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2nd November 2012, 15:35
Thread: Delta Wing on its side
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The event took place at the peak of a hill that...
The event took place at the peak of a hill that was setting up for a downhill right hand turn. In my non engineering fly by the seat of my pants feel of a car that would move the weight towards the...
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29th October 2012, 18:49
Thread: Randy Bernard Fired
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Anthony, I believe you have struck the main...
Anthony, I believe you have struck the main reason why they will never find a suitable replacement. "......why is anyone wasting their time with IndyCar?" Any business wise person would have to have...
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22nd October 2012, 16:23
Thread: Friday @ Petit LeMans
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I've been to Petite now 5 years in a row. I think...
I've been to Petite now 5 years in a row. I think the race day crowd was as big if not bigger than ever. The front straight and pits were full of fans during the pre-race and pictures of the...
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18th September 2012, 13:47
Thread: Green / White / Checkers
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Last race of the season with championship in the...
Last race of the season with championship in the balance. Good call for the fans & TV IMO. Difference in RED vs GWC is that cars are in impound without any service less battery back up.
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7th September 2012, 15:41
Thread: ALMS & Grand Am MERGE!
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I was under the impression that an entirely new...
I was under the impression that an entirely new corporation has been formed that reports to a board of directors, that yes is leaning towards the France family, but yet is seperate from ISC. They...
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1st September 2012, 21:47
Thread: ALMS & Grand Am MERGE!
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I'll believe it when I see it. Note the word...
I'll believe it when I see it. Note the word speculation being used over and over by pundents....they don't know anyting....just like their own voice.
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26th July 2012, 16:30
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Negative. This practice has been in open wheel...
Negative. This practice has been in open wheel racing for at least 25 years. Has it been an issue before? Yes, teams get caught exceeding the fuel tank capacity. There are procedures in place for...
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4th June 2012, 18:03
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Interesting reading from passionate people I must...
Interesting reading from passionate people I must say.
The basics of this post was to deal with the owners trying to get rid of Randy. They have no power to do so and only a few have the ear of... -
3rd June 2012, 22:19
Thread: Detriot Belle Isle Race Thread
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While I agree that the fan is screwed in this the...
While I agree that the fan is screwed in this the decision to stop has to be based on safety. Those jagged edges of concrete will slice racing tires and it would be a crash fest. The owners are...
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25th April 2012, 19:40
Thread: Indy seats
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Really depends on the kinds of action you want to...
Really depends on the kinds of action you want to see. If you want action in the pits then go for Tower Terrace. If you want track action go fo Northwest Vista, higher the better. E Box would work,...
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23rd April 2012, 17:30
Thread: Baltimore Race Still On Shaky Ground?
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IMO the contract with IZOD has to include a...
IMO the contract with IZOD has to include a minimum number of races. With no news from China and bad news from Baltimore they have to be scrambling for someplace to race.
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4th March 2012, 16:31
Thread: The DeltaWing lives
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Totally agree. The footage was likely...
Totally agree. The footage was likely unauthorized. You can bet they had cameras on the car but don't want to share the information just yet and I don't blame them. Big money invested so they need to...
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20th October 2011, 15:32
Thread: This isn't happening, right?
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The thoughts of having a final event at Vegas is...
The thoughts of having a final event at Vegas is a good one, just not at the oval. There was a pre-race energy there from the Mayor, Casinos and public. IMO They need to work on that and create an...
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2nd September 2011, 01:20
Thread: Inaugural Baltimore Grand Prix
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Through the day got a chance to talk to several...
Through the day got a chance to talk to several local folks. Many thanked the Grand Prix for getting long needed street improvements. During my walk I saw many concrete patches, not asphalt. I wonder...
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1st September 2011, 15:17
Thread: Inaugural Baltimore Grand Prix
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Walked track this morning as I could with...
Walked track this morning as I could with traffic. Coming together nicely. will be bumpy and rough on tires. Saw Martyn Thakke with Randy Barnard as rail tracks were being covered at 7:30. Town is...
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25th August 2011, 14:53
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I would like to see this sort of "rookie trials"...
I would like to see this sort of "rookie trials" done when a new pilot knocks on the door. Something like the pro football combine. Have a weekend set for the drivers to show up and jump in. See what...
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17th August 2011, 13:00
Thread: MoveThatBlock.com Indy 225
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Indycar needs to adopt real time instant...
Indycar needs to adopt real time instant messenger service between the teams and race control like Champcar had 3 years before they gave up and currently used in other racing leagues. Relying on...
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17th August 2011, 12:49
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I thought that the objections was that not...
I thought that the objections was that not everyone could afford multiple sets of aero packages. I thought the Dallara came with their set of aero kits and if you wanted to run someone else's package...
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14th August 2011, 21:51
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I agree with Jose. How many more years do we...
I agree with Jose. How many more years do we wait. Randy made a bluder on this call IMO. I just cancelled my plans to go to Vegas.
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14th August 2011, 21:36
Thread: 2012 Schedule silly season thread
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The crowd has voted at Louden and the verdict is:...
The crowd has voted at Louden and the verdict is: LOOSER!
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14th August 2011, 21:33
Thread: MoveThatBlock.com Indy 225
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They got the timing fixed around lap 57.
They got the timing fixed around lap 57.
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14th August 2011, 20:54
Thread: MoveThatBlock.com Indy 225
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Live timing is at least 9 laps behind TV. That's...
Live timing is at least 9 laps behind TV. That's not really live. Taped delayed????
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I'm driving over today to mark my spot. Worried...
I'm driving over today to mark my spot. Worried about rain on Saturday and Sunday.
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Prediction: Do to narrow track the guys up front...
Prediction: Do to narrow track the guys up front after quals will win. I think it's Tony Kanaan's turn to shine.
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26th July 2011, 18:45
Thread: Mosport Repairs
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I wanted to report back after attending the race...
I wanted to report back after attending the race a walking the track that many of the old wooden posts behind the armco have been replaced with much larger new ones. Not every old post was replaced...
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