2011 Forum Pick 'Em Contest - Indy Pole

[Tim Northcutt]

2011 Indy 500 “Pole Day” Pick ‘Em Contest
Saturday, May 21, 2010

DEADLINE: Saturday, May 21, at Noon (GMT), which is 6 a.m. In “The Racing Capital of the World”

NOTE: These are for “Pole Day” only…and read them carefully. Deals could be cut for TBA entries or backups on Sunday, so I just focus on this day for Indy. Bump Day has too many variables in it...Foyt could make a "Giaffone Phone Call" on Sunday afternoon like he did a few years ago...

QUALIFYING PICKS:

1. The Pole Winner: (2 pts)

2. The Pole Winner's “Average Qualifying Speed” (4-Lap Average) (2 pts.)
Carry it out to the one-thousandth place like IRL Scoring does:

NOTE: IF you get BOTH #1 and #2 Correct/Closest, add 2 "Bonus Points"

3.The Driver who will Run the “Single Fastest Qualifying Lap” (2 pts.)

4. The Actual Speed of that “Fast Lap” (2 pts.)

NOTE: IF you get BOTH #1 and #2 Correct/Closest, add 2 "Bonus Points"

5. List the Pole Winner Again, plus the OTHER EIGHT drivers (in order) who will earn the "Fast 9 Shootout" spots (2 pts for each Driver in correct spot, 1 pt. For correct Driver, but wrong spot)

NOTE: Enter them as they will appear on the Final Grid on Race Day...not the results of the first session to get them into the "Fast 9"

ROW ONE:
1.
2.
3.

ROW TWO:
1.
2.
3.

ROW THREE:
1.
2.
3.

6. Driver who will "Just Miss" the "Top 9 Shootout" (10th fastest qualifier).

7. Slowest “Pole Day” Qualifier To Earn a Spot on the “Pole Day” Grid -- 24th Fastest – on that day (2 pts.)

8. The four-lap Average Speed of that 24th Qualifier (2 pts.)

NOTE FOR #7 & #8: That speed and driver could get "Bumped" the next day, but still pick that last spot as of 6 p.m. Saturday (2 pts.)

9. The Final Driver who gets “Bumped” from 24th Spot on Pole Day (2 pts.)
(He/she will have the 25th fastest 4-lap average on “Pole Day”)

IMPORTANT NOTE:

If Saturday gets rained out, we will use these same picks for the Day Two on Sunday.

Your "Bump" pick will still be the 25th Pick, even though they will have to fill the entire field on Sunday.

The Top 9 will be counted as normal.

The "Just Miss" will be the 10th car on the grid.

If both get rained out, I'll have to see how the IRL handles it, but the same grid numbers will apply.

There...That's a clear as mud, isn't it?

Good Luck in Two Weeks!!!

[Tim Northcutt]

ADDED NOTE:

This is the only contest event I do the entire season where I allow you to follow practice times for the week leading up to the deadline for pick.

If you can do it, take advantage of it!!! It is a HUGE help that I provide to you for this, because you'll get to see how quick they run in different weather conditions and by checking the Saturday forecast, you can get a decent idea as to what the speeds will be like.

Perfect Example: Last year on Pole Day, it was cool and comfortable but sunny and the cars were fast. The weather was like that all week.

On Bump Day, it reached 90 degrees (F) and No One had any set up data for running in such heat...

I think it is one of the reasons why Paul Tracy didn't make the show...he couldn't get any grip and almost put his car into the wall twice on his last attempt.

I think that Daisy is on vacation that week, so she will be posting proir to cars taking the track.

[Daisy]

Originally Posted by Tim Northcutt

ADDED NOTE:
I think that Daisy is on vacation that week, so she will be posting proir to cars taking the track.

Yep, that's correct. But I'll think my predictions over the next few days and post something so strong you'll guys will not be able to beat it.

