2016 Verizon IndyCar SeriesOpen Wheel

[JohnBM01]

On this day in 2015, it was the 99th Indy 500 with Juan Pablo Montoya winning the race in come-from-behind fashion. We'll see who will win this year's Indy 500 this Sunday.

 

[Dylan]

Have you guys read this short article from Racer yet? It's fantastic!

Edit: Also, I was going to post a picture of me and my Gran Turismo Jacket so you guys could find me at Indy and say hi, but it's currently looking like the temperature going to be in the 90s come raceday. Oh Well.

 

[GTFan24]

Welp ladies and gentlemen, the Indy 500 is officially SOLD OUT

 

[Panoz]

Well this pretty such decides that I need to wake up at 5 AM to beat the traffic on Sunday morning.

 

[Brutaka]

Still kinda bummed I couldn't make it this year but I will try my best to enjoy it in the comfort of my home with a nice BBQ and Ginger Ale 👍

 

[TRLWNC7396]

Well this pretty such decides that I need to wake up at 5 AM to beat the traffic on Sunday morning.

Honestly with all that will be going on that day, 5:00 might be a bit late....

 

[Dylan]

I'm gonna try and leave my campground around 4:00 AM I'm thinking. Racer.com says IMS is expecting over 300,000!

 

[ukfan758]

I'm in Louisville and it takes 2 hours to get there without traffic, since the race is sold out, what time would you recommend leaving?

 

[Panoz]

I'm in Louisville and it takes 2 hours to get there without traffic, since the race is sold out, what time would you recommend leaving?

If you got a parking pass, the gates open at 6 AM.

Anytime between 2-4 AM might be your window.

 

[catamount39]

I'm in Louisville and it takes 2 hours to get there without traffic, since the race is sold out, what time would you recommend leaving?

Midnight.

 

[ukfan758]

Midnight.

I'll need a couple of coffee drinks then .

 

[catamount39]

I'll need a couple of coffee drinks then .

 

[RACECAR]

That is definitely more then a double expresso

 

[JohnBM01]

On this day in 2003, Gil de Ferran won the Indianapolis 500. Haven't heard that name much. What's Gil up to these days? Oh, and that Racer Magazine article is brilliant. Bring on Indy!

 

[GTPorsche]

He's fully retired.

 

[Panoz]

Drivers selection for milk:
17 for whole
13 for 2%
3 for fat-free

 

[catamount39]

Drivers selection for milk:
17 for whole
13 for 2%
3 for fat-free

Wait...they have a choice?

 

[GTPorsche]

Wait...they have a choice?

Yes, they get a preference for the milk of their choosing in the event that they may win the race.

 

[RACECAR]

Yes, they get a preference for the milk of their choosing in the event that they may win the race.

Huh. Yet another interesting thing to learn.

 

[GTPorsche]

I think a driver a year or two ago picked lactose free milk, and someone else picked either soy milk or some other alternative.

Edit: Oh, I know what I'm thinking of. Fittipaldi, when he won, drank orange juice because he wanted to promote his own orange farms.

 

[ukfan758]

Because the race sold out, Indianapolis gets to watch the race live!
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/motor/2016/05/25/ims-lift-indy-500-blackout/84898908/

 

[IforceV8]

Another boring Freedom 100.

 

[spacecowboy73]

Awesome race, wish it was longer!

 

[RACECAR]

Damn, those kids put on a show and this year was no different (though it's hard to top the 4 wide finish).

 

[catamount39]

That was an amazing race! Glad I watched it, and very happy for Stoneman!

 

[Eh Team]

Well 🤬 I was planning on watching but I didn't because they usually run it on Saturday and I thought this year would be the same, guess not.

So who actually won because it's not exactly clear, inside or outside?

 

[IforceV8]

I'm calling BS on that run of Helio's. GM laptop guy plugs in and now the car has no wheel spin and stops on a dime.

 

[catamount39]

Well 🤬 I was planning on watching but I didn't because they usually run it on Saturday and I thought this year would be the same, guess not.

So who actually won because it's not exactly clear, inside or outside?

Outside, Dean Stoneman.

 

[ukfan758]

Are the weather forecasts worth anything yet?

 

[JohnBM01]

That four-wide finish RACECAR mentioned (and he's right, by the way)? That's this:


You're welcome, world. That 2016 Freedom 100 finish isn't bad in its own right. Just good ol' racin'. Looking forward to the Indy 500. Let's only hope Mother Nature doesn't screw things up to any severe degree.