2012 Engines & Chassis
2012 Dallara Concepts Unveiled
Last July, the INDYCAR series announced that it had chosen Dallara to build a rolling chassis for the new car in 2012. Even though the details are still being hashed out, Tony Cotman, head of the transition, unveiled two concepts at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway today.
(Comments Off)The 2011 IndyCar Season Is Just One Month Away
With just a short month to go before the season kicks off on March 27th in St. Pete, there is still a lot to be figured out for 2011. Here is what we know right now, and a few nuggets for 2012.
(Comments Off)2012: And Then There Were Three
IndyCar will hold another video press conference today at 5:00PM EST live from the LA Auto Show to announce a new engine supplier for 2012. It is strongly believed that Lotus is joining up with Cosworth. This one is a giant interconnected web, so there are some things you’ll want to know. Takuma Sato drives for KV Racing and is sponsored by Lotus. KV Racing is currently working on a [...]
(Comments Off)Chevy Is All-in for 2012
At 73, Roger Penske is not slowing down. The General had absolute command at today’s announcement and wants nothing more than to be the best. It was very clear from the second Roger stood up that his passion and determination are at the top of the game. That’s why he has partnered with Chevrolet and Illmor to build engines for the 2012 season – He expects to win every race. [...]
(Comments Off)UPDATE: Is the Chevy Bow Tie Coming Back to IndyCar?
There have been a lot of rumors flying around this past week, the core of which has revolved around an engine deal with Chevrolet for 2012. It looks like that rumor may have more weight than first thought. Late this afternoon IndyCar notified us that they were hosting a special press event this Friday at 10:00 AM to discuss “Manufacturer Competition” in 2012. Inside the Race will be there to [...]
(Comments Off)Tony Cotman to Lead 2012 Car/Engine Project
In a move announced today by IndyCar, the much respected Tony Cotman has been hired as the leader for the 2012 car/engine project. Cotman is very well respected in the paddock and this move will no doubt help to build confidence in the 2012 project. See what others have to say: Pop Off Valve · Indy Racing Revolution · Pop Off Valve · Planet IRL · Indy Star
(Comments Off)What Else? the Chassis Decision
Yesterday’s IZOD Indycar chassis unveiling was unlike any other presentation given during the league’s short, sixteen year history. Think little bits of Steve Jobs, Detroit Auto Show, and David Copperfield Vegas act all mixed together. There were lasers and holograms, a governor, mayor, dry ice and crappy, crappy music (on second thought, this is nothing new). I can’t be certain but I thought I spotted Mikheal Gorbachev, Batman, an Eskimo, [...]
(Comments Off)The Decision – What Chassis Supplier Will IndyCar Choose?
Update: You have to love and hate the fluidity of today’s internet age. Speculation one minute becomes obsolete the next. This is what is upon us. I shall now update my "prediction" of the outcome on Wednesday. The principles outlined below hold true, but the speculation about Dallara being a sole-supplier with multiple designs seems to be out of the question. I could hold firm on my "prediction" knowing full [...]
(Comments Off)Chassis Decision Coming July 14th
IndyCar announced that their decision for a new chassis will be made at an as of yet determined location in the Indianapolis area. Stay Tuned See what others have to say: Racer · Pop Off Valve · USA Today · Indy Star · Autosport
(Comments Off)IndyCar Finalizes Engine Specs for 2012
It’s too soon to tell what the announced engine specifications will mean for the future of the series, and really the announcement has left me with a lot more questions than answers. Will any manufacturers be ready to participate in 2012? As noted here by SpeedTV.com’s Robin Miller and Marshall Pruett, Mazda seems the most primed to participate in the near term, but what other manufacturers could jump in [...]
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