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First look: Aeroscreen makes it track debut at Indianapolis

After months of work behind the scenes, the Aeroscreen, developed Red Bull Advanced Technologies and IndyCar, has made its track debut at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Team Penske's Will Power and Scott Dixon took to the 2.5-mile oval to go through a series of rigorous checks to evaluate the safety device in real-time. Checks will include helmet lift, handling, buffeting and cockpit temperatures as well as behaviour in a tow. The structure - which looks similar to that of the 'Halo' seen in Formula 1 - is made up of a carbon fibre frame mounted to the Dallara DW12 chassis via titanium pieces bolted to the car, though unlike the Halo, it features a screen. The polycarbonate...
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