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>More prime-time racing under the lights on ovals, at both World Wide Technology Raceway and Nashville Superspeedway.
not phoenix?

>3 pm start time
indycar is "b" league now?

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what is their logic opening for NASCARS 'b" league?

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Scale for points rewarded, baded on finish (1st through 10th)
>IndyCar Series
40-30-25-20-15-10-8-6-3-1

>NASCAR Xfinity Series
10-7-5-3-1-0-0 -0-0-0
>NASCAR Cup Series
15-12-10-7-5-3-2-1-0-0

I got the email for presale tickets for Laguna Seca but the problem is it's during Labor Day weekend instead of the usual late July race

Naahville at night could be race of the year
>>152721861
They are smaller than nascar's minor league and Fox told them to

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>>152734880
>Nashville at night could be race of the year
Yes, and Phoenix couldve had a chance if they ran it at night, in early March, getting casuals eyes.
>they are smaller than nascars minor league
lets start that campaign, so we can flip the FIA points with the series, along with TV deals. I

Im tired of the busch series guys not getting a far shot at F1, and lets get Indy on The CW, and busch on FOX. While we are at it lets make sure FOX doubles down on their investment in the busch series, and its long history of running at indy (110 years in 2026 for the busch series there!)

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>>152733841
tough decisions.

https://www.motorsport.com/indycar/news/exclusive-nolan-siegel-on-hot-seat-entering-contract-year-in-2026/10787339/
>“To me, he needs to finish in the top 10 in the championship and if not, I don’t think I can keep him,” says Tony Kanaan
lol that's not happening, this shitter's days in IndyCar are numbered.

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>>152739407
>top 10 is going to be a slaughterhouse next season.
2025 TOP 13:
>Palou - (15 top 10 finishes, 8 wins)
>Oward - (12 top 10 finishes, 2 wins)
>Dixon - (12 top 10 finishes, 1 win)
>Kirkwood - (10 top 10 finishes, 3 wins)
>Lundgaard - (11 top 10 finishes)
>Rosenqvist - (10 top 10 finishes
>Herta - (gone) (8 top 10 finishes)
>Armstrong - (11 top 10 finishes
>Power - (8 top 10 finishes, 1 win)
>McLaughlin - (9 top 10 finishes)
>Malukas - (5 top 10 finishes)
>Newgarden - (7 top 10 finishes, 1 win)
>Rasmussen - (5 top 10 finishes, 1 win)
Simpson is also coming along, and finished last season strong.
>Hauger added to the field
>Collet added to the field
>Schumacher added to the field
CANT WAIT FOR THE SEASON!

>>152737153
He'll have the title locked up long before Laguna Seca, but man it's such an amazing place to watch a race. Doesn't matter who is racing. Sitting on the corkscrew and watching them accelerate on that downhill is sex

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>>152745264
>He'll have the title locked up long before Laguna Seca
Thats true, but Im being optimistic with the field:
>Mclaren (theyre strong)
>Andretti (Power brings feedback to the car, maybe ericsson grabs another 500?)
>Penske (they cant be that "off" again right?)
>ECR (on ovals theyre a force)
A lot of teams are hopefully taking steps forward to avoid total CGR domination. I want Castroneves to get a fifth 500 (he finished 10th last year), Sato, and RHR also ran great races, and are going to be a problem for the field. At the same time we are due for a first time winner lo (indy magic). Armstrong and Simpson are my sleepers to grab wins next year.
>such an amazing place to watch a race
its a bucket list item. a lot dont care for it as a finale, but im excited.

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AJ Foyt (2 cars)
>Ten top 10s
>6 top 5s
>0 wins (Ferrucci got 2nd though, after starting 21st)
(Wins/Top5/Top10/Poles)
>Malukas (0/2/4/0)

Penske (3 cars)
>19 top 10s
>12 top 5s
>1 win
(Wins/Top5/Top10/Poles)
>Power (1/6/8/1)

Driver replacing Malukas
>Collet
Two top 3 finishes in Indy Lights, and joining Ferrucci. I dont see the teams slipping, I could be wrong, but Ferrucci is hungry to get a win. Then there are the Hauger/Foster/Schumacher factors in the field. This season is going to be great

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>>152721812
Indy streaming the full marathon of live indy 500 races
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDv9MmBJewU

>>152739407
This is streamer cachaça wizard tony taking control and threatening to eat everyone's mothers, sisters and everything inbetween's asses and pussy til they are into shape, also it means that mclel got better sponsors off the main branch and FIA now treating Indycar as its better half since F2 and F3 are shit.

>>152753053
I miss Paul Page, GOAT Indy car racing announcer

Penske Perfect

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>Sir Dixon

are we bad enough dudes to keep /indycar/ going throughout the year? don't get me wrong, I'm totally down. but it's a bold move.

>>152760708
Buxton is gonna love this.
https://x.com/wbuxtonofficial/status/2006092638663950775

https://racer.com/2025/12/31/pruett-s-view-of-indycar-s-biggest-move-of-2025

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>>152764005
>fuel mileage thread

>>152764189
Sir Scott Dixon demands it.

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>WILL "FUCKING" POWER

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xxXak1b8lc
it's probably been posted the past month, but with Kanaan's birthday yesterday, im posting it.

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>Fuel Mileage Thread
Late Night

https://racer.com/2026/01/02/indycar-2028-the-hybrid-system

>>152785269
They’re going to fuck this car up. I know the growth, advancement argument etc etc, but these guys could fuck up a free lunch.

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Indy cars look aggressive, like jets but on the ground. I really like them.

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>2023 indy500 being streamed
https://www.youtube.com/live/7-C0g4G34b4
>180 laps to go

>>152787195
It'll be the same weight but it could have better balance than the current car and a better front wing (apparently the current one is deficient)

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Full list as of 1/2
>Articles for the new indycar
>First
https://racer.com/2025/12/08/indycar-2028-the-timeline
>Second
https://racer.com/2025/12/11/indycar-2028-the-chassis
>Third
https://racer.com/2025/12/16/indycar-2028-setting-the-engine-formula
>Fourth
https://racer.com/2025/12/19/indycar-2028-the-new-engine-formula-explained
>Fifth
https://racer.com/2025/12/24/indycar-2028-bridging-the-engine-supply-gap-year
>Sixth
https://racer.com/2025/12/30/indycar-2028-engine-building-options
>Seventh
https://racer.com/2026/01/02/indycar-2028-the-hybrid-system

>>152789597
time will tell theyve got two years. if they nail the look it shouldnt matter too much even with the hybrid shit being useless, and owners already choosing against things that cost vs performance.

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>fuel mileage thread
>2025 Indycar driver of the year fan vote
https://racer.com/2026/01/02/vote-for-your-2025-indycar-driver-of-the-year-

>>152796561
it's Alex Palou, no other driver is even close to deserving it based on results.

