IndyCar releases new race car, will debut in 2028

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — IndyCar announced a new chassis and powertrain package coming to the series in 2028.

The car has been created to provide faster race times and improved raceability. The car looks to feature more wheel-to-wheel action, while also creating the “safest car yet.”

The new car will weigh around 100 pounds less than the current car.

The car has new front and rear wings, geared for style and efficiency. It also has aerodynamic architecture that was made to optimize the wake and improve passing opportunities.

The power for the new car will be provided by 2.4-liter twin-turbocharged V6 internal combustion engines, which can produce up to 760 horsepower.

The driver cockpit will be able to accommodate a greater range of driver heights and better internal airflow and cooling.

“Seeing the car for the first time made me even more excited about where INDYCAR is going,” Chip Ganassi Racing’s Alex Palou said in a news release. “The design is super cool and feels like a proper next step for the series while still looking like an INDYCAR SERIES car. I think the fans are going to love it, and as a driver I cannot wait to get behind the wheel. The most important thing is that w...