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Welcome to the RACER Mailbag. Questions for any of RACER’s writers can be sent to mailbag@racer.com. We can’t guarantee that every letter will be published, but we’ll answer as many as we can. Publ…
Welcome to the RACER Mailbag where you can send questions for any of RACER’s writers to mailbag@racer.com. While we can’t guarantee every letter will be published, we’ll answer as many as possible and may edit for length and clarity. Questions after 3pm ET on Mondays will be addressed the following week. The new DHL livery on Palou’s car is commendable, especially the inclusion of LBGTQ colors for the Indy 500. As for why this livery isn’t at LBGP, perhaps it’s a strategic decision focused on maximizing exposure during the 500. The supercapacitor hybrid concept functions similarly to traditional battery systems, storing and releasing electrical energy through the motor generator unit. This hybrid version was likely developed to fit within the current chassis and weight restrictions. While applicable to IndyCars, its practicality for road cars from Honda or Chevy may be limited due to energy capacity differences. Established in 1954, the writer recounts decades of involvement with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, USAC tech committee service, and family legacy spanning over five generations at IMS.