>>152796561
>>152801066
that said, O'Ward groupies will likely spam the vote

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>>152801066
>>152801099
not if santino is spammed first

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>>152801167
I mean voted.

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>Over 44 Minutes of Authentic Green-White-Checkered Finishes in IndyCar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_WIWw5rktI

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>Nigel Mansell's Time in CART - A History in Clips (3 hours)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NP-ptjPRAU

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>Parker Johnstone Rules - Over 35 Minutes of Johnstone in the TV Booth for CART
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9dgvAxx7JI

>>152796561
The four most famous words at Indianapolis:

"Mario is slowing down!"

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>Supertex
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4WGy_HPxho

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Got tickets to the Long Beach grand prix

>>152844735
It's the most boring race of the year honestly. Do yourself a favor and try to make it to Laguna Seca one day

Tire test tomorrow for Power and Newgarden

>>152820565
>Nigel Mansell highlights
>3 hours
>Juan Pablo Montoya highlights
>7 hours
>Both for two years only
Gets the noggin joggin don't it

>>152787805
lose the aeroscreen and the skirts on the rear wheels and they would easily be the best-looking modern open wheelers.

>>152856645
92-93 mansell was really good. JPM was really good. dixon is really good. American open wheel racing rocks

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>1998 Long Beach Last Laps
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCbhSq85EBE

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>phoenix test
a friendly indy reminder they arent racing at night and opening for the b league

https://racer.com/2026/01/07/power-encouraged-after-first-day-of-school-with-andretti

https://racer.com/2026/01/07/firestone-ready-to-sign-off-on-phoenix-race-tires-after-chilly-verification-test

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>>152868432
>Next Test
Phoenix Open Test February 18-19
>55-60 during the quick test
>Still had full tank runs in shorted test window (rain)
>Lap times were pretty similar to test in November
Got the info they wanted to start production of tires

>article from post tire test in november
https://racer.com/2025/11/07/dixon-applauds-firestone-at-phoenix-tire-test

https://racer.com/2026/01/08/penske-entertainment-adds-11-million-to-indycar-leaders-circle

https://racer.com/2026/01/08/first-of-the-year-s-fox-sports-indycar-driver-commercials-airs-on-this-weekend-s-nfl-playoff-games

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>>152873886
>Leaders Circle program
- Available to 25 charters
- Top 22 finishers awarded guaranteed prize money
>Valued at $1.145 million apiece last season
>During the next three seasons they will be worth $1.645 million apiece
>The increase comes in preparation for the cost increases with the new car in 2028
- Racer says a team is budgeting upwards of $1 million per car.

wait

WHY THE FUCK AM I IN INDY CAR

THIS ISNT f1

FUCK YOU

>>152878939
yeah you're in the general of an actually good racing series

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>>152878939
>March 1st
your calendar is already marked

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https://racer.com/2026/01/09/fox-sports-postpones-pushes-first-indycar-commercial-to-jan-17-weekend
>FOX has pushed the driver promotional commercials back
>Will now debut next weekend, during the NFL playoffs
- January 17-18
>NBC steps in February 8th to broadcast the Super Bowl
- FOX has until then to capitalize the extra eyes

https://racer.com/2026/01/09/indycar-gets-new-technical-inspection-truck-and-tools

Marcus Armstrong is a robot

>>152908683
theyve couldve done a black screen, with indy audio, and race win calls to build up the commercials next week:(

>>152912246
robot that could finish top 5 this year

>>152913724
Fox are just reusing the same guys again (Newgarden, O'Ward, Palou) plus another commercial for Power
>where's my Little Dave or Scotty Mac commercial

>>152913752
doubt
>reminder that Meyer-Shank have only won 1 IndyCar race (Indy 500 with Helio Castroneves in 2021)

They should switch Detroit and Gateway, but otherwise, it's pretty solid. We'll, Nashville in July is pretty brutal, but I guess it will be a night race.

>>152913850
helio, sato, rhr could win the 500 next year. i try have a half glass full with the feeder teams, expecting another palou championship.
>palou
>oward
>dixon
>kirkwood
>lundgaard
>rosenqvist
>herta
>armstrong
>power
>mclaughlin
-malukas
-newgarden
It feels cut and dry right now, but if penske is bad again, similar to last season, a meyer-shank driver could sneak into the top 5, no herta this year. Maybe Rosenqvist, he runs really well at Indy and could have a stronger second half

>>152721883
Wow, they really don't think much of NASCAR.

>>152913773
the classic fox move. no 500 sounds/image blitz. no black screen with date and track noise. fucking fox
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSzgwCql_mo
>wheres little dave or scotty mack
they have enough drivers and footage to have a reel for each day. indy car hates itself lol

>>152915655
>>152915720
they do though, they are headlining phoenix. the oreillys auto parts xfinity busch series is headlining the NTT Indycar series. lmao

>>152744683
Newgarden, didn't crack the top 10. Damn, I already forgot what a terrible season he had.

>>152745264
>He'll have the title locked up long before Laguna Seca,
>>152745983
Yeah, he had it won by Nashville last year and that race was an absolute banger.
Also, I can't imagine basically any race at Laguna Seca not being fun.

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>>152760708

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>>152915781
how they approach a bounce back year will be interesting. its not like anyone will be getting much "worse". they have an alliance with foyt who isnt trying to lose.
>arrow
>andretti/dale coyne racing
-power + kirkwood feedback could be what elevates them
-hauger could be a problem from the start
>foyt/penske
>cgr/meyershank
>ecr
-bold prediction: ecr wins 50% of the ovals next season (6 races total, 5 tracks)

>>152915660
yeah but Indy doesn't award double points anymore, so even if Armstrong won the crown jewel race, a top 5 in the championship is unlikely with Meyer-Shank's current power level.
my main gripe with IndyCar is the other races besides Indy aren't promoted as a big deal. to me, Indy is the long oval crown jewel, Milwaukee is the short oval crown jewel, Long Beach is the street circuit crown jewel, and Road America is the permanent road circuit crown jewel. but I might be biased.
>t. Road America Anon

>Scott Dixon is a fucking KNIGHT now but that's not worthy of a promo commercial
come on FOX

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>>152918387
>Zero Promotion
>Zero Build up
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSsTfHdMXBs
Penske Fox hate Indycar. How many decades of archive footage do they have? How many pieces in the museum do they have NOT on display? Indycar chooses to lock itself away for the one fucking race each year. Fucking Penske lol

