Fernando Alonso is getting a few laps in, this IndyCar link has been showing some nice onboard footage.
Fernando Alonso is getting a few laps in, this IndyCar link has been showing some nice onboard footage.
I hope he does well, he needs a bit of good luck to cheer him up!
Quite interesting how much the Yank commentators are talking about Alonso, it seems there's real excitement to see how he'll perform.
It's fast but bloody boring. Round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
I went to the first of the two (only) indycar (KART) races at Rockingham a few years ago - it was amazing! You could see the entire track, could wander into the garage areas, and the race was won on the last turn of the last lap. They were lapping every 20 secs in excess of 200mphOriginally Posted by hilly10
I'd go to an Indycar race before an F1 - that's for sure.
I think the Americans still remember Mansell going over there and becoming F1 and Indycar champion in the same year ('92?).....
One famous quote from a race commentator over there, when Mansell started to win on the ovals........ "Rookie - my ass!"
I think it's a different breed of driver in both types of racing- Mansell was obviously able to do both.
Al
It may be roundy roundy but they do actually overtake quite a bit & the race isn't won on how fast the quick fit fitters can change tyres. I'd watch Indy over F1 any day.
until there's a mahooooosive crash...
And the increase in audience size that they're seeing. They hope that it may linger once Alson has gone...
Turn left, turn left, turn left, turn left and repeat 499 times.
Its fast and you need to be brave, but it doesn't float my boat.
Whoever does not know how to hit the nail on the head should be asked not to hit it at all.
Friedrich Nietzsche
It's very different and I have to agree, it's a bit difficult to understand its cachet as a spectator sport. Maybe it complements or contrasts with other races in the series, eg:
I feel the same when I watch cricket unless I have a knowledgeable friend to explain the subtleties of the game. Maybe this is the same?
'Against stupidity, the gods themselves struggle in vain' - Schiller.
I'm not an expert - but isn't that NASCAR? Indy racing is more like F1 from what I understand (you get to turn left AND right)
Not sure why all the fuss.
Didn't hear too much when Scottish lad with good Scottish name Dario Franchitti won the Indy 500 three times, the Indy series 4 times and Daytona once.
The cars in these races are much more evenly matched than F1 so a more accurate reflection on driver skill.
The ´fuss´ is a media hype and about whipping up interest. It was pretty much the same when Mansell stepped over.
Whether the contents warrants the hype is another. You could ask the same about F1; is the actual racing worth any fuss?
Oval racing is an acquired taste - Personally NASCAR does nothing for me, but millions of yanks love it.
Indycar racing is a bit different, I can enjoy a good oval race there.
The 500s tend to be 400 mile high speed reliability (and keep out of trouble) runs, followed by 100 mile races, though.
M.
Meanwhile, on the BBC Formula 1 page, Alonso´s adventure is getting more attention than the subject of the page...
Is the Indy500 broadcast on any of the UK available channels?
It's on BT Sport I believe. Looking forward to the race, I like Indycar and F1 so will be a good day for me
Yep...BT Sport: link.
Qualifying this weekend...along with a MotoGP.
Race weekend sees the start of both the America's Cup meeting in Bermuda and the IoM TT...as well as F1.
Looks like Alonso has top notch coaching. Yesterday he spent most time in traffic, experiencing ´dirty´air.
Today all will be running with the turbo pressure turned up, so quicker than previously.
Fast Friday is live on YouTube now:
Alonso just did a 231.080mph lap with a tow! He's the only driver at the moment with a 230mph lap without a tow.
Live timing here: http://racecontrol.indycar.com/
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Gutted for Alonso. He seems to be cursed by Honda.
Well at least it was an (ex) Formula 1 driver that one in the end, even though it wasn't the one we all hoped for.
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