Round 6: The 99th Indianapolis 500 - Page 7

rwintle · 20 May 2015, 18:32 (Ref:3539737)

(Racer.com):

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UPDATED Wednesday, May 20: Verizon IndyCar Series driver James Hinchcliffe has been transferred out of the Intensive Care Unit at IU Health Methodist Hospital as the Canadian continues to make substantial improvement following surgery on May 18 for injuries to his pelvic area and upper left thigh. Upon further evaluation this morning, it was determined that Hinchcliffe will require no further procedures and is expected to make a full recovery from his injuries.

http://www.racer.com/indycar/item/11...es-hinchcliffe

**bjohnsonsmith** · 20 May 2015, 18:37 (Ref:3539739)

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Originally Posted by rwintle

(Racer.com):

http://www.racer.com/indycar/item/11...es-hinchcliffe

That's welcome news.

Burp · 21 May 2015, 05:28 (Ref:3539828)

Briscoe confirmed for the 500

**bjohnsonsmith** · 21 May 2015, 14:32 (Ref:3539930)

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Originally Posted by Burp

Briscoe confirmed for the 500

Is he replacing Hinchcliff?

MoMedic9019 · 21 May 2015, 16:32 (Ref:3539960)

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Originally Posted by bjohnsonsmith

So it was the failure of the rocker, that caused the crash but what was it that injured Hinchcliff's upper left thigh? When the rocker failed did the left suspension damper penetrate the tub and go into Hinchcliff's leg?

It seems as if the top A-Arm pierced the tub. The upper, rear-angled one, not the one connected to the damper. It's the "trailing link" if you will.

Complete assumption here. I'm guessing the shear came at the rod end, and it came through the tub at the same angle it was mounted.

10TENTHS · 22 May 2015, 01:09 (Ref:3540065)

Using carbon fibre would have avoided the piece flying at Hinchcliffe intact, but I wouldn't want a cloud of fine debris either. Not to mention we'd be seeing suspension failures left and right with the amount of rubbing and leaning that happens in close quarters racing with the DW12. Let's face it, James went side-on with the wall at 125Gs, and was injured by secondary debris with no broken bones (not sure if he suffered a concussion or not, he did get shaken around a fair bit).

That said, the part should have been replaced sooner, far too much mileage on it, and it was a first generation design prior to a reinforced version being introduced in 2013.

Burp · 22 May 2015, 05:38 (Ref:3540092)

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Originally Posted by bjohnsonsmith

Is he replacing Hinchcliff?

sorry yea Briscoe replaces Hinch.

And Vautier replaces Huertas who's sick note arrived in the nick of time

canamman · 22 May 2015, 09:18 (Ref:3540127)

Had no idea Jim Clarks 1965 winning Lotus
was built by NASCAR famed Wood Bros.
http://www.foxsports.com/motor/story...m-clark-052015

No Jim Neighbors this year, A capella group Straight No Chaser.

**skycafe** · 22 May 2015, 12:06 (Ref:3540146)

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Originally Posted by canamman

Had no idea Jim Clarks 1965 winning Lotus
was built by NASCAR famed Wood Bros.
http://www.foxsports.com/motor/story...m-clark-052015

No Jim Neighbors this year, A capella group Straight No Chaser.

That is a great article about the Wood Brothers, but they did not build the Lotus, they instead did the pit stops. The Woods were well rehearsed and polished, and developed many techniques to insure swift, efficient pitting. The regular Lotus crew was there to prep the car and to step in if there had been a mechanical need.

No Jim Neighbors...it seems simple and sappy, but his singing of "Back Home Again in Indiana" was such a huge part of the Indy tradition. Part of the Big Deal of the Greatest Race.

**bjohnsonsmith** · 22 May 2015, 17:33 (Ref:3540228)

Power posts a fastest lap of 229.020 mph, in final practice.

fieldodreams79 · 22 May 2015, 17:46 (Ref:3540229)

No flying cars or incidents is a fresh change.

Worth talking about I guess since we don't have much going on til green flag:
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports...nues/27775663/

fieldodreams79 · 22 May 2015, 17:49 (Ref:3540231)

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Originally Posted by canamman

Had no idea Jim Clarks 1965 winning Lotus
was built by NASCAR famed Wood Bros.
http://www.foxsports.com/motor/story...m-clark-052015

No Jim Neighbors this year, A capella group Straight No Chaser.

That group has big shoes to fill. Surprised Jim made it this long, singing that is.

I knew Smokey Yunnick built 500 cars, but I guess never realized the Woods did too. Not surprising at all.

