IPS staring grid...

**gomick** · 25 May 2007, 10:24 (Ref:1920919)

24 cars, good field

- who is ken losch

1. 52 Ken Losch Dallara 188.231
2. 7 Alex Lloyd Dallara 188.080
3. 53 Mike Potekhen Dallara 187.686
4. 55 Hideki Mutoh Dallara 187.534
5. 27 Wade Cunningham Dallara 187.341
6. 23 Logan Gomez Dallara 187.016
7. 9 Chris Festa Dallara 186.839
8. 8 Matt Jaskol Dallara 186.728
9. 34 Jon Brownson Dallara 186.690
10. 5 Andrew Prendeville Dallara 186.460
11. 40 Tom Wieringa Dallara 186.315
12. 12 Al Unser III Dallara 186.237
13. 4 Sean Guthrie Dallara 186.220
14. 3 Brad Jaeger Dallara 186.158
15. 33 Shane Jantzi Dallara 185.999
16. 15 Joey Scarallo Dallara 185.833
17. 24 Stephen Simpson Dallara 185.371
18. 11 Jaime Camara Dallara 185.221
19. 38 Ryan Justice Dallara 184.736
20. 54 Micky Gilbert Dallara 184.671
21. 6 Marc Williams Dallara 184.383
22. 13 Robbie Pecorari Dallara 184.286
23. 1 Bobby Wilson Dallara 183.784
24. 2 Jonathan Klein Dallara 183.436

Lightning Bug · 25 May 2007, 10:33 (Ref:1920927)

Isn't he a famous film director?

ensign14 · 25 May 2007, 11:00 (Ref:1920947)

I like the idea of a staring grid. My money's on Spatsky, of course.

D.R.T. · 25 May 2007, 11:30 (Ref:1920965)

Just out of interest what is the American make up of the IPS this year ?

Fan · 25 May 2007, 13:48 (Ref:1921047)

About 16 of those are American.

drdisque · 25 May 2007, 18:14 (Ref:1921168)

The only drivers in the field born outside the US are

Simpson (South Africa)
Jantzi (canada)
Mutoh (Japan)
Lloyd (UK)
Camara (Brazil)
Williams (NZ)
Cunningham (NZ)

Goodlookin · 25 May 2007, 18:46 (Ref:1921186)

The race today. Winner Alex Lloyd, that's now 4 in a row. At one time he was 3.5 seconds ahead of the nearest challenger but the third yellow allowed the pack to close up again. Fortunately Alex made a brilliant start in every one of the three / four hold ups for yellow and maintained his lead all the way to the chequered flag.

Seems more than probable one of the Indycar team owners will be pencilling in his name for next years series already. He was described by the commentators as an exceptional driver as his record this year suggests

**gomick** · 25 May 2007, 22:00 (Ref:1921288)

points after 4 races...

1 Alex Lloyd - 207
2 Hideki Mutoh - 137
3 Chris Festa - 123
4 Robbie Pecorari - 99
5 Bobby Wilson - 99
6 Jaime Camara - 98
7 Andrew Prendeville - 92
8 Mike Potekhen - 81
9 Stephen Simpson - 77
10 Wade Cunningham - 75

foreversideways · 26 May 2007, 10:34 (Ref:1921466)

Really dominant win by Lloyd. Another driver somewhat forgotten and overlooked in Europe making a name for himself in the US. Love to see him at Ganassi next year.God job by Losch to. Must feel great getting a pole at the brickyard, especially at 46 (i think).

**gomick** · 2 Jun 2007, 22:32 (Ref:1927136)

another pole to alex lloyd - this time at the milwaukee mile...

1. Alex Lloyd Sam Schmidt Motorsports 25.0142
2. Jonathan Klein Team Moore Racing 25.1883
3. Ryan Justice Sam Schmidt Motorsports 25.3034
4. Mike Potekhen Apex Racing 25.3485
5. Hideki Mutoh Super Aguri Panther Racing 25.3749
6. Stephen Simpson Kenn Hardley Racing 25.4594
7. Andrew Prendeville RLR/Andersen Racing 25.5353
8. Jon Brownson SWE Racing 25.6148
9. Sean Guthrie Guthrie Racing 25.6819
10. Wade Cunningham AFS Racing Inc/Andretti Green 25.7734
11. Jaime Camara Andretti Green/AFS Racing 25.8451
12. Logan Gomez Sam Schmidt Motorsports 25.9173
13. Tom Wieringa Guthrie Racing 25.9457
14. Ken Losch Apex Racing 26.0187
15. Chris Festa Chip Ganassi Racing 26.0632
16. Al Unser III Playa Del Racing 26.0949
17. Bobby Wilson Brian Stewart Racing 26.2509
18. Joey Scarallo RLR/Andersen Racing 26.3209
19. Robbie Pecorari Team KMA 26.6578
20. Marc Williams Michael Crawford Motorsports 27.0308
21. Brad Jaeger Brian Stewart Racing 27.1470
22. PJ Abbott Michael Crawford Motorsports 29.4766

Mr Jinxx · 3 Jun 2007, 05:19 (Ref:1927222)

And Alex takes win #5 out of 5, takes pole, led every lap, gets fairly easy race win. And it;s not actually that easy on these short ovals, when you lap everyone up to 3rd place - was great to watch!

