Comments on: Random Thoughts On Kentucky

By: Dick Jones

Dick Jones — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 22:36:46 +0000

People have short memories, there were only 16 full time irl rides in 2006, 20 to 25 full time next year would be pretty healthy for a new equipment cycle. The loss of ovals isn’t ideal but the market wants what it wants, no more family moneys to through around, so you go where you can make money.

By: indymoon

indymoon — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 02:50:10 +0000

Is there anyway fans can start a movement to convince some company to step up to the plate and provide the necessary sponsorship $ to keep this race on the schedule? It’s always a good race and IndyCar needs an oval.

By: Erik Conrad

Erik Conrad — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 20:59:47 +0000

Went to Kentucky Speedway for the first time and greatly enjoyed the race. I was thrilled by the fact a bunch of drivers passed us on their scooters leaving the autograph session when we walked across the road and Dixon waved to me when I called his name. (What can I say I still think the guys and girls that drive those things, no matter how maligned the series, are superhuman, and I am no kid.) It was cool when the crowd stood on the last lap and screamed “Go Ed Go Ed” and he did. And it was cool it was an Indy car crowd and we made it out of the parking lot in 20 minutes and back to Indianapolis by 8. Good times, glad we went.

By: Steve K

Steve K — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 08:51:50 +0000

He is 22, but younger than rookies Hinch and JR. No he is not literally a kid. You got me there Br!an McKay.

By: Bent Wickerbill

Bent Wickerbill — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 08:46:22 +0000

Yes, I would have thought that RPR would have been much better prepared for that sort of possibility. The Captain is generally known for well thought out contingency damage control…

By: JHall14

JHall14 — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 23:57:40 +0000

As far as pub for Pippa, 3 laps down in a Rahal prepared car is not worth talking about. That same car contended @ Indy, or did we forget about that.Everyone would have been “spittin up chicken” with that car in Victory Lane @ Indy.
But it wasn’t feathers for Sarah & Ed, it came up chicken.Great win for that team.The paddock was extremely happy also with all the “thumbs up” as Ed drove down pit lane.
A great win for a little team,and “David slew Goliath”.Let’s face it, America loves an underdog.I know I do.Let’s hope the miracle continues with Wheldon and some IndyCar fan become a little wealthier.Why not baby, it’s VEGAS!

By: Chris Lukens

Chris Lukens — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 21:20:32 +0000

I’ll rate the race itself a 7.5, which is about as good as it gets with the current formula. I’ll rate the last 20 laps and the winner, on a 1 to 10 scale, about a 14.
It was so good to see Sarah in the winner’s circle smiling and giggling, and congratulations to Ed for driving a smart race. This reminded me of Jim Guthrie’s win in Phoenix in ‘97.
About Graham R. Why shouldn’t he complain, and loudly too. He got screwed in Baltimore and he got screwed in Kentucky. I’m not too sure, that both times, it was on orders from Mr. ( there is no I in team, but there is in Chip ) Ganassi.

By: Mike R

Mike R — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 19:21:52 +0000

Or some aluminum sheet and heat shield mat to cut and fit internally on the pod to stop the hot airflow through the gash so the duct tape would stay longer…or the stuff they use on the Cup cars (bear-bond?) whenever they get bodywork damage. If hot air from the radiator was the culprit that was blowing through and detaching the duct tape
Of course, when working on the cars in the early 90s (CART era) the internal surfaces were typically not “clean-finished” pieces, only the exterior, and it’s busy in there with ecu wiring and hoses, etc. Probably easier said by me than done there in the heat (no pun intended) of battle.
Overall, pretty disappointed that Will may have been shot down in the effort to take the title this year. IMO, he was earning it all the way by his stepped up performances on the ovals and relative dominance on road/street courses. No doubt Dario is a great shoe, and he’s earning it too (Toronto aside). Still I’m tired of one guy winning the title repeatedly (see J. Johnson), but it’s not completely settled yet, so I’ll keep rootin’ for Will to pull it off in Vegas.

By: Br!an McKay

Br!an McKay — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 16:48:23 +0000

I was astounded that Team Penske did not have a spare Verizon-labeled sidepod cover to place on Will’s championship-leading car. That’s not a third-tier team with a miniscule budget.

By: carburetor

carburetor — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 16:48:18 +0000

Thank you; I did not know that. I’m disappointed Wally and Jon did not know that–they too, were surprised that they couldn’t take a sidepod from Helio’s parked car and put it on Will’s. Granted, such a repair would have required way too much time…. I appreciate the insight!