IndyCar happy with initial shakedown of new car

"We are extremely pleased with the results of our first test (at Mid-Ohio Monday and Tuesday) of the new chassis,'' said Will Phillips, IndyCar vice president of technology. "Everything performed as we expected in this initial shakedown. All systems were sorted and checked, and we look forward to our next test.''

IndyCar CEO Randy Bernard said the car would have two other tests at Barber Motorsports Park and at Texas Motor Speedway, where it was expected to undergo a high-speed session. "Our goal is providing competition, entertainment and value for the fans,'' Bernard said. "Fans want to see track records and if we can't provide that, then we're not being what IndyCar is all about.''