Race thread: 102nd Indy 500

[Blaze]

That tire had bad intentions, thank god it missed the drivers

Truly, could have been huge. we'll count that one up as pretty lucky.

 

[Jorge De Guzman]

Truly, could have been huge. we'll count that one up as pretty lucky.

We’ll take it and move on with a HUGE sigh of relief

 

[Kiante]

I agree, it's piling up to be a bit much, but it doesn't mean it isn't the right direction overall for the race and series. I suspect a lot of the drivers are conditioned to race with the belief the cars are as stable as they were previously. Adjustments will be made over time.

Should have been expected with decreased downforce this year. Next year will probably be better for oval racing.

 

[Blaze]

If Alexander Rossi wins this one, would be a really impressive day.

 

[FLRacingFan]

The **** Rossi has done today, I did not think was physically possible.

 

[Jorge De Guzman]

Well Riccardo this morning had a legendary drive for the ages, but so far Rossi has been my driver of the day, from 32nd up to where he is now kicking ass and taking names. Dude is taking my breath away on these passes

 

[kkfan91]

Re-read your post. Maybe think about it for a moment and try again.

I know there is a device they put on Indycars after that tire killed those fans at Charlotte that is supposed to keep the tire near the car in an accident.

 

[DIDIT]

Rossi said “**** these tires on the low lane”

Those tires are matched perfect and staggered special. My buddy Harry

 

[be9ak7ts16]

I have just become a Rossi fan.

 

[AdoubleU24]

Love how Rossi and Elliott's NAPA schemes match for today's races

 

[Kiante]

I'd take Rossi in the Haas over RoGro atm.

Nah, I like seeing Rossi up front here though.

 

[DIDIT]

6 cautions is too much crashing?

These drivers are giving their all every lap, several spins are expected from these cars IMO.

...and it ain't over yet. Hopefully they race to the checkers from here.

 

[VaDirt]

Alex Rossi with big time balls on the outside. Whoa.

Biggest balls in the field.

 

[Jorge De Guzman]

I have just become a Rossi fan.

I’ve always followed him since he was close to being an F1driver, an incredible talent

 

[Racer1930]

Alexander "I don't need no stinking downforce" Rossi

 

[Get That 88 Up There !!]

Gunther Steiner thinks Americans aren't ready enough for F1 smh.

Guy beat Sirotkin and Gasly in GP2. Finished only behind Vandoorne! C'mon.

Rossi even ran half-way decent in those Marussia sh!tboxes. Dude has enough talent to win a world championship IMO

 

[KTMLew01]

I know there is a device they put on Indycars after that tire killed those fans at Charlotte that is supposed to keep the tire near the car in an accident.

They tether the suspension. Pretty hard to tether a wheel since it's rotating. Probably broke center out of wheel with wall contact.

 

[Blaze]

Love how Rossi and Elliott's NAPA schemes match for today's races

Maybe both can win today. Would be nice.

 

[Kiante]

Rossi even ran half-way decent in those Marussia sh!tboxes. Dude has enough talent to win a world championship IMO

That's a stretch, but his talent is there.

 

[FLRacingFan]

God no I can't stand a "Scott Dixon 'making fuel' to the end" race.

 

[Jorge De Guzman]

It’s still so weird to me seeing no Red Target Chip Ganassi Racing cars in the field.

 

[Jorge De Guzman]

They tether the suspension. Pretty hard to tether a wheel since it's rotating. Probably broke center out of wheel with wall contact.

To be fair I wondered how the tires keep coming off I thought they had tethers, thanks for the education

 

[Kiante]

TK.

Eternal fountain of youth. **** man.

 

[ChexOrWrex]

Rossi, RHR or Kanaan. Please

 

[Jorge De Guzman]

The only way this race could be better is if we put some restrictor plates on these cars!

 

[be9ak7ts16]

I would love to see the name Andretti or Rahul in victory lane just for old times sake.

 

[ChexOrWrex]

Love how Rossi and Elliott's NAPA schemes match for today's races

Lets hope Elliott gets as close to the front as Rossi has today.

 

[Jorge De Guzman]

TK.

Eternal fountain of youth. **** man.

He was awesome when I was in grade school.....driving for Team Kool Green. It’s a testament to him he’s still getting it done 20something odd years later

 

[Kiante]

I would love to see the name Andretti or Rahul in victory lane just for old times sake.

They are close in 6th and 7th.

That would create a major buzz for the sport.

 

[DIDIT]

Damn, it's good thing that tire didn't come back on the track that could have been bad.

They should go with the F1 halo.

 

[KTMLew01]

To be fair I wondered how the tires keep coming off I thought they had tethers, thanks for the education

I suppose technically you are correct. All 4 corners of cars suspension IS tethered to chassis. But if wheel breaks it's a missle. But that WAS an odd impact angle for an IndyCar.

 

[be9ak7ts16]

Still 20 cars on the lead lap.

 

[Jorge De Guzman]

I would love to see the name Andretti or Rahul in victory lane just for old times sake.

I’d be be super happy if Marco got it done, I still believe in the guy even though most fans have somewhat abandoned him. But my heart belongs to Rossi today, I’m rooting for him here on out today

 

[Racer1930]

He was awesome when I was in grade school.....driving for Team Kool Green. It’s a testament to him he’s still getting it done 20something odd years later

Wow...I'm Old...

 

[Jorge De Guzman]

I suppose technically you are correct. All 4 corners of cars suspension IS tethered to chassis. But if wheel breaks it's a missle. But that WAS an odd impact angle for an IndyCar.

An absolute missle, that was a scary sequence

 

[Jorge De Guzman]

Wow...I'm Old...

Ha ha sorry bout that, I’m old too I’ve been watching Castroneves and Kannan since about 97 or 98

 

[harkin]

Pagenaud’s rt tire man barely hesitated but it cost them big.

 

[be9ak7ts16]

Ha ha sorry bout that, I’m old too I’ve been watching Castroneves and Kannan since about 97 or 98

I remember watching Al Jr's and Michael Andretti's Father's race

 

[Jorge De Guzman]

I have to say 2 things first off the Indy Cars look like Indy Cars again this year and for the younger posters here like myself that still play...it’s a damn shame there’s no Indy Car video game. It’s a travesty we can’t play the Indy 500 in 2018

 

[Kiante]

If Dixon wins this race...