NTT IndyCar Series drivers got their first taste of running with the new aeroscreen on a superspeedway during the first Indianapolis 500 practice session Wednesday morning, and so far, initial reports have been positive. Designed by Red Bull Advanced Technologies, the driver safety device adds 58 pounds to the front of the car, and with the increase in weight having an influence on handling, plus the aeroscreen’s shape and width altering the aerodynamic wake behind each car, drivers were keen to learn about the changes it would bring while lapping at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. “When you reach 200 miles an hour, you forget a little bit about that,” defending Indy 500 winner...
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