Chevrolet’s new super speedway oval package has seen Penske gun Juan Montoya turn the fastest lap in maiden tests at Indianapolis. Ahead of opening practice for the May 24 Indy 500 starting today week, the new-for-2015 high speed oval bodykits from Honda and Chevrolet were put through their paces at the 4km oval. Montoya, who won the Indy 500 in 2000 before embarking on an F1 career, topped the speeds at 226.772mph (364.873km/h). The speeds have risen markedly with the lower downforce kits with 21 of the 28 drivers eclipsing opening day practice of 223.057mph (358.975km/h) set by Will Power last year. Second fastest in the tests was Helio Castroneves ahead of Marco Andretti, the fastest...
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