IRL adds reverse gear to transmissions

[NickFalzone]

I'm not sure why this wasn't done sooner, but I guess better late than never. The new gear is required for all cars on roads/streets, but will not be available for ovals.

http://www.indycar.com/news/?story_id=15619

[Mark in Oshawa]

I am perplexed. Why not the same transaxle/gearbox for both? Hoop, you know any reason for this??

[Easy Drifter]

I agree Mark. I also wonder how it will work with paddle shifters. Obviously there is a way.
My thought is anti stall (which F1 has) would make as much if not more sense.

[DBell]

I agree Mark. I also wonder how it will work with paddle shifters. Obviously there is a way.
My thought is anti stall (which F1 has) would make as much if not more sense.

Doesn't the anti stall software in F1 work because the clutch is controlled by a computer? I think Indycar would have to make a big step forward in the technology they allow for this to be possible. Not that I'm against it, but I don't think indycar will make that change.

[anthonyvop]

I thought Jay Howard already had reverse. Every time he was on the track it seemed he was going backwards.

[NickFalzone]

Danica will still manage to stall it and cause a full course yellow, while banging on the steering wheel.

[indyracefan]

I agree that adding reverse was long overdue. With a new chassis and motor 'supposedly' for the future it might be time to open up the debate for on-board starters as well.

I'm hoping that Howard can make a good showing in the few races he's scheduled to run in, not only for himself but also for SFR.

[Mark in Oshawa]

Danica will still manage to stall it and cause a full course yellow, while banging on the steering wheel.

We didn't see that image much last year tho....she may be figuring out that push the clutch thing in....

[Easy Drifter]

Well yes, after Michael told her the 3rd pedal was not a foot rest.
To be serious and fair, with all the drivers now being left foot brakers it is much harder to put the clutch in quickly.

[anthonyvop]

Danica will still manage to stall it and cause a full course yellow, while banging on the steering wheel.

You forgot that she will blame somebody else.