2012 IndyCar Series season
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The <entity_0> was the 17th season of the <entity_2>, and the 101st season of American open wheel racing. Chevrolet returned to the series for the first time since 2005 while Lotus debuted, with the latter leaving the <entity_2> after the <entity_3> season due to poor performance. Heading into the final race of the season, Power led <entity_1> by <entity_5> points in a two driver fight for the championship. The <entity_3> season saw the implementation of <entity_2>'s new ICONIC Plan (Innovative, Competitive, Open-wheel, New, Industry-relevant, Cost-effective), the biggest change to the sport in recent history. On April 30, 2011, <entity_2> owners voted <entity_4>–0 to reject the introduction of multiple Aero Kits for the <entity_3> season, citing costs. The <entity_3> schedule included the following <entity_4> races: O  Oval/Speedway. All chassis are composed of a Dallara DW-12 "<entity_2> Safety Cell" base and aerokit in <entity_3>. For <entity_3>, as in recent years, the <entity_2> schedule split its television coverage between ESPN on ABC and NBC Sports Network (formerly Versus).
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