IndyCar sets date for first oval test of new IR-28 chassis

Rossi will once again be one of the first test drivers of the IR-28. Photo: Kevin Dejewski

The NTT IndyCar Series has announced that the series’ new Dallara IR-28 chassis will undergo its first oval testing next week. The car will be driven on the 2.5-mile Indianapolis ...

The Dallara IR-28 completes first test runs with Alexander Rossi behind the wheel. Photo: Kevin Dejewski

Exceptional build quality noted in first test runs of IndyCar’s IR-28 chassis

August 5, 2026

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This past weekend, the first high-speed tests of IndyCar’s future IR-28 chassis were completed on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course. More than just a couple trundles down pit lane, ...

The future of IndyCar was on track at speed for the first time on Saturday. Photo: Kevin Dejewski

Alexander Rossi describes ‘really rewarding’ first drive of IR-28 at IMS

August 1, 2026

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Alexander Rossi spent much of the day on Saturday shaking down the brand new IR-28 chassis on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course. The 11-year IndyCar veteran was chosen to ...

Palou will be one of the driver tipped for initial testing of the new chassis. Photo: Kevin Dejewski

Two drivers named for first on-track runs of new IndyCar chassis

July 30, 2026

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IndyCar has announced plans for the first on-track test runs of its newly revealed IR-28 chassis. Just announced earlier in the week, the new Dallara chassis is set to replace ...

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