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Widespread safety upgrades have been made to the fencing and barriers Indianapolis Motor Speedway ahead of the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500. The full roster of NTT IndyCar Series teams wil…
Safety upgrades have been implemented at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, specifically in the fencing and barriers, in preparation for the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500. Penske Entertainment, the owner of the track and series, has made significant improvements that will be unveiled to all NTT IndyCar Series teams during the April 10-11 Indy Open Test, where most of the May Indy 500 field will participate. Notable additions include new catchfencing in Turn 3, totaling 1700 feet, and 800 feet of new SAFER barriers in Turn 4, marking the first installations in those areas. Moreover, a new section of SAFER barrier has replaced guardrails between Turns 3 and 4 in the short chute, alongside the installation of brand-new SAFER foam throughout the 2.5-mile oval for enhanced safety measures. IndyCar president Jay Frye emphasized the substantial investment involved in these upgrades, emphasizing the meticulous effort and cost put into ensuring the Speedway’s safety standards.
