Of all the gifts IndyCar's new universal bodywork has brought to the 2018 season, it should be easier for fans to follow the good, old fashioned engine wars between Chevy and Honda. In theory, at least. By moving away from the high-downforce, custom aero kits created by the series engine suppliers, a level aerodynamic playing field has been reestablished. And from that base, the raw power and torque produced from the 2.2-liter twin-turbo V6 engines made by Chevy and Honda would be able to stand out and eliminate the old questions as to whether one aero kit or the other was responsible for tilting sector times or higher top speeds in the favor of one brand. But there's also a wrinkle to...
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