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Post by BR329 on Jun 9, 2012 23:42:26 GMT -5
IndyCar got exactly what they needed tonight, with a good, safe, and exciting race on a 1.5 mile track. Dixon was running away with it before spinning out and hitting the wall, which put the lead in Power's hands before he got penalized for blocking Kanaan and dropped a lap down. Rahal took over the lead from Briscoe and looked like he would lead the rest of the way, but brushed the wall with 2 laps to go. He managed to save the car but the brush allowed Wilson to take the lead and the win. It's Dale Coyne Racing's second win ever, and Wilson's first since 2009. Rahal took 2nd and Briscoe was 3rd. That was an awesome race all around. Made the drivers actually drive the cars for the first time in years! Hopefully Indycar feels confident enough to go back to places like Chicagoland and Kentucky. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2012 23:49:05 GMT -5
Loved seeing the end of pack racing and passes for the lead actually matter. Wouldn't mind the 1.5 mile tracks back on the schedule if the racing is as good as it was in Texas.
Was good to see when a couple drivers did hit the wall that they did not lift off the ground. The rear wheel guards worked well also, when Power chopped Kanaan. I like how the cars look but I know a lot of people don't, but it's hard to deny how well the car has performed this year.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2012 12:25:08 GMT -5
Track at Pocono looks very slick today
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Post by BearDogg-X on Jun 10, 2012 12:26:11 GMT -5
Love how the exit of turn 3 says "What Turn 4?" lol
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Post by Richard on Jun 10, 2012 13:15:31 GMT -5
NASCAR needs to throw the yellow (or red really) and fix the f***ing timing issues. This bullshit.
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Post by Steveweiser on Jun 10, 2012 14:43:06 GMT -5
7th different winner in seven races in F1 this season, Lewis Hamilton wins in Canada.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2012 15:24:52 GMT -5
Joey Logano takes Pocono!
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Post by BearDogg-X on Jun 10, 2012 15:25:07 GMT -5
Joey Logano wins at Pocono.
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Post by Richard on Jun 10, 2012 15:28:43 GMT -5
Ugh. I hate Pocono.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2012 20:58:44 GMT -5
7th different winner in seven races in F1 this season, Lewis Hamilton wins in Canada. Damn, F1 sounds pretty wild this year. I assume the championship is pretty close then? |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 13, 2012 9:10:42 GMT -5
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Post by Allie Kitsune on Jun 13, 2012 11:08:14 GMT -5
They'd consider going back to Pocono? I thought the whole point of them leaving years ago was because the banking got too high for them? |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 13, 2012 11:49:29 GMT -5
They'd consider going back to Pocono? I thought the whole point of them leaving years ago was because the banking got too high for them? It's lower banking than other tracks IndyCar runs at, namely Texas. I think it was safety concerns as well as financial reasons that led to Indy cars leaving the track. The SAFER barriers added recently are a big help, plus I think it was repaved recently. They're apparently also looking at Laguna Seca and Road America. |
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Post by That Mickie Fan on Jun 13, 2012 11:58:54 GMT -5
I wouldn't mind them going to Laguna Seca or Road America but they have enough road races
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Post by triplethreatmark on Jun 13, 2012 12:02:30 GMT -5
They'd consider going back to Pocono? I thought the whole point of them leaving years ago was because the banking got too high for them? It's lower banking than other tracks IndyCar runs at, namely Texas. I think it was safety concerns as well as financial reasons that led to Indy cars leaving the track. The SAFER barriers added recently are a big help, plus I think it was repaved recently. They're apparently also looking at Laguna Seca and Road America. I hope they go to Laguna Seca again. I have lots of great memories about that track from CART in the mid-90s like the Zanardi pass in the final laps on the corkscrew in turn 8 and Gil de Ferran's first win as well as that really awesome '99 race. |
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Post by Big Daddy Bad Booking on Jun 14, 2012 15:18:39 GMT -5
NASCAR special test at Michigan. The speeds have now gone into WTF territory. Currently, Tony Stewart is fastest at a shade under... {Spoiler} 202 MILES PER HOUR That's average. Some cars could be hitting 220 into turn one, and NASCAR has no plans to put plates on. Expect a FAST race come Sunday. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2012 20:38:31 GMT -5
Franchitti's on the pole for Milwaukee, his first pole of the year.
Starting grid:
Row 1 - Dario Franchitti, Ryan Hunter-Reay
Row 2 - Rubens Barrichello, Helio Castroneves
Row 3 - E.J. Viso, Tony Kanaan
Row 4 - Simon Pagenaud, James Hinchcliffe
Row 5 - Marco Andretti, JR Hildebrand
Row 6 - Graham Rahal, Justin Wilson
Row 7 - Alex Tagliani, Will Power
Row 8 - Katherine Legge, James Jakes
Row 9 - Josef Newgarden, Charlie Kimball
Row 10 - Ryan Briscoe, Oriol Servia
Row 11 - Scott Dixon, Ed Carpenter
Row 12 - Simona de Silvestro, Takuma Sato
Row 13 - Mike Conway
Briscoe, Conway, Dixon, Newgarden, Power, Sato, and Wilson all had grid-position penalties.
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Post by triplethreatmark on Jun 15, 2012 20:45:17 GMT -5
Franchitti's on the pole for Milwaukee, his first pole of the year. Starting grid: Row 1 - Dario Franchitti, Ryan Hunter-Reay Row 2 - Rubens Barrichello, Helio Castroneves Row 3 - E.J. Viso, Tony Kanaan Row 4 - Simon Pagenaud, James Hinchcliffe Row 5 - Marco Andretti, JR Hildebrand Row 6 - Graham Rahal, Justin Wilson Row 7 - Alex Tagliani, Will Power Row 8 - Katherine Legge, James Jakes Row 9 - Josef Newgarden, Charlie Kimball Row 10 - Ryan Briscoe, Oriol Servia Row 11 - Scott Dixon, Ed Carpenter Row 12 - Simona de Silvestro, Takuma Sato Row 13 - Mike Conway Briscoe, Conway, Dixon, Newgarden, Power, Sato, and Wilson all had grid-position penalties. Nice Qualifying position by Reubens there. If he's at least gotten half-way decent at running oval (judging by his Texas and Indy results, he ain't half bad) he might actually have a shot at winning this thing. I also noticed that the first two rows have all the major teams represented. |
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Post by Richard on Jun 15, 2012 20:46:47 GMT -5
So any idea where the Indy Car finale will be now that China, Pocono and Texas have all said no?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2012 20:57:57 GMT -5
Nice Qualifying position by Reubens there. If he's at least gotten half-way decent at running oval (judging by his Texas and Indy results, he ain't half bad) he might actually have a shot at winning this thing. I also noticed that the first two rows have all the major teams represented. He was really good at Indianapolis this year, which is closer to Milwaukee than it is to Texas. He didn't start at Texas due to mechanical issues, but he did qualify 12th which isn't bad for a rookie, which he really is on the ovals. He might have a chance at winning tomorrow, but KV Racing doesn't exactly inspire confidence in getting the job done. So any idea where the Indy Car finale will be now that China, Pocono and Texas have all said no? Other tracks mentioned include Chicagoland, Laguna Seca, Road America (though possibly earlier than the finale), maybe some other long shots like Phoenix as well. No clear picture at this point though. It's going to be a financial hit for someone involved most likely, given the short notice. Hopefully it's announced soon. |
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