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The NTT IndyCar Series has handed out grid penalties for two drivers ahead of the 2025 season finale at Nashville Superspeedway. Callum Ilott and Christian Rasmussen will both start nine places lower than they qualify on the 1.33-mile oval. The grid penalties are for excessive engine use, with both entries taking a new Chevy power […]
The NTT IndyCar Series has issued grid penalties to Callum Ilott and Christian Rasmussen for the 2025 season finale at Nashville Superspeedway, forcing them to start nine places lower than their qualifying positions on the 1.33-mile oval. The penalties were imposed due to excessive engine use, with both drivers installing new Chevy power plants for the weekend after already exceeding their allocation for the season. Ilott faced an engine failure at the previous race in Milwaukee, necessitating the change, while Rasmussen’s engine replacement was scheduled due to mileage limits. Despite the fresh engines potentially providing a performance boost, the drivers will still face a challenging race day starting further back on the grid.
