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Dec 4, 2002

WindyMan posted:

OT, but F1 is switching to a windshield for driver protection.

http://www.racer.com/f1/item/142109-shield-image-released-will-test-at-silverstone



I like it, though I don't think it needs to be that big for Indycar.

I dig.

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Cygni
Nov 12, 2005

raring to post

lmao, ed jones beats sipag and JN and goes to p1. although i imagine Carpenter will be tough to beat.

gret
Dec 12, 2005

goggle-eyed freak


DCR really seems to have vastly improved their oval program. Combine that with Seabass's prowess on road and street courses and who knows what might have been. :sigh:

Cygni
Nov 12, 2005

raring to post

Marshall saying the word on the street is Penske cutting back to 3 full time cars next year, with Helio and JPM both going to the sportscar program full time.

http://www.racer.com/indycar/item/142120-castroneves-tipped-for-penske-sportscar-switch

WindyMan
Mar 21, 2002

Respect the power of the wind
If that's true Helio could still come back to Indy for the GP/500 and try to get that 4th 500 win.

Cygni
Nov 12, 2005

raring to post

goddanit loving will power 'kajfsdf

IOwnCalculus
Apr 2, 2003





What the gently caress happened on Marco's run?

iospace
Jan 19, 2038


IOwnCalculus posted:

What the gently caress happened on Marco's run?

There's the answer

IOwnCalculus
Apr 2, 2003





I mean :thejoke: and all, but Iowa is a track he's consistently done well at.

KingShibby
Jan 30, 2004

Wherever you go, whatever you do, I will be right here waiting for you...

Yams Fan

IOwnCalculus posted:

What the gently caress happened on Marco's run?

My guess is he took way too much downforce off the car, but I'll find out in about 20min during the AA press conference

WindyMan
Mar 21, 2002

Respect the power of the wind
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyexjfEwp4k

KingShibby
Jan 30, 2004

Wherever you go, whatever you do, I will be right here waiting for you...

Yams Fan
I'm a writer! :downs:

http://nasportscar.com/the-indycar-downforce-dilemma/

Outlaw Mailman
Jul 1, 2007
Two kinds of crazy
Randomly decided to pick up tickets for the race, first indycar race in a decade or so, should be fun. Wish I'd have planned ahead and been able to hit Knoxville tonight, sounds like Smoke is gonna be there running a 410.

hunnert car pileup
Oct 28, 2007

the first world was a mistake

WindyMan posted:

OT, but F1 is switching to a windshield for driver protection.

http://www.racer.com/f1/item/142109-shield-image-released-will-test-at-silverstone



I like it, though I don't think it needs to be that big for Indycar.

That looks so much better than the halo it isn't funny.

KingShibby
Jan 30, 2004

Wherever you go, whatever you do, I will be right here waiting for you...

Yams Fan

Outlaw Mailman posted:

Randomly decided to pick up tickets for the race, first indycar race in a decade or so, should be fun. Wish I'd have planned ahead and been able to hit Knoxville tonight, sounds like Smoke is gonna be there running a 410.

I'm going to Knoxville tonight, pretty sure Smoke is racing a 360 from what I read yesterday.

EDIT: https://twitter.com/townsendbell/status/883815063093559297

KingShibby fucked around with this message at 23:33 on Jul 8, 2017

Cygni
Nov 12, 2005

raring to post

Drivers in the cars btw

Cygni
Nov 12, 2005

raring to post

Aleshin doing the Tag at Homestead move

Spaced God
Feb 8, 2014

All torment, trouble, wonder and amazement
Inhabits here: some heavenly power guide us
Out of this fearful country!



Indycar's oval bingo sheet's free square is "Aleshin has a strong start, then stupidly crashes out"

WindyMan
Mar 21, 2002

Respect the power of the wind

Spaced God posted:

Indycar's oval bingo sheet's free square is "Aleshin has a strong start, then stupidly crashes out"

Could getting through just turn 1 at Phoenix qualify as a "strong start" though?

Cygni
Nov 12, 2005

raring to post

Go JR

KingShibby
Jan 30, 2004

Wherever you go, whatever you do, I will be right here waiting for you...

Yams Fan
Definitely not a good day for Russian drivers

...or for AJ Foyt :smithcloud:

Bentai
Jul 8, 2004


NERF THIS!


Hasn't been a good day for AJ Foyt Racing since Sato won at long beach.

KingShibby
Jan 30, 2004

Wherever you go, whatever you do, I will be right here waiting for you...

Yams Fan
:smith: Conor :smith:

Cygni
Nov 12, 2005

raring to post

Foyt Racing lol

FuzzySkinner
May 23, 2012

Cygni posted:

Foyt Racing lol

my stupid fantasy is Tony Stewart buys into that team, renames it Coyote, and helps them improve overall.

I don't know. I feel bad for the guys out there.

Bentai
Jul 8, 2004


NERF THIS!


I don't get CNBC, next weekend is back to :filez:

WindyMan
Mar 21, 2002

Respect the power of the wind

Bentai
Jul 8, 2004


NERF THIS!


Hope this is a short red flag.

Cygni
Nov 12, 2005

raring to post

Engines fired. I imagine the crowd enjoyed the misting with the insane temps today.

Green green

Bentai
Jul 8, 2004


NERF THIS!


Newton Club is the best ticket at the track if you have problems dealing with the heat. You get a reserved seat near the start/finish line, and access to a nicely air conditioned room.

Cygni
Nov 12, 2005

raring to post

Dang it Rossi

WindyMan
Mar 21, 2002

Respect the power of the wind
Helio Castroneves: Homecoming

VikingSkull
Jan 23, 2017
Look Viking you're a trash Trump supporter what the fuck makes you think you can have an avatar that isn't what I decide? Shut your fucking trap and go away. Your trolling is tiresome and just shits up the forum.
I'm the fence

WindyMan
Mar 21, 2002

Respect the power of the wind
That is one happy man.

Cygni
Nov 12, 2005

raring to post

Up to 9 different winners, the all time record in a season is 11.

I could see Rossi or RHR winning in Toronto.

IOwnCalculus
Apr 2, 2003





Good Race, but does Iowa ever disappoint?

Proud Christian Mom
Dec 20, 2006
READING COMPREHENSION IS HARD

IOwnCalculus posted:

Good Race, but does Iowa ever disappoint?

only for the people stuck living there!

bennyfactor
Nov 21, 2008
Did Helio eat some random fan pizza after the podium?!

Cygni
Nov 12, 2005

raring to post

Andretti apparently missed his first IndyCar race since 1993 to have a meeting with VW at the Indy GRC race.

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KingShibby
Jan 30, 2004

Wherever you go, whatever you do, I will be right here waiting for you...

Yams Fan

Cygni posted:

Andretti apparently missed his first IndyCar race since 1993 to have a meeting with VW at the Indy GRC race.

Saved him the embarrassment of having to watch Marco & Sato. Even Mario wasn't here, Gabby Chaves drove the two-seater to start the race

Good News Edit: https://twitter.com/tracksideonline/status/884041121063718917

KingShibby fucked around with this message at 01:51 on Jul 10, 2017

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