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   INDYCAR Grand Prix of Sonoma Fast Facts Race Weekend: Friday, September 14 - Sunday, September 16 Super Sperg Weekend Schedule Track: Sonoma Raceway, a 12-turn, a 2.385-mile permanent road course in Sonoma, California quote:The 2.385-mile, 12-turn natural-terrain road course has it all to challenge drivers -- elevation changes, a tight right-hand hiarpin (Turn 12) leading onto the frontstretch, a Carousel turn that requires downshifting -- all packed into a scenic setting. Race Distance: 85 laps / 202.7 miles Entry List: INDYCAR Grand Prix of Sonoma (PDF) Push-to-Pass Parameters: 150 seconds of total time with a maximum time of 15 seconds per activation Firestone Tire Allotment: Seven sets primary, four sets alternate. Teams must use one set of primary and one new set of alternate tires in the race. Twitter: @RaceSonoma, @IndyCar, #SonomaGP, #INDYCAR Event Website: https://www.sonomaraceway.com 2017 Race Winner: Simon Pagenaud (No. 1 Team Penske Chevrolet) 2017 Pole Winner: Josef Newgarden (No. 2 Team Penske Chevrolet), 1:15.5205, 113.691 mph Qualifying Record: Josef Newgarden, 1:15.5205, 113.691 mph, 9/16/2017 NBCSN Broadcasts: Free Practice 1 - 4:00pm ET Friday, September 14 (same-day delay) Free Practice 2 - 6:00pm ET Friday, September 14 (live) Qualifying - 8:00pm ET Saturday, September 15 (same-day delay) Race - 6:30pm ET Sunday, September 16 (live) quote:Leigh Diffey is the lead announcer alongside analysts Townsend Bell and Paul Tracy. Pit reporters are Jon Beekhuis, Katie Hargitt, Kevin Lee and Robin Miller. Advance Auto Parts INDYCAR Radio Network Broadcasts: Mark Jaynes is the chief announcer alongside analyst Anders Krohn. Nick Yeoman (Turn 7) and Jake Query (Turn 9) are the turn announcers with Dave Furst, Michael Young and Dan Rusanowsky reporting from the pits. The Verizon IndyCar Series race is broadcast live on network affiliates, Sirius 98, XM 209, IndyCar.com, indycarradio.com and the INDYCAR Mobile app. The Verizon IndyCar Series qualifying session is broadcast live on Sirius 216, XM 209, IndyCar.com, indycarradio.com and the INDYCAR Mobile app. All Verizon IndyCar Series practice are available on IndyCar.com, indycarradio.com and the INDYCAR Mobile app. Video Streaming: All sessions not covered by live television will be available on the INDYCAR YouTube channel and Timing & Scoring (free registration required) KingShibby fucked around with this message at 12:44 on Sep 12, 2018 |
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  Welcome to the Verizon IndyCar Series 2018 Thread! 2018 Schedule  Off-Season Testing Schedule (PDF) 2018 Fantasy IndyCar is back! Here's how to join:
2017 Fantasy IndyCar Podium P1: Bentai (2,541) P2: KingShibby (-73) P3: Dudley (-209) Discord/IRC Discord: https://discord.gg/kg3d2Uu #ics on irc.synirc.net 2018 Aero Kits  The 2015-17 era of manufacturer-specific body kits is over, now both Honda and Chevy teams will use one new set of aero designed and built by Dallara and which promises more underbody aero and a much cleaner, more 1980s/1990s-inspired IndyCar look. The Road to Indy IndyCar features the Mazda Road to Indy ladder system, which provides a defined path for up-and-coming open-wheel racers to reach the top. Several IndyCar teams run teams in the lower series as well. Many of these series race on the same weekend as IndyCar as support races.  - IndyCar Minor Leagues, many of the current IndyCar drivers are Indy Lights graduates. Current Indy Lights Champion Kyle Kaiser was awarded a 3 race scholarship in IndyCar this season, including the Indy 500. Kaiser will be driving with Juncos Racing for at least three races. Now in its 4th season, the Dallara IL-15 Chassis has received rave reviews and should better prepare drivers for the big leagues.  - Brand new PM-18 this year! - Bottom rung of the ladder, usually first step after pro-karting. The Italian company Tattus was selected to build the new chassis for USF2000 to debut this season. USAC Silver Crown / Midgets - While not officially part of the Road to Indy Ladder, many current and former open wheel drivers got their start in sprint cars. One even got to kill someone on-track during a sprint race, cool huh? The All American Soap Box Derby - They're open-wheel and have an IndyCar sticker, they count. News and Blogs All IndyCar "blogs" are terrible. Also fans on Twitter (except for most goons) http://www.indystar.com/irl Just follow these lists Feel free to follow me too. IndyCar on TV  IndyCar Series Booth: Leigh Diffey/Brian Till/Bob Varsha/Rick Allen (pre-NASCAR season), two of Townsend Bell/Paul Tracy/David Hobbs/Steve Matchett Pits: Jon Beekhuis, Kevin Lee, Robin Miller, Marty Snider (pre-NASCAR season), Katie Hargitt (during NASCAR on NBC season) This has always been a bit of a hodgepodge, as NBC has too few people in too many places. Diffey is excellent and calls the majority of races except those which clash with F1 telecasts, for which he's also responsible, at which point Till or Varsha pinch hit. The most typical color analysts seem to be Bell and Tracy, though Hobbs and Matchett make occasional appearances. Matchett's giddiness at Fontana last year was fun. Indy Lights Booth: Kevin Lee, Anders Krohn Pits: Katie Hargitt Much like NBC does with NASCAR's K&N and Modified series, Indy Lights races are shown in condensed, one-hour shows on tape delay. Check local listings. (Watch the race at Indianapolis.) There's also a quarterly highlights show for USF2000 and Pro Mazda which is pretty good. Lights races can be seen internationally on these networks: quote:SPORTSNET – Canada   IndyCar on Radio  The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network is the radio home for IndyCar races throughout the season. Paul Page is lead announcer. Races can also be heard on Sirius Channel 212 or XM 209. Internet-Based Viewing Options Whenever practice/qualifying isn't broadcasted on TV, Timing & Scoring carries live streaming video. Free e-mail registration is required Also check the IndyCar YouTube page for more videos and live streaming. Previous Threads IndyCar 2017: A bunch of different names IndyCar 2016: A Series as Recognizable as its Champion IndyCar 2015: It's in Jeopardy! Indycar 2014: Formula Juan Indiecar Series 2013: You Probably Haven't Heard of It IndyCar Series 2012: NASCAR Refugees Welcome! Indycar Series 2011: Dan Wheldon Appreciation Station Izod Indycar Series 2010: Sato what happened? Sato!? SATOOOOOOOOO! Indycar [2009] Month of May and Indy 500: Paul Tracy Revenge Edition Indy Car 2008: Can hell freeze over twice? Hell frozen over: Champ Car/IRL Unification [2007/8] Indy Racing League [2007]: Yes it still exists! Champ Car 2006 Season Thread 2005 Champ Car Season Thread Team Lineup Check the next post Thread Rules Bringing back the F1chat rule. We get it, IndyCar is an inferior form of open-wheel compared to F1 and you'd love to tell us about it, but feel free to do that in the Worst Thread. Meanwhile, we'll enjoy some actual competition and close racing over here.  Portland, new Pro Mazda car, Danica, Carlin Racing, more Juncos Bryan Clauson, Justin Wilson, Watkins Glen
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2018 RIDES:   Full-Time Entries A.J. Foyt Racing (Chevrolet) No. 4 Matheus Leist (rookie) No.14 Tony Kanaan Andretti Autosport (Honda) No.26 Zach Veach (rookie) No.27 Alexander Rossi No.28 Ryan Hunter-Reay No.98 Marco Andretti Carlin Racing (Chevrolet) No.23 Charlie Kimball No.59 Max Chilton Chip Ganassi Racing (Honda) No.9 Scott Dixon No.10 Ed Jones Dale Coyne Racing/DCR with Vasser-Sullivan (Honda) No.18 Sebastien Bourdais No.19 Zachary Claman De Melo (rookie): St. Pete, Long Beach, Barber, Detroit 1/2, Road America, Iowa, Toronto, Pocono, Gateway No.19 Pietro Fittipaldi: Phoenix, Indy GP, Indy 500, Texas, Mid-Ohio, Portland, Sonoma Ed Carpenter Racing (Chevrolet) No.20 Ed Carpenter: Phoenix, Indy 500, Texas, Iowa, Pocono, Gateway No.20 Jordan King (rookie): St. Pete, Long Beach, Barber, Indy GP, Detroit 1/2, Road America, Toronto, Mid-Ohio, Portland, Sonoma No.21 Spencer Pigot Harding Racing (Chevrolet) No.88 Gabby Chaves Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (Honda) No.15 Graham Rahal No.30 Takuma Sato Schmidt Peterson Motorsports (Honda) No.5 James Hinchcliffe No.6 Robert Wickens (rookie). Team Penske (Chevrolet) No.1 Josef Newgarden No.12 Will Power No.22 Simon Pagenaud Part-time entries (two races, minimum) Juncos Racing (Chevrolet) No.32: Kyle Kaiser (rookie): Phoenix, Long Beach, Indy GP, Indy 500. Rene Binder (rookie): St. Pete, Barber, Toronto, Mid-Ohio Michael Shank Racing with SPM (Honda) No.60 Jack Harvey (rookie): St. Pete, Long Beach, Indy 500, Mid-Ohio, Portland, Sonoma Team Penske (Chevrolet) No.3: Helio Castroneves: Indy GP, Indy 500 Totals: Chevy: 12 Honda: 13 Rookies: 9 CONFIRMED 2018 INDIANAPOLIS 500 ENTRIES Official total is 35, so 2 cars will be bumped on the Saturday of Qualifying Official Entry List for the 102nd Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race (PDF) 