**bjohnsonsmith** · 22 May 2015, 18:35 (Ref:3540236)

This is an interesting article on the Lotus 38. It mentions the Woods Brothers but only in their capacity in managing the pit-stops.

http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/6...s-38-Ford.html

canamman · 22 May 2015, 18:39 (Ref:3540238)

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Originally Posted by skycafe

That is a great article about the Wood Brothers, but they did not build the Lotus, they instead did the pit stops.

Ah - of course. I guess that was the same car he drove in F1, with a gear change . would you think?

canamman · 22 May 2015, 18:45 (Ref:3540243)

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Originally Posted by fieldodreams79

Worth talking about I guess since we don't have much going on til green flag:
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports...nues/27775663/

Crazy about the blackout. Thought those didn't exist anymore.

I really enjoyed the slideshow of vintage Indy pics at the end of the article.

canamman · 22 May 2015, 20:07 (Ref:3540268)

Helio wins pit stop comp, Kimball runner up.
Pulling for Helio to get an historic 4th.
Hinch did some walking for the first time.

**skycafe** · 22 May 2015, 22:14 (Ref:3540293)

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Originally Posted by canamman

Ah - of course. I guess that was the same car he drove in F1, with a gear change . would you think?

Lotus 38 was specifically designed by Colin Chapman and Len Terry for Indianapolis. Larger then the F1 car because of the bigger engine and the fuel capacity. They pitted twice during the race. Only twice.

**bjohnsonsmith** · 22 May 2015, 22:51 (Ref:3540302)

An interesting response from Honda, regarding the changes in qualifying after the airborne accidents involving Chevrolet powered cars .

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/119116

the real Stig · 23 May 2015, 10:46 (Ref:3540383)

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Originally Posted by bjohnsonsmith

An interesting response from Honda, regarding the changes in qualifying after the airborne accidents involving Chevrolet powered cars .

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/119116

Honda is in damage limitation, Eriksen is in career survival mode. They are using Wurth Research to do the CFD, Wurth who famously argued with Patric Head that you didn't need a wind tunnel to do open wheel aero. CFD was the future till Wurth got fired from the Virgin F1 development team for nonperformance. HPDs sports cars have also fallen behind and become uncompetitive, they also have Wurth CFD only development. People forget that as powerful as CFD is, it is not real, it is still only a simulation. And with all simulations whether it be CFD, WAVE engine sim, or GT engine sim, they all have to be calibrated. The question to ask is why does HPD keep going back to Wurth every time? Wurth keeps getting his sims checked on the track and they keep not performing. Is this not the definition of insanity? You don't get different results from trying the same thing, try using a wind tunnel Mr Wurth?

rwintle · 23 May 2015, 15:04 (Ref:3540410)

"Wirth".

http://www.wirthresearch.com

On a side note, good to hear the Mayor is mobile, at least a little.

fieldodreams79 · 23 May 2015, 15:50 (Ref:3540421)

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Originally Posted by bjohnsonsmith

This is an interesting article on the Lotus 38. It mentions the Woods Brothers but only in their capacity in managing the pit-stops.

http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/6...s-38-Ford.html

Would help to actually read articles

Posting and working, not the best of ideas. I now recall (obviously) the Wood Bros being utilized for pitstops, as outside of being mechanical geniuses, they were revolutionary in rapid pitstops as well.

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Originally Posted by canamman

Crazy about the blackout. Thought those didn't exist anymore.

They certianly do on ESPN3/WatchESPN for football, baseball, etc. I recall hearing about the blackout in the past, but it does seem a bit antiquated. I mean, I get why; it's Memorial Day weekend in Indianapolis. If I lived in the "area", I know where I'd be this weekend.

The weather looks to be, dare I say, perfect:
http://www.wunderground.com/q/zmw:46201.1.99999

canamman · 23 May 2015, 19:26 (Ref:3540467)

Hinch -
https://instagram.com/p/2_3jt1u4vG/

NaBUru38 · 23 May 2015, 21:04 (Ref:3540489)

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Originally Posted by fieldodreams79

Worth talking about I guess since we don't have much going on til green flag:
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports...nues/27775663/

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Originally Posted by Gregg Doyel

But if the year comes when Rhodes can't attend in person, he says he'd watch the race on live TV if he could.

Actually, the race is aired in the evening.

fieldodreams79 · 23 May 2015, 21:45 (Ref:3540496)

So they are airing it in the evening like they did on Wide World of Sports up until the 1980s. Seems a bit old fashioned...

jimclark · 24 May 2015, 02:13 (Ref:3540527)

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Originally Posted by skycafe

Lotus 38 was specifically designed by Colin Chapman and Len Terry for Indianapolis. Larger then the F1 car because of the bigger engine and the fuel capacity.

Also heavier as req'd by USAC (vs. FIA req'mnts)...

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