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[jake2013guy]

Is Ed delivering it himself?

I'd pay for that as I have the money. There's just no way I'm paying that amount on shipping for a hat.

 

[IforceV8]

I always liked Portland, but they need to save the Glen round. http://www.racer.com/indycar/item/144856-will-portland-replace-the-glen-on-indycar-calendar

 

[ElBarto86]

I always liked Portland, but they need to save the Glen round. http://www.racer.com/indycar/item/144856-will-portland-replace-the-glen-on-indycar-calendar

From the article: "The Glen rescued IndyCar in 2016 after the Boston race was deep sixed, but despite good races, the attendance for the Labor Day shows hasn't been much to cheer about."

I thought the attendance was pretty good this year considering the weather forecast wasn't great, and what did they expect for last year when the race was added last minute, not everyone can drop what they have planned for a holiday weekend to go to a race.

 

[ukfan758]

Why would they replace a round rather than just add another Grand Prix?

 

[Eva]

Why would they replace a round rather than just add another Grand Prix?

Because WGI may not be able to stay and the Labor Day date is still a lucrative one.

 

[IforceV8]

Road America testing.

 

[AudiMan2011]

The schedule. Portland confirmed to replace Watkins Glen.

 

[jake2013guy]

The only suitable reaction to no Watkins Glen.

 

[catamount39]

Yeah baby Portland is back!

 

[IforceV8]

Mexico is still in play for 2018. http://www.racer.com/indycar/item/144970-mexico-still-a-2018-possibility-for-indycar-miles

 

[jake2013guy]

Nice.

 

[Silver Arrows]

#CanadianContent

I can't wait for Sportsnet to maybe actually give a **** about Indycar considering they have the rights in Canada.

 

[jake2013guy]

Kyle Kaiser with Juncos for 4 races. Including the Indy double.

 

[IforceV8]

COTA thinks a May race would be a good idea. http://motorsports.nbcsports.com/20...n-indycar-stars-need-to-align-for-right-date/

 

[jake2013guy]

Looks like the Verizon deal will come to an end at the end of next season. Wonder who'd be willing to get onboard.

 

[L8 Apex]

Based on his performance at COTA this weekend and the fact Toro Rosso is having him back next weekend at Mexico, I'd say the odds of Brendon Hartley going to Ganassi to form "Team New Zealand" are getting longer and longer.

 

[catamount39]

Based on his performance at COTA this weekend and the fact Toro Rosso is having him back next weekend at Mexico, I'd say the odds of Brendon Hartley going to Ganassi to form "Team New Zealand" are getting longer and longer.

They aren't. Hartley himself said this has no affect on potential Indycar next year. Besides, by being in Indycar he has a better shot at a good career and can enter WEC and IMSA races. Toro Rosso just got sick of Kyvat and dropped him, leading them to need another driver.

 

[FutureF1]

Unfortunately I don't see Toro Rosso favouring Hartley even if he's in for next season. By their standards, he's too old. Even if he has the talent, they'll want a youngster who'll have a lot of time to work their way up to their prime. Hartley, at 27, is approaching his if he hasn't already reached it. If anything, Hartley could use Toro Rosso to seek out other drives. If I were Williams, I might even be looking over to see what he's capable of. He's above Martini's required age and if he can get used to driving single seaters again after 6 odd years, I reckon he could be in with a shot there.

 

[IforceV8]

👍 http://www.racer.com/indycar/item/145243-mexico-indycar-race-closer-to-confirmation

 

[L8 Apex]

🤬 Daly done at Foyt; Leist the frontrunner to partner TK, making yet another team with a single-nationality lineup.
http://www.racer.com/indycar/item/145254-daly-out-at-foyt

 

[jake2013guy]

🤬 Daly done at Foyt; Leist the frontrunner to partner TK, making yet another team with a single-nationality lineup.
http://www.racer.com/indycar/item/145254-daly-out-at-foyt

Conor's not my biggest fan and nor am I his but he's a decent quality driver. Shame he's not been retained by Foyt.

 

[AudiMan2011]

Ed Jones to Ganassi.
http://www.chipganassiracing.com/Ne...s-for-its-Verizon-IndyCar-Series-Program.aspx

 

[L8 Apex]

Ed Jones to Ganassi.
http://www.chipganassiracing.com/Ne...s-for-its-Verizon-IndyCar-Series-Program.aspx

Massive opportunity for Ed. Seems this leaves the door open for Hartley to sign with STR, and maybe for Daly to return to Coyne if the $ can be found (I'm thinking DCR's 19 and ECR's 20 on the road and street courses are his - and anybody else's - only realistic options at this point.).

 

[jake2013guy]

Well. That was a shock.

In other news, Wikipedia says this guy (Baltazar Leguizamon) is racing at Portland and Sonoma with a Lazier Partners team co-owner's team.
http://carburando.com/notas/baltazar-leguizamon-correra-en-indycar#.WeqP3R9LGgE.twitter

 

[RACECAR]

Well. That was a shock.

In other news, Wikipedia says this guy (Baltazar Leguizamon) is racing at Portland and Sonoma with a Lazier Partners team co-owner's team.
http://carburando.com/notas/baltazar-leguizamon-correra-en-indycar#.WeqP3R9LGgE.twitter

Time to see how many times commentators screw up this name

 

[jake2013guy]

Anyway. Matheus Leist at Foyt for the full season.

 

[VNAF Ace]

Patrick to End Racing Career at Indianapolis 500
Welcome back Danica!

 

[catamount39]

Oh boy...

 

[jake2013guy]

IndyCar fan from Europe since 2012 is probably the reason why Danica Patrick just gives me a response as a shrug. Not really interested in NASCAR and had no association with her.

 

[catamount39]

IndyCar fan from Europe since 2012 is probably the reason why Danica Patrick just gives me a response as a shrug. Not really interested in NASCAR and had no association with her.

She was never really special before 2012 either.