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Cygni posted:Phoenix test date officially announce and open to the public: It's awesome that they open the 2nd day of testing to the public, and with it being a Saturday there's no reason for any goon in the Phoenix area to attend. I'll be there for both days of testing, only 1 month away!
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wicka posted:Lmao, is this really saying she didn’t approach them until late December? What the gently caress was she doing before that? Apparently getting boned by Aaron Rodgers 
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Flikken posted:Because she acted entitled in high school and then ended up successfulish. Never would have guessed that coming from an attractive teenage girl 
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Feels Villeneuve posted:Your posting is extremely weird. Apparently so, I just want the season to start so I can talk about actual racing and not this bullshit sideshow. Phoenix test can't come soon enough
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CBJSprague24 posted:Be prepared to hear lots about "#SideHustle", because that's apparently what she's calling basically everything she's going to do once her racing career is over. Who knows, maybe Danica and Marco can get their #SideHustle on by driving for Uber 
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Cygni posted:Probably still bluffing, but Sergio talking about Alfa in IndyCar again: Not gonna lie, Marshall Pruett is notorious for publishing rumors and speculation as news. Anything for clicks so take what MP says with a grain of salt
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Human Grand Prix posted:*Single Turbo, Non-Intercooled, Methanol-fueled 2.65L V8 motors. Switching to methanol is an instant 100hp boost, but the E85 deal has been around for awhile now but yeah
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Some rules changes for 2018:quote:Qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil are set for May 19-20, a week ahead of the 102nd running of the race on May 27. This year, driver and entrant points will be awarded to the top nine qualifiers for the race. The pole winner earns nine points and the second-fastest qualifier eight points, with awarded points decreasing by one point for each position down to one point earned by the ninth-fastest qualifier. quote:The qualifying order for all oval track events except the Indianapolis 500 will be determined by entrant points entering the event. The qualifying order will run in reverse order of entrant points, with the highest in entrant points qualifying last. A car without entrant points will be placed at the front of the qualifying line Changes to Indy 500 qualifying points and no more random draw for oval qualifying order. The change in qualifying order will benefit the best teams since qualifying last on an oval has the advantage of max rubber
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If only we could pool $3,000 we could get our very own Gooncabin for the Indy 500 IMS PR posted:The Tiny House Hotel provides a new, innovative and boutique style of on-site accommodation for race attendees looking for a unique opportunity. 15 cabins * $3k = a quick $45k for IMS and honestly not a bad idea except for the likely sections of golf course holes that will have their grass ruined for a weekend
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Sounds like IndyCar is moving in a great direction for future engine development:quote:INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018) - INDYCAR has landed a lead engineer from a championship-winning manufacturer as its new managing director of engine development.
