For the past several years, Indy cars ran Honda engines. No options, no modifications, no questions asked. Teams bought their engines from Honda, and turned them back in for rebuilds after a certain number of miles. All that might change in 2011.
The Volkswagen group (VW, Audi, Porsche) have been showing serious interest in joining Honda as an engine supplier for the Indy Racing League (IRL) IndyCar series when new engine regulations take effect in 2011.
Audi, BMW, Chevrolet, Fiat, Mazda and Volkswagen sent representatives to an IRL meeting to discuss the future specifications for Indy car powerplants. Of those attending, it seems the VW Group has the most to offer and the most to gain.
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