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Post by mjjracer on Apr 14, 2014 13:17:04 GMT -5
I don't know about you all, but I thought the LBGP was outstanding this year. Hunter-Ray's impatient (nice way of saying bone-headed) move on poor Newgarden really messed up the race, but made for a great finish. Without that wreck I expected Ryan to pass Joseph later that lap and just do a Vettle and take off, leaving Newgarden to fight for 2nd.
After that, I really thought it was going to fall to Power, but Conway was outstanding. What an inspired move by Ed Carpenter to put him in for the road races - well, not really inspired. Everyone said he should put someone else in for the Road/Street races, but Conway is perfect.
Those of you who hate the street races, I can sometimes see why, but you have to go to Long Beach at least once. I've missed the last two since moving to northern California, but I won't miss 3 in a row. It is such a happening event, with so much to see, all of it car-related (or pretty girl related). Heck, last time I was there Tamiya had a booth selling at huge discounts and I got a Lotus 79 for $36.
And sometimes, like yesterday, a great race breaks out!
MJ
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Post by indy on Apr 14, 2014 15:57:49 GMT -5
Hoping to watch it on YouTube this week. Caught pieces of it but not the whole thing.
Jordan
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Post by Calvin on Apr 14, 2014 16:12:56 GMT -5
I liked the race - the story of the race had lots of twist and turns.
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Post by pje on Apr 14, 2014 17:44:49 GMT -5
I've never been a Paul Tracy fan, but if thought he gave some pretty good insights from a drivers perspective.
Paul Erlendson
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Post by alwaysindy on Apr 14, 2014 18:03:47 GMT -5
Paul:
I second the PT compliment...no fan, but he really helped the broadcast...also, TBell is interesting and energetic...if these 3 are given time to work together, they would be SO MUCH better than Cheever, Goodyear, and all the rest...
Tim
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Post by IndyCarModels on Apr 14, 2014 19:18:52 GMT -5
They are better than Cheever and Goodyear now. Was disappointed with Ryan Hunter-Rhey as he took out Hinchliffe but that's racing. Pleased with the outcome. Happy that Montoya is not up front.
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Post by indy on Apr 14, 2014 22:27:40 GMT -5
Enjoyed the race. The incidences were really interesting since I'd already read a lot about the offended drivers intense reactions. To me, it looks like some of them really overreacted.
PT and Townsend along with Leigh make a great group, better than the ABC group by a few hundred miles. PT, TB, & LD had good chemistry, they sounded like they were having fun, they sounded excited by the on track action, and had a good energy level throughout the event.
Can't wait until I get to go to Barber - my first non-oval IndyCar race. Only caught ChampCar a couple of practices at Houston back in 99/Y2K before now.
Jordan
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Post by indycals on Apr 15, 2014 0:25:03 GMT -5
It was definitely an intriguing race.
I am a bit concerned that Race Control might be a bit gun-shy to penalize any car that has the new series sponsor. Power should have gotten a penalty for his move on Pagenaud. Even he thought he would get a penalty! I give Power a lot of credit - he manned up and showed class. Too bad Pagenaud didn't want to hear his apology.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2014 21:37:52 GMT -5
The NBC crew is light years ahead of the ABC folks IMO. Agree about Race Control. Power deserved a penalty no exceptions. Still not sold on the looks of the cars, but they put on a good show.
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Post by billgtp on Apr 15, 2014 22:25:03 GMT -5
I have been to Long Beach since 1976. But after the Irl the racing sucks. The cars suck,paid for ride drivers sucks.
Last race I went to was 2009. Thats it will not watch or go again.Spec cars & bad drivers
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Post by indy on Apr 15, 2014 22:36:48 GMT -5
Still not sold on the looks of the cars, but they put on a good show. To me, function trumps form. It would be nice to have both but if not, I choose good racing. To me, the DW12s race very well. Jordan |
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Post by IndyCarModels on Apr 15, 2014 23:01:56 GMT -5
I agree. The last 2 years we have had great racing.
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Post by indy on Apr 16, 2014 12:44:41 GMT -5
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Post by chromehorn08 on Apr 17, 2014 19:04:02 GMT -5
It was definitely an intriguing race. I am a bit concerned that Race Control might be a bit gun-shy to penalize any car that has the new series sponsor. Power should have gotten a penalty for his move on Pagenaud. Even he thought he would get a penalty! I give Power a lot of credit - he manned up and showed class. Too bad Pagenaud didn't want to hear his apology. It was definitely a good race for sure! Montoya got a Drive Thru Penalty for getting service to car during a closed pit lane. So they're not afraid to drop the hammer on a Verizon car. |
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Post by chromehorn08 on Apr 17, 2014 19:30:04 GMT -5
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Post by indycals on Apr 17, 2014 20:52:57 GMT -5
Nice shots!
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Post by Calvin on Apr 17, 2014 23:53:19 GMT -5
need a better camera for next year. I imagine its pretty tough to photograph a street race....the fence is always in the way. Thanks for sharing! We love stories and pics! |
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Post by indy on Apr 18, 2014 22:20:52 GMT -5
Glad you had a great time, thanks for sharing the pics. I'm sure going behind the scenes a bit with JD was fun, too!
Jordan
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Post by chromehorn08 on Apr 19, 2014 21:26:35 GMT -5
need a better camera for next year. I imagine its pretty tough to photograph a street race....the fence is always in the way. Thanks for sharing! We love stories and pics! Yeah dang fence! Wish I had a fancy camera that I can focus better and adjust the shutter speed and all that cool stuff. Jordan, it was a great weekend. James got us in and spent some time with us between his driver coaching duties. Showed us around and made sure we had a good time. |
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