>>152918221
I see it as a momentum point even without the double points. Who knows, a non-CGR/Penske team winning the 500 could add some life to the field. We will see march 1st! It will be a fast March.
>Long Beach is the street circuit crown jewel
>Indy is the long oval crown jewel
>Road America is the permanent road circuit crown jewel
Might need to add Mid Ohio or alternate them even/odd years or something to keep the mob happy lol.
>Milwaukee is the short oval crown jewel
$250k bonus for winning each race. Win all four and its an indy 500 size purse, on top of the 250k. FOX will find the bitcoin money

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Roger Ward
>1959 Indy 500 Winner
Led 130 laps
>1962 Indy 500 Winner
Led 66 laps
>1959-1964 finished top 5 or won in every 500
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4XR3uo59to

>>152918796
Rodger

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Eddie Cheever
>1998 Indy 500 Winner
Owner/Driver
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2ArGZppc78

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Bobby Rahal
>1986 Indy 500 Winner
58 Laps led
>30 seconds fontana in car
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zm54FgA4Qhs
>60 seconds long beach pass
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWLJ6ebmbB0
>150 seconds phoenix in car
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_UhSNHtq54
young jim lampley on the call
>4 minutes, end of race + interview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YVzQqLuLzQ

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>>152918831
Forgot to add 500 Laps led
>76 Laps Led
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIYq7tOFr7c

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>channeling aj foyt racing energy for a win this season
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vACeC-JQlIs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j64FMkWKv7A

>>152918754
Mid Ohio is a dump, IMSA dropped it from the GTP schedule for a reason (it's a dump)

>>152919093
what race would you mix it? and it cant be detroit or indy rc haha

>>152920431
Laguna Seca is the only current IndyCar circuit even close to the same level as Road America. but not quite.

>>152844735
Based.
>>152846121
>It's the most boring race of the year honestly.
Are you insane? It is literally the best street race in the world.

>>152856645
Mansell was only in American open wheel racing for 2 years, JPM was in for 7 years. There's simply more footage of him. That isn't an argument o e way or the other for who is better, just an observation.

need a race in the Northeast. Toronto/Markham doesn't count. bring back Watkins Glen and/or Loudon.

>>152920985
Watkins Glen with the new car maybe if attendance is up. I dont see any new ovals for a bit to make sure the new car is safe

>>152862969
There is a lot to be excited about. It is still absolutely excellent to see inroads being made between NASCAR and IndyCar. There aren't exactly that many race fans these days and any chance to get single series fans to cross over is valuable. It's also cool to have a Trucks road course (it's gonna be a shit show) and it's cool to see IndyCar back a Phoenix. I expect that race will be the best of the weekend.

>>152921136
asscar is still an enemy to IndyCar make no mistake but now that Fox has bought in things can happen that couldn't before

>>152913773
Yeah, Dixon, Power and Kirkwood should definitely have promos, too. Newgarden was something like 15 at the end of the season. Granted, he won the last race, but Kirkwood won 3 and Rasmussen won one too and they don't have a TV spot.

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>>152921136
>excited
im beyond excited for the season, but im going to flick them shit for scheduling it like a bunch of fucking retards. If you look at the times, they are all set for Penskes bedtime. Its fucking retarded to co-main event for the busch series, but to do at 12pm/3pm, WITH A CHAMP SEEKING HIS 4th straight title, cmon now. They should change it, it cheapens the entire series.
>inroads
its the FOX/CW connection, I dont see anything more beyond it, especially opening for the xfinity series, on a one year prove it deal. its a stepping stone for them to fuck it up lol. if the race is good, great? now the xfinity series is on after to occupy short attention spans, and indy to walk away with iowa numbers, and no renewal.
>12pm/3pm
thats the window they are slotted for, on an oval. We saw them produce under the lights last year, and now they shy away from it. Maybe it has to do with the tire, and they wont admit it.
>2018
they ran the race at 6pm/9pm. something spooked them to do this, maybe the tires. Probably retardation. Maybe both?
>Run the race on its own day
What does this say about the INDY500? Someone at Indy shouldve said no from the fucking start. The might as well have the FIA swap the series points, if the nascar feeder series draws more than open wheel racing. Kill indycar before the short dead period in April.

>>152918221
>the other races besides Indy aren't promoted as a big deal
Yeah, that's one thing Daily talks about a lot. Things like not seeing any local advertising and even running into someone who recognized him, but didn't know IndyCar was in town. Hopefully, Fox fixes this. Hopefully FOX will push the races on their networks so at least the TV numbers will be better. The early season looks much better for fan retention, too. I just think they need a solid oval like Gateway after the 500 so all those new or one race fans can see a race that is at least similar to what they just saw in Indianapolis.

>>152921365
don't forget Lundgaard

>>152921241
>yeah its some fox bullshit.
how is the premier network shying away from showcasing prime time american open wheel racing, in favor of their sister network, showcasing the feeder series to the premier american stock car series? seems like the best way to say FOX doesnt give a fuck.

>>152921466
>ovals
short ovals aren't comparable to a big oval like Indy. TMS is gone, Pocono is gone, Michigan is long gone.

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>>152921489
every team is worthy of a promo. I know the teams need to promote themselves, but the series should market the charter teams at the very least. of all the eras to blast a nation with day and night with the drivers, it would be this one. it has every type you could want.
>National Milk Day

>>152921544
how about fontana :)

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Reminder that livery of the year was decided before the season's start.

>>152921628
normies aren't interested in teams, they're interested in drivers. O'Wards fan base would follow him no matter if he was on McLaren, Penske, Ganassi, or Prema.

>>152921670
I thought asscar ruined it
>scorched earth campaign to deny IndyCar access to ovals, many such cases

>>152921735
Simpson's dad's business connection. but it's better than crypto shit or adult diapers (looking at you Conor Daly)

>>152921816
Or AI, like Palou's Open AI livery, just shit.

>>152921776
it was reported on hold, but that means they will let it rot, then level it for cheaper.

>>152921883
surprised we haven't seen a sports gambling or legal weed sponsor yet

>>152919093
I like Mid Ohio

>>152920985
What about IndyCar at Lime Rock?

>>152921544
>short ovals aren't comparable to a big oval like Indy.
I know that and you know that, but normies don't. It's just another oval. As long as you have good action like there was last year, they will enjoy it and it will make the transition much easier.

>>152921739
It's also kind of hard to remember who is on what team since the liveries rarely match. I mean, I know most of them, but it would be much easier to see just be able to look at the cars on the track. That is one thing F1 gets very right.

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>>152921735
>>152921816
>>152921883
I like blue and yellow liveries.

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>>152922459
a man of taste

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>>152922487
I miss the NAPA livery in IndyCar, especially when my favorite shitter, Grosjean, was running it.

>>152922976
Andretti must’ve had a nice strong contract, I mean RELATIONSHIP, with NAPA and DHL to hold onto them as long as they did lol.

