In preparation for the 2018 season, IndyCar officials have announced the debut of the latest Indy car, “NEXT,” for the Verizon IndyCar Series. 

Cars again powered by Chevrolet and Honda engines will represent a collaboration of several key constituents – INDYCAR, Dallara and design experts in the United Kingdom – paired with input from drivers, teams and fans alike.

The new car for 2018 will come in two specifications: one for superspeedway ovals and the other for use on short ovals, permanent road courses and temporary street circuits.

The project of outfitting the current Dallara IR-12 chassis with a new aerodynamic kit began more than a year ago. Design support came from Dallara and Chris Beatty, a UK-based concept design and 3D animation consultant. Throughout the process, competitors contributed to the design progress.

IndyCar revealed the superspeedway version of the cars with accompanying photos and video. The new car will begin testing on Tuesday, July 24 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s 2.5-oval. 

For more information, including specifications of body design and safety features as well as photos and video, visit the IndyCar website here.