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      03-28-2019, 01:32 PM   #14
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Originally Posted by WestRace View Post
IndyCar shouldn't be that slow but thanks for the Indy 500, IndyCar has to be slowed down otherwise it wouldn't be able to go around oval.
Not really.
To keep speed down on the superspeedways, IndyCar limits maximum turbo boost on ovals (including the Indianapolis track).
Maximum Boost Pressure (above atmosphere): 1300 mbar (Superspeedways); 1400 mbar (Indianapolis 500 qualifying); 1500 mbar (short ovals, Road/Street Courses); 1650 mbar (Push-To-Pass)
Power: Estimated 550-700 horsepower, depending on turbo boost pressure used. Additionally things are changing for the 2021 season. The 2.2l engines get bumped to 2.4l increasing max horsepower to 900.
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