[NaBUru38]

Originally Posted by Tim Northcutt

take advantage of it!!! It is a HUGE help that I provide to you for this

Indeed!

[Tim Northcutt]

Originally Posted by Daisy

Yep, that's correct. But I'll think my predictions over the next few days and post something so strong you'll guys will not be able to beat it.

I think that the past few races have proven that you're fully capable of that, Daisy.

I'm just glad that I shook the rust off of my picking abilities at Sao Paulo. My picks at Long Beach really stunk up the thread.

Iv'e gotta tell all of you though...Since I live in Indy, I get A LOT of news as well as scuttlebutt on what is happening at IMS, the Dark Horses to watch for (everybody was telling me Carpenter was going to make the Fast Nine last year, and he did, as an example), so hopefully, I'll hit it strong and my picks will be good.

[Daisy]

Since I have hardly time the next few days, here my "early" prediction. The only change I have is to play it safe (although even that is very hard) ... good luck everyone!

QUALIFYING PICKS:

1. The Pole Winner: Dario Franchitti
2. The Pole Winner's “Average Qualifying Speed”: 227.000
3.The Driver who will Run the “Single Fastest Qualifying Lap”: Dario Franchitti
4. The Actual Speed of that “Fast Lap” : 227.227

5. List the Pole Winner Again, plus the OTHER EIGHT drivers (in order) who will earn the "Fast 9 Shootout" spots (2 pts for each Driver in correct spot, 1 pt. For correct Driver, but wrong spot)

ROW ONE:
1. Dario Franchitti
2. Ryan Briscoe
3. Scott Dixon

ROW TWO:
1. Will Power
2. Marco Andretti
3. Helio Castroneves

ROW THREE:
1. Vitor Meira
2. Graham Rahal
3. Danica Patrick

6. Driver who will "Just Miss" the "Top 9 Shootout": Ed Carpenter
7. Slowest “Pole Day” Qualifier To Earn a Spot on the “Pole Day” Grid: Scott Speed
8. The four-lap Average Speed of that 24th Qualifier: 223.555
9. The Final Driver who gets “Bumped” from 24th Spot on Pole Day: Sebastian Saavedra

[marcostraz]

QUALIFYING PICKS:

1. The Pole Winner: Ryan Briscoe

2. The Pole Winner's “Average Qualifying Speed”: 226.684

3.The Driver who will Run the “Single Fastest Qualifying Lap”: Ryan Briscoe

4. The Actual Speed of that “Fast Lap”:227.049

5. List the Pole Winner Again, plus the OTHER EIGHT drivers (in order) who will earn the "Fast 9 Shootout" spots:

ROW ONE:
1. Ryan Briscoe
2. Helio Castroneves
3. Graham Rahal

ROW TWO:
1. Scott Dixon
2. Alex Tagliani
3. Will Power

ROW THREE:
1. Ed Carpenter
2. Marco Andretti
3. Dario Franchitti

6. Driver who will "Just Miss" the "Top 9 Shootout": tony Kanaan

7. Slowest “Pole Day” Qualifier To Earn a Spot on the “Pole Day” Grid: Bertrand Baguette

8. The four-lap Average Speed of that 24th Qualifier: 224.575

9. The Final Driver who gets “Bumped” from 24th Spot on Pole Day: Paul Tracy

[Yannick]

QUALIFYING PICKS:

1. The Pole Winner: Helio Castro Neves(2 pts)

2. The Pole Winner's “Average Qualifying Speed” (4-Lap Average) (2 pts.)
Carry it out to the one-thousandth place like IndyCar Scoring does: 228.531

NOTE: IF you get BOTH #1 and #2 Correct/Closest, add 2 "Bonus Points"

3.The Driver who will Run the “Single Fastest Qualifying Lap” (2 pts.) Alex Tagliani

4. The Actual Speed of that “Fast Lap” (2 pts.) 228.531

NOTE: IF you get BOTH #1 and #2 Correct/Closest, add 2 "Bonus Points"

