Teams set for 6,400-mile trip to Japan

IndyCar Series teams are packed and ready to go for their 6,400-mile trip to Japan. After returning from the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, teams had just four days at their race shops to prepare their equipment for the trip to Japan, which will culminate with the Indy Japan 300 at Twin Ring Motegi on April 19. Two Boeing 747 cargo planes will depart from Indianapolis International Airport for Japan on April 12.

By the numbers:
9 – Teams that are packed and ready to go to Japan
35 – Dallara chassis that will make the trip to Japan
6,400 – Air miles between Indianapolis and Tokyo
2 – Boeing 747 cargo planes
13 –Time difference in hours between Indianapolis and Tokyo
11 – Days between the race at St. Petersburg and the start of practice at Twin Ring Motegi
6 – Days between the race at Twin Ring Motegi and the start of practice at Kansas Speedway