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Post by indy on May 16, 2014 17:48:37 GMT -5
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Post by indycals on May 16, 2014 17:59:40 GMT -5
Once in a blue moon I get a strong feeling... 1982, 87...89... 2008 and 2009. Got them all right.
This year I have a strong feeling again: Pagenaud
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Post by IndyCarModels on May 16, 2014 20:00:47 GMT -5
Carpenter on the pole and he is my dark horse. Ryan Hunter-Rhey is my pick.
I also have a funny feeling about Marco but hopefully not.
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Post by Calvin on May 16, 2014 22:30:36 GMT -5
Pole - Carlos Munoz
Winner - Helio Castroneves
Dark Horse - Kurt Busch
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Post by Calvin on May 16, 2014 22:35:35 GMT -5
Once in a blue moon I get a strong feeling... 1982, 87...89... 2008 and 2009. Got them all right. This year I have a strong feeling again: Pagenaud Well better put money down on it then.  1987 LOL! How in the world did you get that one? |
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Post by indycals on May 16, 2014 23:21:11 GMT -5
Well, 1987 was a bit generic... my exact prediction was "one of the wiley old veterans or Guererro"... I consider that a hit. All the others were direct hits. I even told Dixon two days before the race he would win.
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Post by Calvin on May 16, 2014 23:33:13 GMT -5
Well, 1987 was a bit generic... my exact prediction was "one of the wiley old veterans or Guererro"... I consider that a hit. Ha! LOL! Not in the game of darts 1987 wiley old veterans = Mario Andretti, Johnny Rutherford, Al Unser, Gordon Johncock, Gary Bettenhuasen, Tom Sneva, or Rick Mears. |
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Post by indycals on May 16, 2014 23:37:08 GMT -5
I didn't consider Mears a wiley old veteran in 87.
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Post by Calvin on May 16, 2014 23:42:16 GMT -5
OK cross Rick off the list.  |
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Post by mjjracer on May 17, 2014 11:19:55 GMT -5
I like Michael's pick, so I'll go in a different direction:
Pole: shouldn't say as qualifying is on as we speak.
Win: Ed C. Not the best overall driver, but magic on the ovals.
Dark horse: J.R. Does anyone have more to prove at Indy?
Looks like I'm all in on ECR. Not a huge fan or anything, just think are primed and ready for this race.
MJ
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Post by Deleted on May 18, 2014 14:14:04 GMT -5
It is an omen........AJ started 4th year he won 4th Indy, my pick is.......
Winner - Helio Castroneves, best looing car....
Dark Horse - Scott Dixon
my Buddy Lazier a good 500
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Post by IndyCarModels on May 18, 2014 14:27:00 GMT -5
I guess MJ and I have bragging rights so far.
Carpenter on the pole.
Also what happened to our coverage this year. Not much!!!!
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Post by Chris on May 18, 2014 19:15:30 GMT -5
Pagenaud for the win..not only can he do it , He deserves it! Dark Horse Munoz...yeah second last year as a rookie, Ya gotta consider him a threat! Who I really would like to see Win?? KURT BUSCH!!!!!!! That might just get him a ride at Haas Formula in 2015 Yeah Formula One... His name has come up for a F-1 ride many times in the past few years, Just Saying............. Chris  |
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Post by pje on May 18, 2014 22:19:04 GMT -5
Recorded qualifying but haven't had time to watch. Montoya had a 231four lap Saturday? Why didn't he make the fast nine?
I'm sure I've missed something.
Paul Erlendson
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Post by indy on May 19, 2014 7:58:31 GMT -5
Montoya did the 231 yesterday on the 2nd day of qualifying. The new format made for an interesting day but I'm still a fan of the old way. Guess that's only really suspenseful when there is about 40 or more cars attempting to make the race. I listened to the online stream both days which was enjoyable. I didn't call the pole, I kind of thought Castroneves might get it. I can't believe HCN already has four poles, I guess I'd forgotten it had been that many! I'd like Power to win the 500 with Carpenter as my darkhorse. The Honda powered cars, especially Pagenaud and Andretti, look to be legitimate on race day. Surprised nobody's picking Chip's crew, they are off on speed but it would be surprising to see them that way on race day. The spotter's guide is online digbza2f4g9qo.cloudfront.net/~/media/Files/2014/IndyCarSeries/05-IND/indycar-spotterguide-quals.pdf?vs=1&d=20140516T211643Jordan |
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Post by mjjracer on May 19, 2014 13:03:22 GMT -5
And Kurt Busch is in the wall off two!
Pretty big hit. He looks ok.
Welcome to the big-leagues Mr. Busch!
And I'm liking my pics. Would have picked Ed for pole but as qualies were underway (and Ed was fastest) I figured that wouldn't be fair.
Not sure if Hinch winning pole would have been better for the sport - he and Ed couldn't have more different personalities - but EC & ECR deserved it.
