INDIANAPOLIS—The car that will compete in the world’s first head-to-head high-speed autonomous auto race was unveiled here recently. Teams comprised of college students will program the cars to compete this fall at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the home of the world-famous Indy 500.
The Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) on Oct. 23 will be the world’s first head-to-head, high-speed autonomous race. It will feature a $1.5 million prize purse from sponsors such as Ansys, Aptiv, Bridgestone, Microsoft and Schaeffler. The sleek open-wheel vehicles that will compete in the event are being built by Dallara Automobilli at its factory in Varano de Melegari, Italy.