The latest from YAHOO Sports IRL Series :

• Rahal ready to get back into IndyCar with Sato (AP)
  Bobby Rahal moved one step closer to his full-time return to the IndyCar Series on Friday when Takuma Sato became the lead driver for his team for the 2012 season.

• Sato signs with Rahal-Letterman Racing (AP)
  Japanese driver Takuma Sato has signed a deal with IndyCar team Rahal-Letterman Racing, Honda Motorsports announced on Friday.

• Barrichello considering move to IndyCar after test (AP)
  Formula One driver Rubens Barrichello spent a third day Wednesday testing for KV Racing Technology. Although a move to IndyCar was not imminent, the Brazilian is definitely considering the series for 2012.

• Barrichello has no plans beyond 2-day IndyCar test (AP)
  Rubens Barrichello says he has no plans for 2012 beyond his two-day IndyCar test with KV Racing Technology.