2016 IndyCar Safety Enhancements

[IndyCar Press Release] Tethering aerodynamic components of the Dallara IR-12 chassis is among safety enhancements announced by INDYCAR that will be implemented for the 2016 Verizon IndyCar Series season. The high-tensile Zylon tethers minimize the possibility of components becoming detached from the race cars during accidents. The rear beam wing and rear wheel guards will be…

Phoenix IndyCar Test

The Verizon IndyCar Series will race at Phoenix International Raceway on April 2 next year, under the lights. It will be the first IndyCar race on the 1-mile oval since 2005. Today, a handful of drivers took to the track for testing. Andretti Autosport drivers Ryan Hunter-Reay, Marco Andretti, and Carlos Munoz joined former AA…

Carlos Munoz Stays With Andretti

Andretti Autosport announced today that Carlos Munoz will be back with the team in 2016. This was expected news, as Munoz prepares for his third full season in the Verizon IndyCar Series. The 23-year old Colombian driver will once again pilot the No. 26 Honda-powered car alongside teammates Ryan Hunter-Reay and Marco Andretti. After joining…

Jay Frye Named IndyCar President

Mark Miles, CEO of Hulman & Company, announced today that Jay Frye has been named President of Competition and Operations for IndyCar. Frye, a well-regarded motorsports industry veteran, has served as the Chief Revenue Officer for Hulman Motorsports for the past two years. Prior to that, he spent many years in NASCAR, leading race teams…

Tony Kanaan Returning to Ganassi

The Silly Season in the Verizon IndyCar Series has been extremely quiet, which comes as no surprise. The only major question mark after Sonoma was whether or not Josef Newgarden was going to return to CFH Racing, which he did. Though no significant driver movement is expected, there has been some question regarding the future…