>>152922487
remember when they ruined the NAPA livery with that pink AutoNation garbage lol

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>>152932500
no one looks at a color wheel, or theyre such corporate fags, they wouldnt dare touch the napa blue for "branding" reasons. give me a bass pro indy car this year with camo side pods

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>>152932500
>>152932753
That shit was lame as hell. I guess they have some financial obligation to run it, but it was definitely the worst NAPA livery ever.

>>152922443
There’s no team championship in Indycar. So it doesn’t really matter. Shits pretty gay anyways. Case in point F1 2025 season.

>>152933074
what about a pit crew championship? if these crews are going to train all week, and recruit athletes, why not score them with time, stops, and something else to measure. build the intensity of each stop as crew vs crew. team championships are as retarded as nascars in season champ. harvick wins 9 times in 2020, gets regular season champ and finishes 5th lol

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will the CGR crew ever stop raping Dixon during pit stops this year?

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>>152936347
>will the CGR crew ever stop raping Dixon during pit stops this year?
we both know that answer partner, i mean sir dixon.

>>152936347
Will his Honda engines stop exploding the second they are dropped into a car?

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>>152935758
Honey we have a pit crew championship at home

>>152935758
>team championships are as retarded as nascars in season champ.
Or F1 drivers championships

>>152936347
At least it wasn't as bad as Herta's pit crew...

>>152942198
That was one of the most satisfying moments of the season.

>>152935758
>what about a pit crew championship?
They have that whole pit crew content at the Indy 500. What if they did that every weekend and made a series out of that. I always felt those guys don't get enough recognition and I was happy when NASCAR started doing pit crew features, but I then they stopped.

You guys ever get to talk to any of the guys in the pit crew pre-race? Seems like a fun job

>>152948035
I talked to the guy in charge of the Corvette pace cars (they bring 2 to each race to have a backup) last time I went to Road America. he showed us the modifications they made to it for pace car use (like custom lights that match the bodywork instead of just sticking a big lightbar on top)

>>152948900
>showed us the modifications they made to it for pace car use
there is so much more Indy could be producing. The dead period in April? Have it filled with programming building everything else up, that ISNT the driver. Build the crew, habits etc so entering May its got people itching for more as the season continues.
>like custom lights that match the bodywork instead of just sticking a big lightbar on top
Exactly! this stuff should be showcased by someone who knows when/if certain things will change, so they reveal the right things at the right time. If the car adjusts lights every 20 years, probably dont mention every single season, but maybe show it in passing shots. But if it does change EVERY year, work that into the season. Make it a talking point, the more bridges to get people to stay for the race, or consume a clip, to drop in for a race, the better.

>>152946916
A points system for the pit crews. measuring statistics that teams value, not just bullshit numbers, and let them compete. Im with you, they should get recognition, and at the same time, any mistake is felt more, perfect way to build up the stops, and the on track action.

>>152950308
I would love them showing us how new people are learning on the job

>>152946880
Agreed especially because it was a typical boring day at mid ohio until then

>>152950808
It wouldnt be too hard if they got some offseason footage to use for march into april. Then filming march and april prep to drop the dead weeks of april, and have (more) build up for may.

https://racer.com/2026/01/13/schedule-for-first-grand-prix-of-arlington-revealed

>>152964374
>March 13-15 in Texas
>2.73-mile
14-turn street circuit around the Dallas Cowboys’ National Football League stadium and Texas Rangers’ Major League Baseball stadium
>Will host the
-USF Championship’s USF2000 series,
-IndyCar’s Indy NXT series,
-Entry-level touring car action with the SRO-sanctioned Toyota GR Cup series

>>152968380
>Entry-level touring car action with the SRO-sanctioned Toyota GR Cup series
I'm honestly more excited about that than the junior open wheel series.

>>152968543
if they can stream it, im certain people would watch. its going to set the weekend off right with some action people can track, and once the faster cars come on, they can really feel the speed

Already posted at motor/sp/ort but here it is too >>152968815

>>152968832
those motherfuckers buried my question. 10 minutes up they have ads pushing it down, and flagged as spam (motherfuckers dont want engagement). Roger Penske doesnt quit

>>152969232
Do you have a newly made account? New accounts are almost always flagged as spam for a couple of days.

>>152969403
yup. not kind of them. they need to justify the xfinity series taking the night slot lol

>>152968634
>if they can stream it
I'll give SRO credit. They shell out to stream just about anything.

>>152968832
fuck motor/sp/ort, it's full of asscar shit. but those assholes don't have the respect to make their own general. so here we are

those fucking retards can't even be bothered to bake a proper motor/sp/ort thread. fuck em.

>early indy 101
the fans need a DW12 cut in half for explanations. the booth can do it, maybe hire tim cindric lol
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dwpGTxS-hg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVlWohAxpgI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHXCzMz_SKc

>>152972910
no we need a new car like 10 years ago.

>>152972889
>>152972894
i hear you, i see this thread as indy focused, and slower paced (both threads provide motorsports, thats what counts for me), and with the offseason+car its a nice to have the info compiled versus scattered through the archive.

>>152972918
>two more seasons of the DW12
perfect time to cut one in half, and have it ready for broadcasts. showcase the car on its final journey, and admire it.
>tie it into the next car that can be cut in half, and build up hype
with how they have managed the series, the one thing they have done right is stick with this car. Adding the hybrid fucked it all up, but they needed some faggy fucking gimmick to keep up with the jones. I hope this new car doesnt look like total shit, and is SAFE. The owners were already sticked shocked, im remaining optimistic

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>different motorsport
but the next gen nascar fucked Kurt Busch. those cocksuckers made the car too stiff in the name of durability. The cup car is a sheet of plywood at a super speedway with air catching under it, if they hit the apron
>INDY
if the gimmick tub that is integrated with the hybrid and visor is safe, we could see other ovals open up. i dont see them shifting ovals up at the start, so they have a baseline for crash angles, and dont have the new car fuck up a big name driver.

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Most Recent at the top:
>Will Power - The Offseason conversation (71 minutes)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5pn69YBvB4
>Scott McLaughlin - The Offseason conversation (40 minutes)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Q3qW3-H73Y
>Felix Rosenqvist- The Offseason conversation (42 minutes)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1V4Q16yOlxw

>>152787805
They look gay

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>>152973102
go watch f1, i hear they have the best equipment in the world

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>>152787805

>>152973102
no u

>>152972934
asscar is the enemy
/f1/ is the enemy

>>152973361
youre telling me, fuck nascar. no one is losing their shit about the series playing second fiddle at phoenix. its all cope
>"hey we got the weekend at least"
>"at least we have another oval"
>"the time is fine I know I will watch"
Fuck that shit. >>152721883 why is an Indy win worth four times as many points according to the FIA? the dumb faggots found a way to add an oval, do a crossover, and CHEAPEN the series, all while having a champ who has won three straight titles, is seeking his fourth straight, and fifth overall. Fuck nascar

>>152973405
at least drivers from the f1 ladder can drive. asscar drivers are freaking out about "road courses" like they're some kind of new fangled innovation.

