>>153929106
>Live Scoringhttps://www.indycar.com/leaderboardhttp://livetiming.net/firestone/https://livescoring.us/indycar/
>Long Beach Practice Highlights https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uAZAmqEgK4 <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uAZAmqEgK4>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JGLNvXLDi0>Long Beach laphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbvMP3tGcjE
USF Juniors triple header >Qualifying Carolina Motorsports Parkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72pNOdhbb1Y>Race 1https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIzvo6JbCow>Race 2https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVM7mrkcUcM>Race 3https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLyh_JA_oVU
Indy NXT has some time off until May
>>154271125
>it’ll get better
bongs till quali s'il vous plait
>1st practice: fucked>2nd practice: fucked >Qualifying: ?
>>154271413Dos horas
>>154271463Obrigado
>>154271439Pole, probably!
>>154271558we will see!
>1 IND 86 RLL locking in for May with an easy Long Beach win
>>154271506
>Sky sports showing old indy racesNeat
fuck golfstart this motherfucker
>golf delay
indy qualifying in imminent
What the fuck is this shit. Put qualifying on YouTube SPEED
finally
I always through "LIUNA" was some kind of... Mexican thing and wondered why they were sponsoring races and stuff in the USTurns out it's actually an acronym for a union
Grosjean 1st!Stop the clock!
Where is everyone?
>>154274829sup
Armstrong was flying. Maybe he wants to work through the field lol
>>154274829Almost forgot Quali was on after watching IMSA, but it looks like I haven't missed anything.
>>154274829Loaded and locked
DANGER ZONE
>schumachers dropping time >ericsson takes a shit >first ad following group 1 is a tranny schizo med
>>154274829Sick of watching 90 ads an hour
>cobenfy grim
>>154274959Anon, if you are still watching commercials, that's on you.
>>154275040
>>154274855>>154274898>>154274959Party time.
>>154275116Wait, am I a kew because I watch the streams or because you think I'm suggesting you pay for a premium service?
>>154275127
DIX ON
Dixon and Kyffdawg
Kyff dawg is in. That means Palou will win on pace
a CGR car on pole sounds about right
*mindbreaks scotty and jnew*
Oh shit the malukas onboard cam is going green goblin modehttps://youtu.be/A51MsR4OJBw
fucking Palou lol
Sideways Dave!
DIXON AINT DONE YET BITCH
Power...
kek
oh sit it's a ghost
Wanser is the man
Everyone will go out in order, how exciting...
>>154275681Except McLaren. Bold move it’ll pay off lmao
>no sector times
When are we getting sector times?Weren't they testing them in IndyNXT?
I believe the sector time is being shown with the timing color. If it’s green they are in the green, the red they are in the red. It’s a start
>it's a Rosenqvist/Meyer Shank gets a great quali but drops like a stone during the race episodeYeah, I've seen this one
>>154275870They had sector times just earlier in qualifying. Why can't they combine both for the shootout?
>>154275899I’m going to assume it all comes down to ad space. They probably divided the screen up in % and think any more takes away from “sponsors”
Palou just dropped some hard profanity. Race ban now
GREEN DAY BROS WE EATIN GOOD
>>154276029
>>154277059Watch out for that Rahal kid
That was interesting how dixon and rosey made up so much time on the hairpin
>seagull
https://youtu.be/Ddr2mcO9zgw
>>154280638We are due for a couple cautions at the beginning of a race. That seems like the spot to make a move
Birthday boy in the booth
Long Beach warm up starting soon on FS1
>>154287427It’s going to be a good race
>sitting on pit lane
>>154283087first day of school
Siegel going to work his way to a win today
>M8 how are you M8 best of M8z>sips liquid science
nasr still not getting a shot
this IndyCar general is SingaporeBro approved >>154287671 and therefore shall be permanent no matter how much that one idiot seethes
>>154288123>Nasr in the Chevrolet charter entry>Kakunoshin Ohta in the Honda charter entrydo it
unless Newgarden jumps to McLaren.
>>154270963NTT IndyCar Series | Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach | Round 5>Warmup (01:00 PM ET, 19 April)acespushembdz(dot)store>Race (05:57 PM ET, 19 April)acespushembdz(dot)store>Practice 1 Highlightshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uAZAmqEgK4>Practice 2 Highlightshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JGLNvXLDi0>Condensed Qualifying Replayhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCzBLC4InbI>Qualifying Highlightshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUo-LV_0c8w>Live Timinghttps://www.indycar.com/leaderboardhttp://livetiming.net/firestone/https://livescoring.us/indycar/>Starting Gridhttps://www.indycar.com/-/media/Files/2026/NICS/05-LB/indycar-provisionalSLU-LB26.pdf>Spotter Guidehttps://www.indycar.com/-/media/Files/2026/NICS/05-LB/indycar-spotterguide-LB26.pdf>Race Previewhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAGNfj18lvQ>Experience Long Beach in 360° | Onboard Camera https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbvMP3tGcjE>Race Day Breakdownhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ddr2mcO9zgw>NewsRosenqvist rockets to Long Beach IndyCar polehttps://racer.com/2026/04/18/rosenqvist-rockets-to-long-beach-indycar-poleKirkwood finds his cadence in Fast Six chaos at Long Beachhttps://racer.com/2026/04/18/kirkwood-finds-his-cadence-in-fast-six-chaos-at-long-beachIndyCar's single-lap Fast Six creates new challenges at Long Beachhttps://racer.com/2026/04/18/indycar-s-single-lap-fast-six-creates-new-challenges-at-long-beach
>>154288185I NEED this to happen
>>154288268thanks bro
>>154288185I know it’s a near no shot but Chevy should put Zilisch in the seat lol
>>154288300yeah it makes so much sense>Nasr affiliated with Penske>Ohta affiliated with HRC>Penske and Ganassi already have 3 cars so can't directly run the GM/Honda charter entries>but Foyt shares data with Penske and MSR shares data with Ganassi>Nasr to GM-Foyt and Ohta to HRC-MSR
What happens if you mix Liquid Death to drink Liquid Science?
Long Beach winners in the field. I’m thinking someone becomes a three time winner today >2008/2012 - Will Power>2015/2024 - Scott Dixon>2019/2020 - Alexander Rossi>2022 - Josef Newgarden>2023/2025 - Kyle Kirkwood
>>154288666>Dixon starting in P6>Power in P7Boomerchads we're so back
Indycar video game status?
>>154288658Extreme hydration
>you see any thing you like?The reporter
>>154288759Coming this year 12/31 lmao
why are they giving a Ford GT airtime, Ford are bitches who won't join IndyCar
>>154288759I am waiting impatiently as well
>>154288738>old timers with something to prove
>>154288861None of those cars have the lines of a Honda
>hybrid issue-_-
>reds might not last Palou accepts the challenge and will lead on blacks
>>154289016for me it's the 6th gen Civic Si coupe, the DC2 Integra Type R, and the OG NSX.>t. 9th gen Civic EX-L sedan owner
so we are using this as the race thread then?
