Quote from DieKolkrabe :

Going through the whole 92 500 here, an amazing race from start to finish

Some random numerology-related trivia... 1982, 1992 and 2002 were all epic races... Are we up for a real threat in 2012 too?


E: NBC Sports Network stream for Carb Day anyone, please? Starting in 2 hours or so, with live IndyCar practice, Freedom 100 race, pit-stop competition, etc.

Last edited by GreyBull [CHA], Fri, 25 May 2012 13:35. Reason : Aparently the whole thing is on NBC Sports Network and not on NBC Sports. My bad

Quote from TypeRacing :

Well it was my personal view. I'm not very impressed by oval racing

Indy is not a proper oval... It is more like an awesomely fast road course, with 4 slightly banked, scary left corners... In which head says "lift", and heart says "flat"... A bit like a track with 4 "Eau Rouges" in succession, if you prefer... Not for the faint hearted

Nice way to kill time before a 500: watching old broadcast intros.

Some of the greatest ones - IMHO:

1992: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSzgwCql_mo
2001: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BJ7sl8kH-s
2011: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkito3LZ1_4


Not a big fan of some of the most recent ones, but I must say that ABC did a terrific job with the 2011 version.

Let's hope they keep it that way for 2012.

Just for the record, Simona was only 5,6% off Briscoe's speed in quali. And she might have not given 100% since they were pretty sure to end up 32nd whatever happen - not worth writing off a 2nd chassis in 2 years in those conditions.

So, being within the 105% during the race isn't as hopeless as some think.

It would be a shame if they get blag flagged, with the heat and the doubts on DW12 reliability, they could perhaps pick up a top 15 just by staying on the road.

Pretty good interview with Simon "Jean Girard" Pagenaud: http://morefrontwing.com/2012/ ... ycar-was-always-the-goal/

Quote from TFalke55 :

Bye the way: In Germany it is like that:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v ... 3mw-U&feature=related

Meanwhile, in England: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIeu7_-iwdw

Quote from TypeRacing :

Williams denies Bruno Senna's ... at if he does not improve

So forget it. For a while.

PR speech... Deny everything, admit nothing.

Nevertheless I think they are speaking the truth in that case. It just doesn't make much sence to rush Bottas in the hot seat right now. But the speculations remain open for 2013.

Classiest overalls in motorsports?

http://auto-racing.speedtv.com ... s-greg-moore-on-pole-day/

Ed hitting the wall big time! May hasn't been kind to him so far

Also:

Chad Smith ‏@IndyCarChad

@IndyCarGarage Working on confirmation, but appears Clauson may have broken right thumb

Quote from Cornys :

They are repairing the car. Cost or repair is estimated around $250,000 accoring to Robin Miller on NBC. I know it's cheaper than a whole new car, but I'd feel much better as a driver if I was in a car that has not been wrecked recently and you know everything is alright with.

In any event, looks like they'll be back out there tomorrow.

Sucks. But at least race day purse should cover that.

Quote from DeadWolfBones :

Really sucks for Brian/Sarah.

Hope they can get back out there, or race w/o qualifying.

I'm pretty sure they will be able to go back tomorrow for Bump Day with the T-car.

Quote from DeadWolfBones :

Didn't see Clauson's spin. What happened?

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgUWl0sB85Y

Quote from Cornys :

And we've had our first crash at Indy..

Second. Newgarden crashed 2 days ago at T4 exit.

Pole day underway!

Log on to http://racecontrol.indycar.com/ for live timing and radio stream!

Qualifying order: https://docs.google.com/viewer ... neDozMDYzNzkwNTRlOTA5ZDQ5

Last edited by GreyBull [CHA], Sat, 19 May 2012 15:36.

Quote from Mustafur :

I got a Feeling Newgarden will get Pole.

No way, Honda are nowhere with extra boost.

Andretti are the favorite, followed by Penske. Hildebrand is a darkorse to watch.

If I had to bet I'd go for either Marco or Helio. Would be pretty cool if Bia makes it, though. She looks real quick in quali conditions.

Quote from ACCAkut :

(does Chriskart race this year?)

Looks like he is! Driving the #127 Scirocco

Quote from TFalke55 :

Would be a massive loss for IndyCar if the Andretti name disappears from the teamside.

If that happens, I really don't know why this would affect any of their IndyCar plans.

At what time (approximately) will the whole thing end?

Quote from DeadWolfBones :

227.540 for Marco in quali trim and with the added boost. Not bad.

With a bit of tow from TK aswell

Andretti Autosport is on fire, 1-2-4-5 so far!

Quote from ACCAkut :

http://www.24h-rennen.de/uploa ... iste_24h-Rennen.final.pdf

this list has all teams that started in qualifying, the slowest have to withdraw so that we have 190 teams starting tomorrow, dunno which teams didnt make it. I will be at a wedding tomorrow, so can't follow the race this saturday (maybe the finish on sunday)

edit: ok, this are the three groups the cars will start in tomorrow

http://www.24h-rennen.de/uploads/media/24h_race_Grid1.pdf

http://www.24h-rennen.de/uploads/media/24h_race_Grid2.pdf

http://www.24h-rennen.de/uploads/media/24h_race_Grid3.pdf

not classified are the Audi A8 W12, one Audi TT (does Chriskart race this year?), one 370Z, one Focus ST and one Leon

Cheers

Nice job with the thread Thilo

Link to full entry list anyone?

Quote from sinbad :

Good on him for not giving a toss about "legacy" and having the balls to be out there again.

Quote from DeadWolfBones :

Alesi says he "can't go o ... ot; re: Lotus Indy speeds

Kinda funny when you think he's the brand's "ambassador".

One of the popular theories is that he's lobbying in order to be allowed to run qualifying boost in the race.

But whatever happens on that front, Lotus' IndyCar future doesn't look very bright.


Considering that there has been only 1 engine blown so far, it'll be interresting to see if any Chevy/Honda team ends putting back-up engines in T-cars on Sunday, with Vitor/Howard/Pippa at the wheel, and bump the poor Lotii out.

Quote from Intrepid :

Makes perfect sense. Lost passion for the sport because it's going in a direction he doesn't like. Fair play to the lad I say. Wish other riders/drivers had the same balls.

What are you refeering to? CRT or other things?

Quote from troy :

Don't forget Moto2! I tend to look forward to that a lot more then MotoGP these days, and not just because there's a Swiss going for race wins.