Well, the big reveal is in a couple hours. Which do you think they'll go for?

You can see all five proposals here: http://www.indycar.com/tech/content/34186-indycar-2012/

I'm hoping for the Swift, myself.

In terms of looks, Swift looks the best.

The DeltaWing concept is really, really ugly I mean worse than Porsche Panamera ugly.

I'm not certain at all but I'm gonna go with Dallara.. Just because.

Lola or Swift please. That Delta Wing is such an eyesore.

If the DeltaWing really revolutionized handling and raceability I could get over the "different" look...

I'll be happy with Swift or Lola, maybe even dallara. The delta wing is just hideous, I don't know why they are even considering it.

I like this Dallara chassis, it has a cool muscle car look, in a sense of 'american power' and not too fragile

Well, for sure they all look "different" to normal race cars...

It's just not an 'open wheel' race car.

Picked Lola, the simplicity hopefully brings good racing.

Swift for me. Well, actually anything as long as it doesn't look like that DeltaWing thing.

daymmm that dallara sketch is sexy. anyone know where i can get a high res image

There's a rumor that they might adopt more than one chassis, which would basically rule out the DeltaWing, but would provide a much more entertaining series, IMO.

Its between Lola and Swift for me.

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There's a rumor that they might adopt more than one chassis, which would basically rule out the DeltaWing, but would provide a much more entertaining series, IMO.

Good.

Man, this whole reveal broadcast thing is terrible.

"Please vote using your Verizon Droid X."

Welp, Dallara. Shoulda known.

:|

If they get a lot of participants in the aero parts manufacturing, this could be cool.

lolz at tripple post..

I picked the Swift because it's neat looking, and we need something new in terms of Single seaters.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/85269

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The IndyCar Series will undergo its biggest change in recent history, after it was announced that teams will be allowed to introduce their own aero kits to a new spec-Dallara chassis from 2012.

The new rules, unveiled today, will mean that although IndyCar will remain a single-chassis formula, entrants and constructors will be able to develop their own packages - bringing variety of equipment back to North America's top-tier of single-seater racing for the first time since 2005.

The IRL's seven-man ICONIC (Innovative, Competitive, Open-Wheel, New, Industry-Relevant, Cost-Effective) advisory panel, which included former FIA technical consultant Tony Purnell and Indy 500 winner Gil de Ferran, awarded the contract for the new chassis to Dallara as part of a low-cost package that it hopes will revitalise the series.

IRL chief Randy Bernard said: "Today is an exciting day. Today is a result of listening to all of you - your ideas, your passion, your input. We've listened. The decisions we've made were not easy. This decision is one of the most important decisions of the decade for the IndyCar Series and its future.

"It is a huge honour to know that in 18 months this car will be a reality."

The Dallara-built tub will be known as the IndyCar Safety Cell, around which any constructor is allowed to create their own front and rear wings, sidepods and engine covers. The car will then be known by the name of the manufacturer that supplied its aero kit, rather than as a Dallara.

The rolling chassis will be made available for $349,000 (£228,000), with a complete car costing $385,000 (£252,000) - which the series claims is a 45 per cent decrease from the current cost.

Dallara's willingness to build a new factory within one mile of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway was cited as one the reasons it was chosen over rival bids from Lola, Swift, Delta Wing and BAT.

The jobs that will be created by the Italian firm's presence in the city has led to an agreement which will offer a $150,000 (£100,000) discount on the first 28 cars sold to teams based in the state of Indiana.

Teams will be allowed to race two different aero kits one each car per season, with the price for each kit capped at $70,000 (£45,000). Every kit has to be made available to all entrants and must pass the series' safety tests.

"This strategy achieves the different looks that fans wanted while maintaining the close, intense racing that occurs at every event, whether on a superspeedway, short oval, road course or street circuit.

"A new car also levels the playing field, giving more teams a chance to succeed and generating more excitement for our fans.

"The significant reduction in the price of the new car is very important, as it helps to maintain economic stability for our teams as we transition to a new car. It also creates a more attractive avenue for new teams to enter the series."

Good, theres enough spec series out there as it is.

Nice conclusion imo

Could the deltawing even handle corners with that narrow front track?

The IndyCar Wiki article has been updated already with all info.

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The new open engine formula announced allows any Turbocharged 2.4 liter engine it has to have up to 6 cylinders with horsepower from 550 to 700 hp. The formula would allow hybrid systems, KERS system similar to Formula 1 and other engine enhancements to bring other engine manufactures in so to have competition to keep Honda in the series. The formula starts in 2012

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Could the deltawing even handle corners with that narrow front track?

My thoughts exactly...

The Deltawing reminded me of this:

. Mainly due to its ridiculous thin-ness.

And also dragsters.