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The NTT IndyCar Series is wasting no time in starting to plan for the change of its season finale venue from the streets of downtown Nashville to the nearby oval at Nashville Speedway. Driven by th…
The NTT IndyCar Series is already planning for the switch of its season finale venue to Nashville Speedway from downtown Nashville. The 16-year gap since the last visit in 2008, the different car specifications, and the unique cement track surface pose challenges for the series and tire partner Firestone. IndyCar president Jay Frye mentioned organizing a tire test in the next month or so to understand the needs of the turbocharged Dallara DW12 chassis on the Tennessee oval. Teams will have to manage high tire degradation, pick the right tires, and experiment with aerodynamic packages to find the optimal downforce settings for competitive racing. Frye emphasized a meticulous process over the next couple of months to fine-tune all aspects before the actual race takes place.
