IndyCar is going through a renaissance in just about every aspect, from a changing and growing audience to new race additions, new teams, and perhaps the most impactful of them all, a new TV network partner. In fact, you could say the series has been slowly reinventing itself since Roger Penske took it (and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway) over in 2019. Last week, the debut of the IR28 marked the peak of this renaissance. I had the opportunity to get up close and personal with the series’ 2028 racer over the weekend and can confirm that it’s an extreme departure from the current IR18, which, in itself, is an evolution…
IndyCar Needed a New Racer for Many Reasons. Breaking Track Records Is One of Them
