# Rocket Blanch Out, IndyCar’s Tech Chief

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Podcast: [NASCAR News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nascar-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7512012)
Published: 2026-06-04T03:01:04+00:00
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## Resource

Rocket Blanch, the veteran IndyCar technical director with three decades of rulebook mastery, has exited the new IndyCar Officiating crew — just as the series gears up for its next big race. His departure follows last year’s controversial Indy 500 qualifying drama involving Josef Newgarden and Will Power, which triggered a major shake-up at Roger Penske’s team and led to IndyCar’s creation of an independent officiating body. Though Blanch was brought in to lead the new group, his exit leaves a huge void in technical inspections and pit lane operations. Nick Allen, formerly Colton Herta’s crew chief, is poised to step in as his replacement — but no one can fill Blanch’s decades of institutional knowledge. The future of IndyCar’s officiating is suddenly uncertain. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4345b75421970aac

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