>>154289248No, someone will bake an actual threadAlso literal whomst is this guy?
who is drew powell
>>154289263hit a nurse
>>154289166The dw12.9 should look like an nsx and corvette
>>154289281hit two
>>154289299Honda shouldn't have stopped making the NSXthey have zero sports cars now (Civic Type R and Integra Type S are cool but FWD sedans are not real sports cars)a Prelude should not be their car in Super GT GT500
>>154289329so he gets typecast
>>154289359Honda should’ve kept doing a lot of things. The world needs a four wheel steering indycar
>>154289426meh, four wheel steering isn't that good for racing purposes. in Group A touring cars, the teams running the Nissan Skyline would disable the HICAS four wheel steering system.
>>154289383I’m out of touch lol
that's it for warm upPorsche Carrera Cup and Stadium Super Trucks next, then the IndyCar race
https://racer.com/2026/04/18/meyer-shank-ready-to-celebrate-after-a-successful-saturday-at-long-beach
>>154289537I'm out of time
>>154288759The latest news is that Orontes threatened to abandon development unless iRacing Studios allow them to implement Raytracing in their engine.This is apparently causing major performance and stability issues, which are also undermined by the adoption of Denuvo out of safety concerns.
>>154291606gonna need a source on that
>>154291950It was supposed to be joke referencing Honda and hybrid engines.
>>154293128oh kek
fuck asscarstart this motherfucking LBGP
race thread I guess>>154293300
PalouWinsLol
https://racer.com/2026/04/19/foyt-crew-member-ok-after-pit-incident
>[Pockrass] INDYCAR had a Push to Pass software failure on Lap 62 restart that left the system available to all drivers when it should be disabled prior to passing the alternate start-finish line on the first lap. 12 drivers used it but INDYCAR Officiating does not view it as an infraction.>12 driversLol so they just smash on that button all the time then
>Go to sleep mid race>Wake up and check the resaultsIdk why i bother
>>154300405
>>154300464Because you know how good it once was and are hoping each race is different, but you’re too knowledgeable to trick yourself to think “this is alright, this is fast!”. This was one of the more “disappointing” races of recent memory, and I get all can’t be winners but holy fucking shit the race cars can’t race, they’re simply fast pace cars
Rahal in the top 10
Ericsson is fucked
>>154300983Power barely touched the crew member no reason for them to ruin his day. Have em walk it off
So far this year Andretti has fucked yo put stops, hybrid failures, braking issues, practice crashes. They are cursed
Jacob Abel entry confirmed for the 500, under the #51. Now only Legge remaining.
>>154302574She’ll be at Foyt. That’ll be both Prema engines cycled to other Chevy running teams.
A pre 500 victory lap is bold. Siegel has that dog in him
>>154300405>>154300859>a single pass for position took place during the restartTime to add 100hp to the cars and make push to pass an additional 100hp, or you know take that piece of shit hybrid out. One pass -_-
>>154304598They couldn't get anyone better? I guess it's just a minor league game
>>154302574https://racer.com/2026/04/20/indy-500-entry-list-gets-to-32-with-abel
>>154300859https://racer.com/2026/04/20/indycar-s-independent-officiating-board-flags-push-to-pass-problem-at-long-beachwhat if they "accidentally" turned on P2P on the restart just to be able show that they're doing something lol.>see we are so totally independently officiating things
>>154306241inb4 he qualifies 33rd
>>154309073I'm gonna call it now, Schumacher is 33rd if he isn't bumped.
So my fiance may have a work trip to Indiana, and the date they're throwing around is maybe May 8th. If I can, I might just tag along and get a hotel room for the day after and go to the Indy GP.
>>1543121381. there won't be any bumping, and there won't be, for the foreseeable future. nobody wants to buy a Dallara DW12 just to maybe do Indy (if you qualify) when the chassis is about to be retired.2. if Schumacher can't outqualify Abel, he is a confirmed shitter. I don't care if he doesn't have experience with ovals. good drivers adapt.
>>154312181do it, discuss it with her, but do itwhy are you asking for permission from us?
Graham Rahal has been outperforming Louis Foster and Mick Schumacher in the same Rahal-prepared car, and Graham himself has said he's close to retirement (due to back issues)these young guys need to step up
>>154312850Malukas is 3rd in the standings.Newgarden won at Phoenix, but other than that, Little Dave has been the best Penske driver. McLaughlin needs to stop crashing.
>>154312802The even harder part even if someone bought the chassis would be sucking Honda/Chevy dick to get an engine. >charters for the field>leases for the engines Shits fucking retarded. It’s all been mentioned before but they do this to keep the club small, and their end goal is to finish Dale Coyne and other small teams>confirmed shitterMick is shit, very kind guy, but he is no different than Sting Ray Robb, who at the very least competed in the Road to Indy.
>>154312835Rahal nearly won the Indy Gp. I really like his chance to qualify for a pole and hunt for a win. Same for Detroit.
>>154312861Malukas no matter how faggy he talks, is without a doubt the smoothest Penske driver. Scotty Ack doesn’t seem focused. Newgarden is still a threat but he is creeping into that “done” stage (I hope I’m wrong)
>>154312980>no matter how faggy he talksdon't take opinions from minor league asscar drivers.
>>154312972Roger and Doug have got to convince Toyota to join IndyCar. Honda and GM have been vocal in their desire for a third manufacturer. the fact that Toyota joined Australian Supercars before IndyCar should be a wake up call to IndyCar. Akio Toyoda is a car guy and wants Toyota to race in every series. but not IndyCar yet. why? convince him.
>>154312974you now remember when Detroit was on Belle Isle and was a double header and Graham Rahal won both races in a seasonseems forever ago now
Toyota is the only manufacturer I think might have the will to, and the financial resources to, join IndyCar in time for the new chassis in 2028. if you can't convince Toyota to join, you certainly won't convince any other manufacturer.
>Akio Toyoda is in charge of Super Taikyu now>created a class (ST-USA) specifically for American cars like the Corvette and Mustangif "Morizo" can't be convinced to join IndyCar, no one can
there's really nothing interesting at all about indycar except the indy 500. the cars are slow and heavy and the new one that keeps getting pushed back wont fix thatthe nigger-rigged "technology" is nothing like whats used in any road car, and theres nothing but suspension to developim surprised some of the old guys still show up when theyve experienced so much better in the past.Roger is running this shit into the ground
>>154313115No joke those two wins creep in mind at least once a week. I want Rahal to say fuck the field, fuck friends and get some wins lmao
>>154313074He has always had a little sweetness to his voice, that faggot mocking him on stream is just jealous on his Lithuanian accent paired with English lol
>>154313098Indycar doesn’t convince. They’re ((old school)) aka rape the fucking fans, promote the 500, and ruin the series. How hard is it to book a race? IMSA has their 2027 calendar released. I believe the IMSA Long Beach and Detroit dates lead to another April race mixed in, but for fucks sake I’m tired of being kind to Doug Boles.>what has boles said He hasn’t said shit, he’s just so kind and talks in polite circles no one asks him the hard questions. >why no third manufacturer Indycar is run by smug cunts who look at the numbers and could give a fuck about the product.
