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Author: | racer612008 [ Tue Sep 17, 2019 11:50 am ] |
Post subject: | 2019 Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey |
The second week of Monterey Speed Week at WeatherTech Raceway at Laguna Seca features the return of IndyCars in the Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey - this being the season finale for the 2019 NTT IndyCar Series season. 4 drivers have a chance at winning the championship, with Josef Newgarden leading over Alexander Rossi, Simon Pagenaud & a long-shot chance for Scott Dixon. Laguna Seca sees it's first IndyCar race since the 2004 Champ Car season - which was won by Patrick Carpentier, only since the track has seen pre-season testing in 2007 & this year. Supporting the race weekend includes all 3 tiers of the Road to Indy (Indy Lights, Indy Pro 2000 Championship & the Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship), IMSA Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge USA presented by Yokohama & the Battery Tender Global MX-5 Cup. Race Information (IndyCar): Track Type: 2.238 mile natural terrain road course Turns: 11 Race Distance: 90 laps / 201 miles Track Record: Helio Castroneves, CART, 2000 - 1:07.72 Entry Lists: NTT IndyCar Series - 24 cars entered Indy Lights - yet to be released Indy Pro 2000 Championship - yet to be released Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship - yet to be released IMSA Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge USA - 23 cars entered (16 in P, 7 in G) Battery Tender Global MX-5 Cup - yet to be released Spotter Guides: NTT IndyCar Series Indy Lights Indy Pro 2000 Championship Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship IMSA Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge USA presented by Yokohama Battery Tender Global Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich Essential Links: Timing & Scoring - (IndyCar) IMS Radio Network - (LIVE STREAM) Weather Forecast Event History Series Rulebook (IndyCar) Fantrax IndyCar Fantasy Challenge - driven by Firestone On-Track Schedule (all times local to the circuit / US-Pacific) Spoiler: Broadcast (Television / Streaming / Radio) Information: Spoiler: Past Winners: Spoiler: Track Map: |
Author: | racer612008 [ Tue Sep 17, 2019 11:51 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: 2019 Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey |
As posted previously on social media by NBC Sports |
Author: | Juihi [ Tue Sep 17, 2019 11:52 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: 2019 Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey |
I wonder why the IMSA didn't race here the same weekend, seems pointless having two events back to back which likely pull the same fans |
Author: | racer612008 [ Tue Sep 17, 2019 12:18 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 2019 Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey |
Juihi wrote: I wonder why the IMSA didn't race here the same weekend, seems pointless having two events back to back which likely pull the same fans apparently was a mixture of the promoters, the city (who owns the track), NASCAR (IMSA) and IndyCar not able to come to terms. I remember some reports last year when the IndyCar schedule & IMSA schedule came out saying the city had a cheaper cost with this "Speed Week" format - which does make sense for vendors & other setup costs, apparently sanctioning fees was lower too (rumor, not entirely sure). I'd say Laguna already pulled alot of fans from not attending by their stupidly high priced tickets though. General admission for Sunday is $120, add that on the fact that Monterey is a higher priced area for just about everything (hotels, food, whatever) compared to Sears Point & it hurts for sure. I have about 4 or 5 friends that would go to Sears Point each year for IndyCar that aren't going this year because of these reasons alone (some local & some that traveled up from LA) In comparison of other general admission tickets: for under half of the cost, you can watch the 500 in the infield berms. |
Author: | Soul Reaver [ Wed Sep 18, 2019 5:02 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: 2019 Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey |
Quote: Track Record: Helio Castroneves, CART, 2000 - 1:07.72 Nice. |
Author: | Juihi [ Wed Sep 18, 2019 8:36 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: 2019 Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey |
