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Hopefully they step it up… The opener at St. Pete was horribly covered.

http://www.crash.net/indycar/news/179805/1/alesi_may_call_time_on_indy_500_bid.html

Alesi may back out of running the race because of how un-competitive the engine is.

I think Rubens is just finding that Indy requires a lot of subtle technique to get around the track. The article also said they’re slowly taking downforce off the car increase his confidence. He drove at Texas […]

Timing and Scoring is getting me excited. I’m going to Pole day Saturday. We’ll see how fast those Lotus actually are….

Word is, Dragon will have Chevys for the race as well. One engine already in the […]

So far Alesi has only gone to 211mph with the extra boost. Not looking good for Lotus. There’s a chance they can get blackflagged during the race if there beyond the 105% rule.

@don

These cars are much different than an Indycar. Give it towards the end of the season. The field is deep and he’s fighting them out of his element. I think he’ll get on the podium this year but Power is a force.

Like 12 hours until the cars take to the track!

Well, looks like nobody saw this coming. Alesi is driving for Fan Force United. Haven’t heard of em? Neither have I….

http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/article/indycar-alesi-unites-with-fan-force-united-for-indy/

These cars are much different than Formula 1 so Rubens is taking some time to adjust. No tire warmers, no power steering, they may be open wheel but they’re a completely different animal.

Massa would be […]

Latest reports I’ve heard are that Lotus was offering $500,000 to $750,000 to run Alesi and HVM didn’t take the offer. It’s looking very doubtful that he’s going to be entered. […]

Was just going to come here to post this too. Hopefully some people check it out!

Pagenaud, JR, Sato, and Rubens should be interesting coming up through the field. Should be a great race tomorrow.

If it rains watch out for Bourdais!

Yeah, it’s kinda like that.

They seem to be redoing the layout of the Houston track to provide better racing. Cotman’s group should be doing it who did Sao Paulo, Edmonton, and will be doing the new China circuit I think.

A great race! I look forward to seeing more of these young guys mixing it up.

Absolutely great qualifying today. Andretti Autosport and Pagenaud have really risen to the challenge this year. Honda does seem to be a little bit off the pace though.

Fast Six on […]

Rubens 23rd for FP2