Pick the Podium: Indycar - Iowa Corn Indy 300, Iowa

[Retroram52]

No practice yet, so nothing to report. I am just getting this thread up as the race is tomorrow at 8:00pm EST.

 

[Retroram52]

Dixon takes the pole and sets a new track record. I'll get my picks in tomorrow morning.

 

[IndyAndy]

As per usual, Dixon waits until mid-season to begin his title chase in earnest.

I'll take TK, Dixon & Munoz.

 

[Retroram52]

This article is an interesting take on the state ofthe IRL through the eyes of Mario Andretti. It is a good read.

Mario Andretti: Nearly 20 years later, IndyCar Series still suffering effects of CART-IRL split in attracting fans | MotorSportsTalk

 

[IndyAndy]

From the article:

“There’s a panic button for the passenger to hit, which shows a red light on my steering wheel to tell me that they’re worried … and I ignore it. Once you’re in the cockpit, you’ve gotta go with me. Sometimes people get a little nervous, which is good. I like that actually. That’s the whole idea.”

 

[Retroram52]

Yea Indy, I love that quote too. Just trying to promote the sport.

 

[Retroram52]

I'll take Tony Kanan, Scott Dixon, and Helio Castroneves for tonight's race in Iowa.

 

[Retroram52]

Damn it! I had the podium completely correct until Will Power had a problem with 10 to go and then the wheels came off. Did manage to get Kanaan in third.

 

[IndyAndy]

A great tire strategy call pays off big time for Hunter-Reay & Newgarden.

We each get one point for picking TK out of position.

Season totals so far:

Retroram52: 26 points
IndyAndy: 15 points

Next Up: A double header weekend in Toronto, this Sat & Sun.

 

[Retroram52]

Should be a fun two event race Indy. I'll be predicting and watching.

 

[IndyAndy]

Ed Carpenter gives us his version of events in his get-togeather with JPM:

wwww.desmoinesregister.com

I agree that it was just one of those 'racing incidents', but I'm glad that he 'manned up' and sought out Montoya to apologize anyways.