INDYCAR forces Chevy to remove winglets (Update)

UPDATE

Crew member removes winglet from a Chevy body kit

Below, is the test of a release given to the media today at Long Beach regarding changes to the aero kits for Chevrolet and Honda.

INDYCAR announced today an update to the Verizon IndyCar Series car aerodynamic bodywork kits, effective for this weekend's Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach.

• INDYCAR will continue to be proactive in its review of aero kit performance.
• This process will be ongoing as INDYCAR is committed to delivering an entertaining on-track product throughout the Verizon IndyCar Series season.
• The first step in this process began with last week's mandate of structural upgrades to both Chevrolet's and Honda's aero kit components and will continue as the season progresses and opportunities for improvements are identified.
• As a result of the ongoing development of the aero kits, INDYCAR has requested the following actions:
  1. Chevrolet to add at tether to the winglets, or remove the winglets, from its front wing assembly.

  2. Honda to implement additional reinforcements to its rear wheel guards.

• These upgrades must be implemented prior to Sunday's Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach.

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04/17/15 Real quick note from Long Beach.

The Chevrolet winglets (the rabbit ear thingies for lack of a better term on the front of the car) have been removed by INDYCAR mandate. We hear they are being looked at for a redesign in which they will possibly be tethered to the car.

Brian C. reporting from Long Beach