103rd Indianapolis 500

NVirkkula · PostPosted: Tue Apr 30, 2019 4:36 pm

Dear fellow members of this forum, please get ready for The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.

50th Anniversary of Mario Andretti's Indianapolis 500 win.

"With tennis, you can go pick up a racket, take a lesson, and understand how much talent and skill it takes to be as good as the top pros. Same with golf: pick up a club. But not many can go out and get in a race car and experience a drive at over 200 miles an hour." - Mario Andretti

The time has once again come for us to witness one of the most famous sport events in the World - The Indianapolis 500 - The Greatest Spectacle in Automotive Racing, which is to be held for the one hundred and third time. Many people can only dream about experience driving a race car over 200 miles per hour, the drivers are soon about to do it for about three hours, something that has become a routine for them.

But here at the Brickyard, things are not as simple as it might sound. Danger lurks in every corner. A smallest of error in car setup, driver's effort or design of these race cars can lead into a disaster, which can not only break the life long dream of winning this race, but it can also end a promising career or worse. Last year at the Pocono Speedway a small contact lead in to a serious accident which left a promising rookie Robert Wickens badly injured. His body may have been broken in that incident, but his spirit remains strong, maybe stronger than ever. A dream of the most ultimate comeback lives on, Robert has not given up and he will do everything to be not only back in the grid but to win the Indianapolis 500 in the future. Such is the spirit of racing driver who pursues to achieve a reward which only few people in the world can reach.

The Borg-Warner Trophy is what a generation after generation of racing drivers wants to hold as a winner of the Indianapolis 500. Even so much that these fine race drivers design their whole career around the concept of achieving it. As expected, Fernando Alonso returns to pursue his dream and immortality in the racing world together with McLaren racing team, which is now teamed up with Chevrolet with a car number 66 - a combination that has been proven victorious back in the 70's in the hands of late Mark Donohue. For Fernando Alonso the target is simple. Win the Indianapolis 500 to complete the triple crown.

Since the dawn of automotive racing, the world's best drivers have tested their skills, bravery and the limits of speed in the legendary Indianapolis 500. Constructed in 1909, the Speedway has contributed significantly to the advancement of automotive technology and development of safety devices. It is unchallenged as the world's oldest continuously operated race course and the site of the largest one-day sports event anywhere. This running is not different to previous as new innovations for safety and technology will be introduced again.

Last year new aero kit and challenging weather condition didn't do the fans or the drivers any favors to deliver an unforgettable race. This year the teams and drivers have more experience and adjustments to the aerodynamic part package should make the difference. Perhaps other drivers have taken notes on Alexander Rossi's daring overtaking maneuvers and the weather will help drivers to test the limits of their vehicles and talents even more. What ever happens will be left remain to be seen after the green flag is waved for the eleven rows of Indycars that are ready to go flat out three wide to the turn one of eight hundred.

Ladies and gentlemen, racing fans around the world, welcome for the Month of May and the Indianapolis 500 for the hundred and third edition!

Jim Cornelison and 'Back Home Again in Indiana'

2019 Official Pace Car.

The Schedule:

Spoiler:

Highlights and History:

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Youtube list of the Delta Force Intros

Entries:

Code:

