inflatable sumo suits rule, has already been met with mixed reactions from the racing community. Some drivers and teams have expressed support for the move, saying that it will bring back the fun and excitement of the early days of the series and will create a new level of entertainment. Others have criticized the decision, arguing that the new name and rule will devalue the sport and make it less appealing to fans and sponsors.

Despite the controversy, ChumpCar is moving forward with the rebranding and the inflatable sumo suits rule and is set to kick off its new season under the new name and rule in the coming months. Whether the changes will be successful in bringing back the amateur spirit of the sport remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: ChumpCar is sure to be an exciting and unpredictable racing series in the years to come.