More IRL pre-season testing

[The instant classic]

I just wanted to remind the ones that may have forgot it
right now on http://www.indycar.com/ they are testing again
i hope you all remembered the test, but if you forgot it, i hope this thread helps you :) enjoy the test everyone

[SarahFan]

I just wanted to remind the ones that may have forgot it
right now on http://www.indycar.com/ they are testing again
i hope you all remembered the test, but if you forgot it, i hope this thread helps you :) enjoy the test everyone


they tested yesterday also... didn't they?

can't seem to find any times

[SarahFan]

my bad.... looks like today and tomorrow...

I'm interested to see if moreas can match his speed from the first test

[The instant classic]

my bad.... looks like today and tomorrow...

I'm interested to see if moreas can match his speed from the first test
no prob Ken
moreas should be one to watch,
and i was very shocked with dario last time with his first time back in open weel

[SarahFan]

no prob Ken
moreas should be one to watch,
and i was very shocked with dario last time with his first time back in open weel


really...why?

he's with a championship team and the car hasn't changed

[The instant classic]

really...why?

he's with a championship team and the car hasn't changed
i think cuz with a year out of open weel, i know some drivers woludnt come back the same way, and be at the top of there game that fast

[Hoop-98]

http://i41.tinypic.com/1zoybet.jpg

rh

[MDS]

What I like about Road Course tests is they tend to be a truer indication of who has speed and who doesn't. There's not the draft, they've run these cars in now. Unlike oval testing there's nothing to be gained by not going for speed.

Little surprised to see Mike Conway there though.

[DanicaFan]

they tested yesterday also... didn't they?

can't seem to find any times

No, the Firestone Indy Lights series tested yesterday, not the IndyCar Series. They test today and tomorrow.

[SarahFan]

there back on track after a lunch break....

and Dixon and Briscoe are back atop the time sheet...

[Hoop-98]

2:50 CT

http://i41.tinypic.com/ornomg.jpg

rh

[SarahFan]

Doornboos has only run 17 laps...and none after the break...

I wonder why?

[SarahFan]

Hoop...


has the IRL ever tested at barber before?

if so how do todays times stack up?

[SarahFan]

Doornboos back on track.... and has jumped up into the top 7..


Marco ran well at Homestead and is currently sitting 3rd and pacing the AGR foursome..... a bit of a suprise for me


power P9.....

[SarahFan]

Hoop.... I gotta head to work.... although i suspect you will, will you post the final times so i can check them from my phone, live timing doesn't work on my phone...

thanks

[Hoop-98]

According to Indycar.com they tested in 2007 but the link to the pdf is broken.

I'll post the final times in a sec.

http://i40.tinypic.com/30ae6tf.jpg

rh

[SarahFan]

good looking competitive top 10

[DanicaFan]

Robert Doornbos at number 2 was a suprise.

[SarahFan]

Robert Doornbos at number 2 was a suprise.


D...how are you feeling about 2009 after Danicas pre-season tests?...

[MDS]

Robert Doornbos at number 2 was a suprise.

Really? To who?

[underpowered]

there back on track after a lunch break....

and Dixon and Briscoe are back atop the time sheet...

Cant help feeling it will be those two fighting for the championship this year.

[DanicaFan]

D...how are you feeling about 2009 after Danicas pre-season tests?...

Im not to worried. These are tests. She will do fine during the season.

[Easy Drifter]

Chad I am not sure wether you are that delusional about the ability of a rather mediocre driver or if you just enjoy getting a rise out of most of us. :confused:

[DanicaFan]

Chad I am not sure wether you are that delusional about the ability of a rather mediocre driver or if you just enjoy getting a rise out of most of us. :confused:

Why would I be worried ??
Like I said, they are only tests. She will do fine during the season. She always qualifies well and runs good in the races. I have very high hopes for her this year.

[The instant classic]

Why would I be worried ??
Like I said, they are only tests. She will do fine during the season. She always qualifies well and runs good in the races. I have very high hopes for her this year.you have a good point,
and for the test, maybe some forgot she was racing on a non-IRL race schedule track,
so for myself i didnt take this test to real, now if they test at st pete, i wolud think other wise

[Easy Drifter]

Oivey! Dream on. :s nore:

[beachbum]

Chad I am not sure wether you are that delusional about the ability of a rather mediocre driver or if you just enjoy getting a rise out of most of us. :confused: At least he is consistent. Or, at least the excuses are consistent.

