IndyCar unveils faster, lighter 2028 race car built to shatter records
IndyCar has revealed the IR-28, a lighter, faster chassis designed for the 2028 racing season and beyond.
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- IndyCar Has Used the Same Basic Car Since 2012. Meet the Next Generation Road & Track · 3h ago
- IndyCar unveils new NTT IndyCar series race car Fox 59 · 3h ago
- IndyCar's 2028 car breaks cover RACER - Racing News · 3h ago
- What They're Saying About New IR-28 Chassis FOX Sports · 3h ago
- IndyCar unveils 2028 car with help from movie star Matt Damon IndyStar · 3h ago
- New NTT INDYCAR SERIES Race Car Introduced for 2028 and Beyond INDYCAR.com · 3h ago
- IndyCar unveils faster, lighter 2028 race car built to shatter records Motorsport.com · 3h ago
The brief
IndyCar officially introduced the IR-28, a new race car chassis engineered to be lighter and faster than previous iterations, with the specific intent to break existing performance records. The reveal event, held on July 28, 2026, featured an appearance by actor Matt Damon to assist in the introduction of the vehicle.
Coverage from RACER, FOX Sports, IndyStar, INDYCAR.com, and Motorsport.com focuses on the design changes and the collaborative effort behind the build. While the technical ambition to shatter records is a central theme, the specific engineering milestones or engine specifications that will facilitate this speed are not explicitly detailed across all sources.
Performance metrics are currently limited to the overarching goal of increased velocity and weight reduction. Coverage does not yet specify the full testing schedule, the exact date the car will first appear on a track for competitive evaluation, or the potential impact on driver safety protocols.
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Quick answers
What is the new car called?
The vehicle is identified as the IR-28 chassis.
When will the IR-28 be used?
It is slated for the 2028 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season and beyond.
Who participated in the unveiling?
Actor Matt Damon participated in the introduction of the car.
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