Round 6: The 105th running of the Indianapolis 500. May 18-30, 2021.

[broadrun96]

Wonder how many of those cars still exist. Guessing all since the 80s exist somewhere in at least one of the cars, but wonder about the older ones since cars seem to be one of those things we never saved in the past. It's weird the number of cars that were rebodied, destroyed or junked in the corner of a garage, but guess that's why they command insane prices.

No surprises in the Carb Day running it seems, sounds like no one binned it so that's always a plus.

Dixon doing his usual CGR best and wrapping up their program 45 min early so everyone could go home.

Rossi having fueling issues and parked for 5 min for spilling on pitlane.

Power running far better than his last row start

And Ferrucci annoying someone on track again, and responding like a smart a on Twitter to comments

[bjohnsonsmith]

Carb Day

It looks like Team Penske have finally found their form, with all four drivers in the top 9. Bet they wish they had found it last weekend, especially Power. Chevrolet have improved, with five cars also in the top 9.

[Adam43]

That’s a lot of laps. And interesting that the fastest lap number is quite spread. Some early in their running, some late.

[bjohnsonsmith]

Starting Grid

[tux]

Its kinda mad. Dixon has been at the top for 2 weeks, looks like he could dominate the race and yet its incredibly difficult to rule out about half the field. Half the field are saying they have a great race car and can win the race. Im excited, the action in the "race running" during practice suggests that the cars can race with each other much closer than last year and that the "young guns" are fearless. Impossible to call whats going to happen and thats what makes this so exciting. Looks like its going to sunny all day too, wonder how thats going to change the balance.

[2 litre Touring Car Star]

I refuse to believe none of you don't understand the point I was making earlier.

[peebee2]

Originally Posted by 2 litre Touring Car Star

I refuse to believe none of you don't understand the point I was making earlier.

So you accept everyone understands it?

[bjohnsonsmith]

Originally Posted by 2 litre Touring Car Star

I refuse to believe none of you don't understand the point I was making earlier.

That it would quietly grate on Scott a bit that he's only experienced the glory of Indy only once?

It might and it might not. Without actually asking him, we can only speculate.

[fieldodreams79]

Just thumbing through this thread and recent comments on success - Dale Earnhardt won a single Daytona 500 so is he somehow less accomplished in stockcars? That's a better comparison, than Mario, who was completely overrated, BTW

The big move day happened yesterday for me and the TV is setup, ready to tune in for the Greatest Spectacle in Racing. Can't wait to watch as I've not seen one lap turned this month.

[joeb]

Originally Posted by fieldodreams79

Just thumbing through this thread and recent comments on success - Dale Earnhardt won a single Daytona 500 so is he somehow less accomplished in stockcars? That's a better comparison, than Mario, who was completely overrated, BTW

The big move day happened yesterday for me and the TV is setup, ready to tune in for the Greatest Spectacle in Racing. Can't wait to watch as I've not seen one lap turned this month.

Fantastic! I'm ready to go too, already have the snacks lined up and a selection of beverages. I wish i had a tv outside, as the temperature has dropped 15 degrees for some reason today.

I have no clue who is going to win, but i was predicting a Penske car last week so I guess I'll stand by it. It would also be really cool to see a non-full time driver in winners circle.

[Adam43]

In my mind I was watching outside today, it no rain rain rain. Grrrr.

Not even considered food or beverages. Probably nothing specially, still feeling a bit pants from second vaccine.

[fieldodreams79]

Its beautiful weather here and TV outside on my new screen porch sounds fantastic but I'm only moving and sitting up shyte out of necessity today. We gotta get one trip in before the green flag....

[Hawkwood]

How long until race start?
I'm having a brain-fade moment regarding time zones!

[Adam43]

Coverage just started here in US. Race starts in 1 hour 45 minutes..

[Hawkwood]

Originally Posted by Adam43

Coverage just started here in US. Race starts in 1 hour 45 minutes..

Thanks!


Had a panic after Sky Sports and the IndyCar Insta account didn't seem to agree on a time, then I realised Indiana has 2 different time zones

[WyldStallion]

Is there any online onboard camera streaming at all? Or is that also behind Peacock pay wall?

[WyldStallion]

Originally Posted by Adam43

Coverage just started here in US. Race starts in 1 hour 45 minutes..

Yes, the need for pre race shows is far far far less than it used to be. And yet they make them longer??

In the 1990's I could watch the Indy 500 from start to finish and be glued to every minute of the race. I kind of liked it when the race ended with just 3-5 cars on the lead lap. Plus there was a car reliability factor that a team had to consider. In today's era, The last 10 laps is all you need to watch The cars are reliable now, the only attrition is through crashes. The safety car periods keeps all other cars running packed together until the last restart whenver that is.

[WyldStallion]

Originally Posted by Hawkwood

How long until race start?
I'm having a brain-fade moment regarding time zones!

England and Indiana I belive are 6 hours apart. 11 am in Indiana is 5 pm in England. If England is all in one time zone which I think it is.

side question: Are there ANY english people who does not like football/soccer by the way?

[crmalcolm]

Originally Posted by WyldStallion

England and Indiana I belive are 6 hours apart. 11 am in Indiana is 5 pm in England. If England is all in one time zone which I think it is.

side question: Are there ANY english people who does not like football/soccer by the way?

There are. They usually turn out to be rugby fans, and think football is soft.

They also tend to get worked up when you remind them that rugby was invented by someone who was rubbish at football, so decided to cheat.....

[Adam43]

Originally Posted by WyldStallion

Yes, the need for pre race shows is far far far less than it used to be. And yet they make them longer??

I’m not watching.

In the 1990's I could watch the Indy 500 from start to finish and be glued to every minute of the race. I kind of liked it when the race ended with just 3-5 cars on the lead lap. Plus there was a car reliability factor that a team had to consider. In today's era, The last 10 laps is all you need to watch The cars are reliable now, the only attrition is through crashes. The safety car periods keeps all other cars running packed together until the last restart whenver that is.

Yes that is how it is, we know this.

If you like we can let you know when it is the final ten laps?

[joeb]

Originally Posted by WyldStallion

Yes, the need for pre race shows is far far far less than it used to be. And yet they make them longer??



In the 1990's I could watch the Indy 500 from start to finish and be glued to every minute of the race. I kind of liked it when the race ended with just 3-5 cars on the lead lap. Plus there was a car reliability factor that a team had to consider. In today's era, The last 10 laps is all you need to watch The cars are reliable now, the only attrition is through crashes. The safety car periods keeps all other cars running packed together until the last restart whenver that is.

You could just watch the last 10 laps but then you'd miss a few hundred miles of excellent racing. Seeing how different strategies play out, seeing how cars progress through a stint and how track conditions change. You might also miss excellent mid-pack battles between some of your favorite drivers. I guess it just depends if you like the racing or if you only care who wins the race.

[Adam43]

You’d also miss the chance to moan about the cautions. Which is an integral part of any race fan’s enjoyment.

[Adam43]

Anyway, glad we got that over with before the race.

[joeb]

Originally Posted by Adam43

Anyway, glad we got that over with before the race.

Yes, now we can just complain about all the commercials during the race. Or how much Jimmy Johnson gets mentioned as being an Indy driver but not actually racing today.

[fieldodreams79]

Say what we want about pre race shows, but I may have shed a tear in my beer during Taps. And that retired Petty Officer and God Bless America?! Let Freedom Ring!

Now, let's get it on!!