Former F1 driver Takuma Sato today announced his participation in the 2010 IZOD Indycar Series.

The popular Japanese driver will race with Indianapolis-based team KV Racing Technology, which is headed by champion driver Jimmy Vasser.

The 2010 schedule features 17 races, 13 in the United States as well as two races in Canada and one each in Japan and Brazil. The Japanese event will take place at Twin Ring Motegi on 19th September.

The Indycar series includes the Indy 500, billed as "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" is one of the oldest motorsport events, and is considered one of the three most significant motor racing events in the world. with approximately 400,000 spectators, it is the largest single-day sporting event in the world.

"This is a very exciting time for me and all my supporters," said Sato. "I have really missed racing last year and can't wait to get started in this new challenge with such a great team. To me, KV Racing is a team with massive potential and great team spirit. With such a great champion as Jimmy leading the team, I am really confident that we will soon be a strong combination. I am also really motivated by the chance to be fighting at the front of the field, something I have missed in recent seasons. I want to thank sincerely everyone who has continued to support me through difficult times and look forward to enjoying success together very soon."