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#2451 stewie

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Posted 15 September 2016 - 06:47

I really like the idea of aero kits, but this year hasn't been as interesting with the copycat kit from Honda.

But if it brings in more engine manufacturers having a standard aero kit, then so be it.

Will be great to get back to more underbody aero and let the cars follow each other better. Mind you, the racing has been pretty good this year!

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#2452 Muppetmad

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Posted 15 September 2016 - 08:09

That's the thing, the racing has still been top notch almost everywhere. I wasn't too convinced by the aero kits when they were announced, but now we've got them, I'm almost sad to see them go (but if it gets more engine manufacturers in, I won't complain!).



#2453 HistoryFan

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Posted 15 September 2016 - 09:02

I think for a series like IndyCar at this stage, aero kits are not very good. A third manufacture would be quite more important. But there is nothing in the line I think...



#2454 Lennat

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Posted 15 September 2016 - 09:34

It's pointless to have different kits when they are frozen/balanced/whatever anyway. Make it a proper COMPETITION or just screw it...


Edited by Lennat, 15 September 2016 - 09:35.


#2455 Xentas

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Posted 15 September 2016 - 10:27

I've never liked the Aero kit idea, all it does is put one ahead of the other and more often than not Honda have been behind. i don't even know why such an idea was even put forward into what is essentially a spec series. I can't wait to see these kits either get balanced or removed. The sooner the better.



#2456 Prost1997T

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Posted 15 September 2016 - 14:40

Except it isn't "spec". Look what happened with Lotus in 2012. Then Chevrolet have continued to dominate, because they've produced the better equipment, and supply the best teams with the best drivers.

 

If it was as tightly controlled as some people claim, Chevy wouldn't be running away with 80% of the wins.


Edited by Prost1997T, 15 September 2016 - 14:40.


#2457 Vielleicht

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Posted 15 September 2016 - 15:24

Seems to me like it is probably a sensible decision. Says the focus on the '18 kit will be more about the underside downforce and being 'cleaner' while maintaining current performance levels, so I am all for it. Aero kits were fun but a little unnecessary I think.

 

Also, aren't they evaluating head protection ideas for '18 too? Said they would include the 'latest safety enhancements'



#2458 jonpollak

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Posted 15 September 2016 - 15:27

Total OT but;

 

Dunno if y'all have heard about Robby Gordon's parents... :(

Jp



#2459 PayasYouRace

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Posted 15 September 2016 - 15:38

The aero kits haven't really done much other than make the cars look slightly different depending on the engine inside, but even then they've been very difficult to tell apart. It would make sense to go back to a standard kit and let the engines make the difference.



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#2460 pacificquay

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Posted 15 September 2016 - 15:42

Total OT but;

 

Dunno if y'all have heard about Robby Gordon's parents... :(

Jp

 

Yep looks like a murder-suicide.

 

His dad and dad's wife.

 

Awful.



#2461 Prost1997T

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Posted 15 September 2016 - 15:46

Total OT but;

 

Dunno if y'all have heard about Robby Gordon's parents... :(

Jp

 

I did: http://losangeles.cb...murder-suicide/

 

 

The coroner’s office has identified the victims as Robert and Sharon Gordon. While the cause of their deaths remain under investigation, detectives said it appears to have been a murder-suicide incident.

 

Sad news indeed.



#2462 PayasYouRace

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Posted 15 September 2016 - 15:52

It is sad news but can't we find an appropriate thread for it?



#2463 stewie

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Posted 15 September 2016 - 16:00

It is sad news but can't we find an appropriate thread for it?

Too late for 2016, but I think for 2017 it would be best if the Indycar 'thread' was called something like 2017 Indycar Season chat, then it could encompass all things Indycar.

 

This started off as a silly season thread last year, and we are still posting about anything and everything 12 months later!



#2464 jonpollak

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Posted 15 September 2016 - 16:15

It is sad news but can't we find an appropriate thread for it?

Guide us dear moderator.

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#2465 Radoye

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Posted 15 September 2016 - 18:32

This started off as a silly season thread last year, and we are still posting about anything and everything 12 months later!

 

The entire IndyCar season is silly, hence in IndyCar the silly season never ends! :lol:



#2466 Prost1997T

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Posted 15 September 2016 - 18:46

Yes, a seperate thread for the Gordon news makes sense.

 

The 2016 Indycar season isn't quite over yet, we can make the 2017 thread next week  ;)



#2467 PayasYouRace

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Posted 15 September 2016 - 19:00

Guide us dear moderator.

Jp

 

There's the search function or starting a new thread.

 

Too late for 2016, but I think for 2017 it would be best if the Indycar 'thread' was called something like 2017 Indycar Season chat, then it could encompass all things Indycar.

 

This started off as a silly season thread last year, and we are still posting about anything and everything 12 months later!

 

That's not a bad idea. The news about Gordon's parents isn't really Indycar related though.



#2468 Muppetmad

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Posted 15 September 2016 - 19:08

Well, there's your mistake everyone: you're expecting something related to IndyCar to make sense.



#2469 jonpollak

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Posted 15 September 2016 - 22:07

There's the search function or starting a new thread.

 

 The news about Gordon's parents isn't really Indycar related though.

What, you don't think I used search ?

I did. Anyway...what's so wrong about posting the news in here?

His family and his Indycar roots extend right up to yesterday when Beccy Gordon gave birth to RHR's 3rd child

 

Seeing as only you and 'Mr.Fastidious' are objecting, I find it totally acceptable.

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#2470 shotcaller

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Posted 16 September 2016 - 00:37

O.C. Sheriff office saying that the wife was strangled to death and that Bob Gordon shot himself.



#2471 Risil

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Posted 16 September 2016 - 08:44

Horrible news. :(

#2472 Muppetmad

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Posted 16 September 2016 - 08:46

:(



#2473 Prost1997T

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Posted 18 September 2016 - 15:20

Hinchcliffe and Sharna Burgess in the two-seater:

 



#2474 EvilPhil II

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Posted 18 September 2016 - 19:47

CANT WAIT!!!! 

 

How has Monty suddenly found pace? 



#2475 Marklar

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Posted 18 September 2016 - 19:59

Proud to announce, today I have signed w/@FollowAndretti through 2020 w/@DHLUS! I can't say enough about this partnership. 11 years total



#2476 Muppetmad

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Posted 18 September 2016 - 20:16

2020? That's a long contract.



#2477 prommer

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Posted 18 September 2016 - 20:17

That's amazing news!  DHL is more long-term committed to IndyCar than IndyCar!



#2478 Prost1997T

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Posted 18 September 2016 - 20:17

2020? That's a long contract.

 

Their previous deals were to the end of 2017, so this is 3 years added on to those contracts.



#2479 Muppetmad

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Posted 18 September 2016 - 20:20

Still, I'm surprised RHR wants to commit for that long, especially given AA's form this year.



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#2480 Prost1997T

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Posted 18 September 2016 - 20:21

Still, I'm surprised RHR wants to commit for that long, especially given AA's form this year.

 

Perhaps they're giving him a pay raise. :p 



#2481 racinggeek

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Posted 21 December 2016 - 02:03

According to a Boston TV report, apparently it's profitable to be the promoter of a failed race, as long as you don't get caught.