2019 NTT IndyCar SeriesOpen Wheel
- Thread starter jake2013guy
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- WeaselKing707
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Until they buy out somebody's ride like Andretti Autosport did back in 2011... My money is on either Chilton or Kimball's, since O'Ward's car is going to be a converted Road Course chassis that's going to be slow as molasses. If Juncos can't get a sponsor, I could see McLaren looking at doing something there too in case Frednando Lonso fails to make the show.
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- I_Fail_At_FPS
I have to say that Racer's Indycar report videos with Marshall Pruett and Sebastian Bourdais are really fascinating to watch. The banter between them is entertaining, and hearing Seb's insight on the tracks and cars really adds a nice picture into the minds of what is happening on and off track.
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- GTP_Royalton
Alonso's best non tow speed was something like 28th quick
There's actually a chance he doesn't make the show
Also the Delta wing design of the cars is inherently flawed. They shouldn't try to flip over every time you contact the wall. It's been like this ever since they started using the dallara chassis a few years ago
There's actually a chance he doesn't make the show
Also the Delta wing design of the cars is inherently flawed. They shouldn't try to flip over every time you contact the wall. It's been like this ever since they started using the dallara chassis a few years ago
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DragonSpeed is poised to expand their IndyCar involvement.
https://racer.com/2019/05/17/dragonspeed-to-increase-its-indycar-presence/
https://racer.com/2019/05/17/dragonspeed-to-increase-its-indycar-presence/
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- RacingAtHome
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- Morgoth_666
Today McLaren Learned: IndyCar is hard.
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- JackRyanWMU
- SpeedyDB55
Man, this track has been rough to Hinchcliffe lately (with one notable exception).
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- WeaselKing707
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I honestly can't predict who's going home tomorrow, or who might have a chance at the pole either.
On the other hand, I think the weather's going to cancel the "Fast Nine Shoot-Out" though, so to me the focus is on the "Bump Day" session.
On the other hand, I think the weather's going to cancel the "Fast Nine Shoot-Out" though, so to me the focus is on the "Bump Day" session.
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TIL that one Indy is using the Delta Wing (they're not) and two that a few years equals a decade plus in time... What's potentially flawed is the lack of downforce these cars have compared to prior years. Indy has always been a low to lower downforce set up but this is probably one of the more extreme set ups .
Dotini
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- CR80_Shifty
IMO the McLaren/Alonso effort is handicapped by a lack of experience of the team (especially the engineer ) the driver and the car working together over a long period of time developing specific knowledge of the Indy oval setup. That said, Alonso would still be in good company if he fails to qualify.
Even Fangio and Ascari found driving at Indy with an unfamiliar car and team to be an impossible task.
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Found this article by IndyStar. Pretty good read so thought I'd share.
https://www.indystar.com/story/spor...ll-craves-speed-nazareth-speedway/3605004002/
https://www.indystar.com/story/spor...ll-craves-speed-nazareth-speedway/3605004002/
Dotini
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Well, two years ago his Honda blew up in the race. This year, he hasn't even qualified to race. His engineer and/or mechanic is so messed up, Alonso's car was literally dragging its tail and showering sparks as he left his pit for morning practice. A true joke of a project. Reportedly, Roger Penske (or Ed Carpenter) have, in a moment of mercy, slipped Zack and his (sl)operation a valid setup. What they will make of it will be seen shortly as the track is finally drying from lengthy rains.
