IndyCar unveils next-gen IR-28 chassis ahead of 2028 season
8 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 4:24 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
The IndyCar Series introduced the new Dallara IR-28 chassis on July 28, 2026, marking a significant advancement in open-wheel racing. This chassis replaces the DW12 platform and includes a restructured safety design, reduced weight, and improved aerodynamics. The update aims to enhance performance and safety as the series looks towards the 2028 season. Teams and drivers in the paddock are reacting to this development, signaling the start of a new chapter for the league.
- •IR-28 chassis replaces the long-serving DW12 platform.
- •Key features include improved aerodynamics and a new safety structure.
- •The chassis aims to enhance performance for the 2028 season.
- •Reactions from the IndyCar paddock are ongoing.
- 4:24 PMYahoo Sports — IndyCar Unveils Next-Gen 'IR-28' Race Car After A Decade Of Waiting
- 4:37 PMMotorsport.com — The IndyCar paddock reacts to unveiling of next-gen IR-28 chassis - Motorsport.com
- 4:37 PMYahoo Sports — The IndyCar paddock reacts to unveiling of next-gen IR-28 chassis
- 3:12 PMMotorsport.com — IndyCar unveils faster, lighter 2028 race car built to shatter records - Motorsport.com
- 3:00 PMRacer — IndyCar's 2028 car breaks cover
"IndyCar has unwrapped its highly anticipated next-generation race car, the Dallara IR-28, with the new car scheduled to make its racing debut at the start of the 2028 season.
"“Batman has a new toy," said one driver in reaction to IndyCar’s newest challenger, which was unveiled on Tuesday and is expected to debut in 2028
"“Batman has a new toy," said one driver in reaction to IndyCar’s newest challenger, which was unveiled on Tuesday and is expected to debut in 2028
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 4:24 PMIndyCar Unveils Next-Gen 'IR-28' Race Car After A Decade Of Waiting
IndyCar has unwrapped its highly anticipated next-generation race car, the Dallara IR-28, with the new car scheduled to make its racing debut at the start of the 2028 season.
- Motorsport.comJul 28, 2026, 4:37 PMThe IndyCar paddock reacts to unveiling of next-gen IR-28 chassis - Motorsport.com
“Batman has a new toy," said one driver in reaction to IndyCar’s newest challenger, which was unveiled on Tuesday and is expected to debut in 2028
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 4:37 PMThe IndyCar paddock reacts to unveiling of next-gen IR-28 chassis
“Batman has a new toy," said one driver in reaction to IndyCar’s newest challenger, which was unveiled on Tuesday and is expected to debut in 2028
- Motorsport.comJul 28, 2026, 3:12 PMIndyCar unveils faster, lighter 2028 race car built to shatter records - Motorsport.com
The IR-28 will replace the current car, which originally debuted in 2012 and received multiple developments over its time
- RacerJul 28, 2026, 3:00 PMIndyCar's 2028 car breaks cover
IndyCar has offered a long-awaited first look at the Dallara IR28, which will replace the venerable DW12 in 2028.
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