MONTEREY, Calif. — The end of the NTT IndyCar season doesn’t mean the end of grid penalties. The reason for the recent surge in grid-spot penalties as engines reach the mileage limitation and teams go over the total number of engines allowed by IndyCar and its manufacturers, Chevrolet and Honda. Once a fifth engine is installed, that team stops scoring points for the manufacturer’s championship. Rule 16.2.3.2 A fifth (5th) Engine is eligible to earn Engine Manufacturer points if a Full Season Entrant has completed the Full Season Entrant Engine Mileage with its first four (4) Engines. Otherwise, a fifth (5th) or more Engine does not earn Engine Manufacturer points and will be considered an Unapproved Engine change-out.

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