IndyCar announces new engine strategy

[June 03, 2010]  LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The IndyCar Series is drastically changing its engine strategy, opening up the process to a variety of manufacturers and configurations for the 2012 season.

The new platform calls for the ethanol-fueled engines to be up to six cylinders, allow turbocharging and produce between 550 and 700 horsepower. Current engines are eight cylinders and Honda is the only manufacturer.

The changes were made based on recommendations by the ICONIC committee, which was created earlier this year to advise the series its 2012 chassis and engine packages.

IndyCar CEO Randy Bernard said the series plans to have a decision on its new chassis by June 30.

[Associated Press; By JOHN MARSHALL]

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