>>154313137>>154313161Who wants to join a series that isn’t focused on racing, and more in tune with profit, all while ignoring the racing brings the profit
>>154313327>Roger is running this shit into the ground.Yet no one has had the balls to tell him, and thus we are here. He is pushing the full nascar template.>charters>long service car (car of tomorrow was around for a good chunk of time as well and got a facelift)Clear as day generational wealth save so his sons have something when he is gone. Truly nothing more than a passion project to put smug faggots in charge that keep the out of touch man happy.
now for something positive, Alex Palou is still dominant
>>154314130Palou dominance >>> Reddick dominance
>>154314134I do wish we could’ve seen the run without the hybrid so Dixon could’ve stole some of his wins
Driver with the most personality that isn’t showcased? Collet. I think he can be a star
Indycar doesn't have a third manufacturer because it's expensive for the low visibility, and the car is old so the competition level is high. If the car changed every few years it would be more tempting to join because everyone starts from square one, but that would increase costs more. At this point I might prefer losing honda, ripping out that hybrid anchor and everyone gets a stock 2.4 liter ilmor. The field size would go down which would only matter to me at the 500 and all the road races would improve
>>154314186Couldn’t agree more. Could give a shit about the engine, as long as the racing is engaging. FOX wouldn’t ever do that though. The series is in a really fucky spot. The NXT car puts on a show
…they did it again. Andretti McLaren Arrow Sam Schmidt Motorsports
Penske has also killed creative schemes. >have top drivers fuck cars and wrap up>run back up car with mixed colors >looks good during qualifying >rewrap car overnight to bland scheme
Scheduled streams for day 1 and 2 of the open tests are up.
>>154315507OOOooooOOOOooooOOO(fyi I'm Pacific time)
https://www.indycar.com/news/2026/04/04-21-elkins-officiating>Scot Elkins Joins INDYCAR Officiating as Managing Director of Officiating
https://www.motorsport.com/indycar/news/winners-and-losers-from-the-grand-prix-of-long-beach/10814356/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kik8UMWIc28https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnrHFKKD6TAhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kR7Fl_xnqV8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTXMf-bslg8 (Jacob Abel was interviewed on Unverified)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnCZRlglQX0
>>154312815I didn't ask a question. I made a statement. I guess to expand a little more, I'm already going to 5 races this year, and if her company pays for a good chunk of the trip, I'll have a relatively cheap race to go to.
Callum...
>>154321698>Siegel will be driving in green next yearSo, news about Nolan should be coming any moment now according to David.
>>154326392JHR realigns with McLaren and grab Veekay. A seagull could drive that car to 22nd
>>154325092>I didn’t press it Oh Prema lol
>>154325092Everyone who demonized newgarden has to double down on this one
Another million average viewership. Even with a boring race, Indy keeps the momentum.https://racer.com/2026/04/22/indycar-scores-another-big-gain-in-tv-audience-at-long-beach
>>154326625I just hope the viewers stick around until the short ovals come back
I don't think I've seen or heard anything about Ferrucci since the St. Pete crash, it's like he's been invisible this whole time.
https://racer.com/2026/04/22/honda-to-apply-more-acura-branding-with-msr-in-indycar
>>154330018>inb4 IndyCar claims Acura counts as a third manufacturer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmE7zl8YsBwhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0_HuNfkNNY
>>154327101His worst finish at the 500 is 10th. I hope they roll into the test extremely fast
>>154325092RELEASE THE P2P FILES
>>154326499wrong, Penske bypassed the P2P restrictionthis incident is not the same
>>154336076They were only smoothing the times and lines. Roger likes a clear fast looking car you know
Inspiring
>>154339199It's a nice shade of blue at least
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCVMkD-HsZI
>>154339467Kinda hurts my eyes.
>>154339696It will probably look better on track in daylight, hopefully
Josef Newgarden :)David Malukas :)
https://racer.com/2026/04/23/dale-coyne-racing-team-manager-davis-retires
>>154343316that's Grosjean's race strategist btw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTaVf9Hy7GEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pScfhybtf6U
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8Vtoxz-8Mg&t=1468s
>>154343316$new $opportunity pre$ented it$elf. Odd timing but it’s Dale Coyne Racing so it feels normal
>>154345422>47 minutes of All In
>>154347582It's just the first 3 episodes again
>>154347630they tricked me.
>>154343316Working with grosjean is that bad huh
The open test at Indy will be live streamed next week
>>154356531
https://racer.com/2026/04/24/33-cars-expected-for-indy-open-test-set-to-stream-live-on-youtube>The Tuesday-Wednesday outing for Indianapolis 500 entries on the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval is expected to have 33 cars and drivers in attendance. RACER understands the 33rd and final entry for Katherine Legge to be fielded by AJ Foyt Racing is close to being finalized and, if all facets of the program are signed in time, the Briton would be expected to take part in the two-day test.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjjrjX1ZXOo
>>154351312kek
>throwback livery for a driver who is still in the series
>>154357502They realised how valuable he is now that he's gone.
>>154360621Penske won’t admit it but they miss Power
I’m a time traveler and bring news
https://youtu.be/1r40YZKfWfY
This thread is just embarrassing at this point.
>check catalog >see turn left is active >a seething nascar faggot must be close by>assume he chose life for another week to watch dega >seething faggot comments in thread he hates >still don’t see seething faggot crying in soccer threads>still don’t see seething faggot crying in wrc thread >still don’t see seething faggot crying in the 1 reply threads
>>154374252Seethe for me
Rent free. 36 weekends at least you’ll be here crying.
https://youtu.be/op7gVTkLSZ4>monster truck speed record attempt during the Month of May
https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2026/04/25/indycar-to-exclude-non-chartered-teams-from-races-other-than-indy-500-in-27/yeah Prema ain't coming back
>>154374525>36 weekendsAnd you still haven't learned your lesson. Pathetic.
>still crying into the afternoon/evening neck yourself faggot just in time for the open neck session
>trying to teach a lesson over the internet >trying to lock all conversation/good talk in one thread so MuH enjoy da races this faggot. kill yourself zoomer
As an individual I find it disgusting others choose to discuss sports outside of the thread I choose to participate in. To counter that I will cry for less motorsports discussion and more containment in one thread. All sports I do not watch must be in the same thread so it is easier for me to latch onto, and make internet friends. As you all know I’m a pontificating nascar faggot so this is nothing new. Here are the threads that will now become /motorsports/ >>153957225>>154147874>>154170517>>154131031
>Refuse to learn how2internetz>Cash out super hard in your personalized safe space to own the libsPlease never change. This is pure gold.>>154372236Indy 500 champion Takuma Sato is based and deserves better.
