The long-awaited appearance of IndyCar's aeroscreen is slotted for the same early January timeframe when teams begin private testing with the new UAK18 bodywork. Original testing goals for the aeroscreen offered by IndyCar's competition department called for on-track outings to take place before the end of the year. Under development since 2016, track testing is the final step in the evaluation process for the aeroscreen. After considering a halo-style helmet protection device, IndyCar went with a custom aeroscreen application that has been designed to act as a single solution capable of meeting a driver's visual needs on ovals and road courses. "The end of the year is rapidly...
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