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Good news for everyone that isn't attending the Phoenix test this weekendIndyCar posted:Verizon IndyCar Series fans are itching to see the full field going wheel to wheel with the new-look cars in 2018.
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CBJSprague24 posted:Thank gently caress it's Bestwick. Bestwick is a good guy and is definitely the star of that broadcast booth. I've even made sure to tell him that to his face (and he silently agrees)
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IOwnCalculus posted:Are those lap times on the wheel? If so then the reduced downforce seems to be costing them a second a lap compared to qualifying trim last year. Worth it and then some if it means the cars can race. Yeah all the cars have the same dash displays with tons of data on them. The real test will come in about 2 hours when the cars get on track together for the first time Don't forget about live streaming today and tomorrow! http://racecontrol.indycar.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZ4Ux3MiqeU
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New sponsor for Graham at Phoenix and Portland https://twitter.com/RLLracing/status/962035160832069633 I guess an anonymous benefactor is paying for this sponsorship so that the operations/budget of the charity isn't impacted. Great cause
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IOwnCalculus posted:Figured I might as well put this here. We showed up to the track long after they'd given out all the wristbands for the autograph session, but since the crowd was tiny they let people line up without them. We ended up going down the line that had Penske, Foyt, Carlin, Harding, Juncos, and RLL. That's pretty awesome, drivers love kids and they know that the future of the sport depends on bringing in new fans. Power told me he actually wants like 3 more kids which made me laugh. Just don't let her meet Danica or Pippa because that could be the end of her appreciation of IndyCar
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Let us not forget Darth Pagenaud https://twitter.com/indy44/status/891030328508153856
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MP posted:"We're looking at a bunch of different opportunities, but don't have anything we can discuss at this time," Continental Tire marketing director Travis Roffler told RACER. Just more rumor mill masquerading as news that MP is famous for. At least you guys find it enjoyable and I guess it qualifies as coverage of the sport we all love 
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I guess I'll add everyone's favorite driver to the list of confirmed Indy 500 Entries  quote:Karam, the 22-year-old driver from Nazareth, Pennsylvania, will enter his fifth Indy 500 and fourth with the Dreyer & Reinbold Racing team. Karam won the "Hard Charger Award" as rookie competitor in the 2015 Indy 500 and put on a sensational drive from 23rd to fourth in 2016 before retiring from the event on Lap 94 in DRR machinery. Karam won the Indy Lights championship in 2013. I guess there's a teleconference tomorrow morning with Karam and Dennis Reinbold. But this part of the email was pretty interesting The Dreyer and Reinbold family has an impressive legacy at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway dating back to the 1920s with legendary car builder Floyd "Pop" Dreyer. Dreyer's grandson, Dennis Reinbold, has served as a car owner in the Indy 500 since 1999 and has recorded four top-10 finishes including a best of fourth in 2012.
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CBJSprague24 posted:1) Are we doing the fantasy game again this year? 1) Yes we will do the same league 2)
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There could be 100 entries, but there should only ever be 33 starters  Also I was curious as to why the Safety Team trucks at the Phoenix test were just plain black stock trucks, now I know why  quote:AMR named new sponsor of INDYCAR Safety Team, official ambulance provider of Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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WindyMan posted:Huh. I guess Pruett misinterpreted that last release for Holmatro re-upping for another five years. Holmatro is still involved and did renew their sponsorship, but now it's just as the Official Rescue Tools of INDYCAR. But yeah those orange firesuits looked pretty sweet INDYCAR PR posted:As previously announced, Holmatro remains involved with INDYCAR and Indianapolis Motor Speedway as the Official Rescue Tool Provider. Holmatro tools have been used to expedite on-track medical response at Indy car events since 1991.
