IndyCar thread

[Josh 12,647]

All the trucks have arrived to St Pete.  This morning I got to drive the track too!  With all the people working on the track I don't think I topped 15 mph, but a thrill nonetheless

 

[Josh 12,647]

St Petersburg race on right now on NBC

ROW 1

1. (26) Colton Herta, Honda, 01:00.3210 (107.425 mph)
2. (60) Jack Harvey, Honda, 01:00.5709 (106.982)

ROW 2

3. (2) Josef Newgarden, Chevrolet, 01:00.6078 (106.917)
4. (22) Simon Pagenaud, Chevrolet, 01:00.6353 (106.868)

ROW 3

5. (14) Sebastien Bourdais, Chevrolet, 01:01.0017 (106.227)
6. (5) Pato O’Ward, Chevrolet, 01:01.0799 (106.091)

ROW 4

7. (21) Rinus VeeKay, Chevrolet, 01:00.4858 (107.133)
8. (9) Scott Dixon, Honda, 01:00.4997 (107.108)

ROW 5

9. (15) Graham Rahal, Honda, 01:00.5678 (106.988)
10. (10) Alex Palou, Honda, 01:00.6220 (106.892)

ROW 6

11. (27) Alexander Rossi, Honda, 01:00.6476 (106.847)
12. (29) James Hinchcliffe, Honda, 01:00.8671 (106.461)

ROW 7

13. (28) Ryan Hunter-Reay, Honda, 01:00.8524 (106.487)
14. (3) Scott McLaughlin, Chevrolet, 01:00.7044 (106.747)

ROW 8

15. (30) Takuma Sato, Honda, 01:00.9167 (106.375)
16. (8) Marcus Ericsson, Honda, 01:00.7058 (106.744)

ROW 9

17. (7) Felix Rosenqvist, Chevrolet, 01:00.9569 (106.305)
18. (51) Romain Grosjean, Honda, 01:00.8127 (106.557)

ROW 10

19. (20) Conor Daly, Chevrolet, 01:01.4220 (105.500)
20. (12) Will Power, Chevrolet, 01:01.1140 (106.031)

ROW 11

21. (18) Ed Jones, Honda, 01:01.4453 (105.460)
22. (59) Max Chilton, Chevrolet, 01:01.5065 (105.355)

ROW 12

23. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Honda, 01:01.8364 (104.793)
24. (4) Dalton Kellett, Chevrolet, 01:02.3396 (103.947

[LIHoosier 26,209]

Can someone teach Grampa Jimmie how to put the car in reverse?

[Hovadipo 56,262]

12 minutes ago, LIHoosier said:

Can someone teach Grampa Jimmie how to put the car in reverse?

Grampy Jim is sure missing that power steering. 

[Josh 12,647]

Dominant win from pole for Colton Herta.  Your standings after two races:

 

[Demo 20,066]

Won’t happen for a slew of reasons, but would love to see Herta get a shot with Haas F1. Calling Haas an “American” F1 team is absurd and Nikita Mazepin brings too much sponsorship to go anywhere, despite looking pretty clearly overmatched. But Herta might be the perfect American addition to that series. He’s certainly the only American with enough name recognition to move the needle in any way for F1 over here. There aren’t 10 American race fans who’ve heard of Logan Sargeant or any of the other American kids racing in Europe.

[Capt. Crimson 3,429]

9 hours ago, Demo said:

Won’t happen for a slew of reasons, but would love to see Herta get a shot with Haas F1. Calling Haas an “American” F1 team is absurd and Nikita Mazepin brings too much sponsorship to go anywhere, despite looking pretty clearly overmatched. But Herta might be the perfect American addition to that series. He’s certainly the only American with enough name recognition to move the needle in any way for F1 over here. There aren’t 10 American race fans who’ve heard of Logan Sargeant or any of the other American kids racing in Europe.

Haas just has so many problems. I'd be willing to bet they aren't around in next 5 years. Also their livery snuck in a Russian flag on the front wing this year. lol  

[Demo 20,066]

8 minutes ago, Capt. Crimson said:

Haas just has so many problems. I'd be willing to bet they aren't around in next 5 years. Also their livery snuck in a Russian flag on the front wing this year. lol  

You may well be right about that. They’re putting all of their development resources into the ‘22 chassis. If it’s not at least a mid-pack car I would think they would be up for sale at a minimum. It’s a shame. I love F1 and have always wanted to see a legit American team.

[Capt. Crimson 3,429]

2 minutes ago, Demo said:

You may well be right about that. They’re putting all of their development resources into the ‘22 chassis. If it’s not at least a mid-pack car I would think they would be up for sale at a minimum. It’s a shame. I love F1 and have always wanted to see a legit American team.

Well Gene Haas didn't want to put more of his own money into the team and that's why they had to get the Russian sponsorship in the first place. At the very least, I expect the team to change hands at some point.

[Josh 12,647]

No race this weekend, current standings:

 

[Josh 12,647]

7

 

 

[Josh 12,647]

Errrr....I can't edit that post to correct.  Dangit

[LIHoosier 26,209]

Its Indy 500 Day!!!

[Josh 12,647]

Scott Dixon has to be the favorite today, starting from pole with a great season so far.  He's also a great guy, he moved to St Petersburg for a while after Dan Wheldon died so he could help his widow.  I'd also like to see Helio get his 4th, I think it would be great press for Indycar.

 

Here's to a great race today

[KingPG21 6,584]

So great app o have fans back T the race. 
 

Need to go sometime in the next couple of years 

[LIHoosier 26,209]

God Damn Helio! Won it legit too, wasn't some fuel mileage or a wacky caution putting him in front at the right time. New member of the 4-time club.

[Josh 12,647]

Good for Helio!  And good for Indycar.  I'm sure this will get them more time on Sportscenter, PTI, etc

[Hovadipo 56,262]

Man what a race, what an atmosphere. Everything felt normal today and it was most excellent. 
 

40% my ass, by the way. 

[cthomas 6,479]

Great to see an almost normal 500. And a very deserving winner. 

[LIHoosier 26,209]

@Josh 5 more years of IndyCar at St Pete