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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 not all letters may be published, we aim to answer as many as possible. Questions are edited for length and clarity, and those sent after 3pm ET on Mondays will be featured the following week. In a recent discussion, Michael Andretti suggested IndyCar adopting the engine package used in IMSA for cost reasons and to attract more manufacturers. However, transitioning to heavier engines could impact IndyCar’s performance due to the current chassis design, calling for a potential need of a new car that is lighter to accommodate different engine sizes. While the introduction of power steering in IndyCars has been a topic for over a decade, the implementation is not as simple as it seems and would require new designs. Despite potential benefits like reducing driver injuries and attracting more diverse talent, the challenges in making these changes are significant due to the existing structures and safety considerations in IndyCar.