CART won the Split
fuck Tony George

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>>152973420
>freaking out about rc
the sim generation created it. guys used to be able to wheel, now they just do the task, sim, repeat. fucking drones with no feel.
>f1
nah those fags cant handle ovals. they just make less mistakes in their line racing vacuum, but i know what you mean. besides poor lane switching, and taxes, f1 is a steady #3 for me on the 'things I do not like' list

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>>152973433
>fuck Tony George

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>fuel mileage thread
https://racer.com/2026/01/14/prema-ownership-shake-up-sets-clock-ticking-on-search-for-new-backers
lmao fucking italians

I like NASCAR and IndyCar and I like having them together in one place. I also like monster trucks and drag racing and rally and especially sports cars. If it wasn't for the general, I probably wouldn't even care about anything besides sports cars.
F1 is full of retarded and it moves too fast to be part of the general, but I like having the IndyCar discussion there.

>>152979708
I have zero interest in asscar and it's nice to not have to dig through all that slop to find the posts about IndyCar

>>152979599
mamma mia

>>152979748
I mean, I get it. I don't care about bikes, but I don't have trouble scrolling past their posts.

>>152979708
I understand where you’re coming from. The hard part with sprinkling in Indycar in a general, as mentioned below, is it’ll get lost in the mix, and then it becomes a searching game. I know most won’t want to seek it, so they just consume the general thread, and life goes on, indycar on the back burner again. The reason for this thread was to compile the indycar “news” and general talk into something more than a quick 1-3 replies per general, that get lost in the mix. More news will come for the new car, and having a long term continuous thread to scroll down can be nice for those that take the time off. I understand keeping it together, and it makes sense when in season, but for the slow paced offseason, it’s a small hub to build on thoughts. You even have a guy popping in to call the car gay from a photo posted 10+ days ago lol

>>152979905
there's way more asscar slop than bike shit.

>>152979905
We’re engaging both, that’s what counts. /sp/ has three of the same soccer threads, one offseason thread shouldn’t tank a general. Well be alright :)
>>152979985
I see rally the most but it could be my timing. Could be my blinders being up

>>152979979
>>152979985
>>152980086
I get it, we have something going here that is not only rare on the internet, but rare even for an obscure chan site. I know we'll be OK, but I just don't like to see division amongst the motor/sp/orts boys.
I'm not really that into rally (outside Dakar), but I'm happy to share a space with those guys and interact with their posts because I genuinely respect the driving discipline.
I know the turnleft posting can be pretty heavy, but I've learned to enjoy the series, which is good because there is a TON of content for it.
If I have any advice to anyone it's that it's more fun to enjoy things than to hate them. I still watch every F1 race in the hopes that one day I will enjoy it, kek.

>>152980275
>watch every race in the hopes that one day I will enjoy it
I don't have time for that. I have IndyCar and too much sports car racing to watch.

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>>152980275
>If I have any advice to anyone it's that it's more fun to enjoy things than to hate them
indeed. come in season the indy chat will be in full swing for the general, but for now the general lets the other disciplines shine, rightfully so. There is endless motorsports to consume, there is never a bad day.
>all my problems are self created
>every day is a good day
https://www.indycar.com/news/2026/01/01-13-ferrucci-chili-bowl

>>152980328
There are only about three points in an F1 race that really require your attention. The first 1-3 turns of the first lap, the mid race pit cycle and the last ~3 laps. You can definitely have it on a fourth window and not miss much.

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>Sam Hanks - 1957 Indianapolis 500
https://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/news-multimedia/news/2020/06/01/sam-hanks-indy-500-win-1957-most-popular

https://racer.com/2026/01/15/gp-of-long-beach-announces-leadership-transition

When the fuck is DCR going to announce their last driver? After Daytona?

>>152988496
practice 1 of St. Pete

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>>152989328
I hope so. He's almost a really good driver and that makes him fun to follow.

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>>152989577
>He's almost a really good driver
Couldnt agree more. If he wouldve came over 5-6 years sooner he wouldve won some races. This season will be great

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Utterly insane that he slowed down enough to avoid a benulty

>>152989328
>>152989577
>>152992781
he's fast but he has no racecraft
he crashes too much, unreliable

AJ Foyt's birthday today. he is 91 years old now.

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>>152995110
Happy Birthday AJ Foyt
>1961 - AJ Foyt wins the Indy 500
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXN40FVddl0
>40 Minutes of AJ Foyt at Indy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4WGy_HPxho
>Robin Miller on the 1964 season
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aqv793s_PXA
>1965 Milwaukee - Foyt reflects (quick)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okpj28E55U4
>1984 Michigan - Foyt moving through the field
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18AceTzuaDU
>1986 Milwaukee - Foyt/Mears
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05gKXmlJQqo
>1986 - AJ Foyt TV Special
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBb8peQZrEE
>1990 Road America - Foyt wild crash
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dD329coarf8
>1992 Champion For Life
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyQXDgNRMa8
>1993 - Foyt's "last lap"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7u9lMtJkSUY

>>152995265
that crash at Road America sucks. Rick Mears had a bad crash that damaged his legs too and he wasn't as good on circuits ever again. it's weird to watch old races and hear the commentators talk about "the safety of the cars these days" when we know now that they weren't safe. but they could only compare it to the past, just like we can only do. motor racing will never be completely safe.

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>2011 Indy 500 - Foyt talking to the media
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nP23PfAK2f8

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>>152995487
>motor racing will never be completely safe
especially with stupidity on the rise, theres already enough variables at play lol

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>>152994938
dale coyne can fix him (again)

>>152995576
that was when Hinchcliffe was freaking out on the broadcast, begging race control to throw the yellow right?

>>152995583
Grosjean needs to take up time attack or hillclimb or something. I would say rally, but then he would be putting his co-driver in danger.

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>>152995616
buxton and bell more so, hinch did eventually, but at the start chimed in crediting the hybrid being able to restart the car, soft reasoning for the full caution to be held. that kind of hesitation at that section of the track where a car is sitting was pure retardation lol

>>152995634
idk it's a blur. Buxton makes sense tho
but I would think Hinch over Bell

>>152995642
https://www.youtube.com/live/-o9Uvh5lxM0?t=6387s

>>152995634
>>152995642
but anyway I hope the "independent officiating board" people do a bit better on directing race control (race control itself is still the same people unless they get fired, but they are now under the command of this officiating board)

>>152995642
i'd say a mix. hinch and bell are the gold in the booth, once it was clear they had more going on, he spoke up more. with a trio someone has to play it slightly different so i dont fault him

(Kyle Novak, Max Papis, and Arie Luyendyk are the current race control if you didn't know)

>>152995655
agreed. its parroted a lot, consistency is key.
>>152995664
they wont have any penske influence over them, curious to see if any of their judgements change. will they try and set precedent with "aggressive drivers"? it will be interesting

>>152995661
I like Will Buxton. I really do. I think he still needs a season or two more to grow into the role, but he's doing a good job. he's better than Leigh Diffey. nobody will ever top Paul Page though.

