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PREMA Faces Severe Penalty: Shockwaves in Racing World Over Thermal Safety Breach

Harry Bright by Harry Bright
March 28, 2025
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Setting New Standards: PREMA Racing Elevates IndyCar Launch Events with F1-Style Spectacle

Racing Drama Unfolds as PREMA Racing Faces $25,000 Fine and Loses Points

In a shocking turn of events at The Thermal Club, PREMA Racing has been slapped with a hefty $25,000 fine and stripped of 10 entrants’ points after a breach of technical regulations was discovered in their No. 83 Chevy driven by Robert Shwartzman. This unexpected penalty comes as a significant blow to the team, shaking up the competitive landscape of the IndyCar series.

Fire on the Track: Shwartzman’s Heated Escape

The drama unfolded during Friday’s practice session when Shwartzman’s car caught fire, forcing him to make a swift and dramatic exit. “I felt the seat was getting heated up, and I looked in the mirror and there was smoke and fire coming, so I immediately stopped the car and jumped out,” Shwartzman recounted, painting a vivid picture of the perilous situation.

Technical Breach: The Fire Suppression System Fiasco

The incident drew immediate attention from IndyCar’s AMR Safety Team, who quickly extinguished the flames. However, a subsequent investigation revealed that the severity of the fire was exacerbated by a critical error – the team had employed a non-approved fire suppression system activation ring. This breach necessitated an overnight chassis change, highlighting the gravity of the situation.

Compliance Issues: The Activation Ring Controversy

IndyCar regulations mandate two fire-suppression activation methods: a cockpit button and an external ring for emergency activation. The investigation concluded that the external system on Shwartzman’s car was non-compliant, failing to meet the stringent standards required by IndyCar. According to a series statement, “the required and approved emergency pull cable, which activates the onboard fire suppression system from outside the car, was not used as supplied and was replaced by the team with an unapproved product that failed to activate.”

Consequences and Standings Impact

This violation falls under the Non-Race Procedure Penalty (9.2.3.), leading to both a monetary fine and the loss of points as outlined in IndyCar’s rulebook. The penalty has plummeted the No. 83 car from 22nd to a dismal 27th and last place in the entrant standings. Despite this setback, PREMA Racing, which operates outside the series’ charter system, remains ineligible for the $1 million Leaders Circle contracts, reserved for the top 22 teams with charters.

This incident serves as a stark reminder of the rigorous compliance standards in the high-stakes world of IndyCar racing, where every technical detail can make or break a team’s standing. As the season progresses, all eyes will be on PREMA Racing to see how they recover from this dramatic setback.

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