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IndyCar aero kit Oval Testing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Verizon IndyCar series drivers and teams were able to test the new aero kits on the oval Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Team PenskeÕs Juan Pablo Montoya (2) prepares to hit the track for testing.
Verizon IndyCar series drivers and teams were able to test the new aero kits on the oval Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Team PenskeÕs Juan Pablo Montoya (2) prepares to hit the track for testing.
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Verizon IndyCar series drivers and teams were able to test the new aero kits on the oval Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Team Penske’s Simon Pagenaud (22) prepares to get in his car.
Verizon IndyCar series drivers and teams were able to test the new aero kits on the oval Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Team Penske’s Simon Pagenaud (22) prepares to get in his car.
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Verizon IndyCar series drivers and teams were able to test the new aero kits on the oval Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Chip Ganassi RacingÕs Tony Kanaan (10) waits to hit the track for testing.
Verizon IndyCar series drivers and teams were able to test the new aero kits on the oval Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Chip Ganassi RacingÕs Tony Kanaan (10) waits to hit the track for testing.
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Verizon IndyCar series drivers and teams were able to test the new aero kits on the oval Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Team PenskeÕs Will Power (1) sits in his car as his crew works on the suspension.
Verizon IndyCar series drivers and teams were able to test the new aero kits on the oval Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Team PenskeÕs Will Power (1) sits in his car as his crew works on the suspension.
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Verizon IndyCar series drivers and teams were able to test the new aero kits on the oval Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Crew for Team PenskeÕs Will Power (1) works on tweaking the aero kits.
Verizon IndyCar series drivers and teams were able to test the new aero kits on the oval Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Crew for Team PenskeÕs Will Power (1) works on tweaking the aero kits.
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Verizon IndyCar series drivers and teams were able to test the new aero kits on the oval Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Team PenskeÕs Helio Castroneves (3) waits to get in his car for testing.
Verizon IndyCar series drivers and teams were able to test the new aero kits on the oval Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Team PenskeÕs Helio Castroneves (3) waits to get in his car for testing.
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Verizon IndyCar series drivers and teams were able to test the new aero kits on the oval Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Team Penske’s Juan Pablo Montoya (2) sits in his car and talks to his crew during testing.
Verizon IndyCar series drivers and teams were able to test the new aero kits on the oval Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Team Penske’s Juan Pablo Montoya (2) sits in his car and talks to his crew during testing.
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Verizon IndyCar series drivers and teams were able to test the new aero kits on the oval Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The helmet of Team PenskeÕs Helio Castroneves (3) sits on the pit wall.
Verizon IndyCar series drivers and teams were able to test the new aero kits on the oval Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The helmet of Team PenskeÕs Helio Castroneves (3) sits on the pit wall.
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Verizon IndyCar series drivers and teams were able to test the new aero kits on the oval Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Chip Ganassi RacingÕs Charlie Kimball (83) sits in his car waiting to hit the track for testing.
Verizon IndyCar series drivers and teams were able to test the new aero kits on the oval Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Chip Ganassi RacingÕs Charlie Kimball (83) sits in his car waiting to hit the track for testing.
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Verizon IndyCar series drivers and teams were able to test the new aero kits on the oval Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Andretti AutosportÕs Marco Andretti (27) sits in his car waiting to hit the track for testing.
Verizon IndyCar series drivers and teams were able to test the new aero kits on the oval Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Andretti AutosportÕs Marco Andretti (27) sits in his car waiting to hit the track for testing.
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Verizon IndyCar series drivers and teams were able to test the new aero kits on the oval Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Schmidt Peterson MotorsportÕs Conor Daly (43) cars is allegedly powered by bacon.
Verizon IndyCar series drivers and teams were able to test the new aero kits on the oval Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Schmidt Peterson MotorsportÕs Conor Daly (43) cars is allegedly powered by bacon.
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Verizon IndyCar series drivers and teams were able to test the new aero kits on the oval Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Team PenskeÕs Helio Castroneves (3) waits for his crew to prep his car.
Verizon IndyCar series drivers and teams were able to test the new aero kits on the oval Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Team PenskeÕs Helio Castroneves (3) waits for his crew to prep his car.
