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IndyCar admits it went ’too far’ with downforce

IndyCar chief executive Mark Miles has reacted to widespread criticism after the wild race at Fontana last weekend, admitting the category went too far with its downforce settings. Miles admitted that high downforce levels on the super speedway Honda and Chevrolet wing kits contributed to the pack racing which drew the ire of several drivers and team members. Following several late race crashes in tight and at times five-wide pack racing, IndyCar came under fire for not listening to concerns raised by some drivers during Friday practice. Among those most vocal was defending series champion Will Power, who along with fellow Australian Ryan Briscoe, was involved in late race crashes. Power...
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