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IndyCar Shocker: No Immediate Plans for Independent Officiating Despite Public Outcry

Harry Stone by Harry Stone
April 14, 2025
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IndyCar Controversy: Calls for Independent Officiating Ignite Firestorm

In a shocking turn of events, the IndyCar Series is facing intense pressure to implement an independent officiating system following a controversial incident at the Indianapolis 500. The 2023 race saw a red flag waved after a late crash, prompting a rapid return to green flag racing without the traditional warmup lap, leaving drivers bewildered as they quickly resumed competition.

The contentious decision allowed Team Penske’s Josef Newgarden to snatch victory from Chip Ganassi Racing’s Marcus Ericsson in a dramatic lap 200 showdown. The aftermath reignited debates about the conflict of interest when race control is under the jurisdiction of Penske Entertainment, the series’ owner with teams competing on the track.

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Despite persistent calls for change, Penske Corporation President Bud Denker has quashed any hopes of an immediate shift to an external officiating body. Denker emphasized, “There’s nothing imminent on their horizon,” regarding the outsourcing of race control, highlighting the organization’s trust in the current setup led by race director Kyle Novak.

The idea of reverting to a model where an external entity oversees race control, akin to the previous arrangement with USAC during the Indy Racing League era, continues to divide opinions within the IndyCar community. While the prospect of unbiased officiating looms large, the status quo appears to prevail for now, leaving fans and teams alike on edge about the future of officiating in the series.

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