Rex Monaco
5th June 2013, 06:22
This is the best news to come from Indianapolis since the remergification. Someone might actually be listening to those of us who want innovation. And thankfully, that means they are ignoring the naysayers amongst us.
IndyCar opens way for innovation in speed and safety - Autoweek (http://www.autoweek.com/article/20130524/indycar/130529848)
"In a way, we're going back to the future. Indy cars have always been about innovation and speed, and our goal is to open the door for that again. We'll start with our current car platform and give our teams and suppliers more ability to affect how they race. We always have to be mindful of costs, but that doesn't mean we can't manage improvements to create more exciting racing and at the same time do it safely."
"This is an opportunity for us to go back to our roots. Indy car is all about the progression of speed and pushing the performance barrier, and I strongly feel that this needs to be a big part of the future of our sport. The sooner we can get going, the sooner we can have a shot at Arie's record. It's been standing for far too long."
http://www.insideindianabusiness.com/newsitem.asp?ID=59699
Initiatives outlined as part of the IZOD IndyCar Series long-term strategy include:
• 2013 - INDYCAR and Dallara look to reduce the surface area of the underbody of the current chassis to reduce the potential for lift in preparation for the addition of various aerodynamic configurations in 2015.
• 2014 - Engine upgrades as part of the current homologation process; downforce adjustments to enhance racing, overtaking as well as safety at various racetrack configurations, as needed.
• 2015 - Aero configuration components introduced for the full IZOD IndyCar Series season in conjunction with potential enhancements to the underbody.
• 2016 - Opportunity for tire development, if needed, with Firestone, as well as engine power enhancements as required.
• 2017 - Possible aero configuration kits and engine upgrades. Potential for areas on car to be opened for team development.
• 2018 - Competition enhancements made based on performance of 2017 package.
• 2019 - Potential introduction of new body style and engine formula.
• 2020 - Competition enhancements made based on performance of 2019 package.
• 2021 - Possible aero configuration upgrade.
These are a good starting points. I would still prefer open competition at the Indy 500. But we might get there one day, if it survives this slow role out.
The era of mismanagement might be over. But we've had to throw the red flag before. So let's run under caution until we know for sure.
IndyCar opens way for innovation in speed and safety - Autoweek (http://www.autoweek.com/article/20130524/indycar/130529848)
"In a way, we're going back to the future. Indy cars have always been about innovation and speed, and our goal is to open the door for that again. We'll start with our current car platform and give our teams and suppliers more ability to affect how they race. We always have to be mindful of costs, but that doesn't mean we can't manage improvements to create more exciting racing and at the same time do it safely."
"This is an opportunity for us to go back to our roots. Indy car is all about the progression of speed and pushing the performance barrier, and I strongly feel that this needs to be a big part of the future of our sport. The sooner we can get going, the sooner we can have a shot at Arie's record. It's been standing for far too long."
http://www.insideindianabusiness.com/newsitem.asp?ID=59699
Initiatives outlined as part of the IZOD IndyCar Series long-term strategy include:
• 2013 - INDYCAR and Dallara look to reduce the surface area of the underbody of the current chassis to reduce the potential for lift in preparation for the addition of various aerodynamic configurations in 2015.
• 2014 - Engine upgrades as part of the current homologation process; downforce adjustments to enhance racing, overtaking as well as safety at various racetrack configurations, as needed.
• 2015 - Aero configuration components introduced for the full IZOD IndyCar Series season in conjunction with potential enhancements to the underbody.
• 2016 - Opportunity for tire development, if needed, with Firestone, as well as engine power enhancements as required.
• 2017 - Possible aero configuration kits and engine upgrades. Potential for areas on car to be opened for team development.
• 2018 - Competition enhancements made based on performance of 2017 package.
• 2019 - Potential introduction of new body style and engine formula.
• 2020 - Competition enhancements made based on performance of 2019 package.
• 2021 - Possible aero configuration upgrade.
These are a good starting points. I would still prefer open competition at the Indy 500. But we might get there one day, if it survives this slow role out.
The era of mismanagement might be over. But we've had to throw the red flag before. So let's run under caution until we know for sure.