Homestead Testing

[Chamoo]

The Oval test for teams transitioning to the IRL this year, and Roth Racing, will begin tonight. We can expect 11 cars on the grid; 2 NHLR, 2 KVRT, 2 DCR, 2 Conquest, 2 Roth Racing, 1 HVM.

Seeing the times on the oval tomorrow night will be interesting to see where they will stack up with the IRL guys.

I'd be willing to bet Servia and Bruno will be up near the top of the timesheets due to their experience on Ovals.

Interested to see how Roth Racing does.

I'm happy to see one advantage for the CC teams that they will be testing in the afternoon and night time which will give them preparation for the Homestead race which will be run at night. Sort of evens out the field a tad bit.

[BobGarage]

I'm happy to see one advantage for the CC teams that they will be testing in the afternoon and night time which will give them preparation for the Homestead race which will be run at night. Sort of evens out the field a tad bit.

since the IRL teams tested at homestead at the same time of day (afternoon into evening) last month the CC teams will gain no advantage from the time of day they are testing.

Why is roth racing testing too? Marty Roth was at the first test and was slowest on the time sheet over a second behind wheldon who was fastest over the two days.

I have no objection to jay howard testing as he wasn't at the first test, but marty shouldn't have the advantage of an extra test that no other teams are getting!

[bblocker68]

Looks like we're about to begin. Before I go to timing and scoring, I figure I'd leave the results from the IRL day 2 results on 2/28. Here's some times to shoot for:

Testing times – Homestead Miami Speedway (28 February):

Danica Patrick Andretti Green 25.0772secs 213.182 mph
Ryan Briscoe Penske 25.0920secs 213.056 mph
Dan Wheldon Ganassi 25.1009secs 212.980 mph
AJ Foyt IV Vision 25.1059secs 212.938 mph
Scott Dixon Ganassi 25.1163secs 212.850 mph
Hideki Mutoh Andretti Green 25.1463secs
Helio Castroneves Penske 25.1698secs
Tony Kanaan Andretti Green 25.2326secs
Ed Carpenter Vision 25.2841secs
Marco Andretti Andretti Green 25.2948secs
Vitor Meira Panther 25.3520secs
Ryan Hunter-Reay Rahal Letterman 25.4169secs
Buddy Rice Dreyer & Reinbold 25.4686secs
Milka Duno Dreyer & Reinbold 25.5604secs
Darren Manning Foyt 25.5932secs
Marty Roth Roth 26.0641secs

I had to piece these together from 3 different sites, lol. I should just use the "search" function next time :)

[bblocker68]

They've been on track for 1 minute and 41 seconds and no times yet??????

:) :) :)

[usgrandprix]

I think these are the combined earlier homestead results (they are a bit different from what you have):

http://www1.indycar.com/scoring/2008/reports/indycarseries/homestead-ot/indycar-results-pcomb.pdf

This is probably the best place for timing reports:

http://www.indycar.com/stats/timing_scoring_reports.php

[gofastandwynn]

Why is roth racing testing too? Marty Roth was at the first test and was slowest on the time sheet over a second behind wheldon who was fastest over the two days.

I have no objection to jay howard testing as he wasn't at the first test, but marty shouldn't have the advantage of an extra test that no other teams are getting!

This is from the Track Side Online (http://www.tracksideonline.com) update from the 2nd day of Homestead testing


Marty Roth hasn't been out in quite a while and ran just 7 laps earlier in the session. So, we went back to the garage area and found Roth about ready to head home for the night after some installation laps.

This goes back to Jay Howard not getting enough track time Tuesday to finish his rookie test. Roth wants to run in traffic with Jay, but since Jay can't run here that can't happen. For that reason Marty asked the IRL if he too could run with the CCWS guys in late March.

The IRL said - yes, but then you can't run here. They allowed Marty the choice of this test or the March CCWS test. Since Marty wants to run at the same time as Jay for data gathering reasons and for running together in traffic, Marty has decided to pack it in for now and his crew is prepping his car for the road course testing at Sebring.

