IndyCar adds 7th man over the wall
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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