>lesafe space muh based faggot>leheckin arca! >le HECKIN race discussion walking a line to always sound like a faggot working for approval >leself hating White who acts like a nigger >leself hating White who only attempts to argue with Americans because he is a fucking pussy who doesn’t want to lose his euro friend base on the INTERNET >LeUpvote for muh formatting and punctuation. Once again you friend seeking faggot, kill yourself. I’ve done my part in offering to rip your ear off at a Indy race, yet you won’t engage in this behavior in person, because you are a pussy.
will you fuckers shut up we got IndyCar news to discuss >>154380583
>>154380583>helps suppliers >but also assist in raising charter values >this decision was reached after thoughtful discussion with key stakeholders and series suppliers They’re prepping to pump charter values up to buyout/priceout the small teams. >Penske will own Foyt (5)>Andretti will own Coyne (5)>Ganassi will own Meyer Shank (5)>McLaren will own Juncos Hollinger (5)>ECR has two chevys >RLL has three Hondas Honda and Chevy will get an additional entry each in 2028. There is a chance Rahal retires and each entry is filtered through RLL and ECR giving them each 3 car teams with not team alliance but factory support.
I say give Firestone a charter
>>154384958can't give Bridgestone a charter, they would be suspected of giving their charter entry better tires than the other teams
if you can convince Toyota to join you give them a charter.
>>154380583let's be real here, was there ever going to be bumping outside of the Indy 500? are non-charter teams going to strive to outqualify charter teams at Mid-Ohio, for example?
>>154385373give them the worst engine then or put that officiating team to work lol
>>154385421Not with the current costs. Prema proved how to burn through a budget and avoid signing a sponsor choosing their Italian colors first lol. Racing cars is the afterthought to the business it’s shitty
>>154385548feel like this was coming but was delayed in case Prema got their shit together. but once it was apparent they wouldn't, fuck it.
>>154385421oh yeah I forgot, it wouldn't matter what non-charter teams did vs charter teams at Mid-Ohio.they would only be fighting other theoretical non-charter teams to get into the race.basically this is making the de facto situation, de jure.
>>154385548Prema is like the ultimate expression of European motorsport arrogance lol
>>154385505these dudes can't even manage inspecting chassis, forget about tireseven Super GT is ending their tire warnow imagine a secret tire war within IndyCar if Bridgestone/Firestone had a chartereh eh
engine supply for IndyCar is not profitable, but chassis supply and tire supply is.
>>154380583the price for pay driver shitters to run the Indy 500 just went upand the price for pay driver shitters to run the full IndyCar season just went WAY up
we're talking GabeN-tier money here
>>154386312dude spent 500 million dollars on a yacht that he lives at sea on. he also bought the company that built it. the Valkyrie LMH project? that's like pocket change to him.
if GabeN could be convinced to join IndyCar... it would be too powerful
and he doesn't advertise Valve or Steam or Half-Life in his racing activities because he doesn't need to.
you think Dan Towriss is rich? he is nothing compared to GabeN
Conor Daly is seething so hard right now
Oh thats basesd.https://x.com/IMS/status/2048477210000883952
>>154395400they should race the monster truck against the Wienermobile
https://racer.com/2026/04/26/arrow-mclaren-legacy-motor-club-join-indy-500-forces-on-hunter-reay-entry
>>154385849Legacy working with Arrow could signal a shift to Toyota in the future or be a money grab for someone to run the double lol
https://x.com/Motorsport/status/2048734268763910549
>>154403043roll for shenanigans
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnP83V4049w
https://racer.com/2026/04/26/legge-indy-500-entry-confirmed-with-foyt-in-partnership-with-hmdhttps://racer.com/2026/04/27/juncos-hollinger-dreyer-reinbold-annouce-co-entry-and-technical-partnership-for-veekay-at-indy-500
This season has been pretty bad, save for Phoenix and I doubt the Indy Grand Prix is going to be an improvement. The testing for the 500 will probably be pretty good and I hope to God we get a better 500 than last year. I really hope things pick up soon.I'm seriously starting to doom on Indy.
interviews with the rookieshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSKxBwk418w
>>154408439The street and road courses have been rather dull affairs, however they still make for interesting television. '28 is a ways away yet, but the new chassis and engine formula should provide for some rather fun races in the future.
>>154408439the time to doom will be when Dixon and Power retire. For the Indy GP there is a 1% chance we get someone outside of Palou which are pretty good odds. >500With RHR, Helio, Sato and all the other strong runners I think it’s safe to say Palou wins it again.
>>154407446I’m excited to see how fast these smaller teams are off the truck today. That small team Chip Ganassi Racing is also back
stream has startedhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDYPzy1sRF4
>>154415347Feels good
>>154416039Absolutely comfy
>>154416050The usual suspects led by series vet Nolan Siegel
16-17k watching a test. They need to stream every open test, and let Harvey/Hill work the tire tests etc. Will they stream the wiener 500 test
How will Mick fuck it up? Going too slow.
forgot how annoying I find Hinchcliffe (I think that's him)
>>154416078He’s funny in a Canadian way
>>154416142I don't like Canadians much
>>154416078That's because you're a boring asshole
>>154416214I am also drugged out of my fucking mind
>>154416312
Hinch wanted to say his own car so bad lol
>>154413301>the new chassis and engine formula should provide for some rather fun races in the future.That's what they said about F1, kek. But seriously, I hope you're right. That has been painful. I thought the longer they ran the hybrid, they more better the racing would be, but it's been the opposite. >>154414641>Palou wins it againMaybe. He got really lucky with back markers basically handing it to him. I'm not saying he wouldn't have won anyway, but he would have had to race for it. >>154416078I have slowly come to like him less over time.
Casual smoke
It’s a Chevy thing.
>herta can't participate because f2 rescheduled>only 33 cars>abel and schumacher automatically make it in going at a snail's pacegrim
>>154416588lmao I’m not sure what mick does
>legge stalls car>blames computer
Is there another session today after this one
>legge finds a way to shrink field to 32>indycar creates special session >legge still shits out of special session >legge still makes the 500
>>154416857Yeah. 10am to 6pm ET today, and 10-5 tomorrow.
>>154416346my good pal Gronny :)>>154416441I don't follow Indy that closely but I tried putting on his podcast because I thought I would get a better understanding of the series. I have been a bitter faggot since
>>154419092Therr are some decent indycar podcasts but they tend to be the really small ones that no one listens to
damn Sting Raymond Robert
Allen Bestwick came prepared with the trivia. Thats why he is the voice of Indy
>>154419769Divebomb is alright if you don't mind the Bri'ish accents
>Assmussen
>>154421931>Assmussen>Shitmacher
>>154421849I like that one and also New Track Record
tow
no tow
full time only and no rookies (Collet, Hauger, Schumacher)
>>154422454the two Divebomb guys will be attending the Indy 500 in person for the first time this year they said. they interviewed Townsend Bell one time and he said if they started a GoFundMe to attend the 500 he would throw in the first $100.
