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Townsend Bell being parked before the race even ended at Toronto 2002 was...interesting. Also, Patrick was so fed up at that point he didn't even try to defend him during an interview.
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Jun 22, 2017 18:04
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With so many goons in attendance this weekend at Road America, it's only fitting we do some sort of goonmeet. I have a campsite near the Sargento bridge or we could all so some overpriced karting.
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Norns posted:Maybe they should uhh get some actual wets then? There isn't limitless money in this series, and Firestone already brings 3 types of tires to the races. The teams would have to pay for the 4th type to be hauled around to every race. Considering that you can't really race on streetcircuits in a heavy rain regardless of the tires you use without it turning into a complete clusterfuck (and we've proven that lottsa times), and most US road courses don't have great drainage, you're never going to use the heavy wets anyway. If its bad enough for heavy wets, its probably better for everyone to just red flag the thing. Firestones new rain tire is significantly more... well, a rain tire than it used to be though. The one from ~4 years ago was basically a dry compound with some slits cut in it.
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Jun 22, 2017 19:18
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KingShibby posted:With so many goons in attendance this weekend at Road America, it's only fitting we do some sort of goonmeet. I have a campsite near the Sargento bridge or we could all so some overpriced karting. I would not mind having a competition for the fastest goon. It won't be me though!
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Jun 22, 2017 19:19
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iospace posted:I would not mind having a competition for the fastest goon. No competition needed, it's either L_Harrison or SRA.
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2018 car's first test will be July 25-26 at IMS, one Chevy team (lets be real, its penske) and one Honda team (lets be real, its ganassi) will be present: http://www.racer.com/indycar/item/141651-indycar-preparing-for-first-2018-bodywork-tests Also Gutierrez is confirmed for the rest of the year in the 18 http://www.racer.com/indycar/item/141649-gutierrez-to-complete-season-with-coyne
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Jun 22, 2017 19:21
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KingShibby posted:With so many goons in attendance this weekend at Road America, it's only fitting we do some sort of goonmeet. I have a campsite near the Sargento bridge or we could all so some overpriced karting. 
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IOwnCalculus posted:No competition needed, it's either L_Harrison or SRA. 
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Jun 22, 2017 19:25
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Exactly the reason I'm not actually camping at the track, it's more of a place where my dad can relax throughout the weekend (and it was only like $40)
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Human Grand Prix posted:Townsend Bell being parked before the race even ended at Toronto 2002 was...interesting. Also, Patrick was so fed up at that point he didn't even try to defend him during an interview. One of my few memories of CART '02 was that loving ridiculous torpedo on Junqueira. Also Shinji Nakano doing a mosh pit dive out of his car after it caught fire in Miami. And the entire shitshow at Surfer's.
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The field quality in 2002 was pretty good. I guess because of the situation even the pay drivers had to be reasonably talented. On the flipside the racing this year is noticeably worse than 96-01. Human Grand Prix fucked around with this message at 19:36 on Jun 22, 2017 |
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I'll admit I'd started paying less attention to racing as a whole around that time (I fondly remember 2000-01 CART, though), but looking back at the field it certainly still looked very respectable. 2003-onward, though? Holy poo poo
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Cygni posted:2018 car's first test will be July 25-26 at IMS, one Chevy team (lets be real, its penske) and one Honda team (lets be real, its ganassi) will be present: There will be some solid midfield performances from the car that was easily one of the fastest in the field.
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Jun 22, 2017 19:42
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KingShibby posted:With so many goons in attendance this weekend at Road America, it's only fitting we do some sort of goonmeet. I have a campsite near the Sargento bridge or we could all so some overpriced karting. I'm down if we do it Sunday, that was fun last year. IOwnCalculus posted:No competition needed, it's either L_Harrison or SRA. I beat L_Harrison in GoonCar!* *(once, on a road course, in a car he wasn't used to)
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Jun 22, 2017 19:44
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IndyCar also shopping for a new electronics package, after the current one has been a bit of a nightmare for the teams. http://www.racer.com/indycar/item/141658-new-electronics-coming-with-2018-bodywork
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Outdated electronics provided by the series is a universal headache. Even a garbage econobox is a super computer compared to any racing series. I understand why it's done but it basically forever prevents any close alignment of tech development ever again.
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Donald Davidson-esque question, but...I do have one. Why is the Indy 500-only "GOLD CROWN TITLE" listed as a National Championship in American Championship Car Racing history? Meaning the titles awarded from 1981 to 1995. Shouldn't it just be CART title during those eras?
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No, USAC still sanctioned the Indy 500 during that timeframe. While the 500 paid points in the CART championship, it was also still technically the only race on the USAC Gold Crown calendar.
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Jun 22, 2017 22:16
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They had helmet cams in 2002 as well. Cool beans.
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So in uh, weird news, Aleshin has 'visa issues' so SSM needs a fill in for the practice sessions... and Robert WIckens(?!) is gonna do the duties. Well thats rad and also weird. https://twitter.com/IndyCar/status/878003321012797440 e: apparently Aleshin is stuck in France after driving at LeMans, weird. Cygni fucked around with this message at 22:51 on Jun 22, 2017 |
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Robert Wickens is cool and good.
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I sort of like Aleshin, but I would not complain if he got Wally Pipp'd for Wickens.
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An all canadian team eh? Let's get Gerry Forsythe to put some of that sweet Indeck sponsorship back to work. 
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Indycar drivers and visa issues seem to go together well.
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FuzzySkinner posted:Donald Davidson-esque question, but...I do have one. The GOLD CROWN is the most important title in american racing, that's why.
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Peanut President posted:The GOLD CROWN is the most important title in american racing, that's why. Hallmark GOLD CROWN Boom sponsorship Edit: https://twitter.com/MarcoAndretti/status/878035014801276928 KingShibby fucked around with this message at 02:41 on Jun 23, 2017 |
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What's the best lot to park in at RA anyway?KingShibby posted:Hallmark GOLD CROWN Doing it right for Wisconsin, Marco, doing it right.
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iospace posted:What's the best lot to park in at RA anyway? I know they expanded parking this year, but your best bets are either something as close to the middle of the track as possible, or as close to the exit as possible. Also Aleshin will be back https://twitter.com/mikhailaleshin/status/878222428622782464
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Dear Ed Jones: https://twitter.com/DaleCoyneRacing/status/878265045695709184 gently caress you.
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Payton was involved with Coyne for some time.
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Human Grand Prix posted:Payton was involved with Coyne for some time. I'm also a Packers fan. (Beyond that, I like Jones)
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There's our first beaching of the year.
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I have no idea why the Holmatro guys thought they'd get that car lifted up using the little two wheeled jack in the grass.
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They bring shame to Clan Holmatro
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This miata race is real fun
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Cygni posted:This miata race is real fun It's awesome that IndyCar is sanctioning them, it's a great fit
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Yo that finish was Real Good
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devmd01 posted:Yo that finish was Real Good that was so good, spec miata 4 life
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Cygni posted:miata 4 life  This is legit the only thing I can see when I see little Mazdas racing.
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