Gearing up for the 90th Indianapolis 500 - Page 2

rustyfan · 5 Apr 2006, 07:34 (Ref:1571137)

Several additional entries have come in now, and worth noting are:

- Penske has submitted three entries
- Panther Racing and Cheever Racing have both filed two entries each

I wonder if Penske will field a third Marlboro-car this year or if it might be another cooperation with Sam Schmidt Motorsports.

Official entry list is available here: http://www.indy500.com/news/story.php?story_id=6101

rustyfan · 5 Apr 2006, 11:05 (Ref:1571300)

Andretti-Green Racing has announced a new paint-scheme for Dario Franchitti. Starting at Indianapolis, the Canadian Club paint scheme will be introduced and then run for the rest of the season.

One of the best looking open-wheel paint schemes ever, in my opinion - can't wait to see it out on track.

luke · 5 Apr 2006, 11:18 (Ref:1571312)

It is nice, better then Wheldon's old one as it was confusing for me. Hope it brings him luck this time.

drdisque · 5 Apr 2006, 15:31 (Ref:1571483)

The third Penske entry is a backup, Schmidt will be his own entry if he enters since he now owns Penske's old Panozes. I definitely don't see Penske running a third car. I think this is something that they started doing because of what happened in '95 (although with such a spec formula, something like what happened in '95 is incredibly unlikely to ever occur).

luke · 5 Apr 2006, 15:40 (Ref:1571488)

Looks as though Andretti / Green hasn't entered its five cars yet....

Down F0rce · 5 Apr 2006, 16:17 (Ref:1571516)

Very smart looking car.

luke · 5 Apr 2006, 18:21 (Ref:1571589)

Does anyone think that Roberto Moreno will get a drive for the 500?

Seoigh · 5 Apr 2006, 19:45 (Ref:1571664)

Quote:

Originally Posted by D70s

Rusty, by Al Unser I assume you mean Al Unser III? I also read Arie Jr was going to be there as well.

I understand BOTH 'Little Al' (Jr) and 'Baby Al' (III) are expected....These names may be supported by TG as a draw - they can't start without 33 ..PR damage would be too great.

There were 19 at St. Pete qualifying last weekend, figure no more than 22 'regulars', so quite an effort to support 14 additional entries (allowing for one dns), but I bet it happens somehow.

luke · 5 Apr 2006, 20:56 (Ref:1571733)

I also wonder if Adrian Ferandez will be able to raise money for a ride in the race. I would personally like to see him in it.

drdisque · 5 Apr 2006, 21:58 (Ref:1571791)

Fernandez sold the chassis he used last year, but with his teams' switch to Dallara, I'm sure he has a few surplus Panozes now.

climb · 6 Apr 2006, 06:59 (Ref:1571933)

I'm happily surprised by Cheever's 7th time inthe first session; old Eddie is getting a good shape apparently!

Team Owner, what do you think about it?

rustyfan · 6 Apr 2006, 07:19 (Ref:1571945)

Quote:

Originally Posted by drdisque

The third Penske entry is a backup, Schmidt will be his own entry if he enters since he now owns Penske's old Panozes. I definitely don't see Penske running a third car. I think this is something that they started doing because of what happened in '95 (although with such a spec formula, something like what happened in '95 is incredibly unlikely to ever occur).

Still, would they really need four backups for Castroneves and Hornish?

On a side-note the entries are really flowing in now - as of yesterday the following were added:

5 entries from Andretti-Green Racing
3 entries from Chip Ganassi Racing
3 entries from Vision Racing
1 entry from Playa del Racing

rustyfan · 6 Apr 2006, 10:46 (Ref:1572120)

Right now there are 32 entries submitted, and apparently there are more on the way in, so I'd say we can pretty much expect to not only see a full grid but also some bumping again this year

In a way I almost feel bad for the naysayers who once again bite the dust. Sorry fellas, better luck next year.

rustyfan · 6 Apr 2006, 11:19 (Ref:1572152)

Some interesting tidbits from yesterday's open test:

- Team Cheever expects to name their second driver after the IndyCar race at Motegi.

- Jaques Lazier is getting close to putting a deal together.

- Dreyer & Reinbold Racing might expand to a three-car entry for the Indy 500.

- Veteran engineer Roman Kuzma, who last fielded a car at Indy in 1992, was on hand at the Speedway and is hoping to field a car for the 90th running of the Indianapolis 500. He has access to one of Newman-Haas Racing's backup cars from last year.

