Comments on: Homestead Preview

By: Steve K

Steve K — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 14:08:35 +0000

The Trophey is as ugly a trophy as you will ever see. What does it have to do with cars or racing? Count me among the group that wants the Vanderbilt Cup back. A classic Trophey. No it’s not a big deal. Everyone wants to win it because of what it symbolizes, but why pay an artist who comes up with something so ugly?

By: Savage Henry

Savage Henry — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 16:48:29 +0000

I’m expecting another race like last year, with everyone but Penske and Ganassi just trying to stay out of the way. Since the teams are going to be using the same cars next year, I expect that they’ll be telling their drivers not to wad up their equipment in a meaningless race. I think that’s what happened last year, too.

So I think you’ll have Power and his two wingmen against Franchitti and his one wingman going at it, which could be pretty fascinating if it doesn’t turn into a fuel strategy race.

I’d also like to ask Indycar bloggers that if you’re going to post a photo of the new trophy, use the one with Cameron’s cleavage in the background that Pressdog uses. Its just a lot less jarring and more pleasant that way. Thanks.

By: Brad

Brad — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 15:03:19 +0000

I really don’t understand what the outcry is about the trophy. Its just a trophy. Nothing more. None of us will be taking it home. I think its different and creative. I admit that its not a looker at first but when I thought about a bigger picture and the possible symbolisms I started to like it. I bet when it is sitting in either Ganassi’s or Penske’s trophy case with the dozens of identical trophies that can double as bird baths this will stick out and look pretty good. It’s a bold change from a bold CEO trying to take the series in a bold direction. ( bold overusage of the word bold)

By: billytheskink

billytheskink — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 15:02:28 +0000

With all the historical trophies and awards IndyCar could have picked out of the sport’s amazing history, they choose to create a bizarre new trophy? I don’t get it.
The Chicago Auto Club trophy, Cobe trophy, Prestolite trophy; the sport’s early years are littered with cool awards.
It’s unfortunate that the Vanderbilt Cup carries the political baggage that it does. It’s a very classy trophy that carries a nice history lesson.

At the very least the new trophy could have incorporated an actual car instead of some abstract sculpture thing. A trophy topped by Ray Harroun’s Marmon, Barney Oldfield’s Peerless, Ralph Mulford’s Frontenac, Earl Cooper’s Stutz, or something like that would probably have been a real hit with fans and drivers alike.

By: Ron Ford

Ron Ford — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 14:34:38 +0000

That trophy is just flat out ugly and bizarre. And, as one of Hobb’s readers pointed out, it appears to have an “extended appendage of the groinal ilk”. That could also serve as a description of the Delta Wing design.

No predictions from me. I thought the Packers would beat the Bears so what the hell do I know!

On second thought, I predict that at least one KV car will crash. You can take that to the bank.

By: Roy Hobbson

Roy Hobbson — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 13:28:33 +0000

I fear that Trophy Man (that shadowy sorcerer!!) banished my site to the Underworld. It’s gone. Crap. So from now on, I’ll post all my IndyCar thoughts here.

(1) Yeah. I too am picking Kanaan for the win. And,

(2) Under the brutal Miami heat, Arute might melt into a bubbling heap of grease & sorrow.

That’s all I got. For now.

By: Tim Nothhelfer

Tim Nothhelfer — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 13:14:34 +0000

I Share George’s lament over the loss of his local IICS event as I get ready to head to HMS for the last race weekend there. Home for years to spring training and the season opener I usually see many drivers looking for seats and renewing acquaintances. Last year was different as all the teams were well practiced before the event. I think that may be the main reason there were no accidents during the race. All the drivers drove well.
Was it comparable to a no hitter in baseball?