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[TheHun99]

Wouldn't Road America suit to Formula One? This track never disappoints in Indycar.

I love the track myself, too.

 

[Kingofweasles]

Wouldn't Road America suit to Formula One? This track never disappoints in Indycar.

No, because the track would have to be modified to such an extent that it wouldn't really be Road America anymore. Also, it's in rural Wisconsin and F1 is probably too high-falootin' to go there and be around farmers and such.

EDIT: 1,400th post sweet christmas!

 

[Dylan]

No, because the track would have to be modified to such an extent that it wouldn't really be Road America anymore.

This is the problem with F1 racing at many existing tracks in the US outside of Indianapolis.

 

[StPeterMartyr]

No, because the track would have to be modified to such an extent that it wouldn't really be Road America anymore. Also, it's in rural Wisconsin and F1 is probably too high-falootin' to go there and be around farmers and such.

EDIT: 1,400th post sweet christmas!

Wonderful old-style track, the least it needs is hosting an F1 borefest party.

 

[Dolph Drago]

Man, Penske is cursed this season. Gotta feel for those guys.

 

[Dotini]

Man, Penske is cursed this season. Gotta feel for those guys.

Penske may be cursed in that they have been robbed of three likely wins this season, but Roger is blessed by his management of the series and the Speedway. The man has given far more than he has taken.

 

[NAXEHT]

Ferrucci with RLL again for Mid-Ohio. Hopefully they pick him up full time for 2022.

Santino Ferrucci Returns to Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing to Drive the No. 45 Hy-Vee INDYCAR in the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (June 28, 2021) – Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) announced today that Santino Ferrucci will return to the team to compete in the No. 45 Hy-Vee entry at the Honda Indy 200 at

rahal.com

 

[Northstar]

Sounds like Hinch and RHR are very much on the hot seat.

Andretti Autosport driver shake-up likely ahead of 2022

Michael Andretti does not expect all of Andretti Autosport’s current full-time driver lineup to return when the 2022 NTT IndyCar Series season gets under way. From the four-car roster, Colton…

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I do kind of wonder if cutting back to 2 cars like Ganassi did a few years back would be of benefit to them.

Ferrucci with RLL again for Mid-Ohio. Hopefully they pick him up full time for 2022.

Santino Ferrucci Returns to Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing to Drive the No. 45 Hy-Vee INDYCAR in the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (June 28, 2021) – Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) announced today that Santino Ferrucci will return to the team to compete in the No. 45 Hy-Vee entry at the Honda Indy 200 at

rahal.com

It would be nice to see, I think he's done a lot to improve his reputation during his time in IndyCar.

 

[Veinz]

That could have been so much worse, Will Power is lucky.

 

[r_outsider]

That could have been so much worse, Will Power is lucky.

That was a fun little battle to watch, shame how it ended. Guaranteed both Dixon and Power had huge grins under their helmets right to that spin.

I enjoy watching races at Mid-Ohio, not a ton of passing but I don't care, looks like a great place to drive a race car. Great drive by Newgarden, too!

 

[Dylan]

 

[JackRyanWMU]

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[HaydenFan69]

Pretty big news on the US television front. We like to trash talk the guys in the booth, but at least they’re entertaining. And even more of them on the main NBC channel next year.

IndyCar, NBC confirm multi-year extension

The NTT IndyCar and NBC have confirmed a multi-year extension, crafting their best contract to date with 13 races confirmed for network coverage and every round offered via live streaming on the br…

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[Northstar]

Considering it seems TrackPass content is also heading to Peacock next year it seems the service will be a must for racing fans next year.

 

[Northstar]

Castroneves will return to full-time status next year with Shank in the #06 car and while the #60 will be sticking around Harvey won't be behind the wheel as he is rumored to be taking Sato's ride.

 

[r_outsider]

Castroneves will return to full-time status next year with Shank in the #06 car and while the #60 will be sticking around Harvey won't be behind the wheel as he is rumored to be taking Sato's ride.

Curious about how both Helio and Jack the Baker are going to do next year now. Also wonder what Takuma will end up doing, thinking he probably ends up with a limited schedule (500 plus a couple of races) at RLL and goes sportscar driving?

 

[Northstar]

Some more news has come out today, this time surrounding Coyne. First is the fact Vasser-Sullivan is planning on splitting with Coyne after 2022 and running their own team. Second is the fact Grosjean is apparently going elsewhere next year.

