the Official Long Beach Race (weekend) thread

just over 72 hours til the cars run on the oppisite coast...


i think we all agree it was a darn good first race of the year.... and a solid start to the season

any pre-track thoughts on this weekend out there...

for me the top story headed into this weekend has really not been discussed...

DIXON!

sure he was the victim of tough luck via powers miscue in the pits....but he didn't show to well in practice and qualifying (certainly relative to last seasons performance) and after dropping back didn't tear it up thru the field..

it will be interesting to see how he fairs this weekend


and then there is RHR and Wilson.....can the repeat and stay at the top of the grid...

and will Briscoe repeat...

do ex-CC teams and drivers have a bit of an advantage haveing been at LB the more recent past?


will Stanton be anywhere besides the bottom of the grid?


will Danicafan predict a podium?... a win?

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Originally Posted by Ken

just over 72 hours til the cars run on the oppisite coast...

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The LBGP isnt until next weekend Ken.

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Originally Posted by Chamoo

The LBGP isnt until next weekend Ken.

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shoot... i knew that... just woke up excited this morning...

anyhow...thread stands

any thoughts on next next weekend

Looking for a good showing from Will Power. I'm gonna slot him in for a LBGP repeat victory.

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Originally Posted by bblocker68

Looking for a good showing from Will Power. I'm gonna slot him in for a LBGP repeat victory.

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Agreed, all the former CCWS drivers will have a good chance to win this race. It's been a while since guys like Franchitti, Dixon, Kanaan have been on this track.

Another good showing from the smaller teams is in order as well.

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Originally Posted by Chamoo

Agreed, all the former CCWS drivers will have a good chance to win this race. It's been a while since guys like Franchitti, Dixon, Kanaan have been on this track.

Another good showing from the smaller teams is in order as well.

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How about a Wilson, Manning, Doornbos podium for Long Beach? Any takers?

BZ

PS - Anyone but Penske, Ganassi and AGR...anyone...

My Picks are:

Power, Briscoe, Wilson, Franchitti, Tagliani, Kanaan,

Conway best rookie, pole time 1:09.49


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Originally Posted by Hoop-98

Conway best rookie, pole time 1:09.49

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did you catch the comment about Dornboos during the broadcast that he was struggling with braking.....

I expect him to move a bit up the grid next week....I'll pick Dornboos as top qualifying rookie

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Originally Posted by Ken

did you catch the comment about Dornboos during the broadcast that he was struggling with braking.....

I expect him to move a bit up the grid next week....I'll pick Dornboos as top qualifying rookie

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When I was working up my list I struggled whom to leave out. On a street course I think you can have 10 potential top performers maybe more.

Of course, when you have a hard time picking out your top 6 or 8, that ain't a bad thing.

What about the time, should we have a pick the pole ?

I think I may fit this one in, should be interesting to see the new Long Beach Grand Prix,,,,


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Kind of funny that Doornbos is a rookie, but has more experience at Long Beach than some veterans :)