IndyCar unveils new Dallara IR-28 model ahead of testing
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 7:41 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
IndyCar introduced the Dallara IR-28, a new race car model, last week. The design features a sleeker body and improved aerodynamics, aimed at enhancing the racing experience. lighter than its predecessor, it also boasts upgraded hybrid systems and powerful twin-turbo V6 engines. Initial tests at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course involved drivers Alexander Rossi and Alex Palou, both expressing excitement about the car's performance. As testing continues, including plans for oval track assessments, enthusiasts await the car's competition debut in 2028.
- •Dallara IR-28 unveiled as a modernized IndyCar model
- •Features include improved aerodynamics and lighter design
- •First public tests conducted at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
- •Drivers report positive impressions of the car's performance
- •Competition debut scheduled for 2028
- 7:41 AMYahoo Sports — Column: The New IndyCar Model Looks Badass
"The IR-28 Is Everything IndyCar Needed Sometimes, motorsports gets it exactly right. IndyCar just did. The new Dallara IR-28 isn’t simply another race car. It’s a statement. It’s the future of American open-wheel racing wrapped in one breathtaking machine. When the covers came off last week, fans immediately noticed the aggressive new silhouette. Then came…
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