IndyCar competition boss Jay Frye says that the series leaned heavily on fan feedback as well as safety and performance criteria when designing its next-generation universal aero kit, which is scheduled to debut in 2018.Initial sketches of the new shape were released earlier today, and Frye said that the series...

The Verizon IndyCar Series isn’t ready to confirm its solution or timeline for enhanced cockpit safety, but all signs point to aeroscreens and 2018.IndyCar competition president Jay Frye has been vocal about the series' intentions to introduce some form of device that will reduce the likelihood of helmet strikes, and...

Veteran racing engineer Bill Pappas has joined IndyCar as Vice President of Competition, Race Engineering.Pappas brings more than 30 years of motorsports experience to the position and has cultivated strong relationships throughout the racing community."We are very pleased to have someone with Bill's vision and experience join our team at...

The International Council of Motorsports Sciences will present three separate networking opportunities during Race Industry Week 2015 at the Performance Racing Industry trade show in Indianapolis, Dec. 10-12, including the Annual Congress on Wednesday and Thursday and a new Racetrack Safety Seminar on Friday morning. Friday afternoon there will be...

The Motorsport Safety Foundation has announced that Scot Elkins has joined the organization as chief operating officer to further advance its mission of improving safety standards in motorsport.Motorsports industry veteran Elkins brings extensive experience in managing operations, leading engineering teams and facilitating business-to-business relationships. He spent the past six years...