Some electrical issues reeking havoc in the first race. Sounds familiar!! I remember the same type of thing happening with the DP01. It cost Bourdais his win!! It was sorted out pretty quickly though.........
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Some electrical issues reeking havoc in the first race. Sounds familiar!! I remember the same type of thing happening with the DP01. It cost Bourdais his win!! It was sorted out pretty quickly though.........
INDYCAR: Tech Bosses Provide Updates On Engines, Electronics, Aero Kits
Good news. Looks like next year will be extremely competitive on all levels.
This question has probably already been asked & answered. But why does the new car have a typical airbox? Wasn't the decision to go with turbo engines made long before the design of the car came together? I realize that the roll hoop is probably incorporated into the inlet. But... :confused:
Airbox is there to draw away attention from lawnmower design side pods. I think that car would look much better without it. I'm all for safety,but there is way to make car look much better. Function of the airbox is none, and many would differ, but there is no need for it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jag_Warrior
The answer Tony Cottman keeps giving has to do with making sure no turbocharger is any more efficent than the others.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jag_Warrior
In regards to the airbox, I thought I read somewhere that the reasoning was that atmospheric air has to get to the Turbo\engine (cooling?) and this was more efficient than the way it was done in the CART days. But I agree with most here, it would be a site for many sore eyes, and visually set Indycar apart from virtually all other open wheel series if they returned to the once traditional roll hoop. But we are only the hardcore and we are only the majority of the hardcore (which probably translates to the majority of viewers) so our opinions matter little.
With new oval package , car looks like mini deltawing. I'm gona say one more time, I hate back of the car and bumpers. There must be better design for this.
http://www.indycar.com/News/2012/Apr...tests-new-aero
The DW12 looks smaller overall compared to the previous Dallara. I haven't seen any side by side pics. I would think it's similar in size to the DP01, which was smaller than the Lolas and Reynards.
I did quick search on pole times. I'm not sure if the St. Pete course has changed since the last Champ Car race there but if it hasn't, then Will Power's qualifying would've placed him second to Bourdais in the Champ Car race.
You are correct, but Bourdais had obout 200hp more in Champcar.Quote:
Originally Posted by Civic
Those rear wings are different!! I wonder how they are for drafting. Honestly, I think they look badass though!!
April 4 Indianapolis 500 test gallery - Racer.com
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