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Cadillac unveiled the V-ONE Concept, a one-off, single-seat prototype based on the V-Series.R LMDh, co-developed with Dallara, featuring an 830-hp hybrid powertrain and race-grade suspension and electronics. Aimed at factory-level prototype performance, the car previews future V-Series capability but Cadillac has not indicated plans to offer it to customers, suggesting a track-focused, limited-production concept for now.
IndyCar unveiled the IR28, a new, lighter spec Dallara chassis for 2028 with an integrated aeroscreen and redesigned aero to reduce dirty air, oval-specific wings, and a new Custom AXIS Inertance Suspension; the car will run identical chassis across Chevrolet and Honda but with distinct engines, and it shifts to a battery-based hybrid with more storage and lighter components, while Fox and Honda secure long-term partnerships to signal a stable future for the series.
IndyCar revealed the all-new Dallara IR-28 chassis, a lighter, safer model with integrated aeroscreen and cockpit refinements aimed at closer, cleaner racing; drivers and teams praised its aggressive design, improved ergonomics, and updated aerodynamics as the series targets a 2028 debut and potential new manufacturers.
IndyCar has unveiled the IR-28, a ground-up redesign built with Dallara for a 2028 debut that promises faster lap times and enhanced safety. The car weighs about 100 pounds less than today’s chassis and uses a 2.4-liter twin-turbo V6 hybrid producing up to 760 hp, paired with a new AXIS inertance suspension and redesigned aerodynamics, including an integrated aeroscreen and cockpit upgrades. Chevrolet and Honda back the powerplant, with testing kicking off at tracks like Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Sebring as IndyCar pursues track records and closer wheel-to-wheel racing.
IndyCar is considering whether to commission a new chassis from Dallara or continue updating the existing DW12 and IR18 models. The decision depends on future engine and energy recovery system (ERS) developments, with a potential shift to a high-voltage ERS possibly necessitating a new chassis design by 2027.
IndyCar has completed its investigation into the cause of Kyle Kirkwood's Indy 500 crash, where the left-rear wheel assembly on his Andretti Autosport car broke free and sailed over the Turn 2 grandstands. The analysis revealed that the failure was due to a freakish failure of the retaining nut that holds the wheel hub and wheel bearings into the upright. In response, Dallara has designed a new, wider nut made from a different grade of steel to decrease the likelihood of it being stripped off the hub's threads. The new nut will be implemented starting this weekend at the Hy-Vee doubleheader at Iowa Speedway.
IndyCar and Roger Penske are investigating the cause of Kyle Kirkwood's left rear wheel detaching from his car during the Indianapolis 500 and flying over the Turn 2 grandstands. Penske spoke with Dallara's founder and owner to address the mechanical failure, and IndyCar confirmed that the rear tethers remained intact. Kirkwood believes the car's left-rear upright assembly "shredded" upon impact with another car, but IndyCar stated that the tire tether did not fail. No injuries were reported, but one spectator was hit by debris and suffered minor injuries. IMS will purchase a new car for the owner of the car hit by the flying wheel.