IndyCar News: Palou puts Next-Gen ‘Spec’ IndyCar through paces at Sebring

The initial tests of the new NTT INDYCAR SERIES IR-28 ‘Spec’ chassis took place in August and September on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course and oval, two circuits known for their billiard-table smooth asphalt. Now, for the rough stuff. Five-time and reigning NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou of Honda-powered Chip Ganassi Racing turned 43 laps Monday on the outer loop at Sebring International Raceway in Sebring, Florida, the first test for the car outside of IMS. 2016 Indianapolis 500 winner Alexander Rossi of Chevrolet-powered ECR will take over testing duties Tuesday at the historic Florida circuit. Sebring is…