5. List the Pole Winner Again, plus the OTHER EIGHT drivers (in order) who will earn the "Fast 9 Shootout" spots (2 pts for each Driver in correct spot, 1 pt. For correct Driver, but wrong spot)

NOTE: Enter them as they will appear on the Final Grid on Race Day...not the results of the first session to get them into the "Fast 9"

ROW ONE:
1. Helio Castro Neves
2. Alex Tagliani
3. Scott Dixon

ROW TWO:
1. Will Power
2. Ryan Briscoe
3. Dario Franchitti

ROW THREE:
1. Graham Rahal
2. Townsend Bell
3. Danica Patrick

6. Driver who will "Just Miss" the "Top 9 Shootout" (10th fastest qualifier). Buddy Rice

7. Slowest “Pole Day” Qualifier To Earn a Spot on the “Pole Day” Grid -- 24th Fastest – on that day (2 pts.)
Bruno Junqueira

8. The four-lap Average Speed of that 24th Qualifier (2 pts.) 224.971

NOTE FOR #7 & #8: That speed and driver could get "Bumped" the next day, but still pick that last spot as of 6 p.m. Saturday (2 pts.)

9. The Final Driver who gets “Bumped” from 24th Spot on Pole Day (2 pts.)
(He/she will have the 25th fastest 4-lap average on “Pole Day”)
Charlie Kimball

[Tim Northcutt]

Today is "Fast Friday" at Indy!!!!

You'll get a chance to find out who can run quick in qualifying trim (provided the get a clean lap without a tow) and the temps today (near 80) and humidity will be very similar to what to expect this weekend.

This will be their first warm day to test as well, so quick cars in the cool may be a slippery handful in these conditions.

Of course, some will sandbag and save their best for tomorrow, but today is literally where the rubber meets the road.

[NaBUru38]

If nobody will wait to after Fast Friday, neither will I. You will have more time to write down the sheets, Tim.

QUALIFYING PICKS:

1. The Pole Winner (2 pts): Hélio Castroneves
2. The Pole Winner's “Average Qualifying Speed” (4-Lap Average): 228.800 mph

3.The Driver who will Run the “Single Fastest Qualifying Lap”:
4. The Actual Speed of that “Fast Lap”: 229.000 mph

5. Fast 9 Shootout:

ROW ONE:
1. Hélio Castroneves
2. Scott Dixon
3. Dario Franchitti

ROW TWO:
1. Ryab Briscoe
2. Graham Rahal
3. Tony Kanaan

ROW THREE:
1. Ryan Hunter-Reay
2. Alex Tagliani
3. Oriol Serviá

6. Just Miss the Top 9 Shootout: Townsend Bell

7. 24th on Pole Day: Sebastián Saavedra
8. The four-lap Average Speed of that 24th Qualifier: 225.000 mph
9. 25th on Pole Day: Bruno Junqueira

[Tim Northcutt]

Too tight to call this year...let's see how it shakes out

QUALIIFYING PICKS:

1. The Pole Winner: (2 pts)

Alex Tagliani

2. The Pole Winner's “Average Qualifying Speed” (4-Lap Average) (2 pts.)
Carry it out to the one-thousandth place like IRL Scoring does:

227.819

NOTE: IF you get BOTH #1 and #2 Correct/Closest, add 2 "Bonus Points"

3.The Driver who will Run the “Single Fastest Qualifying Lap” (2 pts.)

