INDYCAR Notebook: IR-28 Hits Road for Sebring Test Next Week
INDYCAR is continuing testing for the new IR-28 chassis at Sebring International Raceway with drivers Alex Palou and Alexander Rossi. The article also notes recent political recognition for Chip Ganassi Racing from President Donald Trump.
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Testing of the new IR-28 chassis that will be introduced into the NTT INDYCAR SERIES at the start of the 2028 season will continue next week, with laps turned outside of Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the first time.
Five-time and reigning NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing (photo, top) and 2016 Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge winner Alexander Rossi of ECR will continue to serve as drivers of the new car in testing Monday, Oct. 12 and Tuesday, Oct. 13 at Sebring International Raceway. Palou will test Monday, with Rossi taking over Tuesday.
The historic Florida circuit resembles conditions of INDYCAR SERIES temporary street circuits, with a variety of surfaces, including asphalt and concrete, and many bumps.
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