Welcome one and all, dear forum enthusiasts, rookies and lurkers alike, to the second round of the 2022 Indycar Series season and the first race on an oval - the XPEL 375 at Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth.
*oh look, actual people*
What is Texas Motor Speedway ?
It's the racing circuit in shape of a somewhat chubby oval that we are going to unleash some ~25 screaming Indycars on for a more than probable strategic race, rather than fun race.
In Racing lore, Texas Motor Speedway is not liked by racers and enthusiasts. Not even liked by the locals. It tried to be something else yet it didn't manage it. How is TMS on the now unfortunately shortened oval schedule while other more loved oval tracks is still a mystery for both Indycar AND Nascar enthusiasts.
Yes, Nascar people don't really like this place too. Can you believe it? Series cross-pollination of understanding and sense of worth. Whoa.
Hopefully we won't have those nightmare ahm, I forgot the name of 'em as my subconscious is desperately trying to forget their existence - you know those silly rubber lanes ugh bleah whatever.
But you know what - let's end this 'intro' on a good note - it's Indycar, on an oval - if that's not exciting enough for you, I honestly don't know what is.
Speaking of exciting...
What are the current standings ?
Imagine yourself back in 2018. Logano was still championship-less, Vettel was starting to learn the fine art of doing donuts in a Ferrari, Alonso was daydreaming of a place in France, Dovizioso was hyped and still relevant, World Rallycross was still incredible fun and Dixon was preparing yet another triumphant ritual of Fuel Druidry.
Think back to that year, loooooooong ago. And imagine yourself, glancing a quick look into the future in Indycar to see this happening 4 years later:
*ok lol*
Yeah, Touring Car Champions are now winning Indycar races in front of Super Formula drivers.
Imagine that - it's real cool.
Here's some videos to help you remember things from the far ago age of nearly three weeks ago:
And from the great Indycar creators community:
And here's an ancient Antediluvian Sumerian deity stocking the hype before the season opener:
I didn't know what to listen to in the background last night as I was working so somehow I went on Twitch and saw this live:
Top.
Yeah, Scott McLaughlin is an Indycar race winner and with that being the season opener, leads the charge going forward from last year's sublime champ Alex Palou.
So here's the points standings going forward:
*lol, I still don't know how to calculate these or what do they mean*
Some drivers that need a good race:
Josef Newgarden - another sh** start, two years in a row.
Simon Pagenaud - pace was there, luck wasn't.
Alexander Rossi - good God, dude, you need a break.
Pato O'ward - last year's winner.
Felix Rosenqvist - more average than tap water.
Dalton Kellett - always in need of a better race.
We also have THREE new*ish entries to look forward to curse by adding them to your Fantasy Team:
#48 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda - Jimmie Johnson
He was there in the opener too with a strong 23rd place but I added him here because this is the 7time Cup Champ's FIRST OVAL RACE WOOOOOOO!!!!1
*suck it anti-Nascar nerds*
#11 AJ Foyt Enterprises Chevy - JR Hildebrand. JR is BACK, helping the team in their oval endeavors. I don't know about you but I always love rooting for him. That's a 'good' car, something CAN happen.
And completing the master number duo it's #33 Ed Carpenter Racing Chevy of 'Special Ed' Ed Carpenter. Ed's here and this is an oval. You do the math.
Cool.
Track Layout:
*ha, I'd wish*
Schedule Details:
EUROPE PEOPLE BE ADVISED
Daylight time switch has already happened, so please be aware that we are somehow one hour closer to the US times ( +4 hours for the UK )
Meaning that when the checkered flag drops at Bahrain, SWITCH QUICKLY TO INDYCAR OR MAYBE SKY SPORTS F1 WILL DO THAT AS INDYCAR GOES GREEN RIGHT AFTER F1 GOES ZZZZZZZ
What a fantastic weekend of Racing!
Especially in the States, WEC at Sebring, IMSA Twelve Hours of Sebring, Supercross at Indianapolis and ugh Nascar Cup at Atlanta alongside F1, Indycar AND MotoGP ?!
ayayaayayayaya
Ok, one more thing left to go before I close this off -
Tarot and Astrology:
It'll be brief.
There's A LOT in Pisces - Sun, Neptune, Jupiter AND Mercury BUT the race will start literally around the time of the Spring Equinox as it culminates sooooo the energy will change to a more Fire / Air emphasis than Water / Earth.
Meaning, maybe Will Power will start strong and then end up 37th or something. I think Palou, Herta, Grosjean, McLaughlin, Sato, maybe even Rosenqvist to be favored by fate. Maybe wager on Rossi and Special Ed for something risky yet rewarding.
I don't know man, I do this but predicting sports events ain't my jam.
Your Tarot cards for your doomed Indycar Fantasy team are:
A - The High Priestess
Someone's doing a stealth strategy, and look, there they are, at the end.
B - 9 ov Swords
Martian Gemini energy - looks like Scotty Mac.
C - Wheel ov Fortune
Power ?!
D - King ov Penacles
Some strong af Earth energy - Newgarden, Rahal, O'ward, Pagenaud, Rossi, Johnson.
And with that, I am complete.
Thank you for allowing me to take a nice break from work and have some fun writing this.
Enjoy and see you on this sacred Spring Equinox, Sunday - Indyblessings
Good to see you back.
