Sullivangate wrote:All the more depressing when he goes to NASCAR next season.
That would be the dumbest move Hunter-Reay could possibly make -- even dumber than his decision to go to Rocketsports (which almost killed his career).
Who are you to doubt the intelligence of Paul Gentilozzi?
This is the guy who got beat by a Qvale Mangusta in Trans Am.
"Sebastian Bourdais- he once was a champ, but now he's a chump." -Will Power
Sullivangate wrote:Who are you to doubt the intelligence of Paul Gentilozzi?
This is the guy who got beat by a Qvale Mangusta in Trans Am.
What on earth is a Qvale Mangusta?
watka wrote:I find it amusing that whilst you're one of the more openly Christian guys here, you are still first and foremost associated with an eye for the ladies!
dinizintheoven wrote:GOOD CHRISTIANS do not go to jail. EVERYONE ON FORMULA ONE REJECTS should be in jail.
Free Sky Sports this weekend so I thought I'd watch the start of the race. After 10 minutes I was bored. The cars look ludicrous, I haven't seen Indycar in years so when did they start looking like that?!
Jeroen Krautmeir wrote:I can't be the only one here who thinks Will Power is the Oranje of IndyCar right?
I mean seriously! Is he going to end up being known as the best IndyCar driver to never win a title?
Castroneves doesn't have a title and I'd say he's better than Power. If I'm not mistaken, Helio is ahead of Power in points...
That's correct, Helio has 339 compared to Power's 336. Interestingly enough, before Power's 3rd place at Edmonton tday, he hadn't visited the podium since his 3 in a row. I really hope Hunter-Reay doesn't throw this championship away, I like him as a driver, and although I wouldn't mind a Castroneves win I for some reason dislike Power. Anyway, it will be good for Indycar if an American wins it for a change
My only comment on this race is, why do they have so many "push to pass" boosts? Watching the closing stages of the race Sato had 12 boosts to Castroneves's 20 odd on the last lap, come on.
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Shadaza wrote:My only comment on this race is, why do they have so many "push to pass" boosts? Watching the closing stages of the race Sato had 12 boosts to Castroneves's 20 odd on the last lap, come on.
They say no to competition Yellows and GWC, and yet are ok with the equally questionable push to pass. It ruined a potentially great battle for the win. Come on Beaux, you're letting me down after you do so well..
Barbazza wrote:Free Sky Sports this weekend so I thought I'd watch the start of the race. After 10 minutes I was bored. The cars look ludicrous, I haven't seen Indycar in years so when did they start looking like that?!
They starting looking like that this year. Dan Wheldon spent a lot of time developing the car last year because of his lack of a race drive, which makes it even more unfortunate that he died in the final race for the last car, which was considered less safe than the car that he was developing. This current car as a result is designated the DW12 in Dan's honour.
watka wrote:I find it amusing that whilst you're one of the more openly Christian guys here, you are still first and foremost associated with an eye for the ladies!
dinizintheoven wrote:GOOD CHRISTIANS do not go to jail. EVERYONE ON FORMULA ONE REJECTS should be in jail.
Shadaza wrote:My only comment on this race is, why do they have so many "push to pass" boosts? Watching the closing stages of the race Sato had 12 boosts to Castroneves's 20 odd on the last lap, come on.
These numbers are the seconds they can use the system. De facto Sato had only one or two opportunities to use the thing since obviously a boost takes time to get going. That time limit system is nowhere near as ridiculous as DRS is currently handled anyhow, anyway.
Autosport wrote:The chicane on the main straight will be removed, the first corner will be widened, and Turns 5 and 6 - which includes the pit entry - will be reprofiled, according to Tony Cotman, whose NZR Consulting firm is building the circuit.
Autosport wrote:The chicane on the main straight will be removed, the first corner will be widened, and Turns 5 and 6 - which includes the pit entry - will be reprofiled, according to Tony Cotman, whose NZR Consulting firm is building the circuit.
Sounds good to me.
This IS good news. It almost makes me want to pick up tickets and drive down.
"Sebastian Bourdais- he once was a champ, but now he's a chump." -Will Power
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"I don't think we should be used to finance (the manufacturers') R&D because they will produce that engine anyway" said Monisha Kaltenborn. "You will never see a Mercedes using a Ferrari engine or the other way round."
Yannick wrote:The Great Pantano will make a return to IndyCar for Ganassi's B-team in the #83 car at Mid-Ohio, replacing the injured Charlie Kimball: http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/101677
A bit late mate, see the 2 posts above.
