Comments on: Random Thoughts On Kentucky

By: INDYCAR: Kentucky – Pow! Second’s Anyone?

INDYCAR: Kentucky – Pow! Second’s Anyone? — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 07:36:48 +0000

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By: JP

JP — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:06:07 +0000

Technically, over the 300 mile distance, Helio was the quickest car…

Surprised that Ganassi (or Panther) wasn’t able to do the math and realize they had to split strategy just in case a yellow didn’t come out…

By: Ron Ford

Ron Ford — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:48:35 +0000

I have to go along with JP and Jim Bob about how annoying and clueless it was for Mike King to go on and on and on and……………………on about Simona and how this rookie ignored the word of God. She is a gutsy, talented driver with a racer’s temperament who should continue to do well even though she is (GASP) not an actual American. She seems to be getting Americanized pretty quickly since her favorite thing about the Iowa race was pork chops on stick and corn on the cob.

I also get really tired of listening to some of the drivers and commentators whining about “backmarkers” as if they were never backmarkers. With the exception of the crash test dummies, most backmarkers are young drivers learning their craft (Simona, Bertrand Baguette) and more experienced drivers in 2nd rate equipment (Rahal, Fisher, Meira, etc.) They also have sponsors and fans and getting into the top ten or fifteen is important to them. What the hell are they supposed to do if they get a lap down, just pull over and watch the black and red cars?! Working their way through traffic for leading drivers has never been easy nor should it be.

I’m beginning to think Mike King is a backmarker. And when did it become against the rules to pass on the inside. You should be able to pass any damn way you can without wrecking someone. I believe they call that “racing”.

By: Edward

Edward — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:46:26 +0000

Spot on, redd. I agree with what you wrote.

By: AZZO45

AZZO45 — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:09:54 +0000

When Jon Beekus was the pit/ tech reporter on another network… he did a stellar job explaining the “nuts & bolts” side of Indycar. JMO

By: AZZO45

AZZO45 — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:06:21 +0000

Come on delta… Danica didn’t drive around Motegi @10-12MPH off pace to take that win I’m a HCN fan… but lets NOT poop on another driver to defend a controversial strategy.

For the record, I’m with what Ed Carpenter said: “The FASTEST car doesn’t always WIN the race.” No crapping on Danica… just one statement that rings true.

By: AZZO45

AZZO45 — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:49 +0000

Rahal also had gearbox issues… a GB supplier is gonna get a call on Tuesday!

Brian: Moving to NBC won’t mean much IMO, but more people might be able to view the race… ABC/ESPN & VERSUS have been 5 minutes of racing & 5 minutes of commercials in 2010. That crap has gotta change. NASCAR & F1 don’t need to do this. many of the stick ‘n ball sports would LOSE fans if they peppered their fans with the advert schedule the ICS throws onto their base!!!

By: AZZO45

AZZO45 — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 23:55:12 +0000

dylan… I finally understand all of your “Mid Ohio sucks” comments ! Most of this race was a snooze fest. Helio winning at least gave a very excited winner & the Spider Man routine does wake one up…

By: AZZO45

AZZO45 — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 23:51:40 +0000

Everyone keeps saying that Power will win one of the remaining ovals, but I just don’t see it. He’s never done it before. -George
Its his 2nd year in the IRL… CCWS was basically oval-free. However, I agree with you on Lindy… was she channeling the AZ governor’s brain delay/ deer in headlights moment or something?

By: Ryan

Ryan — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 19:12:37 +0000

As a racer, all you want from the car you are lapping is for it to drive a consistent line. If Barnhart says “lapped cars stay on the white line”, it is much easier for them to be where they need to be than any ambiguous ‘high line’. Additionally, on these mile and a half tracks, it is very possible to pass high. What this comes down to is making one clear-cut instruction that is as easy as possible to follow. Simona wasn’t on the white line and wound up being taken out by an overly ambitious Vitor Meira. If she had stayed on the white line as instructed, there would have been no grey area.