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Thursday, July 24, 2014

INDYCAR Announces Toronto Penalties

INDYCAR announced Thursday afternoon penalties for two competitors following the two-race event in Toronto July 20.

Rahal Letterman Lanigan racing was fined $5,000 for violating Rule 14.3.1.1. on Luca Filippi's entry during Race Qualifications. The rule reads:
14.3. Car Weight and Driver Equivalency Weight

14.3.1. Car Weight

14.3.1.1. The minimum weight shall include all lubricants, coolants and camera or dummy camera housings. Fuel, Driver and the Driver equivalency weight are excluded.

14.3.1.1.1. Minimum weight for Road/Streets & Short Ovals – will be 1600 pounds.


A.J. Foyt Racing's sole entry of Takuma Sato was fined $1,000 for violating Rule 14.6.6.10, which was found during post-race inspection of Race 2. Rule 14.6.6.10 reads:
14.6. Aerodynamics

14.6.6. Sidepods / Underwing

14.6.6.10. The underwing step plane heights must adhere to the following illustration. The heights of 1.250 inches, 1.370 inches, and 1.400 inches have a tolerance of plus 0.150 inches and minus 0.00 inches.