New Chip Ganassi Racing driver Max Chilton turned his first laps in an Indy car at Sonoma Raceway on Wednesday, and contrasted the experience to piloting the Marussia Formula 1 car or Indy Lights chassis he's used in recent years."It's a serious bit of kit. A lot more downforce than I'm used to," Chilton told RACER after his first morning of testing the Dallara DW12-Chevy package. "They're not overly powerful. The brakes are not great, but the actual downforce allows you to brake well. I've only done probably 25 laps but I've already experienced the speed. I'm already up to speed, which is a nice sign. I wasn't expecting to be here so quickly. Amazing bit of kit; I think it...
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