The Indianapolis 500, a prestigious race with roots dating back to 1911, is overshadowed by controversy as Team Penske faces penalties for cheating. The team, owned by Roger Penske, saw two of its three cars caught modifying rear crash structures, a violation of IndyCar’s stringent regulations that govern the use of a single car supplier, Dallara. This incident comes just over a year after another breach of regulations, underscoring the pressures and expectations within the racing world. The modifications made by Penske's team were flagged during technical inspections, reflecting the challenges surrounding compliance in a spec racing format.
Penske's team was caught modifying the rear crash structures on two of its three cars, which is isn't permitted, compromising the integrity of IndyCar's strict regulations.
The chassis from Dallara is largely off limits for modification, making cheating in this spec racing context particularly significant and damaging.
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