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Shadaza wrote:My only comment on this race is, why do they have so many "push to pass" boosts? Watching the closing stages of the race Sato had 12 boosts to Castroneves's 20 odd on the last lap, come on.
They say no to competition Yellows and GWC, and yet are ok with the equally questionable push to pass. It ruined a potentially great battle for the win. Come on Beaux, you're letting me down after you do so well..
And I'd be okay with Lotus leaving.
Castroneves saved his push to pass usage for the end of the race, whereas Sato burned his up. If there was no push to pass, Sato would never have been there to challenge Helio in the first place. 8)
Yannick wrote:The Great Pantano will make a return to IndyCar for Ganassi's B-team in the #83 car at Mid-Ohio, replacing the injured Charlie Kimball: http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/101677
A bit late mate, see the 2 posts above.
Oops. I feel so out of the loop. Here's hoping the Great Pantano will do his nickname some justice and have a great race, too.
"I don't think we should be used to finance (the manufacturers') R&D because they will produce that engine anyway" said Monisha Kaltenborn. "You will never see a Mercedes using a Ferrari engine or the other way round."
woah he subbed in same time last year.....strange. anyways, there are some failures in Downtown Baltimore's infrastructure, which is crazy old to begin with, near where the track will be constructed. Local contractors and repairmen say they'll have it fixed by mid august.. Two water mains by light street and a sinkhole(hopefully unrelated) farther north.
I believe in German BARawnda-Tyrrell-Simca(and it's working)
the only difference between the roman gladiators and racing drivers is that racing drivers sit inside the lion that is trying to kill them.
nome66 wrote:woah he subbed in same time last year.....strange. anyways, there are some failures in Downtown Baltimore's infrastructure, which is crazy old to begin with, near where the track will be constructed. Local contractors and repairmen say they'll have it fixed by mid august.. Two water mains by light street and a sinkhole(hopefully unrelated) farther north.
actually the repairs are close to finished and there haven't been any more breaks in underground pipe lines. the track is being constructed as we speak... or type or whatever.
I believe in German BARawnda-Tyrrell-Simca(and it's working)
the only difference between the roman gladiators and racing drivers is that racing drivers sit inside the lion that is trying to kill them.
Hmm, he could fit at Andretti if there is room for one more. Or Penske if they are willing to replace Briscoe. But that could be a bad move.
Or replace Graham Rahal at Ganassi. I heard Chip needs a #2 driver that won't crash into everything and act like a dickweed.
By the way, Rahal's option expired.
I haven't been too impressed with Rubens in IndyCar. He's been about as good in an IndyCar as J.J. Lehto was in CART. Okay, not THAT bad, but it's still massively underwhelming.
i figure this is very important, considering that Andretti is the promoter. http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2012-0 ... grand-prix The Sun is a very credible source in the baltimore area, plus you guys probably wouldn't see this on autosport anyways.
...come on andretti! give dodge some CPR in NASCAR!
I believe in German BARawnda-Tyrrell-Simca(and it's working)
the only difference between the roman gladiators and racing drivers is that racing drivers sit inside the lion that is trying to kill them.
I knew this whole IndyCar story would end badly for Rubens, it's going to end like Ralf's story in DTM and at least the latter didn't piss somebody off by being disloyal.
Klon wrote:I knew this whole IndyCar story would end badly for Rubens, it's going to end like Ralf's story in DTM and at least the latter didn't piss somebody off by being disloyal.
I feel bad for him, I really wanted him to be competitive. At least there's no chance of him going to NASCRAP
who knows, he could just take a short run through the Brazil Stockcar series(south american DTM) the successful transition is IndyCar first, then F1, then NASCAR, as demonstrated by JPM. One step forward, three or four steps back
I believe in German BARawnda-Tyrrell-Simca(and it's working)
the only difference between the roman gladiators and racing drivers is that racing drivers sit inside the lion that is trying to kill them.
Also chevy "clinches the title" of engine manufacturers. their only competition was Honda, who even with bending the rules, came up short! love it when that happens! Dual Turbos FTW!, though honda has a chance at the top-speed touching California speedway(owned by penske of all chance). Next Week is Baltimore and i believe that Power will validate his superb hold of the track record. They renovated turns 1,5,and 6 to improve racability. i also know they will have better safety truck drivers..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dr05J9nvUhA
I believe in German BARawnda-Tyrrell-Simca(and it's working)
the only difference between the roman gladiators and racing drivers is that racing drivers sit inside the lion that is trying to kill them.
Fetzie on Ferrari wrote:How does a driver hurtling around a race track while they're sous-viding in their overalls have a better understanding of the race than a team of strategy engineers in an air-conditioned room?l
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