[BobGarage]

Looks like we're about to begin. Before I go to timing and scoring, I figure I'd leave the results from the IRL day 2 results on 2/28. Here's some times to shoot for:

Testing times – Homestead Miami Speedway (28 February):

Danica Patrick Andretti Green 25.0772secs 213.182 mph
Ryan Briscoe Penske 25.0920secs 213.056 mph
Dan Wheldon Ganassi 25.1009secs 212.980 mph
AJ Foyt IV Vision 25.1059secs 212.938 mph
Scott Dixon Ganassi 25.1163secs 212.850 mph
Hideki Mutoh Andretti Green 25.1463secs
Helio Castroneves Penske 25.1698secs
Tony Kanaan Andretti Green 25.2326secs
Ed Carpenter Vision 25.2841secs
Marco Andretti Andretti Green 25.2948secs
Vitor Meira Panther 25.3520secs
Ryan Hunter-Reay Rahal Letterman 25.4169secs
Buddy Rice Dreyer & Reinbold 25.4686secs
Milka Duno Dreyer & Reinbold 25.5604secs
Darren Manning Foyt 25.5932secs
Marty Roth Roth 26.0641secs

I had to piece these together from 3 different sites, lol. I should just use the "search" function next time :)

that was only the times from the second day of testing. (wheldon was faster on day 1 than danica was on day 2 (not that any site reported that) )

Overall times from the first test as follows:-

http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/5875/test1hm5.jpg

[IWUTitan90]

The Oval test for teams transitioning to the IRL this year, and Roth Racing, will begin tonight. We can expect 11 cars on the grid; 2 NHLR, 2 KVRT, 2 DCR, 2 Conquest, 2 Roth Racing, 1 HVM.

Seeing the times on the oval tomorrow night will be interesting to see where they will stack up with the IRL guys.

I'd be willing to bet Servia and Bruno will be up near the top of the timesheets due to their experience on Ovals.

Interested to see how Roth Racing does.

I'm happy to see one advantage for the CC teams that they will be testing in the afternoon and night time which will give them preparation for the Homestead race which will be run at night. Sort of evens out the field a tad bit.




As of right now Roth would be 11th overall, between Carpenter and Vitor. Different conditions I'm sure, and not everyone has been out yet.

[bblocker68]

NHL is entering the show. Looks like Graham Rahal just took the track.

[Hoop-98]

Darn bb beat me lol

[bblocker68]

LOL!

Looks like he's coming up to speed nicely. He's at 25.9880 after just 7 laps. That's already competitive, but I wonder if they are faster at night with the atmospheric pressure difference and cooler temps? Either way, he's .6 from the best lap so far and is looking good.

[Hoop-98]

JW on track !!!

[Hoop-98]

LOL!

Looks like he's coming up to speed nicely. He's at 25.9880 after just 7 laps. That's already competitive, but I wonder if they are faster at night with the atmospheric pressure difference and cooler temps? Either way, he's .6 from the best lap so far and is looking good.

Calm down he is .7 off of Marty Roth :)

[bblocker68]

True Dat, but it's a good start.

[FormerFF]

It's not too often you see Marty Roth atop a timing & scoring monitor.

[Rogelio]

Bruno should have the top time, followed by Seriva. But, I would not be surprised to see Wilson or Power with the top times. Both are great drivers and similar to Seabass driving the ovals, I think they will adjust quickly. Unfortuantely, quality equipment/technological insight will be their biggest detriment when times are compared to the IRL drivers.

I am assuming that the companion IRL teams will be there to assist?

[bblocker68]

Anyone know what happened to Bruno? Off to investigate............

[Alexamateo]

Anyone know what happened to Bruno? Off to investigate............

I heard they are still repairing crash damage incurred at Sebring.

[evo5_mat]

New teams complete first oval test

By Simon Strang Tuesday, March 25th 2008, 14:46 GMT



Australian Will Power proved fastest of the Champ Car converts on the first day of a special IRL oval induction test at Miami's Homestead speedway.

Eight of the nine former Champ Car entries confirmed for the reunified IRL IndyCar Series completed a combined total of 598 laps on Monday, alongside Roth Racing who failed to make the open test in February.

The Champ Car refugees, joined by Newman Haas/Lanigan drivers Justin Wilson and Graham Rahal, who missed last week's road course test at Sebring, were set a 195mph speed limit to begin with as they dialled-in their Honda-powered Dallaras, with the IRL increasing that limit as the test continued.

