IndyCar boss Mark Miles says that a desire for continuity, more consistency and improved transparency were the main forces driving the new steward panel that was announced earlier this week. Former Ford Racing executive Dan Davis has been named chief steward of a three-person panel that will be completed by ex-racers Arie Luyendyk and Max Papis, with Brian Barnhart continuing on as race director. "I'd say candidly we're not satisfied with our performance last year," said Miles. In part, Miles believes that the continuity problem will be solved by creating more clearly-defined responsibilities within the race control tower, with Barnhart focusing on his duties as race director and...
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