racer612008 wrote: Juihi wrote: I wonder why the IMSA didn't race here the same weekend, seems pointless having two events back to back which likely pull the same fans apparently was a mixture of the promoters, the city (who owns the track), NASCAR (IMSA) and IndyCar not able to come to terms. I remember some reports last year when the IndyCar schedule & IMSA schedule came out saying the city had a cheaper cost with this "Speed Week" format - which does make sense for vendors & other setup costs, apparently sanctioning fees was lower too (rumor, not entirely sure). I'd say Laguna already pulled alot of fans from not attending by their stupidly high priced tickets though. General admission for Sunday is $120, add that on the fact that Monterey is a higher priced area for just about everything (hotels, food, whatever) compared to Sears Point & it hurts for sure. I have about 4 or 5 friends that would go to Sears Point each year for IndyCar that aren't going this year because of these reasons alone (some local & some that traveled up from LA) In comparison of other general admission tickets: for under half of the cost, you can watch the 500 in the infield berms. Dam, that is expensive! |
Author: | mclaren2008 [ Wed Sep 18, 2019 10:20 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: 2019 Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey |
$120 for GA, my god I paid $110 for an Indy 500 ticket for the 100th running in middle of the range seats |
Author: | iks [ Thu Sep 19, 2019 3:38 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: 2019 Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey |
Let us not forget Gonzalo Rodriguez though. It's been twenty years (and seven days) now. 1999 was a hard year for Penske. |
Author: | Beezle [ Thu Sep 19, 2019 6:16 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: 2019 Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey |
fixed it Also RIP Gonzalo |
Author: | Gaara [ Sat Sep 21, 2019 10:17 pm ] |
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That's harsh to lose your two fastest laps for a spin in quali. |
Author: | Gaara [ Sat Sep 21, 2019 10:43 pm ] |
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Herta takes pole |
Author: | racer612008 [ Sun Sep 22, 2019 10:01 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: 2019 Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey |
Yikes that qualy penalty - normally they only cut your fastest but both? still need to go back and watch it to see what happened tho (was watching the Modified race during it) Sent from my Z797C using Tapatalk |
Author: | racer612008 [ Sun Sep 22, 2019 4:35 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 2019 Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey |
Beekhuis predicting a 3 stopper today - 2 possible with extreme fuel save |
Author: | deggis [ Sun Sep 22, 2019 6:07 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 2019 Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey |
racer612008 wrote: Juihi wrote: I wonder why the IMSA didn't race here the same weekend, seems pointless having two events back to back which likely pull the same fans apparently was a mixture of the promoters, the city (who owns the track), NASCAR (IMSA) and IndyCar not able to come to terms. I remember some reports last year when the IndyCar schedule & IMSA schedule came out saying the city had a cheaper cost with this "Speed Week" format - which does make sense for vendors & other setup costs, apparently sanctioning fees was lower too (rumor, not entirely sure). I'd say Laguna already pulled alot of fans from not attending by their stupidly high priced tickets though. General admission for Sunday is $120, add that on the fact that Monterey is a higher priced area for just about everything (hotels, food, whatever) compared to Sears Point & it hurts for sure. I have about 4 or 5 friends that would go to Sears Point each year for IndyCar that aren't going this year because of these reasons alone (some local & some that traveled up from LA) In comparison of other general admission tickets: for under half of the cost, you can watch the 500 in the infield berms. Paddock space might be an issue and IMSA would have to drop their support schedule too. There was a report (pre IMSA race) that ticket sales were up. https://racer.com/2019/09/05/laguna-rep ... d-indycar/ |
Author: | deggis [ Sun Sep 22, 2019 7:42 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 2019 Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey |
http://www.twitch.tv/besweeet_gaming http://www.twitch.tv/geo879 |
Author: | Beezle [ Sun Sep 22, 2019 7:43 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 2019 Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey |
http://zunoxhd.stream/nbc.php NBC |
Author: | racer612008 [ Sun Sep 22, 2019 7:49 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 2019 Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey |
Askew wins the Indy Lights championship |
Author: | Gaara [ Sun Sep 22, 2019 8:20 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 2019 Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey |
Engines fired |
Author: | Tristar 7AT [ Sun Sep 22, 2019 8:24 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 2019 Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey |
AAARGGHHHWHATTHEFUCK |
Author: | iks [ Sun Sep 22, 2019 8:26 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 2019 Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey |
what |
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