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After IndyCar completes the event at Mid-Ohio this weekend, the paddock will take a trip to Iowa Speedway for a double-header on the 7/8-mile oval. Many teams completed a test on the track in Newton, Iowa in recent weeks, and drivers are talking about how physical the upcoming event is likely to be. Last year, […]
After IndyCar completes the event at Mid-Ohio this weekend, the paddock will head to Iowa Speedway for a double-header on the 7/8-mile oval. Many teams recently tested on the track in Newton, Iowa, with drivers discussing the physical challenge the upcoming event presents. Last year’s qualifying speeds exceeded 188 MPH, but recent test speeds were slightly slower, indicating the increased demand on driver strength. Will Power highlighted the high downforce levels of the cars this season, describing the challenge of maintaining grip over a stint as physically painful. Colton Herta agreed, emphasizing the extreme physicality of completing two races in two days at Iowa Speedway. The double-header at Iowa Speedway on July 12-13 is part of a rigorous summer schedule for IndyCar drivers, who will tackle five races in four weekends.
