HoneyBadger
I love short track racing (Taylor's Version)
Not really, but IndyCar got what they wanted today.
Not really, but IndyCar got what they wanted today.
Tennessee Racing
Formerly Stewart Fan
Exactly. He should've waited a little longer.
Blaze
The Midnight Rider
Sato shouldn't have went so early
Blaze
The Midnight Rider
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Jameswnh
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Wow. What a race that was. That's the kind of move Sato was famous for in F1. Absolutely went for broke.
I guess a lot of folks won't like Dario winning, but what can you say? He's one of the best ever. And this after both TCGR cars were just not right early in the month.
I guess a lot of folks won't like Dario winning, but what can you say? He's one of the best ever. And this after both TCGR cars were just not right early in the month.
To be fair - Franchitti held his line - Sato just went where his old tires didn't stick - he should have waited for a last second slingshot.
Knowing Sato's "style"...I'm impressed he made it 499 miles.
HoneyBadger
I love short track racing (Taylor's Version)
Um, Dario Franchitti won the race, not Ashley Judd. 
HoneyBadger
I love short track racing (Taylor's Version)
Do you like ANYONE? I swear I never see you happy after race
I like everyone in IndyCar, except Dario and Marco.
VaDirt
Dirt Track Fanatic
Yup, he should have waited.
Tennessee Racing
Formerly Stewart Fan
3? I think that's more Indy wins than episodes Ashley Judd's new show lasted.
JimmieGordon2448
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He should have just waited. Now we have to see Ashley and her stupid, floppy hat.
I think she was thinking it was the Kentucky derby. Cracked up when the announcer said "we know she can count to three" I was like what? I wonder if Chip is even going to Charlotte?
HoneyBadger
I love short track racing (Taylor's Version)
You'd think in 90 degree weather, he'd have no problem chugging that milk. LOL.
HoneyBadger
I love short track racing (Taylor's Version)
Yep, nevermind, just saw the replay. Franchitti moved up and gave Sato room. Sato made a bonehead move.
Dwayne
Team Owner
Excellent replay, Sato was not blocked he should have waited.
Congratulations to Dario. Sato just pushed it that little bit too soon.
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#17D500winner
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Exactly!
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Jameswnh
Guest
I don't think I'd fault Sato either. It was probably earlier than it should have been, but with the Indy 500 on the line, I can't say it turns out any differently if he waits until turn 3. That was just a plain race.
racer8
Team Owner
Congrats to Dario although I was pulling for Marco to end that Andretti curse. He will learn from that.
Overall it was a great race for Indy though...much better than some of them in the recent past. I'm somewhat surprised that the cars held up so well in the heat - no blown engines that I saw.
Also - good thing for Dario that they can replace those "nose cones" so quickly.
Also - good thing for Dario that they can replace those "nose cones" so quickly.
Dwayne
Team Owner
Ha! Sato thinks he was blocked...lol
Dumbass Sato criticizing Dario for not "moving up" on the last lap of the Indianapolis 500...what a moron.
I would have loved to see the interviewer give him the old "Back to the Future" knock on the forehead and say "McSato...are you home?"
I would have loved to see the interviewer give him the old "Back to the Future" knock on the forehead and say "McSato...are you home?"
wilson89
Team Owner
To Sato's defense he had a really good run on him but the only way he would of completed the pass would be with the tires under the white line.
racer8
Team Owner
Sato needed to be under him sooner but I like how he defends his move during the interview.
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Jameswnh
Guest
To be fair, in the eyes of "The Great" Brian Barnhart, he's probably right. Thankfully, Brian Barnhart is not in charge of race control anymore.
Matthew2470
It's not that serious
Sato just needed to be patient there. He had it won and just threw it away. 100% his fault.
Dwayne
Team Owner
Boy do I remember those days lets not go there, ok?
Agreed - and he did make a similar pass earlier in the race - but he should have taken into account the old tires. That move may have worked on fresh rubber. Basically, he would have had a better chance on the final straightaway (IMHO).
wilson89
Team Owner
Yeah but he may of had to much momentum going into turn one, if he went for the breaks or let off at all Dixon and Kanaan would of pounced and Franchitti would of rode off in the mean time.
StewartHaas-Gibbs Racing
Team Owner
Sato sucks. I'm so tired of not seeing any Americans do well in this series and the ones who are in here are so very hard to root for. I do like Ryan Hunter Reay though but Marco is a huge crybaby.
Good race though, towards the end I was rooting for Tony Kanaan. Oh well, at least Power didn't win.
and ps Brent Musburger needs to retire. He was awful.
Good race though, towards the end I was rooting for Tony Kanaan. Oh well, at least Power didn't win.
and ps Brent Musburger needs to retire. He was awful.
StewartHaas-Gibbs Racing
Team Owner
I was so happy to see Newgarden win the Indylights Championship last year. He's my only hope anymore to finally get an American who can actually be something. Clauson doesn't have a full time ride so it's hard to judge him yet.
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Mopardh9
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It seems Indy car drivers cry too damn much about blocking. I always thought the object of racing was to win, not let the guy in second drive by you on the last lap.
StewartHaas-Gibbs Racing
Team Owner
It's actually 100000x better then seeing it live. I went the last time Helio won and I'd never go again. It's too hot and you can't see ****. It's not worth it.
Conway took car of that. I was somewhat stunned by A.J.'s post wreck interview (serenity now?)...he had a good car and his driver was moving up fast. Then Conway hits his own fuel guy - gets a drive through - then wrecks himself and Power getting back up to speed. Talk about self-inflicted injuries. He was doing great and then just blew it.
Note to Conway: When you find yourself in a hole..stop digging
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StewartHaas-Gibbs Racing
Team Owner
On your tv like VADirt said. It's really not worth going to, I've never gone to the Brickyard but I always wanted to see the Indy 500 live and once was enough for me. I'd never go again.
I also sat in turn 4, and like someone posted earlier, you can see the cars coming out of turn 3, all of turn 4 and the straightaway and turning into 1. It's probably the best place to sit but the its so uncomfortably hot and it's by far the worst seats, hell you can't even call them that cause they are bleachers. There is no leg room whatsoever and I'm not even that tall.
Tennessee Racing
Formerly Stewart Fan
I don't like Dario but he did nothing wrong. It's the last lap and Sato thinks he's suppose to roll over and give it away? I think not.
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Mopardh9
Guest
Exactly
Exactly...and really...Dario just held his line. WTHeck did Sato expect? Did he really expect his opponent to intentionally move up the track on the last lap of the Indy500 to allow him to make a Bonzai pass? If there were 3 or 4 laps to go Dario probably would have - knowing he had time to set Sato up for a pass....but on the last lap? No way.
That's why they lost at Midway
(kidding of course...I was actually pulling for Sato)
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I like Hildebrand, and yeah Musburger puts so much more passion into college football telecasts.