INDIANAPOLIS - IndyCar will no longer use standing starts, which were popular with fans but poorly executed by drivers unaccustomed to them. Victor Wanyama Jersey .The standing starts were first introduced at Toronto in 2013 and used at four venues last season. But the inaugural Grand Prix of Indianapolis was marred when pole-sitter Sebastian Saavedra stalled, and debris from the resulting three-car accident struck the Indianapolis mayor.IndyCar President of Competition Derrick Walker said Tuesday none of the circuits that have used standing starts in the past met the minimum space requirement. He also said inconsistencies with the launch software made such starts too unpredictable.There is some development needed with the launch, Walker said in a statement that didnt rule out the eventual return of standing starts. We know the fans enjoy it, and we love it, too.IndyCar also announced Tuesday that double points will be awarded in the Indianapolis 500 and the season-ending race at Sonoma Raceway next season. The winner will receive 100 points, the runner-up gets 80 points and 70 points go to the third-place driver. The allocation continues down to the point where those finishing 25th or lower receive 10 points.By giving more points at the season finale at Sonoma, which is on a road course, IndyCar hopes its championship will be more dramatic. The title race has gone down to the finale every season since 2005.The best trend with multiple cars racing for the championship was weighting it for the final race and the Indy 500, which is a special race deserving of double points, Walker said.Also announced Tuesday:— IndyCar will have six open tests, and the new bodywork kits will debut during a March test at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama.— The manufacturer championship has been tweaked to reward reliability and competitiveness, with only the top three Chevrolet and Honda finishers receiving points. Previously, points were scored by the overall top five.We dont want the manufacturer championship to be a contest that is solely about whether you can dominate the grid with the number of cars in your lineup, Walker said. It is about engines, and we measure their performance in a few different ways.— Rookie testing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway will see its three phases increased by 5 mph each. Phase 1 will consist of 10 laps at 205-210 mph. Phase 2 will be 15 laps of 210-215 mph. Phase 3 will be 15 laps in excess of 215 mph. Nabil Bentaleb Jersey . - The New Orleans Saints have re-signed receiver Joseph Morgan for one year and have agreed to a four-year deal with free agent fullback Erik Lorig. Kieran Trippier Jersey .C. -- The Steve Smith era in Carolina is over. http://www.hotspurfcproshop.com/paulo-gazzaniga-hotspur-jersey-uk/ .C. -- Eric Staal kept his focus after his apparent breakaway goal was waived off early in the third period.GREEN BAY, Wis. - Nick Perry is active for Green Bay for Sundays game against New England, bolstering the Packers pass-rushing unit against the Patriots potent offence.The linebacker missed last weeks 24-21 win over Minnesota with a shoulder injury. Perry was questionable coming into Sunday after being limited in practice.Cornerback and special teams ace Jarrett Bush is active after being limited in practice with a groin injury. He also missed laast weeks game. Fernando Llorente Jersey. .Rookie receiver Davante Adams (heel) and tight end Brandon Bostick (hip) are also active.For the Patriots, defensive end Chandler Jones is sidelined for a fifth game with a hip injury, though defensive tackle Dominique Easley is active. He was questionable with a knee injury.New England long snapper Danny Aiken is inactive with a concussion.___AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP_NFL Cheap NFL Jerseys Wholesale Jerseys Wholesale NFL Jerseys Jerseys From China Wholesale NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys Cheap Jerseys ' ' '