IndyCar – The road version of Indianapolis seduces

Currently looking for solutions for its future, the championship of car major in the United States had invited two drivers, the American Graham Rahal and the Australian Ryan Briscoe to test the different configurations of the road circuit located in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (that of Moto GP and that used formerly by the F1. Editor's note) with a view to the possible organization of a race as a preamble to the famous 500 Miles.

Both men enjoyed their session and the two routes covered, as Graham Rahal confirms: “It's a little different when you go the circuit in reverse but it's not bad at all, recognized the young 24-year-old pilot. I had a lot of fun, it slides in the turns because there isn't much grip. On the other hand, there are only two zones for overtaking currently, but that's why we are here. We will propose solutions. »

If his father, Bobby (three-time Champion IndyCar in 1986, 1987 and 1992. Editor's note), was wary before these tests, the winner of the 500 Indy 1986 was keen to congratulate the officials for having had the idea of ​​coming to carry out these tests: “I am very happy to be part of this adventure and excited by this idea. Before I thought that there could only be single-seaters on this circuit then the NASCAR has arrived, recognized team owner Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. This complex can actually host any type of race so why not hold an event on the road course in early May? »

The managers of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway have already planned to invest 100 million dollars to give a new lease of life to both the ?Infield? than at the Brickyard. A very good initiative for this motorsport monument…