After joining, among others, Honda and Fiat for initial talks over IndyCar's future engine rules package, Volkswagen Motorsport’s boss Kris Nissen says it is unlikely that any part of the VW group will go ahead with an IndyCar Series programme at present.
Audi, Volkswagen and Porsche - all part of the VW/Audi group – won’t be committing to the American category in the short term.
The manufacturer believes that the timing is not right for VW to expand its racing involvement - and that IndyCar needs to be in a stronger position before the German firm can commit to it.
The IndyCar series uses Honda-powered Dallara chassis designs dating back to 2003 and it intends to open up its engine competition and use turbocharged power units.
First set for 2011, the introduction of the new package has already been postponed one year to 2012 due to the difficult economic situation in the United States.
photo: René Fagnan Auto123.com
Audi, Volkswagen and Porsche - all part of the VW/Audi group – won’t be committing to the American category in the short term.
The manufacturer believes that the timing is not right for VW to expand its racing involvement - and that IndyCar needs to be in a stronger position before the German firm can commit to it.
The IndyCar series uses Honda-powered Dallara chassis designs dating back to 2003 and it intends to open up its engine competition and use turbocharged power units.
First set for 2011, the introduction of the new package has already been postponed one year to 2012 due to the difficult economic situation in the United States.
photo: René Fagnan Auto123.com