Full article here.

luke · 6 Apr 2006, 12:18 (Ref:1572209)

Quote:

Originally Posted by rustyfan

In a way I almost feel bad for the naysayers who once again bite the dust. Sorry fellas, better luck next year.

I think there was always going to be 33, just this year more then ever it would be more of a mission but there will always be a solution.
It would be nice to see some bumping this year...

luke · 6 Apr 2006, 12:52 (Ref:1572240)

From Autosport

Quote:

A1 Team USA expect to finalise their Indy 500 plans within the next fortnight, and have promised that a former event winner will drive the car, according to this week's Autosport.

rustyfan · 6 Apr 2006, 13:54 (Ref:1572281)

Quote:

Originally Posted by luke

I think there was always going to be 33, just this year more then ever it would be more of a mission but there will always be a solution.
It would be nice to see some bumping this year...

There's no denying there were a lot of question marks at the beginning of the year, but thankfully the number of entries seem to be stronger than it has been in quite some years.

I would think that we will see bumping again this year, and we'll probably see more than just one car, like last year, get bumped as well.

Quote:

Originally Posted by luke

From Autosport

Quote:

A1 Team USA expect to finalise their Indy 500 plans within the next fortnight, and have promised that a former event winner will drive the car, according to this week's Autosport.

Interesting - my guess, if they get their program together, is that Arie Luyendyk is the former winner in question.

luke · 6 Apr 2006, 14:30 (Ref:1572308)

Ah yes, Arie Luyendyk has been rumored as well. Would be nice to see another former winner take part.

BootsOntheSide · 6 Apr 2006, 14:31 (Ref:1572310)

I suspect a lot of those 32 are intended as backup cars, but there are clearly a lot of teams who could run more cars than usual for the race. At my count we could have Playa Del, Kuzma, A1 USA, another D&R, Schmidt, another Penske, another 2 Foyts, another Cheever, and perhaps more, and this is seemingly without much Georgefare.

luke · 6 Apr 2006, 18:21 (Ref:1572479)

Rumor from AR1 is that Wendlinger will enter a car.

luke · 6 Apr 2006, 20:56 (Ref:1572587)

Quote:

Originally Posted by luke

Rumor from AR1 is that Wendlinger will enter a car.

My bad, I mistook him for Rick Weidlinger who is part of the USA A1 team.

rustyfan · 7 Apr 2006, 07:07 (Ref:1572834)

Quote:

Originally Posted by BootsOntheSide

I suspect a lot of those 32 are intended as backup cars, but there are clearly a lot of teams who could run more cars than usual for the race. At my count we could have Playa Del, Kuzma, A1 USA, another D&R, Schmidt, another Penske, another 2 Foyts, another Cheever, and perhaps more, and this is seemingly without much Georgefare.

Actually, if you count all cars entered, including backup cars, the number rises to 59

The 32 cars I counted to are either confirmed with drivers or an open 'primary' seat with a team. I did not include any T-cars whatsoever.

N I Tram · 7 Apr 2006, 12:23 (Ref:1573056)

This is looking really promising - fingers crossed a few of these guys will stick around for the season. Interesting if Al, Michael and Arie all end up racing against their sons - motor racing seems to have more nepotism than any other sport.

Seoigh · 11 Apr 2006, 01:25 (Ref:1578148)

Quote:

Originally Posted by N I Tram

This is looking really promising - fingers crossed a few of these guys will stick around for the season. Interesting if Al, Michael and Arie all end up racing against their sons - motor racing seems to have more nepotism than any other sport.

Interesting concept..family 'teams'

drdisque · 14 Apr 2006, 05:32 (Ref:1580974)

"final" entry list filed today.

Vision filed a 4th entry (#90) with no driver (this is likely an insurance policy in case the field doesn't get to 33)

Arie Luyendyk filed an entry for his son (#61 Panoz) with Skip Faul & Tim Wardrop as engineers.

Hemelgarn filed 2 more entries, #92 for Jeff Bucknum w/ Investment Properties sponsorship and #93 with no driver named. Neither have T cars entered.

C+S Motorsport entered #36 Panoz which I assume is the old N/H car from last year. No driver listed. The owners are John Cummiskey & Mark Shambarger.

Sam Schmidt filed a pretty much blank entry form (no driver, chassis, or "strategist" listed)

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