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INDYCAR: Dallara Working To Fill Dozens Of DW12 Orders
"We planned for 60 and we’re almost there,” said Stefano de Ponti, CEO and general manager for Dallara.
Teams have placed a large order with Dallara for primary and backup cars. (IndyCar Series)
Long before it turned a wheel, one of the big concerns about the new Indy car was would there be enough of them? Coming off a season where 26 starters were the norm and there was some actual high-profile bumping at the Indianapolis 500, fans fretted there might not be 33 cars next May.
Judging from the car orders, it looks better than people expected.
"We planned for 60 and we’re almost there,” said Stefano de Ponti, CEO and general manager for Dallara. "I think we have 55 or 56 orders and the first 15 will be delivered Thursday.
"It’s about what we expected, between 50 and 60, and everything is right on schedule.”
Chip Ganassi, Penske Racing, Andretti Autosport, KV Racing Technology, HVM, Rahal/Letterman, Dreyer & Reinbold, A.J. Foyt, Dale Coyne, Panther Racing, Ed Carpenter Racing, Bryan Herta, AFS and Michael Shank will each receive one car Dec. 15.
Newman/Haas placed an order last September but is no longer competing in the IZOD INDYCAR series and Sarah Fisher Racing may get that car.
The new DW12, named after two-time Indy winner Dan Wheldon who was the original test driver before losing his life in the season finale at Las Vegas, lists for $385,800 – less engine, wheels, tires, shocks, dampers and driver’s seat.
But, thanks to some support from the State of Indiana, each Indy-based team is receiving a $150,000 discount on its first car.
Every team’s initial deposit was $193,000, due on Sept. 15 and, depending on your location, your final payment was either $42,800 or $192,800.
The safety cell/tub for every car is made at Dallara’s factory in Italy while the rest of the car is being assembled at the temporary shop on Main Street in Speedway or farmed out to vendors.
It will be delivered to the teams in a couple of crates.
"It’s so simple, there are no bodywork issues and it should come together pretty quick, maybe five or six days,” said de Ponti, whose new building will open next month.
"The suspension, bodywork, cable work is being done here in the United States. We’ve got 12 people working here right now and we’ll have an autoclave and composite shop in our new building and add more people.”
The new car’s problems with weight distribution have been well documented and are being addressed by Dallara and INDYCAR. But dePonti claims the car has tested over 5,000 miles and reliability has not been an issue.
Following Thursday’s delivery, the next batch of 14 cars will be delivered on Jan. 16 and the backup cars are set to drop on Feb. 16.
Robin Miller brings 40 years of experience to his role as SPEED.com's senior open-wheel reporter, and serves as a frequent contributor to SPEED Center and Wind Tunnel with Dave Despain.
Judging from the car orders, it looks better than people expected.
"We planned for 60 and we’re almost there,” said Stefano de Ponti, CEO and general manager for Dallara. "I think we have 55 or 56 orders and the first 15 will be delivered Thursday.
"It’s about what we expected, between 50 and 60, and everything is right on schedule.”
Chip Ganassi, Penske Racing, Andretti Autosport, KV Racing Technology, HVM, Rahal/Letterman, Dreyer & Reinbold, A.J. Foyt, Dale Coyne, Panther Racing, Ed Carpenter Racing, Bryan Herta, AFS and Michael Shank will each receive one car Dec. 15.
Newman/Haas placed an order last September but is no longer competing in the IZOD INDYCAR series and Sarah Fisher Racing may get that car.
The new DW12, named after two-time Indy winner Dan Wheldon who was the original test driver before losing his life in the season finale at Las Vegas, lists for $385,800 – less engine, wheels, tires, shocks, dampers and driver’s seat.
But, thanks to some support from the State of Indiana, each Indy-based team is receiving a $150,000 discount on its first car.
Every team’s initial deposit was $193,000, due on Sept. 15 and, depending on your location, your final payment was either $42,800 or $192,800.
The safety cell/tub for every car is made at Dallara’s factory in Italy while the rest of the car is being assembled at the temporary shop on Main Street in Speedway or farmed out to vendors.
It will be delivered to the teams in a couple of crates.
"It’s so simple, there are no bodywork issues and it should come together pretty quick, maybe five or six days,” said de Ponti, whose new building will open next month.
"The suspension, bodywork, cable work is being done here in the United States. We’ve got 12 people working here right now and we’ll have an autoclave and composite shop in our new building and add more people.”
The new car’s problems with weight distribution have been well documented and are being addressed by Dallara and INDYCAR. But dePonti claims the car has tested over 5,000 miles and reliability has not been an issue.
Following Thursday’s delivery, the next batch of 14 cars will be delivered on Jan. 16 and the backup cars are set to drop on Feb. 16.
Robin Miller brings 40 years of experience to his role as SPEED.com's senior open-wheel reporter, and serves as a frequent contributor to SPEED Center and Wind Tunnel with Dave Despain.
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