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Verizon IndyCar series drivers and teams were able to test the new aero kits on the oval Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Chip Ganassi RacingÕs Charlie Kimball (83) sits in his car as his crew secures the aero kit.
Verizon IndyCar series drivers and teams were able to test the new aero kits on the oval Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Chip Ganassi RacingÕs Charlie Kimball (83) sits in his car as his crew secures the aero kit.
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Verizon IndyCar series drivers and teams were able to test the new aero kits on the oval Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. BHA Curb-AgajanianÕs rookie driver Gabby Chaves (98) waits his turn on the track.
Verizon IndyCar series drivers and teams were able to test the new aero kits on the oval Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. BHA Curb-AgajanianÕs rookie driver Gabby Chaves (98) waits his turn on the track.
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Verizon IndyCar series drivers and teams were able to test the new aero kits on the oval Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. KV Racing’s rookie driver Stefano Coletti (4) prepares for his turn on the track.
Verizon IndyCar series drivers and teams were able to test the new aero kits on the oval Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. KV Racing’s rookie driver Stefano Coletti (4) prepares for his turn on the track.
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Verizon IndyCar series drivers and teams were able to test the new aero kits on the oval Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Team PenskeÕs Will Power (1) pulls out of his pit box.
Verizon IndyCar series drivers and teams were able to test the new aero kits on the oval Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Team PenskeÕs Will Power (1) pulls out of his pit box.
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Verizon IndyCar series drivers and teams were able to test the new aero kits on the oval Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The rear view of the aero kit on Chip Ganassi RacingÕs Charlie Kimball (83) Chevrolet car.
Verizon IndyCar series drivers and teams were able to test the new aero kits on the oval Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The rear view of the aero kit on Chip Ganassi RacingÕs Charlie Kimball (83) Chevrolet car.
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Verizon IndyCar series drivers and teams were able to test the new aero kits on the oval Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The front view of the aero kit on Team PenskeÕs Helio Castroneves (3) Chevrolet car.
Verizon IndyCar series drivers and teams were able to test the new aero kits on the oval Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The front view of the aero kit on Team PenskeÕs Helio Castroneves (3) Chevrolet car.
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Verizon IndyCar series drivers and teams were able to test the new aero kits on the oval Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. /Team PenskeÕs Helio Castroneves (3) rounds turn one during the afternoon practice session.
Verizon IndyCar series drivers and teams were able to test the new aero kits on the oval Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. /Team PenskeÕs Helio Castroneves (3) rounds turn one during the afternoon practice session.
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Verizon IndyCar series drivers and teams were able to test the new aero kits on the oval Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. A.J. Foyt EntterprisesÕ Takuma Sato (14) rounds turn one during the afternoon practice session.
Verizon IndyCar series drivers and teams were able to test the new aero kits on the oval Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. A.J. Foyt EntterprisesÕ Takuma Sato (14) rounds turn one during the afternoon practice session.
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Verizon IndyCar series drivers and teams were able to test the new aero kits on the oval Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Andretti AutosportÕs Carlos Munoz (26) followed b Team PenskeÕs Juan Pablo Montoya (2) round turn one during the afternoon practice session.
Verizon IndyCar series drivers and teams were able to test the new aero kits on the oval Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Andretti AutosportÕs Carlos Munoz (26) followed b Team PenskeÕs Juan Pablo Montoya (2) round turn one during the afternoon practice session.
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Verizon IndyCar series drivers and teams were able to test the new aero kits on the oval Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Andretti AutosportÕs Ryan Hunter-Reay (28) rounds turn one during the afternoon practice session.
Verizon IndyCar series drivers and teams were able to test the new aero kits on the oval Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Andretti AutosportÕs Ryan Hunter-Reay (28) rounds turn one during the afternoon practice session.
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While his crew prepares the car for its initial laps during testing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 3, 2015, driver Ed Carpenter ponders whether he can be the polesitter for three years in a row.
While his crew prepares the car for its initial laps during testing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 3, 2015, driver Ed Carpenter ponders whether he can be the polesitter for three years in a row.
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Retired Indycar driver Derek Daly offers some fatherly advice to son Connor Daly during testing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 3, 2015.
