Afternoon reading (and listening)…

News is starting to get a little hard to come by around the IndyCar world, but there’s still a bit if you hard enough…

…If the series ever decides on WWE-style driver introductions, then Tony Kanaan’s theme music will have to be Ozzy Osbourne’s “Iron Man.” Just sayin.’ Check out the former IndyCar champion’s preparations for the Oct. 30 Rohto Ironman 70.3 triathlon on IndyCar.com.

…RACER Magazine editor David Malsher rates the top ten IndyCar drivers from this past season. It’s not based on the standings either, so No. 1 isn’t who you may think it is.

…IndyCar CEO Randy Bernard stopped by “SpeedFreaks” to talk about how IndyCar plans on moving forward into 2011 — and the pivotal 2012 campaign. Also, listen to the Freaks’ interview with ESPN’s Ryan McGee — especially the last half, as he talks about Bernard’s early efforts, reviving the Indy-Charlotte double, and the ISC-IndyCar conflict.

…There were plenty of pros and cons from 2010. Here’s Curt Cavin’s take for Autoweek.

…Indianapolis Motor Speedway is getting involved with Facebook game “Car Town” by allowing users to collect Indy 500/IndyCar virtual assets — from race and pace cars to garage posters. Here’s the press release.