>>152995650
yeah Hinch is the first one to mention it then Bell agrees and then Buxton is like wtf and then they're all like wtf
and I agree wtf

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>>152995688
im with you, they have potential to build some great chemistry, and with three voices, can weave the commentary together on the dominated weekends. Even with the Palou runaways, Bell and Hinch always highlighted the action on the track and arent scared to ask for shots.
>Nobody will ever top Paul Page
Fact.
>>152995730
officials standing behind Andretti as they worked to solve it, then calling the caution is funky, because race control shouldve had info on the car being "inop", right? hopefully they put some checks in place to throw the yellow sooner.

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Super Tex
>He drove in and on everything.
>He won in everything.
>He worked on everything.
AJ Foyt

>>152992781
>>152994938
He was really good in the Lamborghini SC-63. His pit crew and fellow drivers didn't really help him out. He set the fastest lap of the entire 2024 Petit le Mans.

>>152995487
>that crash at Road America sucks
That was pretty nasty, but it wasn't his first bad crash. If you scrool up to that 1965 Riverside NASCAR race I linked a few days ago, he had a huge Juan where he breaks his leg(s) and gets taken away on a stretcher. It's insane that these guys come so close to death and endure unimaginable pain and suffering just to spend weeks in agonizing physical therapy just to get back in a car and do it again.
>motor racing will never be completely safe.
And I think that's part of what makes it so exciting. I very scincerly do not want to see anyone get hurt, but if they were just drones out on track, it simply wouldn't be the same. I literally thought we saw Preece die when he flipped at Daytona and I was really worried about Newgarden after he hit Foster at Gateway. That was especially disturbing because I was watching it on TV and it cut back to his onboard less than 10 seconds before the crash. I guess the worst crash in the last few years was Simon Pagenaudat Mid-Ohio. Lucky he didn't die, but he'll never race again. They said they were worried he wouldn't even be able to be at the track because of the noise. Very sad.

>>152995688
Buxton is great. You can tell he is a genuine fan. He clearly understands motor racing and makes lots of good observations. His being a newfag to IndyCar has actually been beneficial because he asks really insightful questions. I think he might be my favorite guy in the booth at this point. I was absolutely ready to hate him, but he won me over by the end of St. Petersburg. IDK why the F1 fags hate him so much. Whatever, I'm glad we got him and that he's in a place where he's appreciated.

>>152995631
>Grosjean needs to take up time attack or hillclimb or something
Yeah, he seemed to have an issue managing the way the car changed over the stint in IndyCar. Those disciplines basically eliminate that.

For those interested Santino is at Chilli Bowl and he won his heat a few minutes ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Epy5At8nTc
Chase Briscoe is on the booth

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>>153000966
obrigado (googled not that smart lol). great racing!

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>>152999417
>I very sincerely do not want to see anyone get hurt, but if they were just drones out on track, it simply wouldn't be the same.
Agreed. Thats my biggest reasoning for not hating the DW12 being in service as long as it has. I'd rather have a car that is crash tested than a rushed model that puts drivers in a worse spot.
>I was really worried about Newgarden after he hit Foster at Gateway
That was a hard ride to watch. Thank fuck he didnt go over the wall. >>152995634 I know he is a pro, but that wreck wouldve gave some guys the yips. I see him having a bounce back season
>Indy pit wall
Another wall that gives me the chills, is the one at Indy, primarily coming around the corner. We know the guys work sweeping moves there, and will dip into pit lane, but that fucking wall, its stiff (a little give sure) but once a car breaks that crumple zone, who knows. That wall scares the fuck out of me.
>>152999480
>Buxton is great
Fuck yeah he is! I dont watch F1 but I'd guess enthusiasm, and joy is what turned the F1 fags off. It must be prickish, or nothing lol
>>152999952
an F1 driver I can like
>>152999285
drag racing, formula e, and hydroplane racing: coming soon

Indycar Phoenix Marathon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JijLCOYKRog

And new promo for the year.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxgbFmobav0

the new ad is kind of cringe

>>153008314
i get it, but it isnt meant to draw the guys and gals that know him, as much as casual fans.
>the ad
46 second ad, paced well for the non indy viewer. Only motorsports reference (visually) is in the first five seconds then held off to the last 10 seconds. Throwing it all on the viewer. Its grown on me after a couple viewings lol

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>>153008191
Thank you!

>>153007033
>the DW12 being in service as long as it has
Agreed. It's also while I don't hate the aero screen being kind of a ckludge. I'm convinced it's saved at least one driver since its implementation.
>That was a hard ride to watch
It also lucky he hit the engine and not the safety cell, or whatever it's called on the Dalara. It saved Newgarden's legs and I'm glad we didn't have to find out if it would have saved foster.
>drag racing, formula e, and hydroplane racing: coming soon
IDK, about all that, but I'm down. David Land said he briefly appeared on the Dale Coyne website a few days ago, so there is speculation that he may have a seat with them for 2026, at least in some capacity. I don't think he'd be an Indy 500 only entry, but who knows.

>>153008191
>>153008314
>>153008527
It's a solid commercial and his villain arch is officially in full swing.
Also
>Sad Pato
d:^(
Still, we should have had a new driver featured. Probably Dixon
>59 career wins (second of all time)
>6 Championships (tied for second of all time)
>145 Podiums (series record)
>6,913(series record).
>23/25 seasons with at least one win
>19 consecutive seasons with at least 1 win (series record)
>Robbed at Taco Bell
>oh yeah, Indy 500 winner.

>>153009214
>Dale Coyne
its going to be him, unless someone random slips in with $$$. herta being a possible 500 entry is some interesting stuff from David Land interview.
>>153009307
>Sir Dixon
give him a weeks worth of ads. juice him up properly the entire football weekend. its disgusting how little they market all of his accomplishments.
>Will Power
His name is will power, fuck cmon let him be himself for an ad.
>Apply that to all the drivers
I want all the drivers to have ads on youtube lol even 30 second race heavy clips, anything to put a face to the driving. This is the group of drivers to market hard if there was a year. Mick Schumacher is in the fucking series, milk that. Anything besides the same pato ad lol

>Dario Franchitti is racing right now
>Michelin 24H DUBAI 2026
https://www.youtube.com/live/0zQbjzSUU40

>>153009448
There are definitely a lot of great personalities they could feature, but they have to draw the line somewhere. Nolan Segal doesn't really need a spot (it would be fine if he had one) but Power and Dixon absolutely deserve to be promoted and I think it would be easy for sportsball people to identify with them. On that note, I'm a little conflicted. On the one hand, I want the series to be popular and get good funding, but I'm not excited about getting flooded by normies and having to compete for tickets with them. Like I said in the other thread, I'd probably go to an F1 race, even though I don't really loke F1, if it was $800 to get in the door.

