Indy Grand Prix Of Alabama

It is not Danica's fault.
Quite clearly the air temp. and barometric pressure are wrong for her immense skill to shine. :p :

PS I stand on my prediction for Milk and Donuts in the race.

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Originally Posted by TURN3

Actually, Moraes has been off pace at all 3 events so far. Either he's lost it or KV is putting him in a tub that has been overstressed. Something is up because although the kid was reckless last year, he was quick.

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He was diagnosed with a 'growth' in his ear right before the St.Pete race. This has recently been removed. Perhaps he is still a bit distracted.

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Originally Posted by Lousada

He was diagnosed with a 'growth' in his ear right before the St.Pete race. This has recently been removed. Perhaps he is still a bit distracted.

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Maybe so, he was slow at Brazil too although he hadn't practiced in awhile. Viso hasn't been all that quick either, short of a stint at St. Pete. I'm a little more concerned that KV has extended their resources too far. Then you've got PT likely coming in for Toronto and Edmonton...street course wise anyway.

To my own surprise and I am sure to DF's I am going to give a little benefit of doubt to the lack of performance of both the 'Brand' and Milk and Donuts.
Coyne has little money and I wonder just how old and how many crashes Milka's tub has been through. Tubs, even carbon fibre, gradually lose rigidity and crash repairs, especially if poorly done not only add weight but weaken the tub resulting in a flexi flyer that is unpredictable. Coyne is going to give her the worst tub he has.
The same could be true of Danica's tub. Andretti Racing are stretched pretty thin and we know that Tony last year had a 'past before date' tub for part of the year.
Just look at what we were told about Sarah's old tub when she got a new one last year.

I'm so bummed. Danica put on a new set of tires right at the end of the session and crawled out of last into the top 20 (Milka doesn't count). A few teams including Kanaan put on tires at the end. Gotta think that'll hurt them for Qualifying tomorrow if they get to the fast 6...TK that is, Danica isn't getting out of Q1 so not much of a gamble on that end.

Results of Practice Session 2..

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/e...es/barber2.jpg

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Originally Posted by Easy Drifter

To my own surprise and I am sure to DF's I am going to give a little benefit of doubt to the lack of performance of both the 'Brand' and Milk and Donuts.
Coyne has little money and I wonder just how old and how many crashes Milka's tub has been through. Tubs, even carbon fibre, gradually lose rigidity and crash repairs, especially if poorly done not only add weight but weaken the tub resulting in a flexi flyer that is unpredictable. Coyne is going to give her the worst tub he has.
The same could be true of Danica's tub. Andretti Racing are stretched pretty thin and we know that Tony last year had a 'past before date' tub for part of the year.
Just look at what we were told about Sarah's old tub when she got a new one last year.

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Your thought process is the same as mine. With these cars on their way out, teams aren't buying new ones every year. I figured Danica was given the newest equipment AGR had last year. They needed her to be as competitive as possible to secure the chance to get her sponsor dollars. With her secured, seems the others might have the equipment necessary to compete.

Another example of our point is RHR at Vision last year...they couldn't get that hunk of junk up to Ed's pace all year.

i really hope they park Milka or put someone else in that car

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Originally Posted by Lousada

Guess you missed this thread, even though you replied in it ;)
http://www.motorsportforums.com/foru...d.php?t=137502

BTW: It's Baguette with a G. Like the famous food.

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Thud. Palm to forehead moment. I had totally forgotten about it.

Gary

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Originally Posted by anthonyvop

Barber is billiard ball smooth. I hope they put on a good show but we all know that passing will be extremely difficult. Hopefully they will widen the track in certain areas for next years race.

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Is width really the problem? The track seems to be quite wide, but there isn't a long straight ending with a hard braking hairpin. I don't think there is space to remedy that. I think the track is just fine as it is.