Jorge De Guzman
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2023 IndyCar News / Misc.
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Kiante
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Hopefully Simon can race again, it almost sounds as if he's going down the same path as Kurt Busch. That crash was extremely violent, hope nothing but the best for him and his family.
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Lundqvist stepping into the Ganassi car and Blomqvist coming over full time are both wins in my book. There's been a lot of chatter about Ferrucci being a free agent, and I can't help but wonder what the future has in store for him either staying with Foyt or moving to another squad like Coyne or ECR.
Thus far the series is in a position where we'll have some major changes to the powertrain next year and another big field of cars. I don't really see a way that it goes significantly or at all below the number of cars we have now simply because so many guys with checks are out there. It shows a much healthier series than some think.
Thus far the series is in a position where we'll have some major changes to the powertrain next year and another big field of cars. I don't really see a way that it goes significantly or at all below the number of cars we have now simply because so many guys with checks are out there. It shows a much healthier series than some think.
FLRacingFan
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I hate how it’s gone for Simon, the performance has not been there the past two years and the accident was wicked. I hope he gets back to a place where it doesn’t affect him in day-to-day life anymore and can even get back into a race car one day.Rosenqvist will race for MSR next year, taking the place of Simon Pagenaud.
McLaren's Rosenqvist to leave for MSR next year
After two years of uncertainty at McLaren, Felix Rosenqvist will drive for Meyer Shank Racing next year, replacing Simon Pagenaud.www.espn.co.uk
Felix will be a good veteran to help Tom get up to speed.
donthaveanickname
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Armstrong will be full-time in Ganassi's fourth car. His results in his rookie season have been very respectable, I would've been shocked if he hadn't gotten the promotion.
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Armstrong extends Ganassi IndyCar deal, goes full-time from 2024
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He brings a ton of money in addition to talent. If you're gonna put a ride buyer in the seat, putting Marcus Armstrong in is a good choice not unlike Marcus Ericsson before him. He's just a guy who's progression ended because there weren't enough seats available in F1 to put him anywhere otherwise he (and probably Ilott) both might have wound up with back-of-the-pack teams.Armstrong will be full-time in Ganassi's fourth car. His results in his rookie season have been very respectable, I would've been shocked if he hadn't gotten the promotion.
Armstrong extends Ganassi IndyCar deal, goes full-time from 2024
Doc Austin
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That third place at Indy probably solidified his position. At this point, who can AJ get that's any closer to winning the 500 for him?
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Malukas taking Rosenqvist's Arrow McLaren seat in 2024.
Laguna Seca open test.
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Power leads open test at Laguna
Will Power went nearly four seconds below his record-setting 2022 pole time at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca on Thursday as the NTT IndyCar Series field christened the track’s new surface with a …
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FLRacingFan
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Big move for Lil Dave.
kkfan91
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Thermal Club will host a million dollar all star race next spring.
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IndyCar to run $1 million all-star race at The Thermal Club in 2024
IndyCar will hold an all-star race next year at The Thermal Club in Southern California with $1 million guaranteed to the winner of the made-for-TV exhibition.
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FLRacingFan
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I understand the people who are turned off by the whole sugar daddy aspect of partnering with the Thermal Club, and I myself am skeptical of how a 12-car feature race looks on a 3-mile road course, but almost anything that expands the calendar and could get more eyes on the series sounds good to me.Thermal Club will host a million dollar all star race next spring.
IndyCar to run $1 million all-star race at The Thermal Club in 2024
IndyCar will hold an all-star race next year at The Thermal Club in Southern California with $1 million guaranteed to the winner of the made-for-TV exhibition.
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This. Look, what are the alternatives? Everyone is very comfortable spending other people's money but none of them have even the slightest clue nor can they communicate how they would make said alternatives work. I picture it being like someone in North Dakota wondering why there isn't a true Texas BBQ joint near them and blaming Texas for not sending emigrant pit masters to try a commercial business in Minot.
This being a exhibition race means you might see some unexpected names in cars too.
donthaveanickname
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I'm not impressed with this idea at all. A hyper-exclusive event in some millionaire country club runs contrary to the fan friendliness that IndyCar stands for and is known for.
FLRacingFan
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Well, if it were in place of an existing event, I’d probably be more inclined to agree. But since this is a group of wealthy individuals from a car club putting up money for an entirely new race - and a very well-paying one at that - I think it’s a good idea. This game is mostly run off of B2C relationships at this point; you see fewer and fewer companies trying to sell candy or beer or home improvement goods on cars anymore. This should be a big payday for the top 5, and it can be used as a springboard to spur sponsorships and maybe even team ownership.
It’s a pretty isolated venue anyways (intentionally) so I don’t know how many fans would be willing to attend anyways. If they can allow a few thousand in maybe that’s okay.
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I look at it like this - there's no specific thing about whether it should be for X or Y or Z. I tend to think that motorsports in the US is actually a helluva deal in terms of what you often get vs. the cost of competing sporting events or entertainment options, and I wouldn't be surprised if the public ticket offers for this are still significantly less than what I pay for my Chili Bowl 6-day ticket renewal. If this "isn't for the regular joe" there's also a pile of events that are. I'm pretty unmoved by the notion that no one can afford to attend a bigtime race now and it's been that way for awhile.
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We're moving towards a world of Neo-Nobility and Peasants, and Peasants alone aren't going to keep these series going.
FLRacingFan
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NBC SPORTS DELIVERS MOST-WATCHED NTT INDYCAR SERIES SEASON IN 12 YEARS - NBC Sports Pressbox
2023 is NBC Sports’ Most-Watched INDYCAR Season On Record, Third Consecutive Year of Viewership Growth Across NBC Sports Platforms 2023 is Most-Streamed INDYCAR Season on Record Led by Peacock STAMFORD, Conn. – Sept. 13, 2023 – NBC Sports’ 2023 coverage of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES delivered the...
Kiante
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Holy ****... This was very much unexpected.
Doc Austin
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Sugar daddy doesn't bother me. Someone has to pay for it. It's another race, so we should be happy, right?
Not enough cars. Line everyone up and let the chaos unfold.
It's another race, which is kind of what we all want anyway.
We didn't lose an event, so this is just bonus racing. People are upset they can't attend, so save your money to go to Indianapolis instead. Watch the Thermal event from home where you can see it better anyway.
FLRacingFan
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There’s no way he’s anywhere close to ready or talented enough for IndyCar, but money (Simpson Oil) talks.
Kiante
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Kyffin is so young man, but it's probably making up for that funding Ericsson had. I expect Kyffin to be all over CGR in IndyCar and IMSA. Young man is sporty in IMSA and European LeMans Series. He's going to need time behind the wheel and patience.
Here's your chance.
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Jorge De Guzman
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So a little news, IMS ran my credit card, and it’s official…..I’m going to the 2024 Indianapolis 500!!! Stand C I’ll be sitting in, I’m high enough to be in that overhang out of the sun. Huge relief.
FLRacingFan
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Got screwed by Texas and Milwaukee is a doubleheader. Fewer races on NBC than the last couple of years. Hmm.
donthaveanickname
Viva Polonia
I hate literally every change they made to the schedule. All the recent races on flat ovals have been below average, I wasn't keen on them adding Milwaukee in the first place but I absolutely don't wanna see a doubleheader there.
Texas was the best race of last season so it obviously needs to be dropped with no other speedway track replacing it.
Less races on NBC as well, this series is allergic to growth.