[DanicaFan]

The IRL tests there again today. She will be in the top 5 today. :)

[jwhite9185]

Take it Milka wont be running for N/H/L then. Either that or i missed her on the time sheets.

[Easy Drifter]

Only 5 cars running today then? :o hplease:

[SarahFan]

you have a good point,
and for the test, maybe some forgot she was racing on a non-IRL race schedule track,
so for myself i didnt take this test to real, now if they test at st pete, i wolud think other wise

take a peek at yesterdays top 10 and tell me which driver wont be there come seasons end?

possibly Miera, Servia, RHR or Moreas jumps up....

but which of the top 10 doesn't finish the season standing in the top 10? which would you put $$$$ on not being there

[The instant classic]

take a peek at yesterdays top 10 and tell me which driver wont be there come seasons end?

possibly Miera, Servia, RHR or Moreas jumps up....

but which of the top 10 doesn't finish the season standing in the top 10? which would you put $$$$ on not being there
good point
i just more dont understand why indycar doesnt test at st pete? why race at a track thats not even on the schedule?
maybe i think to deep about this whole thing but, they tested at Homestead,and why not test st pete?

[ykiki]

good point
i just more dont understand why indycar doesnt test at st pete? why race at a track thats not even on the schedule?
maybe i think to deep about this whole thing but, they tested at Homestead,and why not test st pete?

Close an airport and some city streets in St. Pete for a preseason test?

[garyshell]

good point
i just more dont understand why indycar doesnt test at st pete? why race at a track thats not even on the schedule?
maybe i think to deep about this whole thing but, they tested at Homestead,and why not test st pete?


Much easier to test on a permanent course than on a temporary circuit that is not yet ready.

Gary

[Dr. Krogshöj]

good point
i just more dont understand why indycar doesnt test at st pete? why race at a track thats not even on the schedule?
maybe i think to deep about this whole thing but, they tested at Homestead,and why not test st pete?

Umm, because St. Pete is a temporary circuit???

But I have to say that having 10,300 paying customers attending a test day is pretty darn impressive. In the heart of Nascarland while the tintops were running in Bristol. Plus, it looks like a beautiful rolling road course. Did TG really turned this track down when they offered to substitue for Detroit?!

[Mad_Hatter]

10,300??? Where did you get that number Doc?

[Easy Drifter]

The number came from the IRL press release. From what I saw they were cleverly disguised as trees, shrubs and guard rail posts.
Rumour from another forum has Milka's money not coming through. Note rumour.

[garyshell]

The number came from the IRL press release. From what I saw they were cleverly disguised as trees, shrubs and guard rail posts.
Rumour from another forum has Milka's money not coming through. Note rumour.

When Miller interviewed Graham last night, Graham said something about a huge turn out. So if not 10,000 how many would you guess?

Gary

[anthonyvop]

The IRL tests there again today. She will be in the top 5 today. :)

15th

1.3854 behind.

[garyshell]

No video or live timing?

Gary

[NickFalzone]

Miller also said that the rumos is De Ferren will be taking Sato and Sharp over to the IRL, starting with Indy. Anyone have any more details on this? He made it sound like a likely scenario but it's the first I'd heard of it.

[DanicaFan]

Well, Day 2 is now complete. Will Power is on top of the speed charts on this day. Congrats to Will. Again, Danica didnt fare out to well on this test. Oh well, I am looking forward to the season opener in less than 2 weeks.

Here are the results of practice session 2..