>>154423034>>154423045>>154423093I know it’s early but we are going to have a great race. Without talking about CGR, Penske, Andretti having strong cars, there are also:>DRR/VeekayFast>Helio/Sato/RHRFast>Ferrucci/ColletFast>ECRFast
https://racer.com/2026/04/28/indycar-finalize-rule-limiting-non-charter-entries-to-indy-500-only-after-2026
only watched the last hour or so, why didn't Legge run?
>>154423937oh nevermindhttps://racer.com/2026/04/28/technical-glitches-sideline-legge-from-ims-open-test-until-wednesday
https://racer.com/2026/04/28/daly-leads-the-way-on-first-day-of-ims-open-test
>>154423200>PenskeorGanassiwinslol
>>154426922Penske used up all their cheats on IMSA and Ganassi is actually just Palou
>Tickets are only 60 dollars for general admission to the Indy 500Ill have to take a flight and go soon. Maybe next year
>>154428546Thats a pretty good deal in 2026. The first test has nearly 300k views in 10 hours you might have to elbow fight at the gate come race day
Most Laps Led at Indy since 2008>2008 Dixon *won*2009 Dixon>2010 Franchitti *won*2011 Dixon2012 Andretti2013 Carpenter>2014 Hunter-Reay *won*2015 Dixon2016 Hunter-Reay2017 Chilton2018 Carpenter>2019 Pagenaud *won*2020 Dixon2021 Daly2022 Dixon2023 O’Ward2024 McLaughlin2025 Sato
>>154426922im 50/50 at this point with it being a repeat winner vs first time winner but i do know a car that finishes the race will win it.
>>154428633McLaughlin is coming into the race with this huge mental hurdle to climb, even if he denies it:>don't crash on the formation laphe will not be able to start the race in the proper mindset. that hesitation will cost him.
>>154428613the only lap that matters is lap 200
>>154428546IndyCar race tickets are very affordable. the travel to the circuit/accomodations is the true cost, depending on the distance, which is why I've only been to Road America (closest track to me, and it's still a 3 hour drive from the other side of Wisconsin)>wanna go to the Indy 500 someday though
>>154428674>and the winner of the 110th Indianapolis 500 is KATHERINE LEGGE! she has done it!
>>154428702I know you guys like to shit on Kathy Legge. but you should have heard the cheers for Jamie Chadwick when she won the IndyNXT race from pole at Road America a few years back. I was there in turn 5.it's only a matter of time until a truly dominant female race driver emerges. will that be in IndyCar? sports cars? asscar? idk. but it's coming. zoomers love sim racing.
>>154428668>that hesitation will cost him.
>>154428746you can't go into the biggest race in the world just hoping you don't fuck up on lap 0.
>>154428741could be another series too. I think it has to be in single seaters to be undisputed though, cuz sports car racing is filled with pay drivers and it's a 2-3 driver team effort.
>>154428752all of these penske pre race and mid race fuck ups are sacrifices for the 500. Roger is one sick dude
>>154428799Domination isnt possible but highly competitive, maybe in bikes. Open wheel there wont be a female champion they are too shit lol
If the current 2028 rules package doesn't get pushed back again, do we think there will be a giant swarm of one offs attempting to qualify in the last season of these regs next year? Kind of like how in 2011 there were a bunch of teams trying to get in because they knew the IR-05 crapwagons weren't gonna be used again.>>154428741>>154428741With how much WRC has fallen apart over the last decade I could easily see everyone there being caught completely off guard by a motivated woman pegging everyone who's been setting on their laurels. Remember that Michele Mouton made a quite respectable name for herself in rallying during the peak Group B days. That said it's hard to keep up with the ladder leading to WRC right now so I'm not sure if there's any women there poised to do that.Big thing is it'll need to be in a series that has power steering, it's almost impossible for most women to adapt to two or more hour races wrestling with the entire weight of the car just because of differences in musculature.Man i really need to go through my folders and put all my racing pictures in one single folder.
>>154428815>>154429403bikes are more physical than cars.>muh power steeringdid the rally cars in the 1980's have power steering?
just waiting for the corner store to open to get... rations. to watch Indy car testing all day
not a simp, legit I think the best female drivers are yet to come. Legge is too old. Chadwick is too old even. they haven't even started karting yet. small children, babies, maybe even unborn. it will take awhile.
but in the meantime>reminder that Danica Patrick has a better IndyCar win% than Marco Andretti
poles, podiums, top 5's, top 10's, none of that shit matters. you need to win. 1 win in IndyCar, for me to consider you not a complete shitter.>Conor Daly has 0 wins
>>154429403>>154429478>>154429506i barely accept them behind the wheel/engine not because of skill, even though they lack it, or in the garage, but because their very existence in sports is meant to split it apart. They will always be a sideshow and when they "arent" then what does that tell you about the society that allowed women to "win". Will Chip pay Palou money for a female ever? If he does the world is in a fucked position. Look at the WNBA inflation. The pushing of females to be more than they are is exhausting. Their ceiling is documented
>>154429554motor racing isn't basketball>and basketball sucks anyway
>>154429578 they are connected lol. what big money and status has boosted that shitty nascar team? Michael Jordan/Basketball/Nike money. All womens sports are overvalued including the ELF draw but it is what put Legge in and any other 33rd driver with a budget out. Who really wanted Legge in a car for the 500 and shitty tv time? Indycar/FOX/simps lol. Who is pushing the inclusion of women in every committee, team, talent etc position. You know what Indycar is missing? Womens NXT, Penske has asked for it personally.
>>1544295291 Indycar win in the Palou/Kirkwood era will be tough for anyone
>>154429511Hall of fame driver in open wheel and stock car. A legend on the track, Danica Patrick.
