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Drivers in the NTT IndyCar Series are largely happy to see the series’ new independent officiating system implemented this season. Starting this year, America’s top open wheel series will have an outside oversight board to enforce rules instead of those duties being handled by the series itself. Since its announcement in December, the move has […]
Drivers in the NTT IndyCar Series are pleased with the new independent officiating system introduced this season. The series will now have an external oversight board overseeing rule enforcement instead of managing it internally. The move has garnered widespread approval as a step in the right direction from various members of the paddock. Felix Rosenqvist notably supported the separation of Team Penske from rule enforcement to avoid conflicts of interest. The need for this change arose from technical violations by Team Penske in previous seasons, leading to dissatisfaction among rival teams about penalties. While most drivers spoke positively about the new system, some, like Marcus Ericsson and Kyle Kirkwood, were cautious in their initial assessments. Ray Evernham, Raj Nair, and Ronan Morgan will form the independent board overseeing the IndyCar Series, and the first race under their jurisdiction will be held in St. Petersburg next weekend.