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I'm creating a league right now, but can't think of a witty name
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I'm gonna quote the rule book hereRule 8.4.3.4.1. posted:The fastest thirty-three (33) Cars completing Qualifications attempts on Saturday shall start the Race. However, for every Car unable to complete their Guaranteed Attempt, as described in Rule 8.4.3.4, there will be an equal number of temporary positions available at the rear of the starting field. Rule 8.4.3.7. posted:The Race shall be comprised of thirty-three (33) Cars (or such other number, as INDYCAR shall determine). So I guess it's 33 unless IndyCar decides they want more, such drama! Also we're live for the first day of the season!!! http://racecontrol.indycar.com/  New for T&S this year it tracks split times in real time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubluoPbK1Dk
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devmd01 posted:Has the curbing there in turn 10 always been that...aggressive? That is pretty aggressive but looks like all the other curbing. Maybe it's just the fresh coat of paint on them that makes it look rougher
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WindyMan posted:I hate stats like this. Does it count as an on-track pass when someone spins or gets a puncture or crashes out, and a car passes them? Should it? Does it inflate the numbers a little bit when there are a lot of spins or punctures and crashes like there were during the race? Then what are we measuring, exactly? On the media center TVs during on-track sessions they show timing and scoring stats. There's a stat they track called On-Track Passes (OTP) that they don't distribute to the public. Arni, the poster of that tweet and IndyCar PR staff nerd, explained to me what it encompasses: OTP occurs when one car passes another on the racing surface under green. It does NOT include any pass where one or both cars are on pit lane. It does include passes when a car spins because it occurs on the track. I hope this long post from my phone helps
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So I compared St Pete sector times 2017 to 2018 and noticed something interesting about the overall faster lap speeds. Check out my article to see which sector and read me hate on Graham Rahal for finishing P2. It sucks we gotta wait over 3 more weeks until the next race, but then we get Phoenix/Long Beach/Barber on consecutive weekends leading up to THE MONTH OF MAY!
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iospace posted:Taku's car Ambulance chasing is my favorite part of being at the track. Bentai posted:I wonder what let go, to make it careen the way it did. They said the winds were high so I'm guessing he caught a gust of wind at the wrong part of a corner
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Not like anyone cares (at least I don't), but I guess Pippa Mann is officially announcing her 500 ride tomorrow
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Well there was an open test at Barber today, and Helio got to drive! I'm sure there's plenty of articles and stuff out there but the best thing is that Helio finished P3 on the day behind Newgarden and Power 
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kidcoelacanth posted:listen, guys. i'd gently caress that car. Seconded  Edit: I'd let that car gently caress me
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Well the NBC announcement is final, but this part of the press release stood out to me:quote:NBC Sports Gold – NBC Sports Group’s direct-to-consumer product – will offer a package to INDYCAR fans that features all qualifying and practices not televised live, all Indy Lights races, and full-event replays. Additional details, including the cost of the Gold offering, will be announced at a later date. So to me this means that after this season the days of free practice/qualifying streaming on YouTube will end and will move behind a paywall. You guys have been asking for this so here ya go
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So there was supposed to be IMS Oval testing next week but due to the expected bad weather it's being postponed. I plan on driving down for the Mon 4/30 open test, should be a good day for those in the Indy area to call in sick 
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harperdc posted:Armchair aerodynamics here, but it’s probably stabilizing a bit (the rear wing as a whole). I think they would lose out if they ran without (or attempted to). Those tiny endplates do look WipeOut as hell though. Since the DW-12 era the rear wings at Indy have all been running right around -10° on the main plane, so they actually generate negative downforce. I wouldn't be surprised to see the same out of the new rear wing
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