Indy's soft wall to remain in place for Formula One race
INDIANAPOLIS -- An energy-absorbing barrier installed at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Indy 500 in May will remain in place for the upcoming U.S. Grand Prix.
The Speedway put the steel and foam barriers in all four turns of the 2.5-mile oval for the 500, although Turn One - the 13th turn for the Formula One race - is the only one that is incorporated into the 2.6-mile road course.
"We think the system is a significant step forward in safety for every series that competes at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway," president Tony George said Tuesday. "The initial feedback about energy absorption and increased driver safety in impacts in May was very positive."
The U.S. Grand Prix will be held on Sept. 29.
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