IndyCar Mandates Stronger Wheel Retaining Nut Following Indianapolis 500 Incident
- A flying wheel during the Indianapolis 500 prompted a thorough review by IndyCar and Dallara.
- The updated retaining nut is over 60% stronger and will be mandatory starting at Iowa Speedway.
- The goal is to prevent wheels from detaching during crashes and prioritize safety.
- Dallara collaborated with IndyCar to develop the revised wheel retaining nut.
- The new component aims to increase the strength of the rear corner assembly.
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