IndyCar: Yet another grid penalty in Portland
We lost count of how many engine changes were made in Portland this weekend that has resulted in a grid penalty, this time for Blomqvist.
INDYCAR officials have announced a six-position starting grid penalty for the No. 60 Meyer Shank Racing entry of Tom Blomqvist for an unapproved engine change following qualifying Saturday at Portland International Raceway.
The team was in violation of:
Rule 16.2.3.2 A fifth (5th) Engine is eligible to earn Engine Manufacturer points if a Full Season Entrant has completed the Full Season Entrant Engine Mileage with its first four (4) Engines. Otherwise, a fifth (5th) or more Engine does not earn Engine Manufacturer points and will be considered an Unapproved Engine change-out.
According to Rule 16.6.1.2, the penalty is a six-position starting grid penalty on road and street course events and nine positions at oval events and will be served at the series’ next event, which is the BITNILE.COM Grand Prix of Portland Sunday, Sept. 3 at Portland International Raceway.