Rank / Car# & Driver / Time / Speed / Best Lap

1. #3 Will Power / 01:09.4557 / 119.213 / 52
2. #10 Dario Franchitti / 01:09.7776 / 118.663 / 74
3. #6 Ryan Briscoe / 01:09.8401 / 118.557 / 40
4. #9 Scott Dixon / 01:09.8904 / 118.471 / 16
5. #02 Graham Rahal / 01:09.9176 / 118.425 / 27
6. #06 Robert Doornbos / 01:10.0229 / 118.247 / 9
7. #26 Marco Andretti / 01:10.0908 / 118.132 / 31
8. #11 Tony Kanaan / 01:10.3072 / 117.769 / 79
9. #18 Justin Wilson / 01:10.3177 / 117.751 / 57
10. #27 Hideki Mutoh / 01:10.3574 / 117.685 / 87
11. #4 Dan Wheldon / 01:10.5267 / 117.402 / 23
12. #24 Mike Conway / 01:10.6965 / 117.120 / 40
13. #12 Raphael Matos / 01:10.7051 / 117.106 / 70
14. #5 Mario Moraes / 01:10.7207 / 117.080 / 18
15. #7 Danica Patrick / 01:10.8411 / 116.881 / 48
16. #20 Ed Carpenter / 01:11.5245 / 115.765 / 17

[Mark in Oshawa]

Gotta love that Will Power.....kicking @ss and taking names....

[bblocker68]

Danica makes the top 5!!.....................X3.

Woot!

She could probably bust through the top 8, but there is no way she's gonna be faster than the top 6 in today's test day.

[SarahFan]

Well, Day 2 is now complete. Will Power is on top of the speed charts on this day. Congrats to Will. Again, Danica didnt fare out to well on this test. Oh well, I am looking forward to the season opener in less than 2 weeks.

Here are the results of practice session 2..

Rank / Car# & Driver / Time / Speed / Best Lap

1. #3 Will Power / 01:09.4557 / 119.213 / 52
2. #10 Dario Franchitti / 01:09.7776 / 118.663 / 74
3. #6 Ryan Briscoe / 01:09.8401 / 118.557 / 40
4. #9 Scott Dixon / 01:09.8904 / 118.471 / 16
5. #02 Graham Rahal / 01:09.9176 / 118.425 / 27
6. #06 Robert Doornbos / 01:10.0229 / 118.247 / 9
7. #26 Marco Andretti / 01:10.0908 / 118.132 / 31
8. #11 Tony Kanaan / 01:10.3072 / 117.769 / 79
9. #18 Justin Wilson / 01:10.3177 / 117.751 / 57
10. #27 Hideki Mutoh / 01:10.3574 / 117.685 / 87
11. #4 Dan Wheldon / 01:10.5267 / 117.402 / 23
12. #24 Mike Conway / 01:10.6965 / 117.120 / 40
13. #12 Raphael Matos / 01:10.7051 / 117.106 / 70
14. #5 Mario Moraes / 01:10.7207 / 117.080 / 18
15. #7 Danica Patrick / 01:10.8411 / 116.881 / 48
16. #20 Ed Carpenter / 01:11.5245 / 115.765 / 17


I'm having trouble keeping it all straight...

who else will be on the grid next weekend?

[SarahFan]

Doornboos has only run 17 laps...and none after the break...

I wonder why?

"I was very happy to drive on a circuit that I am familiar with, where I can use my experience in setting the car up to my liking and getting to know the team better because it's a whole new adventure for me," said Doornbos, who tested at Sebring two weeks earlier along with the oval Open Test at Homestead-Miami Speedway. "In the morning we only did 10 laps and then the gearbox broke, so we had to wait a couple of hours to get it fixed. We just had to stay focused for the afternoon and make the most of it. We had a good setup and we got the car to my liking and did a quick lap time."

[DanicaFan]

I'm having trouble keeping it all straight...

who else will be on the grid next weekend?

HVM Racing, Foyt Racing, and 3G were not at Barber during this testing.

[SarahFan]

HVM Racing, Foyt Racing, and 3G were not at Barber during this testing.

so three or 4 more cars...

so were looking at a 19 or 20 car grid?

[Mad_Hatter]

Conquest

[Alexamateo]

Has Marco got red option tires?

http://photography-on-the.net/forum...ad.php?t=666617

http://photography-on-the.net/forum...ad.php?t=666406

http://photography-on-the.net/forum...ad.php?t=666639

edit sorry can't get links to work

edit again, follow to Canon forums/photo sharing/motorsports and there are 3 IRL @ Barber threads

[NickFalzone]

Firestone is offering 2 types of tires to the teams for the road and streets. Red options and regular. They didn't talk about it much in the press articles, but almost every car I saw on track had the red options. That was a very important reason to do the test for these teams, as Barber on its own is not very helpful for setups elsewhere.