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Author: | RtN [ Wed Apr 13, 2022 11:32 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 2022 IndyCar Silly Season Thread |
RtN wrote: -Among the teams that have reportedly been approached and responded 'no' are Foyt, Coyne and Juncos. The lack of experienced staff available is cited as the biggest obstacle. Juncos has changed his mind...sort of. https://racer.com/2022/04/13/juncos-hol ... 500-entry/ Either JHR would run the car themselves, or they might lease it to DragonSpeed, who want to give Indycar another go. |
Author: | RtN [ Fri Apr 15, 2022 10:20 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 2022 IndyCar Silly Season Thread |
RtN wrote: But Paretta is now looking more seriously at a post-Indy assortment of races, leaving Cusick as the most likely candidate. https://racer.com/2022/04/15/paretta-au ... g-program/ -------------------------------- Roger discusses the schedule, wants more ovals, and is braced for losing events. https://racer.com/2022/04/14/penske-say ... owth-need/ |
Author: | codename_47 [ Fri Apr 15, 2022 10:48 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 2022 IndyCar Silly Season Thread |
Ahh, the eternal expectation for Indycar to run ovals at a massive loss because MUH TRADITIONS continues,.... |
Author: | Vassago [ Fri Apr 15, 2022 11:38 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 2022 IndyCar Silly Season Thread |
Yeah, that goose is cooked. Most ovals are located in rural areas and if only NASCAR can sell as the hillbilly or redneck series then IndyCar was always more urban in comparison. I mean if TWO ovals in the Chicago area are gone it's a lost cause. Not even gonna mention the Milwaukee & Nazareth disaster either. |
Author: | Juihi [ Fri Apr 15, 2022 11:42 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 2022 IndyCar Silly Season Thread |
Homestead & Fontana seem like they would be good options? |
Author: | FiatFan83 [ Sat Apr 16, 2022 1:33 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: 2022 IndyCar Silly Season Thread |
Juihi wrote: Homestead & Fontana seem like they would be good options? ISC cockblocks them at every track they own. Like Richmond. I'm not salty. Sent from my SM-G781U1 using Tapatalk |
Author: | Juihi [ Sat Apr 16, 2022 2:42 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: 2022 IndyCar Silly Season Thread |
FiatFan83 wrote: Juihi wrote: Homestead & Fontana seem like they would be good options? ISC cockblocks them at every track they own. Like Richmond. I'm not salty. Sent from my SM-G781U1 using Tapatalk Ahhhh I had wondered if that might be the case, such scumbag moves |
Author: | electrodevo [ Sat Apr 16, 2022 6:48 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 2022 IndyCar Silly Season Thread |
Juihi wrote: Ahhhh I had wondered if that might be the case, such scumbag moves That's the basic challenge with ovals under the current model: finding ovals that: A) Are not ISC (NASCAR) or SMI owned, because neither has done a good job with Indy race promos in the past, and some have even work actively against the series at times. B) Are not NASCARized, because many changes done for the Cup cars have produced less than stellar racing for Indycar. That being said, the Iowa "let's pair with some Nashville country artists" angle this year is interesting. I think some of the lack of success on ovals has been bad promotion, as well as a schedule that is too dependent on just the Indycar race (no other entertainment, no support series, etc.) Maybe Penske can find a new formula that works for the ovals like the one they have for the street and road courses. The current model only works when you have an enthusiastic promoter (eg Gateway). |
Author: | Juihi [ Tue Apr 19, 2022 3:25 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: 2022 IndyCar Silly Season Thread |
Simona might be back https://www.speedcafe.com/2022/04/19/de ... _8nH1RWmaY |
Author: | MotoKris1 [ Tue Apr 19, 2022 1:00 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 2022 IndyCar Silly Season Thread |
Ufff thankfully! Quote: During last year’s inaugural NTT INDYCAR SERIES race in Nashville, the restarts occurred at the finish line in front of Nissan Stadium but this August will move to the long straightaway as the field exits the Korean War Veterans Memorial Bridge and toward Turn 9. It will be the same zone that was used for the start of each race last season and should provide cleaner restarts and more immediate passing opportunities. Quote: Other modifications or changes to the 2.17-mile, 11-turn temporary street circuit include: Turn 11 apex being opened approximately 6 feet to not only increase the track width but provide better vision for drivers. Transition areas at both ends of the Korean War Veterans Memorial Bridge being smoothed as much as possible to reduce the potential of the cars bottoming coming on and off the bridge. Resurfacing at the Turn 5 apex to minimize the bump. Track width into Turn 9 being reduced to 50 feet to accommodate additional suites in a primary viewing area. https://www.indycar.com/news/2022/04/04-18-nashville-changes |
Author: | RtN [ Tue Apr 19, 2022 6:29 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 2022 IndyCar Silly Season Thread |
Paretta joins up with ECR, will field Simona at Road America, Mid-Ohio and Nashville. https://racer.com/2022/04/19/paretta-au ... er-racing/ |
Author: | RtN [ Tue Apr 19, 2022 7:20 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 2022 IndyCar Silly Season Thread |
Elsewhere, SPAM have successfully matched their F1 colleagues in completely ruining the livery. |
Author: | Juihi [ Tue Apr 19, 2022 10:04 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 2022 IndyCar Silly Season Thread |
Yuck, they literally went to a colour chart and went "hmmmmmmm what colour doesn't work with blue & orange at all.... ahhh yes, olive... let's use that" |
Author: | Chris A [ Wed Apr 20, 2022 1:36 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: 2022 IndyCar Silly Season Thread |
Open test at IMS tomorrow and Thursday. Coverage will be on Peacock (11 ET Wednesday, 10 ET Thursday). |
Author: | Soul Reaver [ Wed Apr 20, 2022 2:08 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: 2022 IndyCar Silly Season Thread |
Any changes for this year? Aero and tyre wise. |
Author: | Chris A [ Wed Apr 20, 2022 2:17 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: 2022 IndyCar Silly Season Thread |
I think there are some optional aero pieces the teams can run on the ovals, but I can't remember the details. |
Author: | mclaren2008 [ Wed Apr 20, 2022 10:02 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: 2022 IndyCar Silly Season Thread |
they only need to add a little downforce and it'll be perfect |
Author: | codename_47 [ Wed Apr 20, 2022 4:02 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 2022 IndyCar Silly Season Thread |
mclaren2008 wrote: they only need to add a little downforce and it'll be perfect You spelt horsepower wrong |
Author: | RtN [ Wed Apr 20, 2022 5:14 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 2022 IndyCar Silly Season Thread |
No new car until 2025 at the earliest. https://racer.com/2022/04/20/indycar-to ... east-2024/ |
Author: | RtN [ Thu Apr 21, 2022 9:27 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 2022 IndyCar Silly Season Thread |
Hopefully the last story from Pruett on car 33 before confirmation; https://racer.com/2022/04/21/pruett-ind ... continues/ tl;dr -The entry list will be 33 - any push for a 34th has been abandoned. -Plan A was indeed a second JHR car for RHR alongside Ilott - but RHR decided against it to focus on coaching Ilott instead. -Plan B (JHR loaning their chassis to someone else) has also fallen by the wayside. -Plan C is now in play - Foyt have been tapped to lend one of their chassis (the one used by Kimball last year) to DragonSpeed, who have a full crew assembled. -Cusick and Wilson are also involved, putting up the money to make it happen. So Wilson would be the driver. -Should Foyt ultimately say no, the last ditch plan D would be for DragonSpeed and Cusick to go back to Juncos and beg\borrow\steal one of their spare tubs. |
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