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PabloTeK
958 posts
44 months
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hornet said: So, Fizzy Pop 600 next then, or is that a race too far? So long as it doesn't end-up like the 2009 running  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_Coca-Cola_600EDIT: As an aside, Danica Patrick wants to run the 500 AND the 600 in one day next year!
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djstevec
2,085 posts
43 months
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Well Indy trumps F1 today I reckon. Nice one Dario and lots of Wheldon tributes. Still a  at Helio's close call with that tyre
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hornet
5,473 posts
119 months
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PabloTeK said: People have done it in the past (Robbie Gordon and Tony Stewart, from memory), but I thought the scheduling prevented it now. God help us if she does, as the media coverage will be excruciating.
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djstevec
2,085 posts
43 months
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hornet said: People have done it in the past (Robbie Gordon and Tony Stewart, from memory), but I thought the scheduling prevented it now. God help us if she does, as the media coverage will be excruciating. Danica? I reckon Georgie Thompson would do better in either race.
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Stuck In A Lift
1,435 posts
40 months
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Just got home from watching it in a friendly pub near me. What a race, and you have to love Sato for his bravery! Roll on 2013. Ovals rule! 
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Ponk
992 posts
61 months
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Is there anyway of watching either the full race or highlights online? I feel like I watched the wrong race today. No Sky sadly.
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djstevec
2,085 posts
43 months
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unrepentant
14,413 posts
125 months
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Just got in from the race. What a brilliant day. We were in the SW Vista with views of turn 1 and 2 and I think every incident in the race (including Sato's final exit) happened in front of us and most of the passing. Felt bad for Sato as he had raced well but I felt from early on when Dario charged back through the field that he would nick it. The weather was v hot but the day was excellent. For anyone who hasn't been to the 500 it really is something else, especially in terms of the "event" and the crowd. And when those 33 cars come through turn one on green for the first time in the pack it is an awesome spectacle.
The Dan Wheldon tribute before the start was very moving and Dan was very much present at the race, from his image on every ticket to huge banners around the circuit. Indycar and the IMS paid fitting tribute to a great champion.
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djstevec
2,085 posts
43 months
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unrepentant said: Just got in from the race. What a brilliant day. We were in the SW Vista with views of turn 1 and 2 and I think every incident in the race (including Sato's final exit) happened in front of us and most of the passing. Felt bad for Sato as he had raced well but I felt from early on when Dario charged back through the field that he would nick it. The weather was v hot but the day was excellent. For anyone who hasn't been to the 500 it really is something else, especially in terms of the "event" and the crowd. And when those 33 cars come through turn one on green for the first time in the pack it is an awesome spectacle. Bucket list for me. Heard on the TV coverage, drivers boots were melted to the loud pedal it was that hot in the cockpits.
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Stuck In A Lift
1,435 posts
40 months
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A nice little race fact here:
"The race broke the record for the most lead changes in Indy 500 history as drivers took advantage of the tows created by the new DW12 chassis, first place changing hands 35 times."
Pinched from the Autosport website.
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williamp
11,272 posts
142 months
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djstevec said: Indy500 stays British for another year.  Reckon he'll even get a 10 second mention on BBC Sports Personality of the Year? dont be silly. There's football on this year. and the olympics. And maybe someone not doing too badly at tennis. What would a 3 time indy 500 winner look like? (and dont forget Mcnish has a good chance of a 3rd le mans victory this year too.
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djstevec
2,085 posts
43 months
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williamp said: djstevec said: Indy500 stays British for another year. Reckon he'll even get a 10 second mention on BBC Sports Personality of the Year? dont be silly. There's football on this year. and the olympics. And maybe someone not doing too badly at tennis. What would a 3 time indy 500 winner look like? (and dont forget Mcnish has a good chance of a 3rd le mans victory this year too. Well if independence goes ahead, Scottish Sports Personality of the Year at least?! ;-) Between him and Annie Lennox I reckon!
