Retired Indiana Supreme Court Justice Theodore R. Boehm denied an appeal filed on April 30 and upheld INDYCAR’s decision to approve use of a 0.71 A/R compressor cover for the single turbocharger.
 
Justice Boehm conducted the appeal hearing on May 9 in Indianapolis.  Pursuant to Rule 13.11, the appeal decision is final and binding. 

“We are pleased that Justice Boehm’s ruling has again confirmed INDYCAR’s initial step to address parity of the series-mandated single and twin turbochargers," Honda Performance Development vice president Steve Eriksen said. "This has been INDYCAR’s intention ever since the matter first came under discussion in late 2010.

"We eagerly look forward to continuing our battle with Chevrolet and Lotus as practice sessions for the Indianapolis 500, ‘The Greatest Spectacle in Racing,' begin this weekend.”

Said Jim Cambell, U.S. Vice President Performance Vehicles and Motorsports: “Despite the ruling from the appeal hearing, GM’s position on this has not changed. Yes, we are disappointed with the decision.  All we’ve asked from the beginning is that the existing rules and engine regulations be applied fairly.  Nonetheless, we remain committed to competing at the highest level in the IndyCar Series.”

In his role as Appeal Official, and pursuant to rule 13.4, INDYCAR President of Operations and Strategy Brian Barnhart elected to utilize Justice Boehm.

Justice Boehm retired from the Court on Sept. 30, 2010. Justice Boehm brings his substantial and unique experience to bear on matters through mediation, arbitration and private judge services with the Van Winkle - Baten Dispute Resolution group. As a private lawyer, in-house counsel, and managing partner of an Indiana law firm, Justice Boehm has participated in the negotiated settlement of a large number of complex business disputes.  He also had extensive experience in negotiating substantial transactions including business acquisitions and dispositions, real estate transactions and a variety of commercial agreements. He served as Chairman and CEO of the organizing committee for the 1987 Pan American Games in Indianapolis, and was the first President and CEO of Indiana Sports Corporation.