AJ Foyt Racing issued a statement on Monday evening after the team were found to be in violation of the INDYCAR weight regulations following Sunday’s Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear.
We acknowledge and accept the penalty issued for being 1.8lbs. under the required driver ballast weight. This was an unintentional oversight, and we take full responsibility for the mistake. Our car was in fact, 10lbs. over the minimum total weight, and the discrepancy was not intended to gain a competitive advantage.
However, we recognize that compliance with ever rule is critical to ensuring fairness in this sport, no matter how minor the deviation may seem. We are working closely with our technical team to strengthen our processes and ensure this does not happen again.
We’re grateful for the passion and integrity of INDYCAR, and while this situation is disappointing we respect the rules that keep our competition honest and safe. Most importantly, we remain committed to racing the right way, for our fans, our partners and our sport.