INDYCAR: 34th Indy 500 Entry To Be Used?

Is the one open seat left for the Indy 500, entered by Ed Carpenter Racing, a genuine option for one of the many drivers hoping to make the show?

Source: http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/article/indycar-34th-indy-500-entry-to-be-used/

Helm Glöckler Paco Godia Carel Godin de Beaufort Christian Goethals Paul Goldsmith