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Post by Carl on May 29, 2018 19:18:34 GMT
Rob, Here's a 2018 specification sheet for the Dallara IndyCar that mentions carbon fiber, kevlar and other composites as materials, but doesn't offer any direct reasons for the apparent greater integrity of rear wings. A possible explanation may be in the requirements for energy absorption at the rear. Because of the speeds on big oval tracks, the rear wing and its supports may be stronger as part of the system to dissipate energy. www.indycar.com/Fan-Info/INDYCAR-101/The-Car-Dallara/IndyCar-Series-Chassis-Specifications
-Carl
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Post by Carl on May 26, 2020 1:14:00 GMT
Sport Channel ESPN2 is showing occasional races from past years and yesterday I enjoyed seeing the 2006 Indy 500, which was almost a total blank after 14 years except for one or two incidents. Sam Hornish Jr. won from pole after a very tense final segment, passing impressive rookie Marco Andretti for the lead at the last moment to finish .06 seconds ahead, at the time the second closest margin of victory. Sam Hornish was a real sensation, winning the series championship three times over eight years, twice for Panther Racing and once for Roger Penske, before making one of the worst career moves ever, leaving for Penske's NASCAR team after the 2007 season. After 19 wins and 47 podiums in 116 Indy races over eight years, he never made the podium in 167 top tier stock car races. Only three of the 33 drivers still have contracts to drive in Indycar: Scott Dixon, Ed Carpenter, and the never again as impressive Marco. Helio Castroneves and Tony Kanaan are both 45 and still eager, but no longer in demand. It was a poignant reminder of his great talent to see Dan Wheldon lead most of the race until a slow puncture sent him behind the leaders. He still finished a close fourth behind Michael Andretti, briefly out of retirement and very close to the always elusive victory. Also impressive were Tony Kanaan, Scott Dixon and Danica Patrick.
Al Unser and Eddie Cheever, both juniors, and Bryan Herta, senior to Colton, plodded on as backmarkers, as did second generations Jeff Bucknum, Arie Luyendyk Jr. and Larry Foyt. Jody Scheckter's son, Tomas, always very fast, deserved better luck and greater success in his career.
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Post by René on May 26, 2020 17:08:51 GMT
Yes, Tomas Scheckter. Another 'son of' who certainly had the talent and speed for great success. After the F1 dream didn't happen, I thought he found his place in American racing but the initial promise never really materialized which was a shame.
Jody checking out Tomas's Jaguar office.
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