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Post by stuboyle on Sept 16, 2011 15:09:41 GMT -5
Poll time from most recent Formula Nippon race 1:35.012. Fast lap from Indycar practice session #1: 1:39.475
The Indycar times are pretty slow at the moment compared to Formula Nippon. Hopefully the gap will come down quite a bit.
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Post by Calvin on Sept 17, 2011 2:36:16 GMT -5
LOL thats funny! What a joke. Once the radiation sets in the cars should go faster.  I'm glad they aren't going over there anymore.....but it might not help as they most likely will go to Red China. If that happens well all I can say is good luck Indycar hope you can find some fans over there.  I used to waste time thinking and talking about what Indycar should or shouldn't do......I long gave up and I frankly dont give a shoot anymore. |
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Post by stuboyle on Sept 17, 2011 6:40:44 GMT -5
Indycar poll time: 1:38.4. .....pretty sad if you asked me.  |
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Post by clm1545 on Sept 17, 2011 9:58:50 GMT -5
These are old cars with a very restrictive rules package, running at low RPM's on whatever tires Bridgestone feels like bringing. It should come as no suprise that they are not as fast as more up to date equipment. Indycar wants everyone in a tight pack, and lots of contact. Since they use SMASHCAR at a model, they seem to think that's what "fans" want.
Take Care
Craig
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Post by illeagle10 on Sept 17, 2011 11:55:50 GMT -5
I wonder how fast those Formula Nippon cars go on a super speedway oval? Apples and oranges.........
Jim
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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2011 1:58:00 GMT -5
I don't know, they had a pretty good sized crowd in Japan from what I could see on the broadcast. The Japanese are crazy about racing and I like the international flavor visits to places like Japan give to the Indycar series.
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Post by indydog on Sept 18, 2011 16:07:22 GMT -5
We also have to remember that the Formula Nippon guys know the course, I don't think the Indy car drivers have ever used the road course before.
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Post by stuboyle on Sept 19, 2011 11:26:29 GMT -5
I wonder how fast those Formula Nippon cars go on a super speedway oval? Apples and oranges......... Jim I suspect pretty darn quick, if you put a speedway wing package on them. There apple is quicker than our orange. Though, after watching the race, it didn't seem like the tires were not working well at all. If the Nippon guys had tires which work better, that could account for a significant difference in lap time. |
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Post by stuboyle on Sept 19, 2011 11:28:01 GMT -5
We also have to remember that the Formula Nippon guys know the course, I don't think the Indy car drivers have ever used the road course before. At least 2 of the drivers where very familiar with the course. These are pro drivers. They should be able to come to a new circuit and be up to speed pretty quickly. |
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Post by stuboyle on Sept 19, 2011 11:30:53 GMT -5
I don't know, they had a pretty good sized crowd in Japan from what I could see on the broadcast. The Japanese are crazy about racing and I like the international flavor visits to places like Japan give to the Indycar series. I think they need to stay in Japan instead of going to China. Why tape delay the broadcast until Sunday afternoon? |
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