>>153009214
DW12 is the lasting legacy of Wheldon

>>153009582
>they have to draw the line somewhere
for sure but the major teams should be trying harder on their own as well. All of this new pick your top 5 social media buzz shit is so overplayed, but its all they do.
>showcase it all
Im okay with some drivers being fucking dorks and the others being hunters, show me that side, so come race day I can back them even more. Maybe the kids just arent interesting lol
>I'm a little conflicted
I know where youre coming from, and ill gladly say Ill walk away from motorsports the day it feels like its overrun with f1 shit in indy. They have a long enough history I could rewatch every season in place of a current season for the rest of my life if I felt a void.
>$800 to get in the door
cost. pricing out the fan in favor of the rich fan.... this will be what does it before any of the f1 culture bleeding over.

>>153009582
on the F1 vs Indy. Indy has F1 beat with the geography of the US imo, but they underutilize the time zones. They were wanting to go to Mexico, which isnt a bad track (formula e race was excellent), but I'd rather keep all dates in the US, add 2 more races, and beat NASCAR for the top american racing series. They have Zillisch who is a stud, and will eclipse Indy big time if they arent careful with their cookie cutter shit lol. CGR could always try and sign him for an ungodly amount of money, but I'd say we see him in an F1 car before an Indy car

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>Prema = one and done +1
https://racer.com/2026/01/17/with-his-indycar-seat-in-flux-ilott-keen-to-make-the-most-of-imsa-chances-with-wright

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fuck you football this will not happen

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>Indy Cars At Daytona: The Most Dangerous Race
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upSK_8ke4g4

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>>153009678
It really is a great car. No other open wheel car is as tough.
>>153010922
>Zillisch
I honestly think he is exactly where he wants to be. He could have easily gotten an IndyCar seat by now with a "starter team" like Coyne or Juncos, but he chose NASCAR. That isn't to say some F1 team won't drive a dump truck full of money up to his house.
https://youtu.be/4gVw3nSaNOI
NGL, It would be cool to see him and Herta take on F1 with Cadillac.
If I had his talent, I'd be trying to get a seat in the Valkyrie and trying to win le Mans, but that's me.

https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/power-sets-sights-on-rolex-24-debut-victory/

>>153035119
Will Power!

>>153033895
>>153035119
>Will Power

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>1992 Rodger Ward Races Electric Car at Phoenix
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcmURgqcu2Q
electric cars suck. interesting to hear his take in 1992 from a 2 time 500 winner, in his 70's. Racing is racing.
>Indy 200 at Walt Disney World
radio
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQU56uIN-hs
full race
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpU2jrIXabM

How is the weather looking for WRC? Snow confirmed?

>>153035119
>>153045325
>>153052845
https://apnews.com/article/indycar-will-power-penske-andretti-rolex-24-a0273dc79b636d9362d2b5ec81f93713
>Will Power is determined to make Penske regret writing him off as he joins Andretti

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>>153063528
not too sure. i always go for a surprise though lol
>>153065810
>“It feels good just to be recognized,” he told one fan.
>“There’s nothing more I want to do this year than beat Penske every single weekend,” Power said.
>“And I understand why I wasn’t allowed to start at Andretti until now because we’re only two weeks into the year and we are already working very, very hard on everything we need to get to work on.”
I'm all in on an Andretti car winning the 500, and Power upsetting Palou for the title. If there is a driver to do it, its him, Dixon, or Kirkwood.
>"I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s on the pole at St. Pete.” said McLaughlin
We will be able to see Andretti's jump right away, and also gauge their ability to adjust through the season to avoid dips. 40 days away.
>>153067235
fuck ya!

>>153067235
How the hell is he so much faster?

>>153068777
It's Penske but also it was a restart and Helio knew when to jump it

>>152744683
McLaughing will win this year

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>>153069512
i know its bold to say with Palou being on the run he is, but I wouldnt be shocked with a McLaughlin championship, hes too good not to get a title. Penske got better towards the end of the season. At least one win ahead!

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>2001 CART Milwaukee 225
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYU08lqAaXI

>>153068843
>Penske
>Helio knew when to jump it
Yeah, it's was like that race last year or the one before when Herta passed 9 cars or whatever in a lap. It still just looks unreal.

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>2026 Indycar Preview @ Daytona
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZ9osqApNI4

>>153079804
Kinda felt bad for Nolan, but then again even Simpson had better performances than him. I'm on TK on this one.
Also, who will end up higher on points this season. Hauger, Schumacher or Siegel?

>>153079843
>two rookies in shitboxes vs Mclaren driver with more than a season already done
This one SHOULD be extremely easy for Nolan.
RHL and DC cars were moving chicanes on ovals last year.

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>>153079843
>Kinda felt bad for Nolan, but. . .
same, he is a big boy though.as a paid driver this is the most organic motivation he can get, to go out and win.
>Kaku Ohta
the hype is building.. honda probably holds him until the new car.
>who will end up higher on points this season. Hauger, Schumacher or Siegel?
Hmmm in that order, but it could shift, Hauger, Schumacher, Siegel
>Hauger is at DCR who aligned with Andretti
Reigning NXT champ, and filling a seat Veekay maximized. Foyt last year had some great cars (Malukas on board helped). Something similar could happen this year + the Andretti improve the quality of what is shared.
>Schumacher is at RLL
They improved management, and Foster was really solid. Rahal is still a good driver, it is always strategy or dogshit cars. I could see him bumping Hauger, IF the three cars have on track chemistry, and work to build data. They have the drivers to be competitive.
>Seigel is at Arrow
He needs to drive with some sense, but maintain a chip on his shoulder. Im not sure how he finishes the season top 15, and I like being optimistic with drivers, mainly so they show up and go for a one off victory. He did just turn 21, i mean if they dump him, why not dump him into another discipline, and let him grow.

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>>153080068
>This one SHOULD be extremely easy for Nolan
Maybe they have RHR coaching him, if so then yeah light work for him, but if Foster doesnt regress, things could be interesting. Rahal/Daly/Ericsson/Illott/Simpson are slotted just ahead. We are getting primed for a wild season!

