The Headquarters
Andretti Green Racing is housed in a 44,000 square-foot race shop on the northwest side of Indianapolis, Indiana. Built in 1996, the headquarters houses all the operations necessary for the team's Indy Racing League IndyCar Series program.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES: Enhanced in 2004 as a result of the team s expansion to a four-car operation, Andretti Green Racing features a total of more than 6,700 square feet of office space, which includes administrative and engineering offices, conference room, break room and locker room.
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT: AGR's engineering department is equipped with the latest computers and software that allow the team to continually research, design, develop and test race car components. A computer network connects the team s engineering offices at the shop and at the track to the fabrication department.
RACE PREPARATION: Ten individual race preparation bays allow the team to strip the cars down for inspection and refurbishing. Additionally, there are separate work stations for developing and maintaining key parts including shock absorbers, electronics, gearboxes and transmissions.
FABRICATION DEPARTMENT: In-house manufacturing is done in the team's 3,200 square foot fabrication department that features equipment from AGR's technical partners, Clausing and Lincoln Electric welders. The fabrication department utilizes two Clausing computer-numerically-controlled (CNC) turning centers, two Clausing CNC milling machines and a total of six Lincoln Electric welders. An additional welder is also standard equipment on each of the team's four transporters. The department allows AGR's mechanics to build or rework about 50 percent of the race car s parts.
PAINT BOOTHS: Three state-of-the-art paint booths stocked with special paint keep the team's cars and other equipment looking their best.
PIT STOP PRACTICE PAD: Team members practice pit stops on a regular basis on a 300 square foot pit stop practice area. The setup allows the crew to practice routine stops with tire changes and simulated refueling, as well as non-routine tasks like wing adjustments. The area consists of a carpet-covered plywood floor, four air wrenches and a fuel hose filled with water to simulate the weight of the fuel.
PARKING: In-shop parking for the team's transporters eases the team s preparation process, which is especially critical when facing back-to-back races during the busy summer season. When the transporter returns from a race, usually late at night, the drivers can unload the cars and move them into the preparation bays so when the crew members arrive in the morning they can immediately begin preparations for the next race.