Mr Jinxx · 3 Jun 2007, 05:23 (Ref:1927223)

Alex wasn't overlooked in Europe, by the way ... but unless you have ridiculous amounts of money behind you, howsoever sourced, you're going nowhere. In the US it;s different ... talent and personality is recognised, and if there's anyone out there who wants to progress but doesn't have the backing of a Hamilton or Conway or whoever, then come to the US ... if you have the talent and if you are a nice guy/girl, you won't find a better opportunity in my view

Jimmy Magnusson · 23 Jun 2007, 11:01 (Ref:1944846)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Jinxx

Alex wasn't overlooked in Europe, by the way ... but unless you have ridiculous amounts of money behind you, howsoever sourced, you're going nowhere. In the US it;s different ... talent and personality is recognised, and if there's anyone out there who wants to progress but doesn't have the backing of a Hamilton or Conway or whoever, then come to the US ... if you have the talent and if you are a nice guy/girl, you won't find a better opportunity in my view

I disagree - in US, money truly talks.

foreversideways · 3 Jun 2007, 09:07 (Ref:1927323)

Dan Weldon said as much in a recent inteview in Autosport Mr J.

**gomick** · 4 Jun 2007, 09:34 (Ref:1928235)

indy pro series points after round 5...

1 Alex Lloyd - 260
2 Hideki Mutoh - 148
3 Chris Festa - 132
4 Bobby Wilson - 129
5 Mike Potekhen - 121
6 Robbie Pecorari - 115
7 Jaime Camara - 111
8 Jonathan Klein - 108
9 Andrew Prendeville - 102
10 Wade Cunningham - 93

Alex K · 4 Jun 2007, 23:14 (Ref:1928902)

Mr. J....., he deserved that break. I hope he'll get contract in ICS, he deserves it.

Don't want him to finish like some of the past IPS champions, he is to good to be thrown away. Keep it that way, Alex.

**gomick** · 18 Jun 2007, 20:32 (Ref:1941061)

Damn, Alex didnt win at indy (f1 round)

Points after round 7...

1 Alex Lloyd - 340
2 Hideki Mutoh - 236
3 Bobby Wilson - 207
4 Jaime Camara - 176
5 Chris Festa - 167
6 Mike Potekhen - 165
7 Jonathan Klein - 145
8 Wade Cunningham - 134
9 Stephen Simpson - 134
10 Robbie Pecorari - 132

foreversideways · 18 Jun 2007, 22:10 (Ref:1941143)

His run had to end sometime, but two seconds is some consolation, and second from 7th on the reverse grid on Sunday is non to shabby. Hoping that normal service will be resumed on Sunday at The Iowa Speedway.

**gomick** · 23 Jun 2007, 02:10 (Ref:1944719)

Iowa starting grid...

1. Wade Cunningham AFS Racing Inc/Andretti Green 19.9522
2. Alex Lloyd Sam Schmidt Motorsports 20.0116
3. Sean Guthrie Guthrie Racing 20.1487
4. Joey Scarallo RLR/Andersen Racing 20.1914
5. Jaime Camara Andretti Green/AFS Racing 20.2055
6. Mike Potekhen Apex Racing 20.2238
7. Stephen Simpson Kenn Hardley Racing 20.2472
8. Hideki Mutoh Super Aguri Panther Racing 20.2543
9. Logan Gomez Sam Schmidt Motorsports 20.2647
10. Jonathan Klein Team Moore Racing 20.3219
11. Bobby Wilson Brian Stewart Racing 20.4167
12. Ryan Justice Sam Schmidt Motorsports 20.4273
13. Robbie Pecorari Team KMA 20.4397
14. Andrew Prendeville RLR/Andersen Racing 20.4969
15. Jon Brownson SWE Racing 20.5253
16. Tom Wieringa Guthrie Racing 20.5941
17. Brad Jaeger Brian Stewart Racing 20.9374
18. Chris Festa Chip Ganassi Racing 21.1281
19. Al Unser III Playa Del Racing 23.0643

drdisque · 23 Jun 2007, 06:09 (Ref:1944760)

Ben Petter (qualifying spin) and Ken Losch (blown engine) didn't turn qualifying times, but will be in the race tomorrow starting at the back.

foreversideways · 23 Jun 2007, 09:58 (Ref:1944824)

Looks like a tight little circuit.

foreversideways · 23 Jun 2007, 12:23 (Ref:1944876)

Actually teams in the US do appear to have budgets and hire drivers without them bringing money. There are also a lot of big companies in America and the home market is massive. You cannot imagine CO OP late shops being involved in any form of racing sponsorship here in the UK, but in the US 7 Eleven of course are one of Andretti Greens sponsors.

Alan Raine · 23 Jun 2007, 13:59 (Ref:1944939)

Quote:

Originally Posted by foreversideways

Actually teams in the US do appear to have budgets and hire drivers without them bringing money.

It's good that the do as the likes of Wheldon, Franchitti and Lloyd would be possibly nowhere. The trouble is that unless you are into racing nobody in the UK knows who they are and even Autosport hasn't given that much coverage of Lloyds success. Unfortunately a certain new British F1 driver is making the news at the moment!

My daughters both went/go to the same school as Alex Lloyd (just down the road from you foreversideways) and even the school aren't promoting his success as much as they could.

drdisque · 23 Jun 2007, 17:49 (Ref:1945051)

There are some pay drivers in the league, but I'd say that MOST of the cars are a combination of driver and team money and that very few teams are solely propped up by the driver, and those that are are owner-drivers (like Potekhen).

foreversideways · 23 Jun 2007, 23:35 (Ref:1945183)

Great win by Lloyd in Iowa. Inspired pass with 5 laps to go

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