>>153080068
That's the thing to me. When you have Chip Ganassi and McLaren at the top of the standings, the weakest driver becomes more notorious for the team. Simpson got a podium and could've gotten a second one in Nashville. Nolan's best was 8th, be it luck or strat calls. Nolan and his crew need to focus to the max this season, one can only hope TK's call works.
>>153080114
I'm feeling Hauger will be in contention for at least 2 top 5 finishes at road courses. I've got no idea what Schumacher can achieve this year, having next to no experience at ovals compared to Hauger it could be fun to see his learning experience.

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>>153082895
>I've got no idea what Schumacher can achieve this year
>Fun to see his learning experience
Balls to the wall lets hope. Make it a crazy 500. I dont think Shwartzman had much if any oval experience. Simpson is legit and will be a force this season. I expect the entire field to be in the running for the championship

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will Honda's new logo be on the Indy cars this season?

>>153086353
interesting question, lets hope not. the throwback, wider version looks like a warped I beam.
>will honda engines be in the next gen indycar

>>153077398
Indy NXT completed day 2 of testing at Sebring yesterday. Max Taylor led the first day (filled open Andretti seat left by Hauger), and finished second yesterday to Enzo Fittipaldi. NXT will have two races at the following tracks: Barber, IMS, ROA, MOH, and Laguna

https://racer.com/2026/01/19/penske-assigns-prados-as-race-engineer-for-mclaughlin

https://racer.com/2026/01/21/ed-carpenter-racing-revamps-engineering-line-up-for-2026

>>153093290
ECR not satisfied with one win, love to see it. New pit crew strength coach? Nice.

>>153096903
I don't think that team is a truly serious team until Ed retires from running the 500 and focuses on team ownership.

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>>153098780
Curious to see the Penske cars at Indy. Imagine how much worse their past season wouldve felt, if Newgarden doesnt get his second straight 500. People would be questioning all the seats at Penske lol
>>153099417
it seems to be shifting that way, maybe after they retire this car he retires. I cant blame him for running the 500, he has been decent there.

>>153099754
>he has been decent there.
no. this is the lie that keeps Conor Daly employed. you can't claim to be an "oval specialist" when you don't win on ovals.

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>>153099830
>Kentucky
>Texas
>Fontana
Im not claiming EC is an "oval specialist", just a solid Indy500 driver. Since 2016 him and Daly both failed to complete 200 laps, four times. If I were fielding a car, and knew I had the ability to finish in the money, I would also seat myself like EC does. That will change with the new car.
2016: 20/31 (98 laps)
2017: 2/11
2018: 1/2
2019: 2/6
2020: 16/26 (187 laps)
2021: 4/5
2022: 4/18
2023: 13/20 (197 laps)
2024: 17/17
2025: 14/15 (199 laps)
>No argument from me on the horseshit specialist tags these announcers love to throw around lmao.
>Daly's past 10 500's
2016: 24/29 (115 laps)
2017: 26/30 (65 laps)
2018: 33/21 (199 laps)
2019: 11/10
2020: 18/29 (90 laps)
2021: 19/13
2022: 18/6
2023: 16/8
2024: 29/10
2025: 11/8

Castroneves and Sato > Carpenter and Daly. there's your actual oval, or rather, Indy 500 specialists.

(or Hunter-Reay, but he was the last non- Penske or Ganassi championship winner so therefore not an oval specialist)

Come back to Edmonton pl0x

>>153099987
>compares two indy legends to back markers lol
I get it. Im not calling EC a specialist lmao, simply saying he finishes well for what he has to work with at Indy. If you owned the team, knew you wouldnt win, and have a choice to pay RHR X amount to finish midpack, or just do it yourself, youre going to run the car yourself, and save the little money. Sato was insanely fast last year, and I expect the same this year. Helio got a top 10, I see him running the 500 til he is 60.

man. it's been so long. when are these other teams gonna step up and seriously challenge Roger and Chip for the chsmpionship? McLaren talk like they are contenders, but so far they're just pretenders.

>>153100024
everyone talked shit about Sato until he won Indy. then they said it was a fluke. the he won again. with a different team. that shut the haters up.

>>153100017
>Circuit Gilles Villenueve
>Markham (fuck Toronto and their stupid mayor)
>Edmonton
>Vancouver
let's do it

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>>153100002
Are you latching onto the specialist tag for any specific reason, or simply want to argue? im saving my 500 winner arguments for end of April and May lol. cough cough sato cough cough
>2025 EC indy winnings
118,500
>2024 EC indy winnings
510,500
Since 2016 at Indy he has brought in nearly 3.3 million. Again, he weighs the value of paying for mid level, or running it himself. Why pay for what you can do? ECR motto
>>153100025
This could be the year? Kirkwood or Power. Maybe O'Ward . . . . .
>>153100031
no fluke with that guy. he is a driver

>>153099830
>Conor Daly
I'm not saying he isn't kind of a shitter, but it's really unfortunate that he had a mechanical at last year's 500. I doubt he could have won, but he was clearly on track for a career best finish.

>>153079843
I miss TK's twitch streams of shitposting, vidya and jokes

Unser open test event
https://x.com/IndyCar/status/2014384196169375928

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>>153102215
FUCK YEAH!
>February 17th and 18th
>2-6pm ET - Tuesday, Feb. 17th
>11am-2pm ET & 3:30-6:30pm ET - Wednesday, Feb. 18th
The Wednesday sessions will be open and free to the public, with an autograph session at 2:45 pm ET

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>>153102215
>Onboard 1990 CART Phoenix
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNyYS0mBHA4
>Onboard 1996 IRL Phoenix
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUE1D9y_8m0
>Onboard 2003 IRL Phoenix
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LWTm3k9_9s
>Hornish vs Franchitti 2005 IRL Phoenix
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qk-xZC2GpDg
>Qualifying Lap 1999 CART Road America
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-b7tRTtEiyg

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https://www.motorsport.com/indycar/news/palou-ordered-to-pay-12-million-to-mclaren-in-contract-breach-case/10792282/

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https://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/news-multimedia/news/2026/01/21/01-21-coke-ims
>Coca-Cola Consolidated, the nation’s largest Coca-Cola bottler, today announced a multiyear partnership designating Coca-Cola as the official soft beverage and water sponsor of Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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>coca cola 600

>>153113124
500

>>153113154
this is not a collaboration

>>153113077
>>153113124
>There’s just something special about watching a race with a Coca-Cola in your hand
while the corporate talk, and sugar poison ticks me the fuck off, if they dump money and put drivers on bottles, and ads. then fuck it, ill take it. anything to put F1 out of its misery lmao

>>153113154
>>153113174
>this is not a collaboration
The Indy 500 presented by Coca Cola, and be sure to check out the Coca Cola 600 later today! Indycar and Nascar got married today. Going to be a tough relationship, but a lot of hate fucking will occur.

>>153113202
should have waited until may with this one
maximise your audience

>35 days until St. Pete practice 1
>Dale Coyne still doesn't have his second driver