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The mid 1980s were obviously a totally different era but I don't remember making a significant mechanical change to any of the Truesports cars at Indy from 1984-1986. Certainly no spring changes on qualifying day. What I remember most about qualifying day in 1986 is Rahal wanting a new steering wheel after the morning practice on pole day. As I recall Mears was fastest and Bob turned his fastest lap up to that point in time at the speedway that morning. We were all excited by his lap which was in the 216 mph range if memory serves. I remember one of his first comments once we got back to the garage being "I need a new steering wheel". The steering wheel still looks near new to me but there are a couple of worn spots especially in the right hand palm area. A much simpler era.
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I thoroughly enjoyed the two days of qualifying and the qualifying format. However, I'm not too sure if qualifying should end with the Top 12, or go on to the Fast 6? There is something to be said for having only one go at getting pole and of course the starting lineup would have been different. However, having the Fast 6 is in keeping with qualifying with the other races during the season and it adds a bit more drama and is good for those all important TV ratings. |
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well, I suspect that's Rahal back in the race....
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Are nonqualifiers still listed as reserve entries or are they just out? Didn't see anything either way and no reporting on it seems odd by now or maybe everyone just wanted a day to breathe there
No reporting on the chance of Graham sneaking back in the field at least. |
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Don't know about the rules, but this is one helluva shot:
https://twitter.com/marshallpruett/s...21325042704385 |
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Stefan has been taken to Hospital for advanced imaging and further test. Communicating and in good spirits according to the doctor.
A nasty hit Fingers crossed for Stefan to be fine and the treatment was more precautionary. https://twitter.com/IndyCar/status/1...7974start%3D90 |
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Well the old specific "T car" rules were scrapped a while back I think and they can bring in a new chassis no problem, see Colton last year with his Carb Day. Even if he needed a new engine he would have retained his starting spot if I remember last year right.
Believe as long as Stefan is cleared he could source a new car if needed. Doubt the team, or the owner of the car cause I don't think that's a D&R owned car, have the cash to go out and get a whole new car but strange things happen at Indy. If he isn't cleared Graham couldn't jump in the entry most likely as Graham is in a Honda and D&R is a Chevy team. One off drivers maybe but full season Honda guy in a Chevy wouldn't be great. I think the team would try to go find a guy on the sidelines and see if he could run. Some dude named T Bell doesn't have a race seat and is in town this week. |
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Well let the dancing begin, Stefan ruled out with fractured 12th vertebra
https://racer.com/2023/05/22/wilson-...ured-vertebra/ Have a feeling D&R is on the phone to Sage Karam and JR Hildebrand, apparently JR has been wandering around Speedway and checking in with teams and making himself available Team sounding like they're working on things and not folding up camp just yet Last edited by broadrun96; 23 May 2023 at 00:45. |
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Hate it for Stefan and the team. I don't think anyone who's on the outside looking in at this point would be a contender, but this will be interesting to see what happens. For the team, I hope they can insert a backup pilot, but for Graham and RLL, it would be nice to see them inserted and I'd assume they'd start last with everyone else moving up?
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Graham is taking over the Wilson seat.
https://racer.com/2023/05/23/rahal-t...ianapolis-500/ Not as an RLL entry, but as the D&R entry. |
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