IndyCar unveils faster, lighter 2028 race car built to shatter records

IndyCar unveiled the new IR-28 chassis, a model engineered to be lighter and faster than its predecessor. This transition marks the first significant design overhaul for the series in 14 years. The debut event featured the participation of Matt Damon, who assisted in the official introduction of the vehicle. By moving to this new platform, the series intends to move beyond the limitations of the current car that has served as the primary chassis since 2012.

Reporting from Motorsport.com notes the vehicle is built specifically to shatter existing track records. Meanwhile, Road & Track frames the launch as a necessary evolution for a racing series that has relied on a consistent basic architecture for well over a decade. FOX Sports and INDYCAR.com emphasize the technical leap the IR-28 represents, marking it as the definitive standard for NTT INDYCAR SERIES competition from 2028 and beyond. While the chassis has been unveiled, coverage does not yet specify the technical performance metrics required to confirm if the car will successfully reach its goal of breaking records.

Specific mechanical components that differentiate the IR-28 from the outgoing model remain limited in the provided reporting. It is not currently stated how teams will transition or integrate the new chassis into their existing operations before the 2028 season.