Although the Verizon IndyCar Series fields an open test this weekend at ISM Raceway in Phoenix, a number of teams headed to Sonoma Raceway early in the week for road course testing at the 2.52-mile California layout.
Teams that took part in the Sonoma test included Team Penske, Dale Coyne Racing, A.J. Foyt Racing, Schmidt Peterson Motorsports, Ed Carpenter Racing and Harding Racing.
A number of teams also debuted new paint schemes to be featured during the 2018 season. First, defending series champion Josef Newgarden debuted Hitachi colors on his No. 1 Team Penske Chevrolet. The Hitachi branding moves over from Helio Castroneves’ former No. 3 entry.
Here it is! The @Team_Penske @Hitachi_US - @hitachiauto #️⃣1️⃣! Can’t wait to get on track in this beast. 💪#InspireTheNext #HitachiRacing #INDYCAR #TeamJN pic.twitter.com/elsUBGVgE1
— Josef Newgarden (@josefnewgarden) February 5, 2018
Spencer Pigot also debuted a new look on his No. 21 Fuzzy’s Vodka Chevrolet, featuring a light green paint scheme. Teammate Jordan King debuted a new black livery for the No. 20 entry.
The Green Arrow taking Turn 10.@SpencerPigot is wheeling today. pic.twitter.com/90SMspVWTK
— Sonoma Raceway (@RaceSonoma) February 5, 2018
Our best shots from yesterday's @IndyCar Test.
— Sonoma Raceway (@RaceSonoma) February 6, 2018
📸: https://t.co/eWxEsF5pNY pic.twitter.com/nsysnXk9kB
Dale Coyne Racing also sported a new livery and sponsor on Sebastien Bourdais’ No. 18 Honda. A partnership with former KVSH Racing owners Jimmy Vasser and James Sullivan sees them join the team in an ownership capacity on the No. 18 entry, with SealMaster on board as a primary sponsor.
Very Proud to have a Championship caliber company like @SealMasterNet on board as our Co-Primary Partner…time to GOOOOOOO!!! #IndyCar @vsindycar pic.twitter.com/97xAnEEBCe
— Sébastien Bourdais (@BourdaisOnTrack) February 5, 2018
All IndyCar teams will now head to ISM Raceway in Phoenix for this weekend’s open test.