NASCAR isn’t the only racing series in the United States of America that has a major race, such as the Daytona 500, in 2024. The NTT IndyCar Series is set to begin its season in St. Petersburg, Florida, on March 10. However, IndyCar’s biggest event, the Indianapolis 500, will be on May 26. Ahead of the event, IndyCar has banned a controversial racing maneuver.
According to RACER, IndyCar has banned Josef Newgarden’s “aggressive” defensive move off Turn 4 that he made at the end of the 2023 Indianapolis 500. Newgarden made a hard left turn when exiting Turn 4 and dove into the lane that is used to slow down for pit road speed. The driver of the No. 2 car then swerved back up the race track to break off the draft.
Fight. To. The. Finish.@josefnewgarden wins on the last lap. #INDYCAR // #indy500 pic.twitter.com/PDMvvp2X77
— NTT INDYCAR SERIES (@IndyCar) May 28, 2023
As seen in the video above, this is a dangerous maneuver as it puts the safety of the drivers at risk. It was legal for the 2023 Indianapolis 500, so nothing can be taken away from Newgarden; however, this is the right choice. IndyCar must protect the drivers when exceeding 200 miles per hour, and such a move isn’t required.
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