Fisher joins Rice at Dreyer & Reinbold

She will drive the second entry for the team in 2007 in the Honda-powered Dallara.

Fisher returned to the IRL last season with DRR after driving for them between 2002 and 2003, when she was the first female racer to take a pole position in the series.

"Sarah really showed us she had matured as a racer and we were eager to sign her to the team for 2007," said team co-owner Dennis Reinbold. "Sarah is very professional and will represent our sponsors well both on and off the track."

Fisher added: "Coming back the last two races last year really made me realize how much I've missed it. Things have changed a little bit since I've been gone, but I'm up for the challenge.  It seems like the opportunity will allow us to run up front and that is more exciting than ever.

"Mentally, I've grown 10 years as a person in only two years. I've matured tremendously in my thought processes.  Physically, I'm in the best condition I've ever been in and that is going to help with mental decisions this year."