IndyCar Reinstates Push-to-Pass

[AndyMarquisLive]

For the road/street courses. Another IndyCar ******.

http://www.indycar.com/News/2012/06-June/6-27-INDYCAR-to-reintroduce-push-to-pass

If it ain't broke, don't fix it!

 

[Jameswnh]

If it ain't broke, don't fix it!

I agree. I was hoping everyone had forgotten about push to pass. They've done great with the DW12, and there really isn't a need for this anymore.

Overall though, I don't think it's that big a deal. At least they aren't doing it on ovals, where it was ultimately pointless.

My biggest issue is that I've never been able to find a straight answer as to what exactly it does. All I can gather is that it has something to do with fuel mixture and spark timing.

 

[Tennessee Racing]

That just sounds so stupid. Like something from a video game.

 

[AndyMarquisLive]

That just sounds so stupid. Like something from a video game.

Maybe they'll institute that feature the EA NASCAR games had... you know, the one that created pack racing at Martinsville and Sonoma, and allowed a car to go 270 mph at Richmond.

 

[Thegroundpounder99]

Just seems silly to me they want to go back to.this for any race. To me its gimmick racing.

 

[Mike Croley]

They have a very good show already at most tracks , i can't see the need to bring back the push to pass . Racing doesn't need more manipulation from sanctioning bodies . I think the DRS system in F1 is just as silly . If the cars can't pass each other , the cause needs to be addressed , not covered over with a gimmick .