No.   Driver      Team      Engine
2   Josef Newgarden   Team Penske   Chevrolet
3   Hélio Castroneves      Team Penske   Chevrolet
4   Matheus Leist      A. J. Foyt Enterprises   Chevrolet
5   James Hinchcliffe   Arrow Schmidt Peterson Motorsports   Honda
7   Marcus Ericsson      Arrow Schmidt Peterson Motorsports   Honda
9   Scott Dixon         Chip Ganassi Racing   Honda
10   Felix Rosenqvist    Chip Ganassi Racing   Honda
12   Will Power         Team Penske   Chevrolet
14   Tony Kanaan         A. J. Foyt Enterprises   Chevrolet
15   Graham Rahal      Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing   Honda
18   Sébastien Bourdais   Dale Coyne Racing with Vasser-Sullivan   Honda
19   Santino Ferrucci    Dale Coyne Racing   Honda
20   Ed Carpenter      Ed Carpenter Racing   Chevrolet
21   Spencer Pigot      Ed Carpenter Racing   Chevrolet
22   Simon Pagenaud   Team Penske   Chevrolet
23   Charlie Kimball      Carlin   Chevrolet
24   Sage Karam      Dreyer & Reinbold Racing   Chevrolet
25   Conor Daly      Andretti Autosport   Honda
26   Zach Veach      Andretti Autosport   Honda
27   Alexander Rossi      Andretti Autosport   Honda
28   Ryan Hunter-Reay    Andretti Autosport   Honda
29   Townsend Bell      Andretti Autosport   Honda
30   Takuma Sato         Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing   Honda
31   Patricio O'Ward      Carlin   Chevrolet
32   Kyle Kaiser      Juncos Racing   Chevrolet
33   James Davison      Dale Coyne Racing with Byrd/Hollinger/Belardi   Honda
39   Pippa Mann      Clauson-Marshall Racing   Chevrolet
42   Jordan King         Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing   Honda
48   J.R. Hildebrand      Dreyer & Reinbold Racing   Chevrolet
59   Max Chilton      Carlin   Chevrolet
60   Jack Harvey      Meyer Shank Racing with Arrow Schmidt Peterson   Honda
63   Ed Jones         Ed Carpenter Racing Scuderia Corsa   Chevrolet
66   Fernando Alonso   McLaren Racing   Chevrolet
77   Oriol Servià      Arrow Schmidt Peterson Motorsports   Honda
81   Ben Hanley         DragonSpeed   Chevrolet
88   Colton Herta         Harding Steinbrenner Racing   Honda
98   Marco Andretti      Andretti Herta Autosport w/ Marco Andretti & Curb-Agajanian   Honda

The total entry list 37 cars at the moment.

LucasWheldon · PostPosted: Tue Apr 30, 2019 5:03 pm

for the 103rd time, the month of May makes Indiana our home and man is good to be back home again in Indiana

NVirkkula · PostPosted: Tue Apr 30, 2019 5:07 pm

LucasWheldon wrote:

for the 103rd time, the month of May makes Indiana our home and man is good to be back home again in Indiana

I don't know a single word from my home province's anthem, but I can straight out sing Back Home Again In Indiana from the back on my mind and on the right note, even though I'm not much of a singer. That's the true meaning of Indianapolis 500 and all of it's great traditions. :mrgreen:

Gabriel · PostPosted: Tue Apr 30, 2019 8:30 pm

India-fucking-napolis

The mother of all races.

codename_47 · PostPosted: Tue Apr 30, 2019 9:30 pm

The greatest spectacle in racing: ft A lot less practice on yt for this year.

racer612008 · PostPosted: Wed May 01, 2019 3:56 am

Supporting this year's 500 in satellite races across the region include:

Spoiler:

racer612008 · PostPosted: Wed May 01, 2019 3:05 pm

It's May

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Official entry list has been published. 36 total entries
https://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.c ... -list-2019

NVirkkula · PostPosted: Wed May 01, 2019 6:52 pm

racer612008 wrote:

It's May

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Official entry list has been published. 36 total entries
https://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.c ... -list-2019

Huh...so what about Servia?

edit: also, what about 15 American drivers and 20 international? One driver is from space? :lol:

racer612008 · PostPosted: Wed May 01, 2019 7:17 pm

NVirkkula wrote:

racer612008 wrote:

It's May

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Official entry list has been published. 36 total entries
https://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.c ... -list-2019

Huh...so what about Servia?

edit: also, what about 15 American drivers and 20 international? One driver is from space? :lol:

Servia is all but confirmed - given he tested the car, but Schmidt still trying to make a final decision on it - other front runners on that seat according to RACER.com is Mikhail Aleshin & Carlos Munoz (arguably the one of the best drivers in terms of 500 stats without a ride at the moment). Jay Howard withdrew from the running on getting the SPM seat & it appears Stefan Wilson doesn't have enough funding

