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IZOD IndyCar Series officials have now formalized event procedures for the debuts of double-headers to be held at Belle Isle, Toronto and Houston in 2013 and standing starts will be part of the action.
Qualifications for the first race of the double-header will take place on the Friday and follow the format of three rounds of eliminations, culminating in the Firestone Fast Six.
The first segment has been reduced from 15 minutes to 10 minutes to match subsequent segments.
Contrary to 2012, tire usage during the three segments of all road/street qualifying will be determined by the entrant; allowing teams the choice of saving a new set of tires for the race or use during qualifying.
Qualifications for the second race will be held on Saturday morning and will consist of a 30-minute session for all cars, with the starting order set by lap time.
Standing starts will be implemented for Race 1 at both Toronto in July and Houston in October. Race 2 at the venues will feature a traditional North American rolling start following a few pace laps.
Both races at each of the three double-header venues will be full distance with equal points. Pit location for both races of a double-header will be determined by the entrant's qualifications result at the previous race event. Qualifications for Race 2 will determine pit location for the next event.
Qualifications for the first race of the double-header will take place on the Friday and follow the format of three rounds of eliminations, culminating in the Firestone Fast Six.
The first segment has been reduced from 15 minutes to 10 minutes to match subsequent segments.
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Contrary to 2012, tire usage during the three segments of all road/street qualifying will be determined by the entrant; allowing teams the choice of saving a new set of tires for the race or use during qualifying.
Qualifications for the second race will be held on Saturday morning and will consist of a 30-minute session for all cars, with the starting order set by lap time.
Standing starts will be implemented for Race 1 at both Toronto in July and Houston in October. Race 2 at the venues will feature a traditional North American rolling start following a few pace laps.
Both races at each of the three double-header venues will be full distance with equal points. Pit location for both races of a double-header will be determined by the entrant's qualifications result at the previous race event. Qualifications for Race 2 will determine pit location for the next event.