[dernflatlander]

I enjoyed that. They scheduled a road race and and a driftfest broke out.

[fpena944]

I enjoyed that. They scheduled a road race and and a driftfest broke out.

I missed it! Time to catch the highlights...

[David993S]

It was an interesting and entertaining race; I'll give it that. Glad to see Herta get the win. I'm hoping he makes it to F1. I'm always amazed that, as a field, IndyCar drivers can't seem to do more than a lap or two without someone spinning/off course on a wet track.
Although it is hard to stay on a wet track on slicks.

[wsh]

Herta's drift was unreal
Held it, then passed the leader !

[Scott at Team Harco]

The strategy to stay on slicks, late, didn't pan out so well. Very difficult and changing conditions = entertainment.

[linderpat]

definitely one of the most entertaining Indy car races in a long time!

[linderpat]

Damn, Scott Dixon in the qualifiers for Indy. Blazing speed and he gets pole, again for a record breaking 6th time. Ave speed over 234 mph!

[linderpat]

What a race yesterday. My favorite was winning the entire time, and I was really looking forward to the finish - then, Scott Dixon - got a penalty in the pits. Damn
At least a Ganasssi teammate won. Chip is a hometown favorite - he is from here and lives here in the Pittsburgh region.

Anyway, quite the race.

[Wade B]

What a race yesterday. My favorite was winning the entire time, and I was really looking forward to the finish - then, Scott Dixon - got a penalty in the pits. Damn
At least a Ganasssi teammate won. Chip is a hometown favorite - he is from here and lives here in the Pittsburgh region.

Anyway, quite the race.

Yes, Dixon pretty much dominated, and it was his race to lose....and he did.
It was a typical Indy 500, anything can happen.
Looked like for sure Palou would finish well again, or Veekay, one of the youngsters. But O'Ward took care of that.
Not crazy about the red flag at the end with them shutting off the cars. I thought we might see more of how Will Power got screwed last year with the overheated electronics. But it did make for a better show at the end.
Good to see the stands filled again. It wasn't like that even just before the pandemic. But it looks like IndyCar is gaining popularity back.

[fpena944]

Got to watch this one and it was a good one!

[David993S]

Indy cars at Road America this weekend. Not really much of an Indy car fan, but I love RA. Such a long, fast track.

[linderpat]

It was a good race. That track sure is narrow though. Passing was tricky for these indy cars.

[linderpat]

Great race in Nashville yesterday. As entertaining as any F1 race. Happy Dixon won, I'm a big fan of his.

[Scott at Team Harco]

As much as I appreciate IndyCar, I can't warm-up to that 'track'. When half the field crashes out, there might be something wrong.

I was impressed with Herta's comeback. Interesting that Johnson took himself out in almost exactly the same manner as last year.

[Wade B]

As much as I appreciate IndyCar, I can't warm-up to that 'track'. When half the field crashes out, there might be something wrong.

I agree totally, Scott.
And all of this after the "work" they did to the circuit after last year.

[Scott at Team Harco]

As much as I appreciate IndyCar, I can't warm-up to that 'track'. When half the field crashes out, there might be something wrong.

I agree totally, Scott.
And all of this after the "work" they did to the circuit after last year.

Yeah. If you think that 'track' is bad. Wait until next year's Detroit GP. I have inside information on it. Let's just say - I expect a shitshow.

[Wade B]

Good to see Will Power win the championship today. The guy has had such bad luck over the last few years, and he's always been one of my favorite drivers.

[Scott at Team Harco]

Good to see Will Power win the championship today. The guy has had such bad luck over the last few years, and he's always been one of my favorite drivers.

Best name in racing.

He played the consistency game, all season. The same way Dixon has done for years.

What's the word on the street regarding Palou? Lots of hints, but no announcement.

[Wade B]

Good to see Will Power win the championship today. The guy has had such bad luck over the last few years, and he's always been one of my favorite drivers.

Best name in racing.

He played the consistency game, all season. The same way Dixon has done for years.

What's the word on the street regarding Palou? Lots of hints, but no announcement.

You've probably heard as much as I have Scott if you follow Marshall Pruett.
I've heard that Ganassi/Palou are going into the second round of preliminary arbitration, with no settlement expected.

This one is baffling.
Ganassi supposedly had him under contract for next year, top tier car/top tier team, but was raping him on pay for a championship winner. So I understand him wanting more money, but also that it's difficult to renegotiate in the middle of a contract. So how was McLaren able to swoop in and think they could get him, while under contract, and with Palou's handlers knowing that Ganassi was releasing a statement saying he would be driving for Chip next year?
I also have heard rumblings of how much Ganassi and Zak Brown hate each other (which might explain why it went down in the first place) and that also just because of spite if Ganassi wins Palou for next year he might just park him and put someone else in the car.
Strange times...guess we'll find out...I wouldn't expect a settlement until the first of the year....

[Scott at Team Harco]

I'm a fairly casual observer. Just heard the comments at the end the broadcast that cast shadow on Palou's future.

I follow F1 more closely, but still not fully immersed.

[Wade B]

What's the word on the street regarding Palou? Lots of hints, but no announcement.

After a war of press releases and a lawsuit, lawyers representing Chip Ganassi Racing and Alex Palou found common ground that will keep the once IndyCar title-winning parties together for at least one more year. Wednesday morning, CGR and Palou jointly announced the 25-year-old Spaniard will remain in his No. 10 Honda seat for 2023 -- this time without social media controversy and dueling press releases.
"I'm excited to announce that (Chip Ganassi Racing) and I have come to an agreement and I'll be back in the No. 10 car next season!" Palou tweeted. "Looking forward to a BIG 2023."
Most of the terms, including any financial compensation, were not made public. Importantly, though, Ganassi did agree to allow Palou to participate in Formula 1 testing for McLaren this offseason and throughout next year, "provided that it does not directly conflict with his IndyCar commitments."

https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/m ... 493944007/

[Wade B]

I've been hearing that IndyCar was going to do a similar "Drive to Survive" this year called "100 Days To Indy." They're late to the game... probably a cheap copy....but I gobble up anything IndyCar anyway