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Three entries receive engine change penalties before IndyCar's Markham race

Racer • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 5:40 PM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Three entries receive engine change penalties before IndyCar's Markham race

Summary

Three IndyCar entries will face grid penalties for unapproved engine changes ahead of the race in Markham this weekend. The affected cars include ECR's No.20 and No.21, driven by Alexander Rossi and Christian Rasmussen, respectively, and Meyer Shank Racing's No.66, driven by Marcus Armstrong. The penalties come as teams prepare for the upcoming event, having switched to different engines without the required approval. The official start time for the race is yet to be confirmed.

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Key Details

•ECR's No.20 and No.21 cars are impacted by penalties.
•Meyer Shank Racing's No.66 also receives a penalty.
•Penalties result from unapproved engine changes ahead of the race.
•The Markham race is scheduled for this weekend.

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5:40 PMRacer — Three entries handed engine change penalties ahead of IndyCar's Markham race

What they're saying

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Both ECR cars along with Meyer Shank Racing's No.66 entry have become the latest to pick up grid penalties for unapproved engine changes ahead of this weekend's IndyCar race in Markham.ECR's No.20 and No.21 Chevrolet-powered entries driven by Alexander Rossi and Christian Rasmussen respectively, along Marcus Armstrong's engine issue-plagued No.66...
— Racerby RACER Staff

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