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Graham Rahal and Kyffin Simpson will both carry nine-place grid penalties into this weekend’s NTT IndyCar Series doubleheader at Iowa Speedway for unapproved engine changes following the July…
Graham Rahal and Kyffin Simpson are facing nine-place grid penalties in the upcoming NTT IndyCar Series doubleheader at Iowa Speedway due to unapproved engine changes after the July 7 race at Mid-Ohio. The No. 15 Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing Honda and No. 4 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda were found in violation of Rule 16.1.2.3.2. This rule determines that a fifth engine change is allowed to earn Engine Manufacturer points only if the Full Season Entrant has completed the Engine Mileage with the first four engines. Otherwise, any additional engine changes will not earn points and will be considered unapproved. As per Rule 16.1.6.1.2., the penalty for such violations includes a grid place deduction of six places on road and street courses, and nine places on ovals. Both cars will serve their penalties during the first race on Saturday evening.
