Penalty for IndyCar Drivers at Indy 500

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
IndyCar drivers Josef Newgarden and Will Power penalized for modified attenuators, forced to start Indy 500 at rear. They will forfeit qualification points and were fined $100,000. IndyCar President emphasizes maintaining integrity and level playing field.

Key Points

  • Drivers penalized for modified attenuators
  • Forfeited qualification points and fined $100,000
  • Focus on maintaining momentum and fairness in IndyCar Series

Pros

  • Ensures fairness in competition by penalizing rule violations
  • Maintains the integrity of the Indianapolis 500

Cons

  • Penalty affects the starting position of experienced drivers