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c6erb
519 posts
103 months
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djstevec said: unrepentant said: Just got in from the race. What a brilliant day. We were in the SW Vista with views of turn 1 and 2 and I think every incident in the race (including Sato's final exit) happened in front of us and most of the passing. Felt bad for Sato as he had raced well but I felt from early on when Dario charged back through the field that he would nick it. The weather was v hot but the day was excellent. For anyone who hasn't been to the 500 it really is something else, especially in terms of the "event" and the crowd. And when those 33 cars come through turn one on green for the first time in the pack it is an awesome spectacle. Bucket list for me. Heard on the TV coverage, drivers boots were melted to the loud pedal it was that hot in the cockpits. Defo. I was lucky enough to be at last year's race. Ticket price a bargain compared to F1
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bernie_eccle
167 posts
115 months
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williamp said: dont be silly. There's football on this year. and the olympics. And maybe someone not doing too badly at tennis. What would a 3 time indy 500 winner look like? (and dont forget Mcnish has a good chance of a 3rd le mans victory this year too. Couldn't believe the Indy 500 got a mention this morning on BBC Breakfast. Too bad they were all Daily Mail about it. The reporter just said that last year's race was marred by the death of Dan Wheldon!! They then went to highlight the early crash between Power and Connway. Dear Points of View, why oh why ...
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bernie_eccle
167 posts
115 months
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williamp said: dont be silly. There's football on this year. and the olympics. And maybe someone not doing too badly at tennis. What would a 3 time indy 500 winner look like? (and dont forget Mcnish has a good chance of a 3rd le mans victory this year too. Couldn't believe the Indy 500 got a mention this morning on BBC Breakfast. Too bad they were all Daily Mail about it. The reporter just said that last year's race was marred by the death of Dan Wheldon!! They then went to highlight the early crash between Power and Connway. Dear Points of View, why oh why ...
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10 Pence Short
27,633 posts
86 months
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What happened to the Lotus powered cars- could only see that Alesi last 10 laps.
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stephen300o
12,698 posts
97 months
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10 Pence Short said: What happened to the Lotus powered cars- could only see that Alesi last 10 laps. Outside the minimum lap speed rule, and asked to get off the ciruit.
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Bedazzled
4,089 posts
90 months
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Takuma Sato said: I saw a good opportunity coming out of Turn 4, getting a good tow from Dario and I was already down the inside before Turn 1. We were side by side and into Turn 1 he didn't really give me enough space. I was pushed down below the white line, way below the white line, so there is no grip and started sliding and lost control. Have to say that matches my first impression, he got squeezed. Bl**dy dangerous thing to do at those speeds. Perhaps Sato should have waited, but he had an overlap going into T1 and Dario should have been given him space.
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hornet
5,473 posts
119 months
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Bedazzled said: Have to say that matches my first impression, he got squeezed. Bl**dy dangerous thing to do at those speeds. Perhaps Sato should have waited, but he had an overlap going into T1 and Dario should have been given him space. Probably correct in the cold light of day, but would YOU give someone space on the last lap of the Indy 500 when you were on for your third win? Not sure I would. I can't believe Sato was expecting Dario NOT to defend? I can see why he tried it, but it was a win-or-bust call really, especially considering he had Dario for speed and could probably have got him before the final turn. At worst he threw away second place after a hugely entertaining drive.
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unrepentant
14,413 posts
125 months
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djstevec said: unrepentant said: Just got in from the race. What a brilliant day. We were in the SW Vista with views of turn 1 and 2 and I think every incident in the race (including Sato's final exit) happened in front of us and most of the passing. Felt bad for Sato as he had raced well but I felt from early on when Dario charged back through the field that he would nick it. The weather was v hot but the day was excellent. For anyone who hasn't been to the 500 it really is something else, especially in terms of the "event" and the crowd. And when those 33 cars come through turn one on green for the first time in the pack it is an awesome spectacle. Bucket list for me. Heard on the TV coverage, drivers boots were melted to the loud pedal it was that hot in the cockpits. Come on over and enjoy some Hoosier hospitality!  The race is unique and the people of Indy love Brits. Nighlife is great leading up to race weekend. Best way to spend the late part of the night before the race is to sit on the grass outside Mike's bar on 16th st chugging cold beer and watching the bikers perform up and down the street.
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