#06 - Helio Castroneves - 4x Indy 500 Winner - 4 poles - 26th start#2 Josef Newgarden - 2x Indy 500 Winner - 15th start#3 Scott McLaughlin - 1 pole - 6th start#4 Caio Collet (R) - Rookie#5 Pato O’Ward - 7th start, 1 DNQ#6 Nolan Siegel - 2nd start, 1 DNQ#7 Christian Lundgaard - 5th start#8 Kyffin Simpson - 3rd start#9 Scott Dixon - 1x Indy 500 Winner - 5 poles - 24th start#10 Alex Palou - 1x Indy 500 Winner - 1 pole - 7th start#11 Katherine Legge - 5th start#12 David Malukas - 4th start#14 Santino Ferrucci - 8th start#15 Graham Rahal - 19th start, 1 DNQ#18 Romain Grosjean - 4th start#19 Dennis Hauger (R) - Rookie#20 Alexander Rossi - 1x Indy 500 Winner - 11th start#21 Christian Rasmussen - 3rd start#23 Conor Daly - 13th start#24 Jack Harvey - 9th start#26 Will Power - 1x Indy 500 Winner - 19th start#27 Kyle Kirkwood - 5th start#28 Marcus Ericsson - 1x Indy 500 Winner - 8th start#31 Ryan Hunter-Reay - 1x Indy 500 Winner - 18th start, 1 DNQ#33 Ed Carpenter - 3 poles - 23rd start #45 Louis Foster - 2nd Start#47 Mick Schumacher (R) - Rookie#51 Jacob Abel - 1 DNQ#60 Felix Rosenqvist - 8th start#66 Marcus Armstrong - 3rd start#75 Takuma Sato - 2x Indy 500 Winner - 17th start#76 Rinus Veekay - 7th start#77 Sting Ray Robb - 4th start
testing day 2 in 30 minutes
here we go lads
>track dryingREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
11:15 ET
>>154430741It's looking cloudy
ok
ok cars are on the track
this absolute glazing of Conor Daly is totally unwarranted
>>154431101hes related to boles. cant wait for roger penske jr to race
>>154431125in an alternate universe Roger Penske continued driving in races instead of retiring to focus on businesses and running a team
playing Half-Life 2 while I watch>the Valkyrie sounds awesome but it's uncompetitive and I kinda wish GabeN was into IndyCar instead of sports car racing
track inspection soon
TAKU TAKU TAKU
>track inspection
>>154431361I wanna see Sato and Ohta compete in the same 500
https://ts-shop-jp.com/items/69e7c282c0e0b8c994fe81b5Fug it's already on sale but it doesn't seem like I can buy it without a Japanese address
>>154431410didn't you say you were going to Japan later this year? can you somehow buy it and pick it up there later?
cars out again
those cars look like they're gonna smash into the wall coming out of turn 4 but they just lock in and go down the front straight>aerodynamics and slick tires are magic
>>154431527I'm trying to get it here before the trip so I can wear it to the SF race, but even if I manage to get it shipped, I don't know if it'll come within 3 weeks
>>154431822damn. pls post pics and concessions from the Super Formula race. and sorry the Super GT race in Malaysia isn't happening, I know you were excited to go to that.
Kathy finna go out soon
Luv 'elio>>154431864Oh yeah I'm definitely keeping you guys updated once I get there. I'll just wear the 2025 Taku jersey if the 26 one doesn't make it in time>sorry the Super GT race in Malaysia isn't happening, I know you were excited to go to that.Yeah it's fine. They're upgrading everyone's who's kept the tickets (instead of a refund) a free upgrade to the pre-race pitwalk so I'm really excited when it does happen eventuallyAlso nice to mix it up with another circuit for a change. And this proves to be a good experience, I'll be putting together a trip to the Macau GP at the end of the year as well
>>154431891>upgrading everyone's who's kept the tickets (instead of a refund) a free upgrade to the pre-race pitwalk so I'm really excited when it does happen eventuallyupgrade for next year (maybe)?
>>154431891>putting together a trip to the Macau GP at the end of the year as wellman, there's a lot of cool places to go in your part of the world. motor racing related too!
>girl dadalso known as just a dad
I'm a sucker for chrome silver liveries
>>154432171business idea: e.l.f. cosmetics x ELF lubricants collab
Kathy session complete
>>154431932I think that's what they're planning to do. From everything that I've heard, they're not reschedulimg it to a later time this year so the 2025 Sepang round is effectively cannedStill have no idea how they'll manage the crowd for the grid walk assuming a large number of ticket holders chose the upgrade>>154431938>man, there's a lot of cool places to go in your part of the world. motor racing related too!Honestly not nearly as much as the US and Europe though! I guess the cool part about loving vrooms in the US is that you could effectively attend the entirety of the IMSA and IndyCar calendar wihtout ever leaving the country (except for the Canadian rounds)I've been to Japan a couple of times but never attended any races there so I'm really excited this time around
>>154432171it is good looking car
>stands in your path
>>154432612>Honestly not nearly as much as the US and Europe though!idk man. maybe we are desensitized to the areas of the world we live in.> I guess the cool part about loving vrooms in the US is that you could effectively attend the entirety of the IMSA and IndyCar calendar wihtout ever leaving the country (except for the Canadian rounds)yeah, if you have the money. America is a big country. travel is expensive. I usually attend IndyCar at Road America because it's the closest to where I live but I've fallen on hard times and I cannot afford it this year. going out to Florida or California for IndyCar or sports car races? forget it.
Doug Boles on the mic
Sato-san getting his helmet out of the bag
>>154432688The gentle pink fade looks really nice
Team Penske photo op run
I want to see the fox
>>154432612>manage the crowd for the grid walklol.>booba for everyonebut seriously, I do hope they make it right for you guys that wanted to go to the race at Sepang. the statement on the cancelation from Masaaki Bandoh (Super GT head honcho) seemed a bit... callous. he thanked the Japanese fans specifically for their understanding. but what about the Malaysian fans? Singaporean fans? hell, Super GT fans of any nationality other than Japanese?
damn that was a cool fox
OH SHIT FIRE
FIRE
hollywood harvey nooooo
feel like these pit crew dudes should have their firesuits onanyway, that'll be a yellow, Harvey for sure spewed fluid all over the track
>>154433559not that bad I guessgreen
IndyCarbros, I have a question.how big of a deal do you consider having "bumping" at the 500?
>>154434441I asked so I shall answer first.I think it's pathetic to scratch and claw to get to muh traditional 33 entries, and then to expect more than that just to waste a bunch of people's time and money to pretend like there's still 50+ cars trying to enter the 500? eh eh. that's fucking stupid.
>>154434441We won’t really know how many are able to enter with the limited engines. I’m not saying it would be 50 but if Honda/Chevy weren’t such cunts there is a shot we couldve seen a consistent 35-36. It’s fun knowing the pressure is on for drivers on the bubble.>muh traditionalHear me out, sprint race of back markers 21st to 33rd/beyond and set the rear of the field that way. Don’t want to strain your engine with a sprint race? Qualify 20th or better. Cars would get TV time so sponsors won’t give up on the back markers.
>>154434856>former 500 winner picI won't name names but I'd say 2/3 at best of this group has a realistic chance to win another Indy 500 and the other 1/3 zero chance
>>154434538We need the new car. What will be new about it at this point? Maybe the tub lol. Of the nine previous 500 winners in the field I don’t know how many are going to run the new car. I hope they all do but there’s potentially five seats opening up in the next five years or less. That will give them the reason to close the field down to 30 officially and “preserve” the eras while shifting to a new one. They’ll find a way to market it
>>154434954Indy 500 finishing positions since 2020>Helio1117152010>Newgarden512131122>Sato114257149>Palou2829451>RHR1022112621>Dixon217216320>Ericsson3211123331>Power143015232416>Rossi272955428
ok that was dangerous. who the fuck just swerved in front of a car joining the track?this is testing, we ain't even in official practice for the race yet and people are already driving like they're in the top 3 on lap 199.
shall post the time sheets when they are available
that's all folks
>>154435842Great two days of testing. That Newgarden kid might have some speed
Allen Bestwick was a good announcer for IndyCar, it's too bad he got stuck with Eddie Cheever and Scott Goodyear...
