New IndyCar too easy to drive?

Penske President Tim Cindric said he believes AJ Allmendinger will adapt quickly to IndyCar's DW-12, which debuted last season.

"This IndyCar is relatively easy to drive — it needs more power and less downforce, so his learning curve would be less than other IndyCars," Cindric told AP News (referring to the Champ Cars he drove previously). "When he was driving the Champ Car open wheel car, he was very competitive. When you gauge him next to Will Power — it was the reason why he was able to make the step to NASCAR, because he was successful and a proven talent. Typically, guys don't forget what they know."