IndyCar has assessed two more nine-position starting grid penalties for Saturday’s first half of the Hy-Vee doubleheader at the Milwaukee Mile, this round affecting the No. 20 Ed Carpenter Racing Chevrolet entry driven by Christian Rasmussen and No. 78 Juncos Hollinger Racing Chevy of Conor Daly, for unapproved engine changes following Friday’s practice session. They join cars from Arrow McLaren, Chip Ganassi Racing Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing and Team Penske in receiving nine-place penalties for tonight’s race.
The teams were in violation of:
Rule 16.1.2.3.2. A fifth (5th) Engine is eligible to earn Engine Manufacturer points if a Full Season Entrant has completed the Full Season Entrant Engine Mileage with its first four (4) Engines. Otherwise, a fifth (5th) or more Engine does not earn Engine Manufacturer points and will be considered an Unapproved Engine change-out.
According to Rule 16.1.6.1.2., the penalty is a six-position starting grid penalty on road and street course events and nine positions at oval events and will be served at the series’ next race, which is the Hy-Vee Milwaukee Mile 250s Race 1.