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indycar-tech-breakdown
17 posts
IndyCar Steering Wheel Explained: Every Button, Paddle and Dial
Oct 14, 2026 · 7 min read ·
IndyCar Brakes Explained: 1,200 Degrees and No Computers Allowed
Oct 07, 2026 · 8 min read ·
Inside an IndyCar Survival Cell: The Carbon Box Built Never To Break
Sep 30, 2026 · 8 min read ·
IndyCar Gearbox Explained: Six Gears and No Clutch Pedal
Sep 23, 2026 · 7 min read ·
IndyCar Downforce Explained: How the Floor Makes the Grip
Sep 16, 2026 · 7 min read ·
IndyCar Pit Stops Explained: Why Only Six Go Over the Wall
Sep 14, 2026 · 8 min read ·
IndyCar Engines Explained: Chevy vs Honda, 550 to 700 HP
Sep 09, 2026 · 6 min read ·
Why IndyCar Has No Power Steering, Traction Control or ABS
Sep 02, 2026 · 7 min read ·
IndyCar Setups Explained: Why One Car Races Three Different Ways
Aug 19, 2026 · 7 min read ·
IndyCar Fuel Saving Explained: Why Drivers Lift and Coast
Aug 12, 2026 · 7 min read ·
IndyCar IR-28 Explained: The New 2028 Car, in Plain English
Aug 05, 2026 · 7 min read ·
IndyCar Qualifying Explained: One Lap for the Pole
Jul 29, 2026 · 8 min read ·
IndyCar Red Tires vs Black Tires: Firestone Compounds Explained
Jul 22, 2026 · 7 min read ·
IndyCar's Hybrid, Explained: The 60-Horsepower Boost Drivers Charge...
Jul 15, 2026 · 7 min read ·
The Button That Got a Race Winner Disqualified: IndyCar's Push to P...
Jul 08, 2026 · 6 min read ·
Why Every IndyCar Has a Windshield Now: The Aeroscreen, Explained
Jul 01, 2026 · 5 min read ·
The Captain Cracks Down: Inside the Team Penske Cheating Scandal an...
Jun 07, 2026 · 3 min read ·