Running 2023 Motorsports thread

He's only 83? Jackie's been around forever, figured he was in his 90s.

 

Jesus jumping Christ.

 

The blackout on race day is part of life in Indianapolis. I listened to many 500s on the radio broadcast - and watched the televised replay later - when we didn't have tickets. I think everyone will be OK. I'm sure it's been nice the few times in recent years where it wasn't blacked out, but it's not a big deal.

On a side note: I'm enjoying the bit of controversy over F1 using the "Greatest Spectacle in Motorsports" line again on Sunday after having been previously warned off about it by IMS after they used that same slogan to promote the Las Vegas race. Would love to see a good IP lawsuit over it.

 

Billy Scott, crew chief on 23XI’s car for Tyler Reddick, was ejected from Darlington after the car failed inspection twice. Normally, the car chief would be ejected.

Penalty announcement day is Tuesday.

 

F1 canceled Imola due to flooding on the track and in that region of Italy.

https://racer.com/2023/05/17/emilia...h1p46wqmwHd9L1P1HKALpC0Bw0JGgAYOhLnwpOK_hsYvU

It got personal for Minardi: “Members of the AlphaTauri team had to leave their homes on Tuesday night due to flooding in Faenza, sleeping in the team’s factory to avoid the rising water levels.”

 

Indy 500 practice on Peacock AND the Tigers playing a day game AND I'm retired. What the hell could be better than this?

 

AND North Wilkesboro hosts the all-star race this week.

 

Ok boomer.

 

My thoughts heading into tomorrow's time trials for the 500. (And yes, it's not qualifying at Indianapolis, no matter how many times NBC gets it wrong.)

The wind's going to blow opposite of today's direction tomorrow, meaning Turns 1 and 2 are going to be sketchy. Sunny and cool.

So I'm guessing a 230 mph average should be safe to avoid the Last Row shenanigans on Sunday. I think 232 mph makes the Fast 12. Dixon hasn't shown his hand today and I think he's got 233.5 mph hiding somewhere, as may someone in the Ed Carpenter Racing stable.

Here's my best guess for the Fast 12:

Ganassi: Dixon, Sato
McLaren: O'Ward, Rossi, Ericsson, Palou
Andretti: Kirkwood, Herta
Penske: Power
Carpenter: Veekay, Carpenter
Foyt: Ferrucci

Cam Ilott is in thrash mode. The Juncos team is abandoning his primary car because it's been nothing but evil, pulling out a brand-new Dallara with zero miles and may not even get him on the track tomorrow.

 

Daytona, the Derby, Indy 500.

I never realize they’re upcoming except reading it on SJ. I’m not sure if that says more about the sports or me. Maybe both.