New qualifying format

[champcarray]

What do you think of the new "qualify on Saturday, set your position on Sunday" format? My initial reaction is that it is a reasonable approach to creating entertainment with only 33 or so entrants.

[Blancvino]

In my view this is more lipstick on a pig. Fix the pig.

Fuel allotment = X
Car Width = X
Car length = X
Car weight w/o driver = X
Tire size = X

ANY engine
fuel cell size unlimited
no wing restrictions

Go racing!

[Starter]

In my view this is more lipstick on a pig. Fix the pig.

Fuel allotment = X
Car Width = X
Car length = X
Car weight w/o driver = X
Tire size = X

ANY engine
fuel cell size unlimited
no wing restrictions

Go racing!
Agree with the exception of fuel cell size. That's a safety consideration since these cars race on high speed ovals. Different from the F1 formula.

[champcarray]

We're stuck with the pig for now, so I'm hoping this qualifying approach -- and the quality of the drivers -- will help attract some more eyeballs. More eyeballs = more money = the end of spec racing. At least that's my hope.

[steveaki13]

As an Indy Car newbie. Can someone just explain or put up a link about the new qualifying format for this season.

[champcarray]

Here is the official story about the new qualifying format for the Indy 500: http://www.indycar.com/News/2014/03/3-7 ... ing-Battle (http://www.indycar.com/News/2014/03/3-7-New-Format-Enhances-Indy-500-Qualifying-Battle)

[steveaki13]

Thanks very much champcarray. That was useful for me to brush up on those Regs.

[Nem14]

As an Indy Car newbie.Add 1.

Subtract 50,000

[steveaki13]

Add 1.

Subtract 50,000

Not just because I started watching I hope. :p

[FIAT1]

There is plenty other and more important stuff that needs fixing before destruction of traditional culture. Creation of new tradition of destroying traditions I guess.

[Doc Austin]

The new format was interesting but I preferred the old system of two weekends. We're probably going to be stuck with this for awhile since the engine makers won't cough up more than 33 engines, so it's best to learn to like it.

The race certainly looks like it's going to be interesting enough.

[Starter]

The new format was interesting but I preferred the old system of two weekends. We're probably going to be stuck with this for awhile since the engine makers won't cough up more than 33 engines, so it's best to learn to like it.

The race certainly looks like it's going to be interesting enough.
Personally I never thought two weekends was the best format. Lots of drama and good for the (at the time) TV hours and hours of programing. Still, IMO, it didn't bring anything special to the package.

[Nem14]

Times have changed and Indy 500 traditions need to change too if the 500 is to remain viable.

[marathonboats]

I agree that Creation of new tradition of destroying traditions I guess.