IndyCar adds 7th man over the wall
Also note the cooling hose going into the top of Eriksson's helmet to help prevent the driver from passing out due to heat in the cockpit caused by the windscreen |
With the advent of the aeroscreen IndyCar will now allow a 7th crewmember over the wall during pitstops.
This person is only allows to:
1. Clean the windscreen
2. Remove a tear-off from the windscreen
3. Must remain behind the pit wall until the car comes to a complete stop and must be behind the pit wall when the rear tires are back on the ground