The 2024 engine tests continued for a third day today with Chip Ganassi Racing’s Scott Dixon continuing to pound the pavement with Honda Performance Development’s 2.4-liter engine, and Will Power taking over the Penske-run Chevrolet 2.4-liter car from teammate Josef Newgarden.
Testing for these next-gen engines – currently running without the spec hybrid units they will utilize on their race debuts – is ‘closed door’. However, GM’s IndyCar program manager Rob Buckner was able to tell Motorsport.com that Tuesday was “another good day with the 2.4-liter. It’s been flawless for a new engine debut, and we’ve been able to work through all of our items.”
Continued cold weather persuaded IndyCar, Chevy and Honda to come to a mutual agreement to extend the test through tomorrow, when the weather is set to be much warmer. Forecasts suggest a peak temperature as high as 75degF, whereas today saw conditions barely creep above 45degF. However, there are also some…
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