IndyCar racing has been plagued by one persistent problem: the uniformity of its cars. To quell that complaint the Series’ rule committee decided that, beginning in 2015, teams would have more freedom to tweak their own aerodynamic kit designs.
Well, it didn’t take long for that rule to catalyze some serious changes, and after Chevy debuted their take on Indy’s new aero kit Honda jumped right into the frame.
Honda’s new aero kit is a rippling series of complex curves, reminiscent of the gills you’d find on some mammoth sharks. Consisting of some 200 carbon fiber pieces, the kit, which can be used by any team, will cost
In development since 2013, the new aero kit comes with two main configurations, one meant for superspeedways and the other for road courses. While these two setups will act as a framework for tuning the car, teams will be able to mix and match components to achieve their ideal mix of downforce and speed.
The first race of the IndyCar season is set to take place on March 29th in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Expect to see some wild cars roaring around this year’s series.