>>154436024>>154436123Bestwick put on a masterclass. I hope Hinch took notes
>>154436120>That Newgarden kid might have some cheatsCHECK THE ATTENUATOR!seriously though, Penske got nothing so far to challenge Palou for the Championship, so this should be the time of the utmost suspicion.>surely Team Penske wouldn't cheat again? right?>after they got caught and it was a whole thing?>after they hired Little Dave?
>>154436221They’ll launder the cheating through Collet this year and Newgarden next year as a send off. It’s the only way Big Roger would have it
I want to know 1>how thoroughly they inspect the cars for tests2>how many tires are allowed3>how much fuel is allowed
>>154436190Hinch is alright in the booth just don't listen to his podcast lol
>>154434441It makes qualifying way more interesting
never listen to driver podcasts>the really good drivers don't have time to podcast because they are too busy winning
>>154436294>fuelunlimited?>inspectinspection? >tires4-5? i didnt count and cant find anything mentioning it.
>>154436484Alex Palou Podcast brought to you by DHL
>>154436507>fuel>unlimitedmaybe for Kyffin Simpson (super mega rich pay driver)
>>154436507>>154436294You get a set amount of tires for the entire two weeks before the race and the race iirc. I don't think inspections happen until qualifying and the race. Supposedly they will improve after last year when Ganassi saved the Penske attenuator criticism for the middle of qualifying to fuck them extra hard. I'm not sure how much progress they've actually made on that
dumping the time sheets
what all this means, idk. it's testing.we ain't even to Indy practice yet.
but anyway I'm sure this track time has been very useful for drivers, teams, and manufacturers. and fun to watch for the real IndyCar sickos like us.
>>154436615>You get a set amount of tires for the entire two weeks before the race and the race iircyeah but that's "official" Indy 500 practice/qualifying/race. what are the rules for this test?>this test which is basically more Indy 500 practice but Indy roval in between
That guy next to Bestwick sounds like a parody of every generic sports announcer
>>154397160It's a great IQ test on how much one enjoys these PR retard schticks
>>154437799in a post-Paul Page IndyCar commentary world (no he's not dead yet, just retired) we gotta make do with who we got.>>154437820the Wienermobiles will probably wear out their welcome, especially if they bring them back for a third year after this.>how much is Oscar Meyer paying Roger?but monster trucks are cool.https://youtu.be/6ALgf2_tIPc?si=uaPKzT-elcWxyl5B
>>154437799Bestwick reminds me of Leland from Twin Peakshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4j0hBLqEyJ8
https://racer.com/2026/04/29/newgarden-fastest-as-indy-open-test-comes-to-a-close
>>154437444>>154437458>>154437469>>154437488>>154437500Thank you. Ive come to the conclusion that a car will win, with a driver I like. I dont know their name yet.
>>154437517>idk. it's testing.too true >>154437548
>>154437799Michael Young played his role perfectly. Indy Radio guys are top notch
Guys, I don't think I'm gonna survive tomorrow without Indy tests.
>>154442791Closing lap passes. Sting Ray is going to win the 500 finishing ahead of Legge and Siegel, Carpenter will finish 13th. 2012-Franchitti passing Dixonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrFIc6RJKGU2013-Kanaan passing RHRhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZ6UmPKivEo2014-RHR passing Heliohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ue0kUO2p9kk2015-JPM passing Powerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wk3T_3fjITI2016-Rossi passing Munozhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWKz29LAfq82018-Power passing Wilsonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yr1Xn4BRMWU2019-Pagenaud passing Rossihttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jTk0Jf9YJg2021-Helio passing Palouhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fy2KjX8dzIg2023-Newgarden passing Ericssonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MR8GT3gEZo2024-Newgarden passing O’Wardhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-xJjBQA8i0
>>154439854Newgarden getting primed for another two straight 500 wins
new all in on mclelhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhYeG6Dp-0o
has zak brown gone too far?
https://www.indycar.com/news/2026/04/04-30-500-pacecar-ic>Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X To Pace 110th Indianapolis 500
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KenXSIQ9wl0
>>154449701Does he go after Siegel? From what I’ve seen so far McLaren really likes Nolan
>>154458433Nah I just felt like posting that image
>>154271439Miggsurge
>>154459662Siegel needs to adopt that seagulls arm routine and attitude
New car leaked
>>154451108Looks good
https://racer.com/2026/04/30/siegel-steps-in-as-hauger-s-race-engineer-for-remainder-of-indycar-seasonBen Siegel not Nolan
RIP Alex Zanardihttps://www.wantedinrome.com/news/farewell-to-alex-zanardi-the-man-who-redefined-resilience.html
>>154472137F
>>154472137RIP
>>154472137https://racer.com/2026/05/02/alex-zanardi-1966-2026
>>154431410So I managed to place an order for a jersey and a cap through some package forwarding service that gives you a Japanese addressDon't see it arriving anytime before June though since it's a pre-order item which I think will ship sometime around or after the Indy 500 weekend itself
>>154472137Alex Zanardi: 1 Hour of INDYCAR Greatnesshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMKo5cdzYgs>The INDYCAR community mourns the passing of Alex Zanardi.>A two-time series champion, 15-time race winner and one of the sport’s most inspiring figures, his legacy on track was matched only by the strength of his character.
>>154476322Special talent
>>154473235$8000 for a shirt ;)?! Indycar hates the fans! lol
>>154473235sorry you had to do all that. it shouldn't be this hard for race fans to buy merchandise, no matter where you live.
https://twitter.com/GanassiChip/status/2050547885205266651>Chip Ganassi Racing and the whole racing community has lost more than a legend — the world has lost one of its most extraordinary human beings.>Alex Zanardi was the definition of resilience, courage, and grace. He was integral in shaping Chip Ganassi Racing into what it has become. From the highest levels of motorsport to his incredible achievements beyond it, he showed us all what it truly means to fight, to adapt, and to live with purpose. His strength inspired millions, but it was his humility, kindness, and unwavering positivity that made him unforgettable.>He didn’t just overcome adversity — he redefined what was possible.>Rest in peace, Alex. Your legacy will continue to push us forward, on and off the track.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvlvvp4uvhw
>>154487038well I'll be damned. Little Dave passed the Penske PR training and was cleared by Roger to restart his YouTube channel lol.>seriously he's been gone for a long time in social media years
Do you guys have any cool old CART pictures?i want to have a collection of the Reynards and Lola's
>>154487624for me it's the Reynard 2KI>holds the qualifying lap record at Road America almost 26 years later
>>154487974>Alex Zanardi holds the "race" lap record 28 years later, also in a ReynardRIP
those late 90's-early 2000's CART cars were faster than Formula 1. outright. not just top speed at the Indy 500. faster on a lap of a road course.
