2013 IndyCar Series / Mazda Road to Indy discussion

[Indy500]

Nice job by Marco and Josef too, good to see them represent the US up front in addition to RHR.

Quick update on Indy Lights: Carlos Munoz leads the championship after winning at Long Beach. Jack Hawksworth is currently second in the standings followed by Sage Karam.

http://www.indycar.com/News/2013/04/4-21-Munoz-wins-Long-Beach-100

 

[Indy500]

Sao Paulo race highlights: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvsUHspjgAs

Post-race interviews: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4Nf69rCLVE

Race results

1. James Hinchcliffe Andretti Autosport-Chevrolet 2hrs 9mins 34.7383secs / 75 laps
2. Takuma Sato AJ Foyt Enterprises-Honda +0.3463s
3. Marco Andretti Andretti Autosport-Chevrolet +1.1376s
4. Oriol Servià Dreyer & Reinbold Racing-Chevrolet +1.1745s
5. Josef Newgarden Fisher-Hartman Racing-Honda +1.6516s
6. Ernesto Viso HVM Team Venezuela-Chevrolet +2.8119s
7. Dario Franchitti Ganassi-Honda +3.5961s
8. Simona de Silvestro KV Racing Technology-Chevrolet +4.2772s
9. Simon Pagenaud Schmidt Motorsports-Honda +7.6331s
10. Charlie Kimball Ganassi-Honda +9.0265s
11. Ryan Hunter-Reay Andretti Autosport-Chevrolet +9.5135s
12. Alex Tagliani Bryan Herta Autosport-Honda +10.4393s
13. Helio Castroneves Penske-Chevrolet +11.1234s
14. Sebastien Bourdais Dragon-Chevrolet +13.6406s
15. John Hildebrand Panther-Chevrolet +13.7377s
16. Tristan Vautier Schmidt Motorsports-Honda +14.3517s
17. James Jakes Rahal-Letterman Honda +19.8585s
18. Scott Dixon Ganassi-Honda +29.4261s
19. Sebastian Saavedra Dragon-Chevrolet +54.7223s
20. Justin Wilson Dale Coyne Racing-Honda +2 laps
21. Tony Kanaan KV Racing Technology-Chevrolet +3 laps
22. Graham Rahal Rahal-Letterman-Honda +4 laps
23. Ed Carpenter ECR-Chevrolet +4 laps

Retirements

Will Power Penske-Chevrolet /Gearbox +48 laps
Ana Beatriz Dale Coyne Racing-Honda /Exhaust +68 laps

Fastest lap: Tony Kanaan - 1:20.4364 (113.5mph) on lap 60

 

[Indy500]

First practice for the 97th Indianapolis 500 begins this Saturday, full schedule (including the Indy Lights series) below:

SATURDAY, MAY 11
Noon - 6 pm
Indianapolis 500 Practice

SUNDAY, MAY 12
Noon - 6 pm
Indianapolis 500 Practice

MONDAY-THURSDAY, MAY 13-16
Noon - 6 pm
Indianapolis 500 Practice

FRIDAY, MAY 17 (FAST FRIDAY)
Noon - 6 pm
Indianapolis 500 Practice
6:15 pm
Pole Qualifying Draw

SATURDAY, MAY 18 (POLE DAY)
8 am
Indianapolis 500 Practice Group 1
8:30 am
Indianapolis 500 Practice Group 2
9 am - 10 am
Indianapolis 500 Open Practice
11 am - 4 pm
Qualifying Begins
4:30 pm - 6 pm
Fast Nine Qualifying (Positions 1 - 9)

SUNDAY, MAY 19 (BUMP DAY)
Noon - 6 pm
Qualifying

THURSDAY, MAY 23
9 am
Firestone Freedom 100 Practice
1:15 pm
Firestone Freedom 100 Qualifying

FRIDAY, MAY 24 (CARB DAY)
11 am
Indianapolis 500 Final Practice
Noon
Firestone Freedom 100 Pre-race
12:30 pm
Firestone Freedom 100 Race
2 pm
Pit Stop Challenge

SATURDAY, MAY 25
LEGENDS DAY HONORING PARNELLI JONES

SUNDAY, MAY 26
INDIANAPOLIS 500

33 cars are currently entered, although this is subject to change. Some of the additional participants under discussion include Buddy Rice (the 2004 winner), Bryan Clauson (USAC graduate) and Kurt Busch (2004 Nascar Nextel Cup champion).

 

[Guerrilla]

Great stuff, hell of a lot of prep... Should be good, really is the big spectacle

 

[Indy500]

Kurt Busch will run a full testing program including rookie orientation. Here's his seat fitting with Andretti Autosport:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?&v=vJOJT8O2TRw

 

[Indy500]

Testing footage of Busch driving Hunter-Reay's Andretti Autosport #1 car:

From his interview and press conference comments, an entry at Pocono or Fontana this year followed by an attempt at the 2014 Indy 500 is possible.

 

[Skeeter]

Did Zanardi manage to get a car for this?

 

[Indy500]

Did Zanardi manage to get a car for this?

