Call it, “aero kits, take three.” The long-discussed, planned implementation of aerodynamic adjustments to the Dallara DW12 IndyCar begins for the rest of this year, as part of a 10-year gradual process of innovation. IndyCar series officials, including Hulman & Co. CEO Mark Miles and IndyCar’s new president of competition and operations, Derrick Walker, announced preliminary details of a return to innovation ahead of the Indianapolis 500.

With partner approval, IndyCar will introduce various aerodynamic configurations in 2015. Prior to actual body adjustments, the series will work with chassis provider Dallara to look to reduce the potential for lift on the car. That process begins immediately.

The timeline of getting manufacturers and teams confirmed will occur over the next two-three weeks, with participation set to be announced in July.

Essentially, how it breaks down is that the base DW12 chassis will be the model at least through 2018, with a completely new car look evident by 2019 if not sooner. The combination of aero adjustments plus horsepower increases by the manufacturers, when approved by all partners, will determine the evolution cycle between now and 2021, the end of this cycle.

Right now, it appears current manufacturers (Dallara, Chevrolet, Honda, Firestone) will be involved in the process, with the engine manufacturers the ones committing to aero kit designs. Plans for a revival of Indianapolis’ “cottage industry” are remote at best, for the moment.

Stay tuned to MotorSportsTalk next week for more information on aero kits, their timeline, and their planned implementation. In the meantime, here are the initiatives outlined as part of IndyCar’s long-term strategy: