Indycar 2020: All hail our new Penske overlords

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dsriggs: May 28, 2012; MONEY FALLS...

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Best thing that ever happened at Buddh was the day that this thing rolled out onto the track

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoWP_GKU8YU

Sadly, the video showing the suspension collapsing in front of the pits during the first drive by at 30mph has been removed from their channel

e: Never mind, somebody on Reddit saved it
https://www.reddit.com/r/FSAE/comments/aow2g2/lets_not_forget_this_gem_of_the_past/

dsriggs fucked around with this message at 09:54 on Jun 21, 2020

# ? Jun 21, 2020 09:48

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# ? Apr 16, 2024 20:05

CactusWeasle: Aug 1, 2006; It's not a party until the bomb squad says it is

What in the goddamn hell is that thing? :psyduck:

# ? Jun 21, 2020 11:02

Spaced God: Feb 8, 2014; All torment, trouble, wonder and amazement
Inhabits here: some heavenly power guide us
Out of this fearful country!

I'm the highest point on the car, which is the top the driver's head.

I want to know everything about this car.

# ? Jun 21, 2020 11:34

devmd01: Mar 7, 2006; Elektronik
Supersonik

Incredible. It looks like a six year old�s rendition of what a cool race car looks like. I lost my poo poo at the slow-motion replay of their own car ending its maiden test run in the most hilarious fashion.

# ? Jun 21, 2020 12:20

Dudley: Feb 24, 2003; Tasty

dsriggs posted:

Best thing that ever happened at Buddh was the day that this thing rolled out onto the track

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoWP_GKU8YU

Sadly, the video showing the suspension collapsing in front of the pits during the first drive by at 30mph has been removed from their channel

e: Never mind, somebody on Reddit saved it
https://www.reddit.com/r/FSAE/comments/aow2g2/lets_not_forget_this_gem_of_the_past/

What is that, a rear wing for ants?

# ? Jun 22, 2020 10:44

harperdc: Jul 24, 2007

Dudley posted:

What is that, a rear wing for ants?

2009 F1 ruleset rear wing

# ? Jun 22, 2020 13:10

wisconsingreg: Jan 13, 2019

devmd01 posted:

Incredible. It looks like a six year old�s rendition of what a cool race car looks like. I lost my poo poo at the slow-motion replay of their own car ending its maiden test run in the most hilarious fashion.

I don't think that was slow mo

# ? Jun 22, 2020 17:19

wisconsingreg: Jan 13, 2019

this is what we are missing out on by not having 60s rules

# ? Jun 22, 2020 17:20

hunnert car pileup: Oct 28, 2007; the first world was a mistake

dsriggs posted:

Best thing that ever happened at Buddh was the day that this thing rolled out onto the track

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoWP_GKU8YU

Sadly, the video showing the suspension collapsing in front of the pits during the first drive by at 30mph has been removed from their channel

e: Never mind, somebody on Reddit saved it
https://www.reddit.com/r/FSAE/comments/aow2g2/lets_not_forget_this_gem_of_the_past/

holy god this is fantastic

hunnert car pileup fucked around with this message at 08:19 on Jun 23, 2020

# ? Jun 23, 2020 08:17

harperdc: Jul 24, 2007

Vasukhani posted:

this is what we are missing out on by not having 60s rules

People running unsafe cars and bad races won by whoever has the most money?

# ? Jun 23, 2020 11:27

wisconsingreg: Jan 13, 2019

harperdc posted:

People running unsafe cars and bad races won by whoever has the most money?

but enough about formula 1

# ? Jun 23, 2020 18:27

IOwnCalculus: Apr 2, 2003

In the off chance anyone here hasn't seen it already, IMS is limiting attendance to 50% for the 500. Relevant bits from the email they sent:

quote:

We are looking forward to welcoming you back to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Aug. 23 for the 104th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge. While our racetrack has remained quiet, our work to enhance the venue has continued at INDYCAR speed, and we are excited for you to see all of the improvements.

Understanding how important the 500 is to our fans and our community, we have worked tirelessly to overcome the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. After continued consultation with local and state health officials, along with feedback from fans like you, we are committed to running the Indy 500 as scheduled and with spectators in our stands. To do so, we will implement enhanced health and safety measures across nearly all facets of our August events. One key pillar of our plan is to realign seating to allow for more space between customers on Race Day.

