Indy Car

[Big Nanas]

Jordie Barretts sock said:

Big Nanas said:

Apologies from a newbie pov, but Ive been watching INdy500 for a few years, but why is it only Chevrolet and Honda as the engine manufactures?
Seems like a poplar series.

Because they are the only options.

Have a look on Wikipedia.

Thats not a very friendly response really.
I have had a look, but can't see anything specific. Can other engine manufactures not enter this? why?

[Speed Badger]

Toyota and Ford used to be in in in the champ car days.

[Jordie Barretts sock]

Big Nanas said:

Jordie Barretts sock said:

Big Nanas said:

Apologies from a newbie pov, but Ive been watching INdy500 for a few years, but why is it only Chevrolet and Honda as the engine manufactures?
Seems like a poplar series.

Because they are the only options.

Have a look on Wikipedia.

Thats not a very friendly response really.
I have had a look, but can't see anything specific. Can other engine manufactures not enter this? why?

Sorry. Not intended to be rude.

But I don't have the time to explain. I'm a Kiwi watching a Kiwi doing a great job at trying to win the Indy 500.

Long story short, they all have the same chassis built by Lola, they have a choice of Honda or Chevrolet power. It isn't an open race series like F1.

[The Hypno-Toad]

Shame for Herta, he was looking good.

[g4ry13]

Herta's left front did hit the wall. Once he came to a stop he turned the wheel and they didn't move.

Commentators are talking crap about him getting back into the race.

[Jordie Barretts sock]

g4ry13 said:

Herta's left front did hit the wall. Once he came to a stop he turned the wheel and they didn't move.

Commentators are talking crap about him getting back into the race.

Yeah, left front clattered the wall. Bit odd how that came about though?

[ajprice]

What's the local UK time for 8.15?

[Muzzer79]

Hertz, again managing to find the wall when running well.


McLaughlin is looking so fast - his last restart was insane going into T1 - watching through fingers!

[J6542]

Wouldn’t be surprised if there is a bit accident in the pits with all these near misses

[Jordie Barretts sock]

ajprice said:

What's the local UK time for 8.15?

Add 5 I think.

[g4ry13]

ajprice said:

What's the local UK time for 8.15?

01:15

[ajprice]

Close one for Hunter Reay. On the grass and a 360

[Speed Badger]

I've just had to get myself a bowl of cereal, flagging a bit now!

[732NM]

Jordie Barretts sock said:

Sorry. Not intended to be rude.

But I don't have the time to explain. I'm a Kiwi watching a Kiwi doing a great job at trying to win the Indy 500.

Long story short, they all have the same chassis built by Lola, they have a choice of Honda or Chevrolet power. It isn't an open race series like F1.

Lola closed years ago.

It's a Dallara chassis.

[J6542]

Great driving to save that . Crazy amount of yellows

[Speed Badger]

Speed Badger said:

I've just had to get myself a bowl of cereal, flagging a bit now!

Oh ffs, time for a sandwich now.

[g4ry13]

Cautions breeding cautions.

[732NM]

Speed Badger said:

Oh ffs, time for a sandwich now.

Tempted myself

[Muzzer79]

Got to say…..last year was a little bit formulaic until the last stage of the race.

This year however has been nuts from the start - great racing

[The Hypno-Toad]

Muzzer79 said:

Got to say…..last year was a little bit formulaic until the last stage of the race.

This year however has been nuts from the start - great racing

Great race, really enjoying it.