Alex Tagliani

4. The Actual Speed of that “Fast Lap” (2 pts.)

228.130

NOTE: IF you get BOTH #1 and #2 Correct/Closest, add 2 "Bonus Points"

5. List the Pole Winner Again, plus the OTHER EIGHT drivers (in order) who will earn the "Fast 9 Shootout" spots (2 pts for each Driver in correct spot, 1 pt. For correct Driver, but wrong spot)

NOTE: Enter them as they will appear on the Final Grid on Race Day...not the results of the first session to get them into the "Fast 9"

ROW ONE:
1. Alex Tagliani
2. Helio Castroneves
3. Dario Franchitti

ROW TWO:
1.Scott Dixon
2.Ryan Briscoe
3.Ed Carpenter

ROW THREE:
1. Oriol Servia
2. Will Power
3. Townsend Bell

6. Driver who will "Just Miss" the "Top 9 Shootout" (10th fastest qualifier).

Dan Wheldon

7. Slowest “Pole Day” Qualifier To Earn a Spot on the “Pole Day” Grid -- 24th Fastest – on that day (2 pts.)

John Andretti

8. The four-lap Average Speed of that 24th Qualifier (2 pts.)

225.001

NOTE FOR #7 & #8: That speed and driver could get "Bumped" the next day, but still pick that last spot as of 6 p.m. Saturday (2 pts.)

9. The Final Driver who gets “Bumped” from 24th Spot on Pole Day (2 pts.)
(He/she will have the 25th fastest 4-lap average on “Pole Day”)

Davey Hamilton

Whew!!!

Tough to pick this year.


GOOD LUCK, EVERYONE!!!

[Tim Northcutt]

Housekeeping

Season Contest Standings after 4 of 18 events:

1. Daisy - 99 pts. (three wins)
2. marcostraz - 79 pts.
3. NaBUru38 - 70 pts.
4. Yannick - 39 pts.
5. Tim N. - 38 pts.
6. drewdawg - 26 pts (one win)


Contest winners by event:

St. Pete - drewdawg
Barber - Daisy
Long Beach - Daisy
Sao Paulo - Daisy
Indy Pole - ?????
Indy Race - ?????
Texas - ?????

[Tim Northcutt]

Here are your results:

Tim picked Tag for the pole for 2 pts.

He was also closest to the pole speed to get 2 and the bonus: Actual-227.472 Tim-227.819

Tim and Yannick had Tag for Fast single lap for 2 pts each

Tim was closest to the speed for 2 plus the bonus: Actual-227.733 Tim-228.130

In the Fast Nine, Tim had 8 pts, marco 6, Yannick and NBU 5 each and Daisy 3 pts.

Everyone but marco had a driver for the Just Miss that was in the Fast Nine to earn one point each

No one had Simona as 24th qualifier.

marco was closest ot the slow speed: Actual-224.392 marco-224.575

marco also had Paul Tracy at 25th to get bumped for 2 pts.

Results from Indy Pole Day:

1. Tim N. - 21 pts.
2. marcostraz - 10 pts.
3. Yannick - 8 pts.
4. NaBUru38 - 6 pts.
5. Daisy - 4 pts.

[Tim Northcutt]

Housekeeping

Season Contest Standings after 5 of 18 events:

1. Daisy - 103 pts. (three wins)
2. marcostraz - 89 pts.
3. NaBUru38 - 76 pts.
4. Tim N. - 59 pts. (one win)
5. Yannick - 47 pts.
6. drewdawg - 26 pts (one win)


Contest winners by event:

St. Pete - drewdawg
Barber - Daisy
Long Beach - Daisy
Sao Paulo - Daisy
Indy Pole - Tim N.
Indy Race - ?????
Texas - ?????

I'll post the Indy Race contest later...I'm heading out to Bump Day!!!

[NaBUru38]

Ouch, Tim, where do you get those crystal balls? :P

[Tim Northcutt]

Originally Posted by NaBUru38

Ouch, Tim, where do you get those crystal balls? :P

I waited until people got clean laps at the end of Fast Friday and filled them out late Friday night after seeing the qualifying order...

I was doing a rain dance, because I would have had 3 cars in correct spots instead of one if they wouldn't have been able to do the Fast 9 Shootout.

[Daisy]

That was not good. Could have score more, if Tim didn't just beat me for pole time (that was close). Luckely, apart from Tim, all scores were low.