Consistent with CDC guidelines, we encourage customers who are 65 and older or have underlying medical conditions to consider staying home. For those fans attending the race, we will provide masks and hand sanitizer and we recommend their use. We will provide more information on additional health and safety measures in the coming weeks.

As a current Indy 500 ticketholder, IMS expects to be able to accommodate at least 50% of your original ticket quantity in or near your current seating location. We welcome requests for more than 50% of your original order size, though ticket quantities of greater than 50% may be moved to another available location.

Please log in to your account at IMS.com by Monday, July 6 to let us know how many tickets you would like to request, up to the size of your original order. If you have questions or need assistance completing the online form, please call the IMS Ticket Office at 317-492-6700 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

If you choose not to retain some or all of your current order, you will receive an IMS account credit good for other IMS events, including 2020 practice, qualifying and Miller Lite Carb Day, the INDYCAR Harvest GP or your 2021 Indy 500 renewal.

New Indy 500 Race Day tickets will be issued to all customers for the rescheduled Indy 500. If you have already received your original Indy 500 Race Day tickets, you may keep them, but they will not be valid for entry. If you have already received your Indy 500 Race Day parking and camping passes, please retain these for use for the rescheduled Indy 500.

Importantly, your decision will not impact your seniority or right to renew your tickets for the 105th Running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 30, 2021.

You must log in to your account at IMS.com and make your selections by Monday, July 6. If you do not log in and make your selections, your ticket order may be reduced by as much as 50%, and your new seats will be assigned in or near your current location. An account credit will be issued for the number of tickets removed from your order, and new tickets will be mailed to your address on record in early August.

While we are pleased to be able to welcome you back to the newly improved and enhanced Speedway for this year�s 500, we regret the inconvenience associated with these changes and appreciate your patience and support as we all continue to navigate these unprecedented times. Please visit IMS.com/COVID19 for additional information, FAQs and to contact us with any questions or concerns.

I turned mine in. First time I won't be at the 500 since 2006, but I like breathing without mechanical assistance more than I like Back Home Again.

# ? Jun 26, 2020 19:15

kidcoelacanth: Sep 23, 2009

"limiting" is an insane way to put it when they shouldn't be having fans at all, much less 125 loving thousand

# ? Jun 26, 2020 19:21

Truther Vandross: Jun 17, 2008

50% capacity and they�re still doing the tv blackout lol

# ? Jun 26, 2020 22:08

Full Collapse: Dec 4, 2002

IOwnCalculus posted:

In the off chance anyone here hasn't seen it already, IMS is limiting attendance to 50% for the 500. Relevant bits from the email they sent:

I turned mine in. First time I won't be at the 500 since 2006, but I like breathing without mechanical assistance more than I like Back Home Again.

Yeah, gently caress it. I got mine via my mom past the renewal window anyway.

# ? Jun 27, 2020 01:00

Nybble: Jun 28, 2008; praise chuck, raise heck

I tried to reach out to Laguna Seca and didn't hear back, but it appears they are selling fan tickets for the weekend like nothing is wrong. Anyone have any insight there? I had a blast last year and would like to go back, especially since it seems pretty easy to space out there, but not sure what their status might be.

# ? Jun 27, 2020 01:40

wisconsingreg: Jan 13, 2019

Nybble posted:

I tried to reach out to Laguna Seca and didn't hear back, but it appears they are selling fan tickets for the weekend like nothing is wrong. Anyone have any insight there? I had a blast last year and would like to go back, especially since it seems pretty easy to space out there, but not sure what their status might be.

people seriously believe this will be over in just 3 more months. We'll be very lucky if we have a good vaccine in 3 years.

# ? Jun 27, 2020 04:06

DEEP STATE PLOT: Aug 13, 2008; Yes...Ha ha ha...YES!

Vasukhani posted:

people seriously believe this will be over in just 3 more months. We'll be very lucky if we have a ~~good vaccine~~ society in 3 years.

# ? Jun 27, 2020 04:22

harperdc: Jul 24, 2007

I don�t think we�ll see the 500 run in August with fans. No sports have run with any kind of crowd that size until now (NASCAR had 5,000 at Talladega), and I know they want a crowd in there but it would be really really irresponsible.

