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

[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.

[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.