Hunter-Reay ruined Junquiera's race. When your not fast enough, you shouldn't just get to jump into someone else's car so you get into the field. Fuck Andretti Autosport. First they dump Kanaan instead of the useless Marco or Danica, and now they ruin the 2011 500 for someone else.
I'm going to lose some of the trust I have left in this series if Andretti manages to buy out Foyt/Junquera so RHR has a seat. Sucks for RHR but I'm finally just sick of Andretti
@truemusic53 By signing this deal, Andretti, Hunter-Reay, And Foyt will by giving themselves, The Indy 500, The IZOD Indy Car Series A BIG BLACK EYE.
This is to Ryan.....
Don't do it, man...your reputation, and legacy in the sport will be tarnished as long as you dare to wear a Racing Helmet. People won't remember if you won or lost, but that you bought your way into a race you didn't qualify for. At Indy..."Go fast...or go Home."
And that's what you should do...Go Home, and wait "til next year.
@thevmanvj I hate this deal but I can't blame RHR entirely. Going home is honorable but if he did he would lose his team and sponsor forever. No choice. Andretti did this so he didn't lose his sponsor as well. It's all about sponsors. Not that I'm defending Andretti, he never done anything good in my eyes. My opinion of him couldn't get worse though. It's Foyt that looks like scum. Of ALL people, he doesn't need the money. Not just that but he cheated a great veteran driver out of a great race.
There were 41 Cars that showed up this month....they all have Dallara Chassis'.....they all have Honda Engines....all on Firestone Tires.
It's abundantly clear that the engineers for Andretti Autosports did not do their homework with their Indy Package. They might as well just bury themselves.
@cmfluteguy There will changes next year. There will be at least one new chassis manufacturer.....Lotus. In addition, there will 3 different engine packages to choose from....Honda , Lotus, And Chevy (which IS American) (a 4-cam twin-turbocharged V-6)...all three engines must be interchangable with both chassis', in fact, all will be fitted with Borg-Warner Twin Turbos....Interesting.
Andretti Autosport has to go back to the drawing boards after this one. This possibly took Conway out of a championship run, and RHR is one of the more talented American drivers left in IndyCar.
This was the most dramatic Bump Day since the 1995 Bump Day when both Penske Cars failed to make the 500.
I feel really bad for Ryan and Mike. Too bad Michael Andretti couldn't give them good cars. Great job to Paul Tracy and Pippa Mann. Very happy to see them in.
@BooyakatheDragon Well, during the practice, Tag and Bell had fast cars under traffic. If they make the right strategy, they have lots of chances of winning. But Helio has a very good car for the race too...
Hunter-Reay ruined Junquiera's race. When your not fast enough, you shouldn't just get to jump into someone else's car so you get into the field. Fuck Andretti Autosport. First they dump Kanaan instead of the useless Marco or Danica, and now they ruin the 2011 500 for someone else.
TheCarlsonsRaiders 8 months ago 2
コンウェイとハンターレイが予選落ちとは信じがたいですね・・。ハンターレイはジュンケイラのマシンを買収して出場するようですが・・。
doradounai 9 months ago
So, we finally have a competetive field, and next year we get new cars with different engines...
Does this mean that all the neysayers are finally going to get off their "CART was better rant?" I sure hope so.
We have one series, and it is starting to really strive, looking forward to the coming years.
racermac1988 9 months ago
I'm going to lose some of the trust I have left in this series if Andretti manages to buy out Foyt/Junquera so RHR has a seat. Sucks for RHR but I'm finally just sick of Andretti
truemusic53 9 months ago
@truemusic53 By signing this deal, Andretti, Hunter-Reay, And Foyt will by giving themselves, The Indy 500, The IZOD Indy Car Series A BIG BLACK EYE.
This is to Ryan.....
Don't do it, man...your reputation, and legacy in the sport will be tarnished as long as you dare to wear a Racing Helmet. People won't remember if you won or lost, but that you bought your way into a race you didn't qualify for. At Indy..."Go fast...or go Home."
And that's what you should do...Go Home, and wait "til next year.
thevmanvj 9 months ago
@thevmanvj I hate this deal but I can't blame RHR entirely. Going home is honorable but if he did he would lose his team and sponsor forever. No choice. Andretti did this so he didn't lose his sponsor as well. It's all about sponsors. Not that I'm defending Andretti, he never done anything good in my eyes. My opinion of him couldn't get worse though. It's Foyt that looks like scum. Of ALL people, he doesn't need the money. Not just that but he cheated a great veteran driver out of a great race.
truemusic53 9 months ago
There were 41 Cars that showed up this month....they all have Dallara Chassis'.....they all have Honda Engines....all on Firestone Tires.
It's abundantly clear that the engineers for Andretti Autosports did not do their homework with their Indy Package. They might as well just bury themselves.
thevmanvj 9 months ago 2
@thevmanvj
None of these vehicles had US built engines or chassis.
The INDY 500 has become pointless.
cmfluteguy 9 months ago
@cmfluteguy There will changes next year. There will be at least one new chassis manufacturer.....Lotus. In addition, there will 3 different engine packages to choose from....Honda , Lotus, And Chevy (which IS American) (a 4-cam twin-turbocharged V-6)...all three engines must be interchangable with both chassis', in fact, all will be fitted with Borg-Warner Twin Turbos....Interesting.
thevmanvj 9 months ago
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thevmanvj 9 months ago
That's why I love Indy500. No matter who you are, if you are slow, you are out!
No crap rule like that top 35 bs.
Willbrse 9 months ago
Andretti Autosport has to go back to the drawing boards after this one. This possibly took Conway out of a championship run, and RHR is one of the more talented American drivers left in IndyCar.
This was the most dramatic Bump Day since the 1995 Bump Day when both Penske Cars failed to make the 500.
franticfury 9 months ago 4
Damn good bump day. It's cool watching the teams celebrating because they made it. It just shows that there heart and soul are in this race.
hybanks2000 9 months ago 6
2:04 - Man, Danica looks like she just came out of a funeral, lol.
Autumn6 9 months ago 2
I feel really bad for Ryan and Mike. Too bad Michael Andretti couldn't give them good cars. Great job to Paul Tracy and Pippa Mann. Very happy to see them in.
MortifiedPenguin275 9 months ago
Man that sucks for Ryan. I'm happy for Marco but damn that's heart breaking for Hunter-Reay.
lordofice72 9 months ago
Looks like franchitti or castro is going to win again
BooyakatheDragon 9 months ago
@BooyakatheDragon Why do you say that?
fordfocusonme 9 months ago
@BooyakatheDragon Well, during the practice, Tag and Bell had fast cars under traffic. If they make the right strategy, they have lots of chances of winning. But Helio has a very good car for the race too...
I wish Ed could win!
Willbrse 9 months ago