Kiante
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Carpenter and Foyt have work to do. However, Canapino's pace for no open-wheel expereince is impressive to start:
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FLRacingFan
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FLRacingFan
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This one’s pretty surprising. She hasn’t made an Indy start in a decade.
Could be wrong but I think this is 32 entries for the 500 now.
Could be wrong but I think this is 32 entries for the 500 now.
Kiante
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IMHO, she has a LOT of unfinished business in IndyCar after that Dragon Racing debacle.
She was shafted, I hope she does well and maybe even get the funds to try to get a full-time ride in the future. Katherine has never been short of talent and pace, I hope she excels in this start.
donthaveanickname
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Certainly didn't expect to see her in the 500. DRR had announced they would field two entries at the 500 so this should bring us to 33. Hoping for one or two more.
Ngl, this is extremely impressive. I expected him to be further off than JJ was two years ago.
donthaveanickname
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No more double points for the 500.
Not a fan of this move, it's not just the fact that the Indy 500 has such a lot of prestige to it, it also goes over a much longer distance than all other races.
Not a fan of this move, it's not just the fact that the Indy 500 has such a lot of prestige to it, it also goes over a much longer distance than all other races.
IndyCar eliminates double points system for Indianapolis 500
After nine years of awarding double points for the results of the Indianapolis 500, IndyCar announced it will revert back to a single points system for 2023.
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FLRacingFan
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Surprise move but I’ve wanted them to do this pretty much since they first implemented it. The 500 is already more prestigious and pays better than the rest of the races and the championship combined, it doesn’t need to have a disproportionate effect on the title. Borg-Warner or bust.No more double points for the 500.
Not a fan of this move, it's not just the fact that the Indy 500 has such a lot of prestige to it, it also goes over a much longer distance than all other races.
IndyCar eliminates double points system for Indianapolis 500
After nine years of awarding double points for the results of the Indianapolis 500, IndyCar announced it will revert back to a single points system for 2023.eu.indystar.com
Kiante
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Canapino beat Jose Maria Lopez on merit in that Argentinian Touring Car Series on many occasions.
So, maybe just maybe... Maybe he could be a diamond in the rough, you never know.
FLRacingFan
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As far as domestic Argentinian competition goes he’s the biggest name they have. I hope he’s successful because it could pay big dividends if he does. Touring cars to open wheel is such a touch transition but if he can get a couple of seasons under his belt like Scottie he could be looking quite nice.
donthaveanickname
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If TC2000 races somewhat like Stock Car Brasil (which I assume) then it was a big jump from that series to IndyCar.
When they announced Agustin would join IndyCar I thought Juncos just wanted a random Argentinian guy in his team but the test result clearly shows that he has potential.
500 miles is more than twice the distance of most other IndyCar races so I always thought double-points was fair. Doesn't really matter to me at the end of the day, I'll watch anyway.
racingfan7
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Pretty ridiculous the 500 isn’t a double points race.
Also I think not having 35-37 cars for bump day is unacceptable as a product. But w/e still the best race in the world probably now.
Also I think not having 35-37 cars for bump day is unacceptable as a product. But w/e still the best race in the world probably now.
FLRacingFan
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A couple of smaller tests at Sebring this week, with Felipe Nasr and Nick Cassidy doing “rookie” evals with Penske and CGR.
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Grosjean, Kirkwood fastest in IndyCar testing at Sebring
Andretti Autosport’s impressive pre-season form continued on Monday at Sebring International Raceway where Kyle Kirkwood led the morning session in his No. 27 Honda (52.192s) and was followed by te…
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O'Ward leads Arrow McLaren 1-2-3 at Sebring IndyCar test
Arrow McLaren went 1-2-3 to close the last significant pre-season test for NTT IndyCar Series teams on Tuesday. Pato O’Ward was clear of teammate Alexander Rossi by a few tenths around Sebring Inte…
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donthaveanickname
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End of an era, hopefully he'll remain part of IndyCar in some capacity.
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Kanaan to retire from IndyCar after this year’s Indy 500
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Cant think of a better place to have a retirement party!End of an era, hopefully he'll remain part of IndyCar in some capacity.
Kanaan to retire from IndyCar after this year’s Indy 500
Well done TK.
donthaveanickname
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"So good, in fact, that Ganassi may use the driver slated to only drive the road and street races in the No. 11 Honda in 2023 in an oval race. As the owner clarified Friday, two-time 500 winner Takuma Sato is only on the books to drive Texas and the 500, with the rest of the car’s oval races to be determined."
That's unfortunate, I'm sure Takuma would be a factor at Gateway and Iowa.
That's unfortunate, I'm sure Takuma would be a factor at Gateway and Iowa.
Chip Ganassi discusses Alex Palou saga for 1st time. Just don't call it a lawsuit, he says
Chip Ganassi holds a wide-ranging interview with media after of the IndyCar season debut in St. Pete
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So is Sato in a Ganassi car for the 500 or not? I've read he both in and out, so I don't know what to believe. I'de sure love to see what he could do in one of Chip's cars.
donthaveanickname
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He's in the car for Texas and Indy, the other oval races are TBA
Kiante
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IMHO still better than many in the field.
Still odd not hearing his name so far this season.
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That's great news. I've become a bit of a Sato fan.
FLRacingFan
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Gateway has been maybe his best track outside of Indy recently, hope they manage to give him a ride there too.
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I sometimes ponder this: will Sato be remembered now as an Indycar driver first and F1 driver second? Has to be that way now but I honestly don't know.
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Sato will be remembered for no attack, no chance.
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Balls to the wall forever, whether passing a wounded Alonso with a s#itbox old Honda at Montreal or trying to win the 500.
Kiante
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Jack Harvey has not been cleared for competition:
Juri Vips will be at the Barber test with RLL:
Juri Vips will be at the Barber test with RLL:
FLRacingFan
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Only a matter of time before VIPs is with RLL full-time.
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McLaughlin leads Penske 1-2 in 16-car test at Barber
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Miss him!
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Really happy about the news that Ryan Hunter-Reay is in the field in a car capable of contending. I'm not necessarily a fan of his per se but having another former winner in the field is a net positive.
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I think by the time May comes around they should have a lot of extra cars. They usually add a few right at race trials anyway. So they should have a few extra. That does make it more exciting to have several extra cars trying to make the field. And don't forget, Marco will be in the field.
Yeah. That was a shame he got bumped out and lost his ride and has been out for so long. I felt he had a lot left to give- being knocked out completely and not having a ride. So good luck to him.
donthaveanickname
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A race at the MotoGP track in Termas de Rio Hondo is a possibility for 2024.
I think this would be a good track for IndyCar even though Argentina's most beautiful track is arguably San Luis.
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I think this would be a good track for IndyCar even though Argentina's most beautiful track is arguably San Luis.
IndyCar delegation in Argentina to assess race viability
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Linus Lundqvist will test with RLL at Texas the day after the race. Bobby Rahal told Swedish TV he’s looking to get Linus into a car for a few races this season. Could be a use of his scholarship money.
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Lundqvist set for RLL IndyCar test
Linus Lundqvist, the hard-charging Swede who won the 2022 Indy Lights championship after reeling off five wins and nine podiums from 14 races, was unable to take the small advancement prize offered…
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This is embarrassing. Playing out just as everyone else expected.
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IndyCar video game delayed beyond 2023
Motorsport Games announced in an earnings call on Friday that its dedicated IndyCar game will not be released in 2023, as the company’s 2022 fourth-quarter financial report painted a grim pic…
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Watch Indycar re-up with iRacing after Motorsports Games winds up in breach of contract and we just go back in time about 6 months.