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IndyCar Series teams are bracing for a wave of new-car costs whenever Penske Entertainment and its chassis partners at Dallara introduce the successor for today’s DW12 chassis. With the need to sou…
IndyCar Series teams are preparing for upcoming new-car costs when the successor to the DW12 chassis is introduced by Penske Entertainment and Dallara. The financial burden of sourcing new cars, in addition to operating costs, has prompted creative solutions within the series. Teams may need to place deposits for new cars in 2026 to receive them by 2027. The average annual budget per IndyCar entry has risen to $8-10 million, posing challenges to some teams. A potential plan involves Penske covering new-car costs and spreading reimbursements over several years. This concept is in the early stages, and specific details are yet to be determined.
