Indycar News & Rumors. - Page 173

mstets · 10 Apr 2019, 03:46 (Ref:3896513)

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Originally Posted by bjohnsonsmith

IndyCar could delay the 2021 engine, if it can help bring a third manufacturer into the series.

http://classic.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/142656

I don't see the need for engine changes anyway, so all the better if a delay helps bring in a third brand.

Next step: open the competition to other chassis.

**bjohnsonsmith** · 10 Apr 2019, 14:32 (Ref:3896608)

Quote:

Originally Posted by mstets

I don't see the need for engine changes anyway, so all the better if a delay helps bring in a third brand.

Next step: open the competition to other chassis.

As to why the need for a new engine, this article is worth a read.

https://autoweek.com/article/indycar...engine-formula

I agree about opening the competition to other chassis manufacturers.

**bjohnsonsmith** · 10 Apr 2019, 14:33 (Ref:3896609)

Alonso tests at TMS.

https://www.motorsport.com/indycar/v...eedway/443027/

S griffin · 10 Apr 2019, 17:08 (Ref:3896625)

Good to see him running, can’t wait to see him race

Formulahistory · 10 Apr 2019, 19:36 (Ref:3896660)

it's a shame, but there won't be a third manufacture.

**bjohnsonsmith** · 10 Apr 2019, 19:45 (Ref:3896662)

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Originally Posted by Formulahistory

it's a shame, but there won't be a third manufacture.

It's not definite.

mstets · 11 Apr 2019, 09:29 (Ref:3896765)

Quote:

Originally Posted by bjohnsonsmith

As to why the need for a new engine, this article is worth a read.

https://autoweek.com/article/indycar...engine-formula

I agree about opening the competition to other chassis manufacturers.

Not a lot of "need" for a new engine expressed in that article. More power will surely make the cars harder to drive, especially those that aren't as well set up. Normally I'd say that would benefit the big 3 teams, but after Barber and COTA I'm not so sure.

I wonder if this isn't more about setting a new lap record at Indy, within the constraints of the current chassis. Not a big selling point for me.

**bjohnsonsmith** · 11 Apr 2019, 12:51 (Ref:3896814)

Quote:

Originally Posted by mstets

Not a lot of "need" for a new engine expressed in that article. More power will surely make the cars harder to drive, especially those that aren't as well set up. Normally I'd say that would benefit the big 3 teams, but after Barber and COTA I'm not so sure.

I wonder if this isn't more about setting a new lap record at Indy, within the constraints of the current chassis. Not a big selling point for me.

Honda think it's important to have the new engine formula. I read elsewhere Honda had been keen to have engine development opened up again, as they felt they had maximised the 2012-spec engine regulations.

mstets · 12 Apr 2019, 21:57 (Ref:3897104)

Perhaps Honda could afford to put some more effort into reliability if they have reached the limit with performance.

**bjohnsonsmith** · 15 Apr 2019, 12:37 (Ref:3897643)

McLaren are still looking to race in IndyCar full time.

http://classic.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/142785

S griffin · 15 Apr 2019, 15:18 (Ref:3897689)

I think they would do better trying to get their F1 car better

ascarracinguk · 15 Apr 2019, 15:31 (Ref:3897694)

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Originally Posted by S griffin

I think they would do better trying to get their F1 car better

Don’t think it would take too many resources, budget is minimal compared to f1 and it’s an off the shelf car...they may sub it out like they do with the GT3 car.

S griffin · 15 Apr 2019, 15:54 (Ref:3897704)

Well it might be a distraction, not what they need, although doing it off the shelf helps. They certainly do well with their sportscar projects on the side

**bjohnsonsmith** · 19 Apr 2019, 23:22 (Ref:3898669)

One Indy entry for Juncos.

https://racer.com/2019/04/19/juncos-...ndy-500-entry/

**bjohnsonsmith** · 23 Apr 2019, 12:53 (Ref:3899174)

JR Hildebrand is to return to Dreyer & Reinbold Racing for the 500, carrying #48 made famous by Dan Gurney.

http://classic.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/142885

**bjohnsonsmith** · 25 Apr 2019, 19:15 (Ref:3899617)

The Advanced Frontal Protection deflector, made it's debut at yesterday's IMS open test and is the first phase in cockpit protection, with an announcement later in May, on the next development.

https://www.indycar.com/News/2019/04...eflector-debut

Edit:

Looking at the two photos of the AFP, it looks like has changed somewhat, with the addition of a bracket behind placed it.

http://classic.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/142979

**joeb** · 27 Apr 2019, 12:46 (Ref:3899981)

Quote:

Originally Posted by bjohnsonsmith

The Advanced Frontal Protection deflector, made it's debut at yesterday's IMS open test and is the first phase in cockpit protection, with an announcement later in May, on the next development.

https://www.indycar.com/News/2019/04...eflector-debut

Edit:

Looking at the two photos of the AFP, it looks like has changed somewhat, with the addition of a bracket behind placed it.

http://classic.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/142979

Gotta love that name "advanced". Looks pretty simplistic to me......

NaBUru38 · 28 Apr 2019, 15:16 (Ref:3900241)

Too simplistic. I don't think it will prevent much.

broadrun96 · 29 Apr 2019, 21:09 (Ref:3900566)

Quote:

Originally Posted by joeb

Gotta love that name "advanced". Looks pretty simplistic to me......

More advanced than the tiny windscreen slice. But it's for the much larger, size not mass, pieces that have ridden the noses of cars than the canopy protection would cover. If we wait for the best permanent solution they'll never have one since research keeps moving. It can work with the current car and will direct things in that path away from the driver more than nothing does.

But there will always be the it's not perfect let's call it all off cries, and personally those names should be collected and banned from buying tickets. Not a fan of distopian government styled name collecting but it's getting ridiculous with the peanut gallery brain trust and it's time to call them on it. Thankfully some reporters have and have no problem with that, you make a dumbass statement you deserve to own it.

S griffin · 29 Apr 2019, 21:12 (Ref:3900569)

I like this one, seems alright for me. Safety will always progress. Seems this one is right for me. I doubt it won’t work, they know what they are doing here. It’s the right move. There is no reason why I see it is not

D.R.T. · 6 May 2019, 12:21 (Ref:3902230)

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Originally Posted by NaBUru38

Too simplistic. I don't think it will prevent much.

Whilst I’m sure you have completed 100s of hours of research and development, invested 100s of thousands of $$$$ into this area to inform the above post - I think I’ll take Indycar’s suggestion here

S griffin · 6 May 2019, 12:37 (Ref:3902234)

Well it’s interesting to see where Indycar goes from here. I think those at the top will make a decision based on logic, like they usually do

**bjohnsonsmith** · 9 May 2019, 15:56 (Ref:3902805)

O’Ward joins Red Bull Junior Team.

http://classic.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/143259

Formulahistory · 9 May 2019, 18:40 (Ref:3902843)

Would be amazing for IndyCar to have a driver joining Formula 1

**bjohnsonsmith** · 9 May 2019, 18:57 (Ref:3902847)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Formulahistory

Would be amazing for IndyCar to have a driver joining Formula 1

Why would that be amazing for IndyCar?

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