The challenging 1.8-mile, 14-turn temporary street circuit saw the bow-tie brand put together a 1-2-3-4 sweep, led by Team Penske’s Josef Newgarden, who led 92 of 100 laps from pole to seize the victory.
The outing showcased significant improvements for Chevrolet, who claimed the 2023 manufacturers’ title despite only winning five races to rival Honda’s 12. Most of its success came on ovals, with Honda being credited with superior drivability and fuel mileage on road courses.
Chevrolet-powered drivers revealed that it held a series of off-season meetings with teams, resulting in a ‘menu’ of engine-related factors that they wanted improving for 2024.
Rob Buckner, IndyCar Program Manager for Chevrolet, has now shared some insight to the areas that have elevated its performance.
“It is no single item, and credit to our teams because they also came back stronger to start 2024,” Buckner told Motorsport.com.
“We continue to add resource to GM Motorsports with our new Charlotte Technical Centre, new software tools and some really talented hires. We are fully committed.
“The Chevrolet engine package is better, our teams are better, and our support to put it all together continues to mature and develop. I am excited that we have 16 more chances to show what we are capable of.”
Source: Autosport