[6] In January 2019, it was announced that Japanese communications company NTT would become title sponsor and official technology partner of the IndyCar Series.[7]. Little factory support was given to IndyCar teams by Panoz after that point, as they had concentrated on their DP01 chassis for the rival Champ Car World Series. The crankshaft is made of alloy steel, with five main bearing caps. After Roger Penske sold his racetracks (Fontana, Michigan, and Nazareth) to the International Speedway Corporation, the IRL began racing at these tracks in the 2002 season. We sit behind the wheel of one of 27 special cars speeding on 14 different tracks. 48 Honda for Chip Ganassi Racing ... Read more Nov 23, 2020 INDYCAR. Currently, Dallara provides a specification chassis to all teams, with Honda and Chevrolet providing teams engines. It was the 97th recognized season of top-level American open wheel racing. Bonus points are awarded as follows: one point to the driver that earns the pole each race (except at Indianapolis), one point to any driver that leads at least one lap in a race, and two additional bonus points to the driver that leads the most laps each race. During that time, since the IndyCar Series had only one engine manufacturer, Honda focused on minimizing engine failure and minimizing costs instead of defeating rivals. Most of the engines, including those used for the Indy 500, are used for multiple races and were intended to last 1,200 miles (1,931 kilometers) between rebuilds. 2003 IndyCar Series Alex Lozano; 16 videos; 692 views; Last updated on Jan 15, 2019; 2003 saw an image change to what used to have been known as the IRL. For the 2001 season, the IRL also began to race on ovals that were being used by CART. Per IRL rules, the engines sold for no more than $80,000, and were rev-limited to 10,000 rpm and weighed up to 280 lb (127 kg) (excl. In May 2010, Sunoco became the official fuel of the series starting in mid-2010 with an immediate effect, running through 2018. The fumes are often compared with the sweet smell of apple cider or apple cobbler. As compensation, double-header races take place in Road America, Iowa, Mid-Ohio and Gateway. For the first time since 1911, the Indianapolis 500 is not held on the traditional Sunday before Memorial Day. IndyCar Series engines were rev-limited to 10,300 rpm + 200 rpm push-to-pass and produce approximately 650 + 40 hp push-to-pass. The engine displacement was reverted back from 3.0 to 3.5 litres (183 to 214 cubic inches) beginning from 2007 season. The electronic engine management system is supplied by Motorola, firing a CDI digital inductive ignition system. Beginning in 2018, all DW12 Safety Cell chassis was fitted with a universal bodywork kit. The universal Aero Kit was designed without the wheel guards of the DW12 chassis, which were deemed ineffective and proved prone to breaking. A spec-series, the league mandates chassis and engine manufacturers which teams must use each season. The valve train is a dual overhead camshaft configuration with four valves per cylinder. [33][34] In 1999, Fox Sports Net aired the majority of the races, and the remaining ones aired on Fox, ABC and ESPN2. The bonus testing days will be awarded following participation in designated 2007 IPS events, and are shared by the team's IndyCar Series driver and IPS driver. In August 2003, Chevrolet announced to the public its "Gen IV" motor, a rebadged Cosworth motor for competition. After the Champ Car World Series was dissolved in 2008, some of their races were taken over by the IndyCar Series. At the time, Cosworth was owned by Ford. In Portugal, all of the IndyCar Series are broadcast on Sport TV. With Verizon as corporate sponsor from 2014 through 2018, the series has been known as the Verizon IndyCar Series. They can be conducted at any IndyCar Series venue except Indianapolis or Mid-Ohio. Falcon Cars were founded by Michael Kranefuss and Ken Anderson in 2002 as the third approved chassis supplier for the 2003 season. In 2000, the series sold its naming rights to Internet search engine Northern Light, and the series was named the Indy Racing Northern Light Series. The current IndyCar Series car top speed is approximately 235–240 mph (378–386 km/h) on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval layout only. Chevrolet was the first engine manufacturer to utilize the twin-turbocharged configuration alongside Lotus in 2012 while Honda was utilized the single-turbocharger in 2012–2013. The circuits of Homestead and Gateway changed from CART to the calendar of the IRL, with the race at Walt Disney World being dropped in favor of Homestead. März Homestead: Scott Dixon: Chip Ganassi Racing: Tony Kanaan : … Rearview mirrors for all IndyCar Series cars are fully mandated to easily enable viewing opponents behind. With the IRL's introduction of night races in 1997, the burning of methanol fuel was visible for the first time, seen with a light blue haze. They are limited to 12,000 rpm and weighed up to 248 lb (112 kg). The series' premier event is the Indianapolis 500. Seit dieser Saison träg die Serie wieder den traditionellen Namen IndyCar. Honda also came to the IRL in 2003, and by 2005 was clearly the dominant engine manufacturer. Indycar Series is a game that takes us to the tracks of the famous American Indy Car races. The series is self-sanctioned by its parent company, INDYCAR, LLC. In addition, the new 1.5-mile ovals of Kansas, Kentucky, and Chicagoland were added. One rolling chassis was completed and shown, but it was never fitted with a working engine and never ran. As of 2014, the Indianapolis 500 now awards double points for the finishing place.