The Verizon IndyCar Series took to Iowa Speedway last Sunday night for the Iowa Corn 300. Here are the post-event infractions and an update on the manufacturer championship points, per INDYCAR.
Infractions
• James Jakes of Schmidt Peterson Motorsports was fined $500 for violating Rule 1.6.5.1.1 (visor not down during pit stop).
• A crew member from A.J. Foyt Enterprises and Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing were each fined $500 for violating Rule 1.2.7.2 (e) (deadman not wearing headsock).
• The No. 8 Chip Ganassi Racing entry was fined $500 for violating Rule 7.9.6 (unattended equipment - tire).
Manufacturer Championship Points Update
• Chevrolet received a deduction of 20 manufacturer points for an engine that did not attain its life cycle during the race weekend. According to Rule 10.6.4.3, 20 manufacturer points are deducted for an engine that fails to reach its 2,500-mile life cycle. The Chevrolet engine on the No. 10 Chip Ganassi Racing Teams entry did not reach its life cycle minimum before being changed out.
Following the adjustment, Chevrolet has 1,279 manufacturer points for the season and Honda has 1,011.
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Aaron Durant is the editor of the VAVEL USA Racing section. Follow him on Twitter at @DoubleA291.