>>154488138>or top speed at Michigan rather, because Tony George ruined everythingthe greatest open wheel race cars ever conceived.
>>154487038>>154487098Lmao he is interesting
>malukas calling for the captain and saluting
>$160Do I bite the bullet now that the dollar is a bit weak? Or wait for the Mexico race to be confirmed any day now to get it?
>>154496103I wouldn't count on the mexico race ever happening unless you know something I don't
>>154496305Pato winning the 500 should seal the deal, if it ever happens.
>>154496419He’s got two years left to do it in this car.
>>154496103It probably won't be able available in a year or two.
>>154339199>The NTT INDYCAR SERIES and Indianapolis Motor Speedway announced May 4 a sponsorship with Sam’s Club, a leading membership retail club, that will see the company become the Official Sponsor and Official and Exclusive Warehouse Club Retail Store of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.https://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/news-multimedia/news/2026/05/04/05-04-samsclub-ims
>>154517512now we need a rival costco car
>>154522224A Kirkland car
https://racer.com/2026/05/04/fox-reveals-plans-for-60-hours-of-indy-500-coverage>Oscar Mayer Wienie 500 on FOXall i needed to see
>>154522300we can get a costco/kirkland car similar to the honda/acura car
https://racer.com/2026/05/04/arrow-mclaren-to-test-f2-champ-fornaroli
the Split is the most convoluted thing ever to explain to a non-racing fan
>>154528021>greed driven race team owners got too big for their britches and failed at their own leagueNot really that hard desu
>>154528187>greed driven race track owner got too big for his britches and destroyed an entire sportfixed
>>154528187>>154528232YOU SEE? IT'S DIFFERENT DEPENDING ON THE SIDE OF THE SPLIT YOU WERE ON!
it really comes down to, are you a fan of the Indy 500 specifically? or are you a fan of the wider Indy car racing series?
>can't get the p2p control system to work reliably>fuck it
>>154528676One of those cocksuckers suggested we leave RA and go race somewhere internationally "where the money is". I don't buy for a second that they split out of love for racing and not because they were trying to be F1 lite
>>154529511now its time for them to remove the hybrid and add two more cylinders
>>154529511https://racer.com/2026/05/05/indycar-opens-up-push-to-pass-usagehttps://racer.com/2026/05/05/indycar-officiating-explains-roots-of-long-beach-p2p-failure>we can't figure out how to fix it so just use it whenever you wantlmao
>>154535451>Driver | Team | Uses | Total Time>Felix Rosenqvist, No. 60 Meyer Shank Racing Honda, three, 18.5s>Alex Palou, No. 10 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, three, 15.1s>Kyffin Simpson, No. 8 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, two, 12.1s>Nolan Siegel, No. 6 Arrow McLaren Chevy, three, 8.0s>Santino Ferrucci, No. 14 AJ Foyt Racing Chevy, two, 7.0s>Marcus Armstrong, No. 66 Meyer Shank Racing Honda, one, 6.3s>Rinus VeeKay, No. 76 Juncos Hollinger Racing Chevy, two, 6.0s>David Malukas, No. 12 Team Penske Chevy, one, 6.0s>Romain Grosjean, No. 18 Dale Coyne Racing Honda, two, 4.5s>Scott McLaughlin, No. 3 Team Penske Chevy, one, 3.0s>Louis Foster, No. 45 Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing Honda, two, 2.5s>Graham Rahal, No. 15 Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing Honda, one, 0.0s
>>154535535>tinfoil time palou doesnt want an onboard to show his slight use of an unlocked push to pass. >siegelhe has talent to recognize these things. arrow needs to keep him
https://www.mr-motegi.jp/eng/ticket_m/motogp/greencamp.htmlHonda will demolish part of the oval at Motegi and turn it into a camp site/parking lot>Single Ring Motegi
>>154536300great news for a track in North America, horrible news for oval tracks.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9-2nXvsA4U
>>154536527i do like oward and wouldnt mind him winning the 500
Josef NewgardenDavid Malukas:)
This weekend the 14 car wins
>alex palou wins
Theres a chance the Indy NXT race on Friday is wet. Looking forward to both races
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https://racer.com/2026/05/06/indycar-zeroing-in-on-date-for-first-ir28-track-test
>>154543826>RACER understands at least two IR28 tubs – the safety cell that houses the driver and serves as the superstructure that carries all major items – currently reside inside Dallara USA’s base adjacent to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Main Street in Speedway, Indiana.They better tease it for the 500 lol
Apparently there's a Bobby Rahal documentary on FS1 this FridayI saw Bobby win a race at Nazareth once when I was a kid
>>154544797Damn thats a moment to cherish. They say the full doc will come out later in the year. Still looking forward to it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnc1z-6DGtU
>>154546830great color on Rosenqvists car
>>154548090I don't really remember the Nazareth race that much. I was pretty young. I do remember my family were Michael Andretti fans, and we always made fun of Rahal, idk why. And then he ended up winning. I think my parents took us to Nazareth a couple times, and then we went to the Cleveland Airport races a couple times too. Hard to remember exactly, but I'm pretty sure one of them was the race Roberto Moreno won. They were filming the race for the Driven movie, and the years would have lined up.Other than those, I've only been to the Baltimore GP when I lived there: Power, Hunter-Reay, and Pagenaud. Though I remember seeing Marco crash during practice one morning and he walked right by my dad and me back to the paddock.>>154548255Not a color you see often
Armstrong driving with a guitar controllerhttps://streamable.com/kmdyoe>>154548630lmao they removed it. I wonder if they already had a bulk of these made.
>>154548620and it was his last race win as well. You’ve been to some cool tracks and see some fun races. >not a color you see oftenfrom other pics it looks like it’ll be one of the better ones this season
>>154549758Eh, just the three tracks I mentioned above and also Long Beach once when I was a toddler. I don't remember that at all.3 of the 4 races I've been to are now defunct lolI've been meaning to frame my Baltimore GP tickets + programs and put them on my wall. If I ever get around to it, I'll share here.
https://racer.com/2026/05/06/new-ims-museum-displays-for-may-now-open-to-the-public
>>154549836>3 of the 4races I’ve been to are now defunct That makes it even cooler lol. Nice can’t wait to see how it turns out whenever haha
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvYiqkc8dDU
>>154536300https://x.com/Ryo_Michigami/status/2051599917286932533>The oval course, which once hosted the Japanese round of the IndyCar Series, will in the future be covered with grass, allowing for camping and featuring a new viewing area that makes use of the slopes. This was the last time the cars ran on the oval
>>154552663Ericsson could’ve used Will Power from the start at Andretti. Herta/Kirkwood aren’t the most talkative >Veekay a black beltI think it was mentioned in a broadcast once and never again lol
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>>154557926It's also fun to see Power now that he's out from under the Penske PR thumb.
>>154558045Agreed. Penske perfect image lol
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