2021 NTT IndyCar series - News, gossip, banter and all the other good stuff

[Ruslan]

Bottom post of the previous page:

On TV here in U.S.:
Same day qually coverage,10-11 pm eastern, Saturday, NBCSN.
Pre-, post-, and race coverage, Sunday, 3-6 pm eastern, NBC.

Thanks. I may watch it. I have not watched Indy Cars for a while.

[jimclark]

Yeah, me either. It will be Romain's doing if I start following a bit, as I'd like to see him do well over here.
Jimmie doesn't hurt....I do want to see how he may improve but not a major driving force for me to follow; just knowing the results in that regard will do.

Anywho, whatever happens, I can't get into spec/kit cars so I'll drop off again. If F1 gets any closer to it, it'll be losing me too......

My love affair with auto racing (which it ain't no mo'...) is dwindling. I'm glad I caught the real stuff.

[Ruslan]

Yeah, me either. It will be Romain's doing if I start following a bit, as I'd like to see him do well over here.
Jimmie doesn't hurt....I do want to see how he may improve but not a major driving force for me to follow; just knowing the results in that regard will do.

Anywho, whatever happens, I can't get into spec/kit cars so I'll drop off again. If F1 gets any closer to it, it'll be losing me too......

My love affair with auto racing (which it ain't no mo'...) is dwindling. I'm glad I caught the real stuff.

Yea, I always liked Romain Grosjean. I think he drove with spirit, although not always to his advantage. So yea, kind of curious to see how he does over here.

[MonteCristo]

Karam in again at Dreyer & Reinbold Racing for the 500.

https://racer.com/2021/04/19/drr-unveil ... -warpaint/

[Everso Biggyballies]

Will Power: IndyCar unlikely to return to the Gold Coast

For those who were hoping otherwise, Will Power says it’s unlikely IndyCar will ever return to the streets of the Gold Coast, at least while he is competing in the series. I must confess I did not realise it has been 12/13 years since it has been here. How time flies.

The Surfers Paradise Street Circuit began hosting the IndyCar World Series in 1991 and through its various guises until 2007.

Following the merger of the Champ Car World Series and IRL IndyCar Series, the unified IndyCar Series raced one more time on the Gold Coast track in 2008.

That would be the final appearance of top-flight international single-seater racing at Surfers Paradise, albeit as a non-championship event.

A1GP would take the place of the IndyCar Series in 2009, but its cars would never show up and the series duly fell over, leaving Supercars to take top billing at the event.

The Gold Coast circuit would be shortened for Supercars’ return in 2010, which it has raced on ever since as the main attraction.

There have been attempts to get the single-seater series back Down Under in the years since, including gaining support from Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk.

However, Power believes Roger Penske, who owns the IndyCar Series and Team Penske, is unlikely to bring the series Down Under.

“I don’t think that will ever happen,” said Power.

“I shouldn’t say never, but not in the time that I’m in IndyCar.

“Let’s say it’s definitely not going to happen in the next five years.

“I think Roger’s focus is going to be on North America, not really going anywhere else.

“I don’t know that for a fact [but] I think he’ll try to grow that before he thinks about going anywhere else.”

The 2021 IndyCar Series comprises 17 rounds, with all but one taking place in the United States; that being Toronto, Canada.

The last time the IndyCar Series raced outside of North America was in 2013 on the streets of Sao Paulo.

The series was set to race at Brasilia in 2015, though political barriers ultimately put paid to that event.

https://www.speedcafe.com/2021/04/22/po ... old-coast/

[MonteCristo]

Not unexpected.

But ultimately if enough money was on offer by the state/fed government, they'd do it.

[John]

I think Mexico and/or some other venue in South America is higher on up on Roger's to-do-list.

[MonteCristo]

I think Mexico and/or some other venue in South America is higher on up on Roger's to-do-list.

Yeah, definitely.

Could see how some sponsors could be applicable across the border between USA/Mexico, and it not be a waste of money for a company.

If only there wasn't a big, beautiful wall in the way.

[jimclark]

If only there wasn't a big, beautiful wall in the way.

Not to worry..... Even when that big, "beautiful" (it is, isn't it?) wall is completed, it won't be in the way.

It will still be allowing legals to pass through, or over, such as the IndyCar circus.

[MonteCristo]

If only there wasn't a big, beautiful wall in the way.

Not to worry..... Even when that big, "beautiful" (it is, isn't it?) wall is completed, it won't be in the way.

It will still be allowing legals to pass through, or over, such as the IndyCar circus.

Sponsors might have to pay $5 extra to be let in, though.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/202 ... ed-ladders

[jimclark]

Sponsors might have to pay $5 extra to be let in, though.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/202 ... ed-ladders

Uuuuuuhhhh, let me see........I'm not sure I understand the question, but, if I'm comprehending correctly, no, they wouldn't.
(I'm accepting you may be implying they'd be crossing illegally, which is what I don't understand. On what basis is that notion founded? )

Whilst the IndyCar circus were crossing the border of sovereign nations (to wit, U.S. to Mexico, and vice versa) legally to conduct business legally (the IC show), they wouldn't need "$5 ladders" to "sneak" in or out.
They'd just drive or fly right in/out, and go through customs. Ta-daaaaa....

[MonteCristo]

Sponsors might have to pay $5 extra to be let in, though.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/202 ... ed-ladders

Uuuuuuhhhh, let me see........I'm not sure I understand the question, but, if I'm comprehending correctly, no, they wouldn't.
(I'm accepting you may be implying they'd be crossing illegally, which is what I don't understand. On what basis is that notion founded? )

Whilst the IndyCar circus were crossing the border of sovereign nations (to wit, U.S. to Mexico, and vice versa) legally to conduct business legally (the IC show), they wouldn't need "$5 ladders" to "sneak" in or out.
They'd just drive or fly right in/out, and go through customs. Ta-daaaaa....

Another way through for the money would be folding sponsor cheques into paper planes and flying them over the border.

[MonteCristo]

Power signs contract extension with Team Penske

Will Power isn’t done with the NTT IndyCar Series. The 2014 series champion and 2018 Indy 500 winner, whose contract was due to expire at the end of the year, has signed a multi-year extension that is expected to keep the Australian with Team Penske through 2023. Speaking with RACER, a team representative confirmed the continuation with Power, but not the length of the contract.

https://racer.com/2021/04/24/power-sign ... am-penske/

Two year contract extension.

With the job done and kid's education secured, he celebrated by taking the car for a spin.

[jimclark]

Another way through for the money would be folding sponsor cheques into paper planes and flying them over the border.

'Still not understanding what IndyCar and it's sponsors have to do with the border wall......

[erwin greven]

[Everso Biggyballies]

Andretti adds sixth Indy 500 entry, Wilson to drive

Stefan Wilson will enter the Indianapolis 500 for a third time, and for a second time driving for Andretti Autosport in the blue-riband IndyCar event.

Sponsored by new women’s golf lifestyle brand Lohla Sport, Wilson will join not only the team’s four full-timers, but also last year’s polesitter Marco Andretti.

Wilson, the brother of the late Justin Wilson, made his debut in the race with KVSH Racing in 2016 - retiring after 119 laps with electrical trouble.