Indy 500 cars revised after multiple practice flips

IndyCar has responded to the three training flips with modifications to the Indy 500 qualifying format and specialized rules for the automobiles.
INDIANAPOLIS - IndyCar has introduced a revised program for the qualifying, the next time it's been altered this week end.
Format changes
Every one of the 3 4 entries will get one effort making use of their time-based off the norm of four successive laps. The 'Quick Nine' shootout for the post is not going to take place. No points will soon be given for qualifying both.
At 1:30pm local time, groups will get another chance to practice.
Technical changes
Along with these format changes, the increase amount for qualifying continues to be lowered and can stay the same for the remaining week as well as the race. Additionally, both Chevy and Honda should operate the aerodynamic body work they intended to use in the race for qualifying.
Simply because we have found three episodes occur using a Chevy, it will not mean there are not three Hondas there who will not do the same thing

Derrick Walker, IndyCar Pres. of Procedures and Competition
Basically, the set has mandated that each team must race the things that they begin qualifying with. The aerodynamic shape and boost degrees should be indistinguishable between qualifying and race.

IndyCar statement
"This morning we noticed a third auto get in to wall, flip back and lift to the air. We have stated all-along we need to go quicker, but we would like to do this safely," stated Mark Miles, Chief Executive Officer of Hulman & Company in a launch in the show.
"As a precautionary measure, IndyCar will need the automobiles qualify now in an identical aero set up that they are going to run in the Indianapolis 500 next weekend. Additionally, for now, boost amounts will come back to race problems. Given these modifications, we've elected to not award points for today's skills."
Better to be secure than sorry
In a news conference, string officials included: "We're dedicated to protecting security the best we can for both our drivers and enthusiasts. What I am understanding in this activity is initially, everybody considers what sort of scenario influences them. They comprehend where we're coming from.
"This could possibly be achieved with a good amount of care - We desire to go quicker, but we're likewise likely to be accountable."
Chevy-only problem? 'We don't know'
"Just because we have found three episodes occur using a Chevrolet, it will not mean there are not three Hondas there who will not do the same point."
"Honda will not consider they will have an problem," they declared. "This this is not about a manufacturing company one vs. the other. Security must be our guiding light. It'd be negligent on our part to give attention to one manufacturing company or the other."
With regard to what's exactly causing these automobiles to go air borne: "we-don't have full clarity on that.
"This issue is solvable."

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16.05.2015
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