IRL president and CEO Brian Barnhardt commented afterwards that the first part of the test had gone smoothly.

"The teams are working awfully hard," he said. "We're getting close to event time and clearly track time and seat time is the most valuable commodity."

The test continues today with Bruno Junqueira joining for the second day with Dale Coyne Racing.

Former IRL part-timers Roth Racing, set the pace overall with team owner Marty Roth outpacing teammate Jay Howard.

The season begins at Miami's Homestead venue this weekend.


Pos Driver Team Time Laps

1. Roth Roth 25.3320 211.037 57
2. Howard Roth 25.3850 210.597 69
3. Power KV Racing 25.5420 209.302 120
4. Rahal Newman Haas Lanigan 25.6680 208.275 37
5. Bernoldi Conquest 25.6870 208.121 54
6. Servia KV Racing 25.6920 208.080 85
7. Perera Conquest 25.7620 207.515 79
8. Wilson Newman Haas Lanigan 25.8660 206.681 30
9. Viso HVM 25.9930 205.671 34
10. Moraes Dale Coyne 26.8030 199.455 33

[Chamoo]

1 and a half into the second day of testing at Homestead and no sign of DCR or NHL.

[BobGarage]

1 and a half into the second day of testing at Homestead and no sign of DCR or NHL.

there are pictures from so far today on indycar.com. A fe of Coyne looking worryingly at Brunos car which ooks like its still in pieces.

and wilson has just appeared on t&s.

[Rogelio]

Are the former Champ Car teams racing Saturday night? If they are, looks like NHL and DC will be at a huge disadavtage.

[Chamoo]

Are the former Champ Car teams racing Saturday night? If they are, looks like NHL and DC will be at a huge disadavtage.

Yes they are. NHL won't be too bad off. DCR will have trouble since they will be again underfunded unfortunately and Moraes will not give them alot of luck.

[Hoop-98]

Everyones (11) on track, Bruno over 205 on lap 7.

[gofastandwynn]

Graham into the wall, Turn 2.

[Hoop-98]

Rahal is out of the car and into the safety vehicle.

Combined test Speeds (not directly comparable, for info only)

Pos. Time Speed Driver
1 25.062 213.312 D. Wheldon
2 25.066 213.277 S. Dixon
3 25.077 213.182 D. Patrick
4 25.092 213.056 R. Briscoe
5 25.106 212.938 AJ Foyt
6 25.121 212.809 H. Castroneves
7 25.123 212.796 T. Kanaan
8 25.146 212.596 H. Mutoh
9 25.246 211.752 M. Andretti
10 25.269 211.563 E. Carpenter
11 25.316 211.171 J. Howard
12 25.349 210.896 M.Roth
13 25.352 210.871 V. Miera
14 25.372 210.708 B. Rice
15 25.393 210.527 R. Hunter-Reay
16 25.436 210.175 O. Servia
17 25.492 209.713 G. Rahal
18 25.547 209.261 W. Power
19 25.560 209.152 M. Duno
20 25.593 208.884 D. Manning
21 25.631 208.576 E. Bernouldi
22 25.669 208.405 F. Perera
23 25.791 207.282 J. Wilson
24 25.839 206.897 E. Viso
25 25.985 205.734 B. Junqueira
26 26.162 204.342 M. Moraes


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[Hoop-98]

Updated 8:43 EST

Pos. Time Speed Driver
1 25.062 213.312 D. Wheldon
2 25.066 213.277 S. Dixon
3 25.077 213.182 D. Patrick
4 25.092 213.056 R. Briscoe
5 25.106 212.938 AJ Foyt
6 25.121 212.809 H. Castroneves
7 25.123 212.796 T. Kanaan
8 25.146 212.596 H. Mutoh
9 25.246 211.752 M. Andretti
10 25.269 211.563 E. Carpenter
11 25.316 211.171 J. Howard
12 25.349 210.896 M.Roth
13 25.352 210.871 V. Miera
14 25.372 210.708 B. Rice
15 25.393 210.527 R. Hunter-Reay
16 25.436 210.175 O. Servia
17 25.492 209.713 G. Rahal
18 25.547 209.261 W. Power
19 25.560 209.152 M. Duno
20 25.574 209.040 J. Wilson
21 25.593 208.884 D. Manning
22 25.631 208.576 E. Bernouldi
23 25.669 208.405 F. Perera
24 25.800 207.209 B. Junqueira
25 25.839 206.897 E. Viso
26 25.842 206.873 M. Moraes

eh

[Hoop-98]

Bruno finding some speed...