MJ
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Post by indy on May 19, 2014 13:50:07 GMT -5
And Kurt Busch is in the wall off two! Pretty big hit. He looks ok. Welcome to the big-leagues Mr. Busch! Looks like he got loose after the apex, tried to catch it, and it caught with too much wheel turning right. Jordan |
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Post by mjjracer on May 19, 2014 14:07:32 GMT -5
And Kurt Busch is in the wall off two! Pretty big hit. He looks ok. Welcome to the big-leagues Mr. Busch! Looks like he got loose after the apex, tried to catch it, and it caught with too much wheel turning right. Jordan This may be the best thing to happen to Indycar this month! This clip will be on all the stock-car and stick-n-ball sports shows. And the Nascar fans will say "He was going HOW FAST??" MJ |
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Post by indy on May 19, 2014 14:14:19 GMT -5
This may be the best thing to happen to Indycar this month! This clip will be on all the stock-car and stick-n-ball sports shows. And the Nascar fans will say "He was going HOW FAST??" MJ I put it up on a NASCAR modeling forum as 220mph. Someone the other day said Indy was boring with no passing. To which I politely pointed out that he hadn't watched in a few years and should tune in for this one because the DW12 makes for a draft party at Indy. Jordan |
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Post by billgtp on May 19, 2014 23:00:29 GMT -5
The cars are but ugly.
Montoya for the win
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Post by racerbrown on May 20, 2014 6:49:00 GMT -5
i'm pulling for newgarden and sarah.:-)
duane
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Post by chadm500 on May 20, 2014 9:45:28 GMT -5
Scott Dixon for the win.
Newgarden for my dark horse
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Post by indy on May 20, 2014 12:22:35 GMT -5
Newgarden for my dark horse I think a win by a SFH or Coyne car would be about as well accepted as TK's win last year. They both have struggled for years just to make ends meet that an Indy win would be extra special to them. They both have the equipment with talented drivers to just make them a good dark horse pick. Just one man's humble opinion. Jordan |
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Post by indy on May 20, 2014 14:33:41 GMT -5
Not a big surprise but Kurt will be switching to a backup car for the 500. He will not have to forfeit his starting position from what I understand.
Jordan
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Post by Art Laski on May 20, 2014 14:57:46 GMT -5
i'm pulling for newgarden and sarah.:-) duane Me too, Duane. My little brother is their gearbox tech guy and air jack over the wall on pit stops. Would love to see the little guys do well. I wouldn't bet against Michael's intuition either. Pagenaud is solid and could be a contender. |
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Post by oldphotos on May 20, 2014 15:28:22 GMT -5
Unless the rules have changed in the last 24 Hr.'s Kurt Busch Will have to start in 33rd position if he goes to a Back Up car for the race. The rules STATE that the CAR quality's not the driver. So by using a back up car as a replacement he will go to the back of the field.
Oldphotos
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Post by indy on May 20, 2014 16:12:16 GMT -5
Unless the rules have changed in the last 24 Hr.'s Kurt Busch Will have to start in 33rd position if he goes to a Back Up car for the race. The rules STATE that the CAR quality's not the driver. So by using a back up car as a replacement he will go to the back of the field. Oldphotos I remember Herta in '95 having to go to start 33rd because he started the race in a backup. I saw a comment in this article stating that KB wasn't going to lose his Q position before finishing my post and Marshall Pruett is usually pretty reliable (I think). www.racer.com/indycar/item/103685-indy-500-kurt-busch-smacks-wall-on-223mph-lapJordan |
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Post by Calvin on May 21, 2014 0:50:41 GMT -5
I really hope Helio wins.....I have such a sentimental feel for Pennzoil cars that it would be wonderful to see that bright texas gold scheme win. I think the reason why I have such an obsession for Pennzoil cars is because back in the good ol' days when my family owned a dealership we used to be a Pennzoil dealer and dad would always bring home Pennzoil hats, shirts, coats, diecast cars, posters of all the race cars (early 90's) and one time Pennzoil even gave us a 1988 Rick Mears Indycar go kart which I raced around our place for years. So that's why I like those yellow cars. |
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Post by harveythedog2 on May 21, 2014 6:57:33 GMT -5
I have been reading all the posts and trying to decide what my pics should be but I don't have a warm and fuzzy about anyone. I would like to see Marco break the Andretti curse but would also like to see a dark horse win like Graham Rahal or Oriol Servia. Newgarden is another one I would like to see win too. Reality wise, I think it will either be Power,Hunter-Reay or Helio. Munoz could surprise everyone though. Heck! I just want it to be a great as last year but to finish under green.
Stu
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Post by indy on May 21, 2014 9:17:06 GMT -5
There is an article on IndyCar.com today saying Busch is cleared to drive and will retain his starting spot of 12th. Anyone remember when this rule changed?
Jordan
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