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Welcome to the RACER Mailbag where questions for our writers can be sent to mailbag@racer.com. While we can’t publish every letter, we’ll do our best to answer as many as possible. Questions may be edited for brevity and clarity. Anything received after 3pm ET on Mondays will be featured the following week.
Concerning the NXT driver lineup, a majority of them are rookies, some with limited success in lower series. Unlike schooling, where top performance is key to admission, racing seems driven by backing. Despite this, IndyCar ensures driver competence.
Looking ahead to the 2024 IndyCar season, questions arise about the size and composition of team personnel. Full-timers are increasingly essential as seasonal hires decline, reflecting a shortage of experienced crew. Teams now scout talent from varied backgrounds and invest heavily in training.
During the off-season, crew members engage in testing, refurbishment, new projects, and occasional breaks. The scarcity of experienced veterans has boosted wages, making entry-level positions lucrative. The demand for skilled crew persists, reshaping team dynamics and recruitment strategies.