Changes coming for Vasser Sullivan and DCR

Dale Coyne, Jimmy Vasser, and James “Sulli” Sullivan expect to head into their sixth season of collaboration in 2022 with the No. 18 Honda NTT IndyCar Series entry. And if the long-held…

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It also seems there is a chance we could see the full season grid count grow to 27 cars next year. Obviously that depends on the teams looking to expand being able to find the funding and other teams not cutting back, but the mere prospect is intriguing.

A.J. Foyt Enterprises:
4- TBA
14- TBA
(I just put both as TBA as I'm not sure of either drivers contract status, I'd imagine as long as both drivers want to be at Foyt they will have their ride still next season)

Andretti Autosport:
26 - Colton Herta
27 - Alexander Rossi
28 - TBA
29 - TBA

Arrow McLaren SP:
5 - Pato O'Ward
7 - Felix Rosenqvist (?)
? - They've been said to want a third car, no clue how close it is to happening.

Carlin:
59 - Max Chilton/TBA

Chip Ganassi Racing:
8 - Marcus Ericsson
9 - Scott Dixon
10 - Alex Palou
48 - Jimmie Johnson/Tony Kanaan

Dale Coyne & Friends:
18 - TBA
51 - TBA

Ed Carpenter Racing:
20 - Ed Carpenter/TBA
21 - Reenus VeeKay (unless a bigger team steals him)

Meyer Shank Racing:
06 - Helio Castroneves
60 - TBA

Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing
15 - Graham Rahal
30 - TBA
45 - TBA (certainly seems they are going to 3 cars full time)

Team Penske:
2 - Josef Newgarden
3 - Scott McLaughlin
12 - Will Power
22 - TBA

 

[Northstar]

Juncos is returning to the INDYCAR series full time next year. Hopefully the fact they now have an investor helps them have a better run than last time.

https://racer.com/2021/08/03/juncos-to-return-to-indycar-full-time-as-juncos-hollinger-racing/

 

[HaydenFan69]

Juncos is returning to the INDYCAR series full time next year. Hopefully the fact they now have an investor helps them have a better run than last time.

https://racer.com/2021/08/03/juncos-to-return-to-indycar-full-time-as-juncos-hollinger-racing/

The article mentions the ability to hire a driver. That’s the best part.

 

[Dotini]

Back at the old Nurburgring the F1 cars could be seen with all 4 wheels well off the ground at places around the circuit. Now at Music City we will see the same rare phenomena at the bridge across the river. Measures have been taken to prevent flying cars from going into the river.

Herta tops opening practice for Music City GP

A wild opening session at the brand new Nashville street circuit featured giant bumps creating quick airborne moments on the Korean War Veterans Memorial Bridge, a pair of crashes leading onto and …

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[Dylan]

Bold prediction for the race today. The leaders don’t make it across the bridge on lap 1 before someone hits a wall.

 

[r_outsider]

Back at the old Nurburgring the F1 cars could be seen with all 4 wheels well off the ground at places around the circuit. Now at Music City we will see the same rare phenomena at the bridge across the river. Measures have been taken to prevent flying cars from going into the river.

Herta tops opening practice for Music City GP

A wild opening session at the brand new Nashville street circuit featured giant bumps creating quick airborne moments on the Korean War Veterans Memorial Bridge, a pair of crashes leading onto and …

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Think the last lace IndyCar ran the cars were getting air was Baltimore? That was a rough one, too. I note they still have rescue boats in the river.

Bold prediction for the race today. The leaders don’t make it across the bridge on lap 1 before someone hits a wall.

That's the safe bet.

 

[Dylan]

Bold prediction for the race today. The leaders don’t make it across the bridge on lap 1 before someone hits a wall.

Almost had it. 4 stalls bringing out the yellow before the leaders finish crossing the bridge.

 

[Dylan]

Slow start to proceedings. Ericsson and Bourdais get together on the restart.

 

[Panoz]

Well the walls haven't claimed anyone yet but Kellett had his steering wheel popped out and now Ericsson ran over Bourdais.

 

[Dylan]

And the scheduled track blockage has occurred.

 

[Dennisch]

What a great race. Brilliant idea to race on such a narrow track.

 

[r_outsider]

Oh, bloody hell. Looking at this track during the runup to the race it looked like a worse idea than most street circuits. And I usually like street circuits.

 

[Tornado]

When you Hamilton your own teammate.


Edit: lol and get the Hamilton response from the stewards; even after they specifically note that they are moving the guy you hit to the back of the field for being in an accident that caused a complete stoppage. Screw this race.

 

[r_outsider]

This McLaughlin guy can drive a race car!