Both he and Vasser decided against it. KV aren't rolling out any more cars for this year's 500.

Edit: Penske announce Allmendinger for Detroit, giving him three more races this year - http://www.indycar.com/News/2013/05/5-10-Allmendinger-program-expanded-again

 

[Indy500]

Practice day 1 live streaming and lap chart here: http://racecontrol.indycar.com/

Highlights including driver interviews: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQoiPL1EopM

Entry list as of 10th May: http://media.indycar.com/pdf/2013/Indianapolis_Entry_List_05112013.pdf

Practice 1 times: http://media.indycar.com/pdf/2013/INDY_indycar-results-p1.pdf

Carlos Munoz, Anthony Allmendinger and Tristan Vautier all passed rookie orientation tests and have been cleared to participate. Conor Daly will take part in a seperate session on Monday due to his GP3 commitments in Europe.

 

[Indy500]

Practice day 2 highlights: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06u5udbVXvM

Full timesheet: http://media.indycar.com/pdf/2013/indycar-results-p2_IMS.pdf

Practice 3 is ongoing, live streaming and timing here: http://racecontrol.indycar.com/

Practice day 3 highlights: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S046Nw2w16g

Conor Daly passed rookie orientation in the second AJ Foyt Enterprises car. Full timesheet: http://www.indycar.com/News/2013/05...-IndyCar-Series/05-IND/indycar-results-p3.pdf

 

[Indy500]

Practice 4 is under way, live streaming here: http://racecontrol.indycar.com/

Practice day 4 highlights: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgDdONv6Ki0

Full timesheet: http://www.indycar.com/News/2013/05...-IndyCar-Series/05-IND/indycar-results-p4.pdf

 

[Indy500]

Practice 5 is under way, as usual the live stream is here: http://racecontrol.indycar.com/

Today's highlights and interviews: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epdj3KnexXM ; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KJYqjEioKQ

Full timesheet: http://www.indycar.com/News/2013/05...-IndyCar-Series/05-IND/indycar-results-p5.pdf

 

[Indy500]

Day 6 of practice has begun, stream here: http://racecontrol.indycar.com/

Edit: Conor Daly got some snap oversteer and crashed hard in turn 1. He's uninjured and AJ Foyt Enterprises are preparing the #41 T-car for him.

http://www.wthr.com/story/22273059/conor-daly-crashes-during-practice-at-indianapolis-motor-speedway

Full timesheet: http://www.indycar.com/News/2013/05...-IndyCar-Series/05-IND/indycar-results-p6.pdf

Day 6 interviews: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkakzDcXl_0

 

[Indy500]

Fast Friday (as the name suggests, permitting additional boost) for the Indianapolis 500 is under way, streaming at http://racecontrol.indycar.com

Currently fastest is Ernesto Viso at 229.537mph.

Driver interviews: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46Ksl_Gp5do

 

[Indy500]

It's pole day for the Indianapolis 500, where the first 9 positions on the starting grid will be determined. Three additional short practice sessions precede qualifying.

Will Power went fastest in the morning practice, 229.808mph. Full time-sheet: http://www.imscdn.com/indycar_media/documents/2013-05-18/indycar-results-p8-morning.pdf

 

[Guerrilla]

I've been gearing up for the race tomorrow... Only to find out it isn't on tomorrow but next weekend

Ah well should be next Sunday, Monaco and the Indy 500

 

[Indy500]

Schmidt Motorsports have entered Katherine Legge in a third car: http://www.indystar.com/article/201...egge-becomes-34th-driver-field-qualifying-day

Allmendinger currently has the fastest qualifying run, averaging 227.761mph over his four laps. Simona de Silvestro is now on track, live timing here: http://racecontrol.indycar.com/

Engine failure for Conor Daly on his qualifying run, he'll have to get in on Bump Day.

Edit: Coverage has moved to the Indycar race control page as above.

Will Power goes fastest, almost 229mph average across his run.

Carpenter looking good, the oval specialist living up to his reputation. 227.952mph average with a best lap of 228.435mph.

Defending Indycar champion Ryan Hunter-Reay goes second quickest, 228.282mph.

 

[Indy500]

The Fast 9 shootout has ended, owner-driver Ed Carpenter takes pole position for the 2013 Indianapolis 500 with a 4-lap average of 228.762mph. His first lap exceeded 229mph.

Full results from Pole Day: http://www.imscdn.com/indycar_media/documents/2013-05-18/Indy 500 Day 1 starting lineup.pdf

Pole Day interviews: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBj_GKCu7BY

 

[Indy500]

Bump Day activity began earlier today with another practice session, which will be followed by the remaining entrants attempting to qualify for the Indy 500 starting grid. Live timing here: http://racecontrol.indycar.com/

Bump Day practice highlights: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cBEvjCDV1Q

Bump Day interviews: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwwCn60Ei1M

Full grid for the race: http://www.indycar.com/News/2013/05/5-19-Indianapolis-500-starting-lineup

 

[Guerrilla]

Just had a look for the times, it's on ESPN on Sunday there is a preview show at 4pm followed by the event proper starting at 5pm.