Indy Car

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

Holy moly last lap. Aero screens did their bit.

[Mammasaid]

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

Holy moly last lap. Aero screens did their bit.

[Koln-RS]

That’s when you really do not want a fire.

Wasn’t there time, many years ago, when they ran with a type of fuel that ignited without a visible flame?

[vaud]

Koln-RS said:

That’s when you really do not want a fire.

Wasn’t there time, many years ago, when they ran with a type of fuel that ignited without a visible flame?

Yes, methanol, until about 16 years ago IIRC.

[732NM]

vaud said:

Yes, methanol, until about 16 years ago IIRC.

They have run an E85 mix in recent years, with the 15% gasoline giving a flame. They now run a 100% renewables fuel with the majority being sugar cane Ethanol. It's likely they add a die to it to enable it to be a visible burn.

When using Methanol in UK motorsport, you have to add a die to the fuel so it can be seen when burning. It's horrible stuff to get rid of if you get it on your hands.

[Sandpit Steve]

Might all these spins be related to the new hybrid system, and the drivers still getting to grips with the different deployment curve compared to the old push-to-pass system?

Thankfully no-one injured last weekend.

Edit: apparently Robb’s crash was caused by Rossi in front him stuttering, out of fuel on the last lap. https://www.indycar.com/News/2024/07/07-14-Buzz-Io...

[FourWheelDrift]

Bizarre.

Theo Pourchaire (clearly not dropped by Arrow McLaren) as he's back subbing for Alex Rossi in his Arrow McLaren.

[Speed Badger]

Scary shunt there, looks like everyone is ok.

[Jordie Barretts sock]

That was insane! Glad everyone is OK.

This is a great race so far.

[FourWheelDrift]

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

Nice one Colton!

[scrw.]

Thought it was going to be a dull race last night, was actually worth watching.

[Geneve]

I was there, in St Louis - my first ‘live oval’ Indycar.

Much more exciting to watch than any F1 race I’ve ever attended - the access, the 360 degree viewing, the atmosphere, the speed, the noise, the incidents ……

[Leithen]

Power really is a bit special isn’t he.

[Speed Badger]

I think Will Power is my spirit animal. Entertaining race actually, wasn't going to stay up initially, but I did.

[Mammasaid]

Leithen said:

Power really is a bit special isn’t he.

I have no idea what you mean

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

Leithen said:

Power really is a bit special isn’t he.

Reading between the lines I don't think he was overall very impressed

[Leithen]

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

Leithen said:

Power really is a bit special isn’t he.

Reading between the lines I don't think he was overall very impressed

Pretty sure Malukas wasn’t either.

[Geneve]

Yes, saw that.

Don’t think Chadwick was too impressed either, in the earlier IndyNxt race

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3oHHRRw1n6Q

[scrw.]

Leithen said:

Pretty sure Malukas wasn’t either.

Only Karma penalises Penske drivers......