Juncos will most likely be running Kyle Kaiser again, but they are looking for funding - which is why their schedule has been cut back

the possible 37th was to be a 2nd car from Harding or Juncos, but funding was needed & it is getting pretty late on that front

and in terms of the first post earlier btw: Townsend stopped attempting the 500 last year & will be apart of the NBC crew as usual calling the race (alongside Diffey & PT in the booth, also on that team include: Marty Snider, Kelli Stavast, Kevin Lee, Jon Beekhuis, Robin Miller & Dillon Welch in the pits & in the studio / peacock pitbox: Mike Tirico, Dale Jr. & Danica)

thestig88 · PostPosted: Wed May 01, 2019 9:41 pm

Will be great hearing Leigh Diffey calling the 500! All due respect to Allen Bestwick, but Diffey's "style" gives the 500 the energy it deserves.

thestig88 · PostPosted: Wed May 01, 2019 9:45 pm

Quote:

and in terms of the first post earlier btw: Townsend stopped attempting the 500 last year & will be apart of the NBC crew as usual calling the race (alongside Diffey & PT in the booth, also on that team include: Marty Snider, Kelli Stavast, Kevin Lee, Jon Beekhuis, Robin Miller & Dillon Welch in the pits & in the studio / peacock pitbox: Mike Tirico, Dale Jr. & Danica)

Still waaaaay short of Sky Sports F1 onscreen team numbers :-p

racer612008 · PostPosted: Wed May 01, 2019 10:53 pm

NBC has released their television & streaming schedule for the Month of May

Broadcast (Television / Streaming) Information:

Spoiler:

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Program cover has been revealed, as usual you can get these online at the IMS / IndyCar storeas well as the track's gift shop

racer612008 · PostPosted: Thu May 02, 2019 7:09 am

For those in Australia, FOX Sports just ran a 500 ad - there will be live coverage of the race & qualifying

although I think the advert had something wrong with race day

Beezle · PostPosted: Thu May 02, 2019 3:09 pm

I'm the proud owner of a North Vista Ticket, exit turn 3.

NVirkkula · PostPosted: Fri May 03, 2019 5:55 am

Beezle wrote:

I'm the proud owner of a North Vista Ticket, exit turn 3.

That's awesome!

Have you considered to share some footage after the race maybe? :mrgreen:

Beezle · PostPosted: Fri May 03, 2019 8:00 am

Ummm... I wasn't planning to, but if you guys like, I'll take my gopro on the trip.

NVirkkula · PostPosted: Fri May 03, 2019 4:18 pm

Beezle wrote:

Ummm... I wasn't planning to, but if you guys like, I'll take my gopro on the trip.

There just isn't too much athmospheric footage from the grandstands of the 500. So if you can, it would be very much welcome to see! :thumbsup:

sennadesillva · PostPosted: Mon May 06, 2019 6:07 pm

It was pretty much a given but, Kyle Kaiser confirmed for Juncos. Super excited, as this kid grew up about 35 miles from me here in California.
https://www.motorsport.com/indycar/news ... 9/4382276/

Coldtyre · PostPosted: Tue May 07, 2019 1:14 pm

NVirkkula wrote:

Beezle wrote:

Ummm... I wasn't planning to, but if you guys like, I'll take my gopro on the trip.

There just isn't too much athmospheric footage from the grandstands of the 500. So if you can, it would be very much welcome to see! :thumbsup:

There's no atmospheric footage, because the cars are turbocharged.

Month of Mayyyyyy lmao

deggis · PostPosted: Mon May 13, 2019 1:23 pm

racer612008 wrote:

NBC has released their television & streaming schedule for the Month of May

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--- INDIANAPOLIS 500 ---

Tuesday, May 14

NBC Sports Gold
11:00AM - NTT IndyCar Series | Practice #1 (LIVE)

Wednesday, May 15

NBC Sports Gold
11:00AM - NTT IndyCar Series | Practice #2 (LIVE)

Thursday, May 16

NBC Sports Gold
11:00AM - NTT IndyCar Series | Practice #3 (LIVE)

Friday, May 17

NBC Sports Gold
11:00AM - NTT IndyCar Series | Practice #4 (LIVE)

Anyone seen info on possible streaming on Youtube?

Nothing listed on the channel yet.

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