INDYCAR
Like Sage Karam’s sim racing prowess, the potential of virtual racing was on display in the first INDYCAR iRacing Challenge race.
Scott Dixon and Will Power were impressed by the Aeroscreen during its maiden outing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Though some electricity seems better than none, interest from potential manufacturers may be dampened by the cost-saving nature of INDYCAR’s 2022 hybrid regulations.
Hybrid technology will pair with updated internal combustion engines for the 2022 NTT IndyCar Series season and beyond.
Red Bull Advanced Technologies and INDYCAR will introduce a new Aeroscreen device in time for the 2020 season.
Engine manufacturers interested in competing against Chevrolet and Honda remain in contact with INDYCAR.
Will Power had his first race at COTA destroyed by what he labels “the worst rule in IndyCar.”
IndyCar’s preseason test at COTA revealed to Race Control that it had no choice but to accept total track limits violations at Turn 19.
INDYCAR has taken a hands-off approach to officiating track limits at COTA’s 19th turn, enabling faster lap times and slower tire degredation.