9:04 Eastern

Pos. Time Behind Speed Driver
1 25.062 0.000 213.312 D. Wheldon
2 25.066 0.004 213.277 S. Dixon
3 25.077 0.015 213.182 D. Patrick
4 25.092 0.030 213.056 R. Briscoe
5 25.106 0.044 212.938 AJ Foyt

6 25.121 0.059 212.809 H. Castroneves
7 25.123 0.061 212.796 T. Kanaan
8 25.146 0.084 212.596 H. Mutoh
9 25.246 0.184 211.752 M. Andretti
10 25.256 0.194 211.672 J. Howard

11 25.269 0.207 211.563 E. Carpenter
12 25.349 0.287 210.896 M.Roth
13 25.352 0.290 210.871 V. Miera
14 25.372 0.310 210.708 B. Rice
15 25.393 0.331 210.527 R. Hunter-Reay

16 25.436 0.374 210.175 O. Servia
17 25.492 0.430 209.713 G. Rahal
18 25.547 0.485 209.261 W. Power
19 25.560 0.498 209.152 M. Duno
20 25.574 0.512 209.040 J. Wilson

21 25.593 0.531 208.884 D. Manning
22 25.602 0.540 208.812 E. Bernouldi
23 25.646 0.584 208.454 B. Junqueira
24 25.669 0.607 208.405 F. Perera
25 25.839 0.777 206.897 E. Viso

26 25.842 0.780 206.873 M. Moraes


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[Hoop-98]

9:30 eastern

Pos. Time Behind Speed Gap Driver
1 25.062 0.000 213.312 0.000 D. Wheldon
2 25.066 0.004 213.277 0.035 S. Dixon
3 25.077 0.015 213.182 0.130 D. Patrick
4 25.092 0.030 213.056 0.256 R. Briscoe
5 25.106 0.044 212.938 0.374 AJ Foyt
6 25.120 0.058 212.818 0.494 M.Roth
7 25.121 0.059 212.809 0.503 H. Castroneves
8 25.123 0.061 212.796 0.516 T. Kanaan
9 25.146 0.084 212.596 0.716 H. Mutoh
10 25.246 0.184 211.752 1.560 M. Andretti
11 25.256 0.194 211.672 1.640 J. Howard
12 25.269 0.207 211.563 1.749 E. Carpenter
13 25.352 0.290 210.871 2.441 V. Miera
14 25.372 0.310 210.708 2.604 B. Rice
15 25.393 0.331 210.527 2.785 R. Hunter-Reay
16 25.436 0.374 210.175 3.137 O. Servia
17 25.492 0.430 209.713 3.599 G. Rahal
18 25.542 0.480 209.302 4.010 J. Wilson
19 25.547 0.485 209.261 4.051 W. Power
20 25.556 0.494 209.188 4.124 F. Perera
21 25.560 0.498 209.152 4.160 M. Duno
22 25.592 0.530 208.893 4.419 E. Bernouldi
23 25.593 0.531 208.884 4.428 D. Manning
24 25.646 0.584 208.454 4.858 B. Junqueira
25 25.761 0.699 207.523 5.789 E. Viso
26 25.842 0.780 206.873 6.439 M. Moraes


rh

[Chamoo]

Hows Grahams car? He out in the backup or did they call it a night?

[Hoop-98]

Looks like they called it a night.

rh

[gofastandwynn]

Not sure NHL has a back up at this time, TSO just posted some pictures of the aftermath. Looks like it got around on him with the brunt of the damage to the rear of the car with some left side damage as well.

Graham appeared to be fine. and was talking with Servia.

[Hoop-98]

He has an audio interview, lost it on the outside of Servia, not hurt.

I am sure the car will be fixable.

rh