Not sure we�re gonna see crowds of any size until 2021.

# ? Jun 27, 2020 04:49

wisconsingreg: Jan 13, 2019

harperdc posted:

crowds of any size in 2021.

lol

# ? Jun 27, 2020 05:36

kidcoelacanth: Sep 23, 2009

harperdc posted:

I don’t think we’ll see the 500 run in August with fans. No sports have run with any kind of crowd that size until now (NASCAR had 5,000 at Talladega), and I know they want a crowd in there but it would be really really irresponsible.

Not sure we’re gonna see crowds of any size until 2021.

look at this guy assuming any sort of responsibility from a corporation

# ? Jun 27, 2020 14:29

Feels Villeneuve: Oct 7, 2007; Setter is Better.

FYI - ASopher, the best Youtube guy for Indycar races from the past, has stupidly started posting F1 races, so you might want to figure out a way to save those Indycar/CART races when his account gets nuked.

# ? Jun 28, 2020 16:38

iwentdoodie: Apr 29, 2005; 🤗YOU'RE WELCOME🤗

harperdc posted:

I don’t think we’ll see the 500 run in August with fans. No sports have run with any kind of crowd that size until now (NASCAR had 5,000 at Talladega), and I know they want a crowd in there but it would be really really irresponsible.

Not sure we’re gonna see crowds of any size until 2021.

Nascar is going to run the all star at Bristol with 30k, sebring is allowing a limited number in 2 weeks also. We've basically just accepted everyone dying.

# ? Jun 28, 2020 16:42

CactusWeasle: Aug 1, 2006; It's not a party until the bomb squad says it is

iwentdoodie posted:

Nascar is going to run the all star at Bristol with 30k, sebring is allowing a limited number in 2 weeks also. We've basically just accepted everyone dying.

No way to prevent this, say only country where cases rising exponentially

# ? Jun 28, 2020 16:46

iwentdoodie: Apr 29, 2005; 🤗YOU'RE WELCOME🤗

CactusWeasle posted:

No way to prevent this, say only country where cases rising exponentially

Us, Brazil and India :v:

# ? Jun 28, 2020 17:12

Frond: Mar 12, 2018

Feels Villeneuve posted:

FYI - ASopher, the best Youtube guy for Indycar races from the past, has stupidly started posting F1 races, so you might want to figure out a way to save those Indycar/CART races when his account gets nuked.

poo poo.

# ? Jun 29, 2020 04:27

Dudley: Feb 24, 2003; Tasty

iwentdoodie posted:

Us, Brazil and India

Britain says "Hold our ale".

# ? Jun 29, 2020 10:37

shyduck: Oct 3, 2003

https://twitter.com/jimmiejohnson/status/1277686867035664384?s=21

July 8th at the IMS road course

shyduck fucked around with this message at 20:51 on Jun 29, 2020

# ? Jun 29, 2020 20:47

Dudley: Feb 24, 2003; Tasty

Is this a proper test or a glorified show run?

# ? Jul 1, 2020 09:29

Cygni: Nov 12, 2005; raring to post

Session times tomorrow and saturday:

Practice - 11:30 - 1:00PM (NBC Gold)

Quals - 4:30 - 5:45PM (NBC SN)

Saturday

Warmup - 9:00 - 9:30AM (NBC Gold)

Race - 12:08 - 2:00PM (NBC)

Spotters guide:

https://www.indycar.com/-/media/Files/2020/Indycar/02-IGP/indycar-spotterguide.pdf?la=en

# ? Jul 2, 2020 18:09

shyduck: Oct 3, 2003

Dudley posted:

Is this a proper test or a glorified show run?

He�s retiring from NASCAR this year and has spoken in months past about wanting to give Indy road course racing a try in 2021 so I think it�s legit

edit: so about that test

https://twitter.com/jeff_gluck/status/1279182888823447552?s=21

shyduck fucked around with this message at 23:41 on Jul 3, 2020

# ? Jul 2, 2020 21:24

devmd01: Mar 7, 2006; Elektronik
Supersonik

Nice to see a pretty clean race so far, they must have hammered it in during the drivers meeting that they�re the only thing on tv right now so please don�t gently caress it up lol

# ? Jul 4, 2020 17:47