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Ahead of this season, the NTT IndyCar Series created an independent officiating system to oversee rule enforcement within the series. Instead of IndyCar’s own internally appointed personnel making and announcing officiating decisions, those are now completed by an independent entity. IndyCar Officiating Inc. is run by a three person board, with motorsports veteran Ray Evernham […]
The NTT IndyCar Series introduced an independent officiating system before the current season to enforce rules accurately.
IndyCar Officiating Inc., led by a three-person board including Ray Evernham, Raj Nair, and Ronan Morgan, ensures impartiality in ruling decisions.
This change was necessary due to past rules violations within Team Penske, raising concerns about fairness.
Chip Ganassi expressed satisfaction with the new officiating system, noting its positive impact on the sport’s integrity.
IndyCar Officiating has already dealt with infractions this season, implementing stricter rules and enhancing transparency in decision-making.
Ganassi praised the officials’ promptness in announcing decisions and explaining penalties to fans and teams.
The independent officiating system aims to maintain fairness and transparency in IndyCar racing, benefitting the sport as a whole.
