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[IforceV8]

Yeah I know, but I would like this idea of "Indycar" reborn under an officiating body which does have the brains it was born with. And with people who would not end the series in August after only 11 races.

Is that the Spinal Tap series you are talking about that only goes to 11 because this weekend is race 13 of 16. The season opener at Brazil would have made it 17 races.

 

[VNAF Ace]

Live coverage of the Iowa Corn 300 starts tomorrow at 8:00 PM EDT on NBCSN!

 

[ukfan758]

On behalf of the Indycar and Formula One community, I think it would be appropriate to dedicate lap 17 of this race to Jules Bianchi and with a moment of silence.

 

[Kingofweasles]

On behalf of the Indycar and Formula One community, I think it would be appropriate to dedicate lap 17 of this race to Jules Bianchi and with a moment of silence.

Not going to happen. Only one driver currently in Indycar/Indy Lights knew him and Jules never even thought about sitting in an Indycar, let alone racing one. Furthermore, probably less than 1% of the crowd for Iowa on Saturday Night knew who he was and, from 3rd-Party accounts, don't think too highly of Indycar anyway...

 

[mustafur]

Lol, I guess you haven't been on Trackforum then.

Iowa race fans are some of the most staunchest Indy Fans in America I don't think they are stupid.

 

[IforceV8]

Not going to happen. Only one driver currently in Indycar/Indy Lights knew him and Jules never even thought about sitting in an Indycar, let alone racing one. Furthermore, probably less than 1% of the crowd for Iowa on Saturday Night knew who he was and, from 3rd-Party accounts, don't think too highly of Indycar anyway...

You are a idiot.
http://motorsportstalk.nbcsports.co...racing-world-to-pay-tribute-to-jules-bianchi/

 

[TDZdave]

3 of the top 6 tweets on that site are indycar drivers, 5 of the 6 are American based, COTA, Brad K, etc

 

[JohnBM01]

So it's time for Iowa Speedway to get its shine on tonight. Iowa is certainly one of my favorite modern courses. It's a 7/8 mile course with an intermediate oval feel. Sure hope they'll put on a good show tonight (pending Mother Nature or some other distractions).

Good luck to all drivers and teams tonight.

 

[vetteman24]

Spoiler Alert: but how fitting was it to see Max Chilton win the Indy Lights race today. He won for his friend simple as that

 

[catamount39]

Spoiler Alert: but how fitting was it to see Max Chilton win the Indy Lights race today. He won for his friend simple as that

That, that is special. Glad Max was able to pull one out for his fallen friend. ;_;7

 

[Northstar]

What on earth was Paul driving in that clip?

 

[GTRacer22]

Bourdais lost it in quali in T2. From hero to zero.

 

[aarror]

Spoiler Alert: but how fitting was it to see Max Chilton win the Indy Lights race today. He won for his friend simple as that

Awesome. You could tell he really wanted it for Jules.

 

[GTPorsche]

What on earth was Paul driving in that clip?

Some kind of rebodied C6 I think. Those modern Corvette interpretations of old Corvettes are awful and need to stop.

 

[Northstar]

That was a nice little tribute to Jules.

Also, it looks like a decent turnout for a change.

 

[GTRacer22]

Jules.

A nice moment of silence for him. 👍

 

[OutlawQuadrnt]

Montoya is out!

 

[Panoz]

They've jinxed Montoya today.

 

[chrisjohnson93]

Broken suspension it looks like, car just went straight

 

[GTRacer22]

It just went straight... Ouch.

 

[Sharky.]

You know what you have to do, Dixon! Could be a pivotal race in terms of the championship now...

 

[Sharky.]

edit: double post

 

[JohnBM01]

Montoya done. Danged shame.

 

[catamount39]

Jules.

A nice moment of silence for him. 👍

Dang it I missed it. DirecTV cut out because of a thunderstorm that moved through, it just came back.

 

[GTRacer22]

Dang it I missed it. DirecTV cut out because of a thunderstorm that moved through, it just came back.

That's the only reason I hate DirecTV.

 

[GTPorsche]

Satellite reception is messed up by weather. That's not a reason to hate DirecTV, that's something that's out of their control.

 

[GTRacer22]

Satellite reception is messed up by weather. That's not a reason to hate DirecTV, that's something that's out of their control.

I know it's out of their control. I just hate it because of the sometimes not-too-great reception.

Back on topic: Rahal with a tire going down, unscheduled stop, lost 2 laps.

 

[wowbaggerBR]

Is there a streaming link available?

 

[GTPorsche]

"Post-race review" actually means "we don't want to ruin the on-track action, so we'll fix things later".

 

[Eva]

I like the sight of the crowd at Iowa. Wish that was a common sight.