Aerodynamic tethers to minimise flying debris will be introduced to the Verizon IndyCar field for the 2016 season. The move is the first tangible reaction toward greater safety following the tragic death of British racer Justin Wilson who was struck on the head by a dislodged nosecone from another competitor at Pocono in August. High tensile Zylon tethers are among the safety enhancements that will be implemented on the Dallara IR-12 chassis. Specifically, the rear beam wing and rear wheel guards will be tethered for all IndyCar races while the nose will be tethered on superspeedways of 1.5 miles (2.4km) or longer. A tethering system for the front wing main plane has also been designed by...
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