INDYCAR’s Texas Twins Shootout – Half-points and blind draws for starting spots

INDYCAR has released their format for the Twin 275’s coming up at Texas Motor Speedway later this summer, and released some interesting rule changes for the unique event.  In a nutshell, the announcement comes down to three major rules for the Twins.  The first is that each race will pay “half-points” in the season champtionship.  The second is that the starting grid for race 1 will be determined by qualifying, while race 2’s grid will be determined by a blind draw.

The best and third decision is that extra engines will be allowed for teams to us in their back-up cars in the second race should their primary car get damaged in race 1.   Clearly, it would be a let down if some of the top drivers go knocked out early in Race 1, and could not rebound in race 2.

IndyCar.com has the full announcement.

LINK:  INDYCAR – Half points, full excitement at Texas