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It's not unusual in IndyCar for a driver to stay with a team for a long period. Rick Mears drove for Penske from 1978-1992. Gordon Johncock, though he moved around a bit in the early years of his career, raced for Patrick Racing from 1973-1984, with whom he won the Indy 500 twice. Hélio Castroneves drove for Penske from 2000 until 2019 in both CART and the IRL. Little Al did two stints, first with Galles Racing, from 1983 - '93 and then with TeamPenske from1994 - 1999. Al Unser Sr, raced with Vel's Parnelli Jones racing from1969 - 1977 and Michael Andretti raced with Newman-Hass from 1989- 2000. |
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I'm so ashamed though, as you forgot the man that stuck with one team for 28 years..... vvv vvv vvv vvv......... .......one A.J. Foyt. ('65-'92 for A.J. Foyt Enterprises) |
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27 Apr 2021, 19:47 (Ref:4048158) | #5478 | |||
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I didn't want to labour the point but indeed, the legendary A.J. Foyt. Though he did form a longtime partnership with businessman Jim Gilmore, racing under the name Gilmore Racing from 1973-1984. |
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27 Apr 2021, 20:19 (Ref:4048162) | #5479 | |||
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There was a trivia book a friend had about 30 years ago that asked "What was AJ Foyt's 1977 500 winning car?" It's answer was "The Sheraton-Thompson Special." He wouldn't believe what I was telling him....."It's right there in black and white." I had to zip home to grab one of my racing books to prove to him that the car was, in reality, a Coyote, not a "Sheraton-Thompson Special" He finally was convinced that that was just part of the sponsorship deal. Finish Start Driver....Car # .... Sponsor/Name Chassis Engine Laps Status Points 1 .........4....A. J. Foyt 14 Sheraton-Thompson Coyote Ford 200 3:18:24.22 151.207 1,000 |
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That's an interesting answer in the trivia book, about the 1977 500 winning car being ''The Sheraton-Thompson Special'', I always thought it was a Coyote? The Wikipedia entry, not that they always get it right, lists the car entry on the grid, as the Gilmore Racing Special and the car as a Coyote-Foyt V8. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1977_I...polis_500#Grid |
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28 Apr 2021, 01:34 (Ref:4048184) | #5481 | |||
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"I'm so ashamed though, as you forgot the man that stuck with one team for 28 years..... .......one A.J. Foyt. ('65-'92 for A.J. Foyt Enterprises) " and..... "I had to zip home to grab one of my racing books to prove to him that the car was, in reality, a Coyote, not a "Sheraton-Thompson Special". He finally was convinced that that was just part of the sponsorship deal. Finish Start ..Driver....Car # .... Sponsor/Name ......Chassis Engine Laps. Status .................. Points 1 .........4....A. J. Foyt .. 14 ... Sheraton-Thompson Coyote . Ford . 200 . 3:18:24.22 151.207 1,000" My friend made a copy of my proof and stuck it in his book at that page..... |
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28 Apr 2021, 08:33 (Ref:4048209) | #5482 | |
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Interesting look back. Interesting AJ stayed with that team for so long, but then he was doing it all himself, so why not? I'm always fascinated by these old Indy races, especially with names like AJ. There are plenty of good books out there no doubt
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Regarding the books.....absolutely. When I was knee high to a grasshopper, I'd even find fictional books about the 500, so BIG it was at the time...... 'Sure 't'ain't what it used to be these days....barely enuff entries to fill the field. And the spec/kit cars....ooohhhh the stinkin' Dallaras....... ....I "jones" for the diversity and innovation of yore....the number of entries..... http://www.champcarstats.com/races/196703.htm http://www.champcarstats.com/tracks/indianapolis.htm At least I caught the tail end of the good times ('59 or '60 on up). Back in the '60s and '70s, living in NY, I'd subscribe to the Indianapolis Star (newspaper; Sports section had pages each day of activity and latest news) for the month of may to keep up with the daily action. 'Soon as I got home from school I'd hit the mail box.... |
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4 May 2021, 21:34 (Ref:4049726) | #5484 | |
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Guess he's really not running the 500 guys. Jimmie has signed to be in the second booth for the 500. The Peacock Pit box with Tirico (poor bstrd), Danica (why?) and a Hendrick Motorsport guy (why, that's Nascar thanks but go away)
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No guess about it. Ever since his announcing trying Indy cars, he stated no ovals. As ever tho'.....things can change. Just not this year per Jimmie (I'll try to find that).....
I've got a feeling he's not, even next year (second and last of the contract). |
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12 May 2021, 18:54 (Ref:4051299) | #5486 | ||
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New Sponsor Alert:
BITCOIN! https://racer.com/2021/05/12/bitcoin...ycar-with-ecr/ It is nice to see new sponsors in the sport, shows that there is at least some interest from the outside world. |
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12 May 2021, 22:32 (Ref:4051347) | #5488 | |
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Cody Ware may have finally run out of money or Coyne decided to grow a spine and reject a check from a massively unqualified driver.
https://racer.com/2021/05/12/35-car-...try-announced/ 35 entries for Indy |
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Yeah, sure dude: "“Ed’s message is simple; he doesn’t want to race for potato chips or soft drinks at the Indy 500,” said Jack Mallers, founder of Strike. “This year, Ed is racing for human freedom, financial literacy, financial inclusivity, and is using the platform he’s earned throughout his career to promote the most powerful message possible in pushing humanity forward. We’re tremendously proud to support his efforts." |
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Did Cody Ware pass the rookie tests?
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13 May 2021, 15:18 (Ref:4051488) | #5492 | ||
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In the Racer article, it doesn't say whether he did or not but with a best lap of 214.876 mph on his 49th and final lap of the ROP I doubt it. https://racer.com/2021/04/08/bourdai...ession-at-ims/ |
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"Phase 1 requires a driver to complete 10 laps at speeds between 205-210 mph. Phase 2 requires a driver to complete 15 more laps at speeds between 210-215 mph. The final stage, Phase 3, requires a driver to complete 15 laps at speeds over 215 mph."
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Toronto cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions.
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21 May 2021, 17:20 (Ref:4052563) | #5495 | ||
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NTT signs multi-year extension to IndyCar contract.
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RIP André Ribeiro
Sad to hear about his death from cancer at 55 years of age. I think of him as #3 of Steve Horne's Brazilian driver "discoveries", behind Helio and Kanaan. After 3 wins with Horne's Tasman team, he did one season with Penske in the under-performing PC-27 Mercedes (teammate Al Unser Jr. managed two podiums but no wins), but only managed three top ten finishes in the PC-27. He retired at the end of the 1998 season at the age of 32.
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Horrible news about Andre.
A short career and never a championship challenger. But his infrequent few wins and other runs at the front were appreciated by me. I enjoyed his/Tasman motorsports presence and underdogs. |
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Ross Brawn says F1 is open to avoiding a clash between the Monaco Grand Prix and Indianapolis 500 in future.
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So if my math is correct, the Spanish GP would be held on Indianapolis GP weekend, and the Canadian GP on the Detroit GP weekend.
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I think he was specifically referring to just the 500/Monaco conflict, other races not so much. But it sounds like a solution for a problem that doesn't exist. No one in F1 has any oval experience now outside of Alonso, Kimi if you include all vehicles, nor has anyone expressed real interest. Vague comments about after F1 and trying it is not a commitment to making the race happen.
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