No shiit? I didnt see who they would have so thats why I asked. I understand how this works but thanks for answering my question on who it is
Ah, thanks for that clarification on the rule, I heard Siegel was gonna be in the stands Sunday
I didn't think a relief driver can be used if Larson leaves the car. The car is scored by laps run with Larson driving. If Larson never is in the car a relief driver can be used? Has that changed?
Siegel would have to start, if not it gets parked when Larson gets out
He’s already playoff eligible? I’d say just keep him in Indy and put Harv in the 5
It sure would be nice if the sanctioning bodies could see the forest for the trees and realize what a PR and marketing coup doing the double is for BOTH series and stop with the silly rules and conflicting schedules and make this all easier, not harder. The rule about not being able to put a relief driver in serves absolutely no purpose and benefits no one. Come on Roger and Jim, I KNOW you can do better than this nickel- dime BS.
Years ago Nascar made it impossible to run both races with their scheduling. Nascar moved the time so that it is possible to run both races if everything falls into place. It's a bit early to be wringing hands about the weather.
He still needs to earn playoff points and There's a lot of Larson fans that paid to see him race in Charlotte on Sunday, thats his main focus as it should be.
Thats an Indy car rule, not sure how NASCAR and Jim figure in to this.
NASCAR has done very little to grease the skids for the double, regardless of who was trying to do it.
What exactly do you think NASCAR can do for the double that they arent doing?
They are calling for train before the race starts, it may or may not happen but this conversation is what will be done if they run in to that scenario
Hey Maybe NASCAR should postpone the 600 if Indy gets rained out so we make sure rgw all important double gets run. Right Jackman?
Chug some milk and give them a promise to return on monday
I assume the Monday night post race banquet is still the thing after the 500. But my guess is a win would be at least an hour of photos, handshakes, back slaps etc immediately after the race.
I'm sure they would understand and the world would be watching this event unfold, it would be incredible for everyone involved.
Right, if Larson is pulled mid-race they can’t use a relief driver. Not sure how recent that rule change is, but that didn’t use to be the case.
This is from the Official Indycar site. 3rd bullet down.
They've already said that if he wins the 500 it would be a very abbreviated victory lane so that he could make it to the 600. Basically take a few pics, chug some milk and say goodbye.
see post #29
Rule is a joke. It should be dumped.
Dumped? Or changed to only include injuries? Because that rule is why you have 2015 NASCAR Cup Series Championship Merch.
Everything. It's Hendrick's call and he said he's staying with the 500. It's right there in plain english man. I don't like it either but it is what it is.