Retired Indycar driver Derek Daly offers some fatherly advice to son Connor Daly during testing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 3, 2015.
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Andretti Autosport driver Justin Wilson describes his quick lap at the end of the morning test session at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 3, 2015.
Andretti Autosport driver Justin Wilson describes his quick lap at the end of the morning test session at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 3, 2015.
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Gabby Chaves contemplates his first laps before the beginning of rookie orientation at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 3, 2015.
Gabby Chaves contemplates his first laps before the beginning of rookie orientation at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 3, 2015.
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Three time winner Helio Castroneves waits on the pit wall during a break in testing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 3, 2015.
Three time winner Helio Castroneves waits on the pit wall during a break in testing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 3, 2015.
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The newest member of Team Penske, Simon Pagenaud discusses testing with his crew after setting the quick afternoon time at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May3, 2015.
The newest member of Team Penske, Simon Pagenaud discusses testing with his crew after setting the quick afternoon time at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May3, 2015.
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Verizon IndyCar series drivers and teams were able to test the new aero kits on the oval Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Team PenskeÕs Helio Castroneves (3) pulls away from his pit box during the afternoon practice.
Verizon IndyCar series drivers and teams were able to test the new aero kits on the oval Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Team PenskeÕs Helio Castroneves (3) pulls away from his pit box during the afternoon practice.
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Verizon IndyCar series drivers and teams were able to test the new aero kits on the oval Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Team PenskeÕs Simon Pagenaud (22) slings his car around turn one during the afternoon practice.
Verizon IndyCar series drivers and teams were able to test the new aero kits on the oval Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Team PenskeÕs Simon Pagenaud (22) slings his car around turn one during the afternoon practice.
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Verizon IndyCar series drivers and teams were able to test the new aero kits on the oval Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Team PenskeÕs Juan Pablo Montoya (2),front,  Helio Castroneves (3),  Will Power (1) and Simon Pagenaud (22) lineup in their pit boxes during the afternoon practice.
Verizon IndyCar series drivers and teams were able to test the new aero kits on the oval Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Team PenskeÕs Juan Pablo Montoya (2),front, Helio Castroneves (3), Will Power (1) and Simon Pagenaud (22) lineup in their pit boxes during the afternoon practice.
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Verizon IndyCar series drivers and teams were able to test the new aero kits on the oval Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Team PenskeÕs Helio Castroneves (3) drives his car into turn one during the afternoon practice.
Verizon IndyCar series drivers and teams were able to test the new aero kits on the oval Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Team PenskeÕs Helio Castroneves (3) drives his car into turn one during the afternoon practice.
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Verizon IndyCar series drivers and teams were able to test the new aero kits on the oval Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. IndyCar fans watch the afternoon practice from the infield stands.
Verizon IndyCar series drivers and teams were able to test the new aero kits on the oval Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. IndyCar fans watch the afternoon practice from the infield stands.
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Verizon IndyCar series drivers and teams were able to test the new aero kits on the oval Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. IndyCars races through the short chute of turns one and two.
Verizon IndyCar series drivers and teams were able to test the new aero kits on the oval Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. IndyCars races through the short chute of turns one and two.
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Verizon IndyCar series drivers and teams were able to test the new aero kits on the oval Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. IndyCar fans watch the afternoon practice from the South Vista stands.
Verizon IndyCar series drivers and teams were able to test the new aero kits on the oval Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. IndyCar fans watch the afternoon practice from the South Vista stands.
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Verizon IndyCar series drivers and teams were able to test the new aero kits on the oval Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. IndyCar fans watch the practice in the stands outside of turn one.
Verizon IndyCar series drivers and teams were able to test the new aero kits on the oval Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. IndyCar fans watch the practice in the stands outside of turn one.
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Verizon IndyCar series drivers and teams were able to test the new aero kits on the oval Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Team PenskeÕs Juan Pablo Montoya (2) drives his car into turn one during the afternoon practice.
Verizon IndyCar series drivers and teams were able to test the new aero kits on the oval Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Team PenskeÕs Juan Pablo Montoya (2) drives his car into turn one during the afternoon practice.
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