Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio

DanicaFan · 30 Jul 2011, 04:38 (Ref:2933149)

Race 12 of 18

Race - Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio

Location - Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, OH

Date - Sunday, August 7th

Time & TV Schedule - Pre-Race Show-Sunday, August 7th -2:00PM Eastern - Green Flag - 2:50PM Eastern - Versus

Course Type - 2.258 Mile Road Course

Distance - 85 Laps / 191.93 Miles

Practice Sessions -
Friday, August 5th - 3:45PM -4:30PM Eastern -Group 1A & 4:30PM-5:00PM -1B
Saturday, August 6th -9:30AM -10:30AM Eastern
Sunday, August 7th -Warm Up Session - 9:25AM -9:55AM Eastern

Qualifications - Saturday, August 6th - 12:55PM -2:15PM Eastern

2010 Pole Sitter - #12 Will Power / 1:07.1997 - 120.955mph

2010 Winner - #10 Dario Franchitti

DanicaFan · 30 Jul 2011, 04:54 (Ref:2933152)

DanicaFan · 30 Jul 2011, 04:59 (Ref:2933153)

2010 Race Facts..

Length of Race - 1 hour, 54 minutes, 32 seconds
Average Speed - 100.542 mph
Margin Of Victory - .5234 seconds
Lead Changes - 4 Times Among 4 Drivers
Caution Laps - 5 Cautions for 15 Laps
Fastest Lap - #6 Ryan Briscoe -Lap #54 - 118.126 mph

DanicaFan · 30 Jul 2011, 05:07 (Ref:2933159)

Yannick · 30 Jul 2011, 07:22 (Ref:2933174)

Thanks for the intro to Mid-Ohio, DanicaFan.

Somehow I wish Sam Schmidt Motorsports would have fielded an experienced driver (Wheldon would have been a dream) in the 2nd car since the #77 was leading a lot of laps there last year. That way, they could have had a chance at winning it this year.
But now, I'm not so sure about that.

Now that Castroneves has had a comeback of sorts at Edmonton, will we see the comeback of Briscoe at Mid-Ohio? It's about time.

And what about local hero Rahal? He surely must aim at the win at his home race.

Then, there is the battle for the championship with road course star Will Power still playing catch-up to Dario Franchitti on what is to be the last road course before a number of ovals in the calendar. So this one could well become a championship decider of sorts.

There are many storylines in this race. It'll be worth watching.

Purist · 30 Jul 2011, 13:55 (Ref:2933306)

Actually, there are two more non-ovals after this event. There's Baltimore, but also, due to the unusual circumstances across the Pacific, Motegi will be on the road course.

Hopefully the extended forecast holds, and it's only 85-90 for race weekend at Mid Ohio. It would sure beat the 100-110+ we've been having down here for weeks now.

Deleted · 30 Jul 2011, 14:53 (Ref:2933366)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Purist

Actually, there are two more non-ovals after this event. There's Baltimore, but also, due to the unusual circumstances across the Pacific, Motegi will be on the road course.

No, there's three left. Or did you already forget Infineon?

Purist · 30 Jul 2011, 14:56 (Ref:2933368)

I conveniently forgot Sears Point, because, compared to the Sportscar Circuit, I have no love for the Motorcycle Circuit there, which is the layout the Indy Cars use.

Deleted · 30 Jul 2011, 15:08 (Ref:2933386)

I still like it more than any of the ovals left on calendar.

At least the delayed ESPN2 highlight show of saturday's ALMS race doesn't clash with Versus broadcasts this time round, so ratings might be marginally better

Purist · 30 Jul 2011, 15:44 (Ref:2933405)

I'm not sure what to tell you there; it sounds like you just don't like ovals, period.

Deleted · 30 Jul 2011, 15:53 (Ref:2933416)

You might be into something (

) , but I can enjoy oval racing in small dozes

DanicaFan · 30 Jul 2011, 16:17 (Ref:2933434)

You are welcome Yannick, I love posting these threads. I will be at this race so I may not be able to update it as quick as usual.

Purist · 2 Aug 2011, 17:39 (Ref:2935065)

It looks like I will be up there for Saturday and Sunday. It'll be a good time, and anyway, 85-90 degrees sure as hell beats the 113 forecasted for here today.

Just look for the short guy with glasses, a white cane, and a small pair of binoculars. I'll probably have either my Dunlop or Baltimore Grand Prix cap on.

I suppose the field will go by a little more quickly in the opening laps, since we won't be waiting in anticipation of Milka Duno finally coming past.

DanicaFan · 3 Aug 2011, 03:47 (Ref:2935229)

Entry List..

DanicaFan · 3 Aug 2011, 03:48 (Ref:2935230)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Purist

It looks like I will be up there for Saturday and Sunday. It'll be a good time, and anyway, 85-90 degrees sure as hell beats the 113 forecasted for here today.

Just look for the short guy with glasses, a white cane, and a small pair of binoculars. I'll probably have either my Dunlop or Baltimore Grand Prix cap on.

I suppose the field will go by a little more quickly in the opening laps, since we won't be waiting in anticipation of Milka Duno finally coming past.

I mite see you there. Im heading out early Friday morning. I will be there when the gates open..

Purist · 3 Aug 2011, 17:47 (Ref:2935473)

Well, the tickets are ordered. So, we'll drive up to somewhere north of Columbus on Friday, and drive into the track Saturday morning.

I'll be rooting for Helio, like usual, but it's kind of annoying with the changes in liveries that now two of the Penske cars aren't nearly as easy for me to pick out anymore.

I have a sneaking suspicion that the ALMS Autograph Session is likely to be during IndyCar qualifying, but what can you do.

DanicaFan · 4 Aug 2011, 04:04 (Ref:2935641)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Purist

Well, the tickets are ordered. So, we'll drive up to somewhere north of Columbus on Friday, and drive into the track Saturday morning.

I'll be rooting for Helio, like usual, but it's kind of annoying with the changes in liveries that now two of the Penske cars aren't nearly as easy for me to pick out anymore.

I have a sneaking suspicion that the ALMS Autograph Session is likely to be during IndyCar qualifying, but what can you do.

Purist, its your lucky day, no they will not be during the same time..

ALMS autograph session is on Saturday from 12:00pm -12:45pm. The Indycar qualifications are from 12:55-2:15pm.

JHamilton · 4 Aug 2011, 15:50 (Ref:2935853)

You fellas enjoy. Westher should be pretty decent for you too... at least in comparison to the past few weeks.

mandretti39 · 6 Aug 2011, 03:41 (Ref:2936360)

An interesting tidbit, from 1990-1997, there were four different winners of the Mid-Ohio CART Champ Car race, all of which were back-to-back.

1990-91: Michael Andretti
1992-93: Emerson Fittipaldi
1994-95: Al Unser Jr.
1996-97: Alex Zanardi

There have been two other drivers who won this race back-to-back, Bobby Rahal in 1985-86 and Helio Castroneves in 2000-01. Don't beleive me? Check this out: http://www.racermagazine-digital.com...idohio2011#pg6

It's from Racer Magazine's Mid-Ohio 50th Anniversary piece (click on the "Mid-O Five-O" link on the left side of the screen).

skells22 · 6 Aug 2011, 17:01 (Ref:2936480)

I think there is a replacement racer on board this weekend after Justin Wison crashed and it looks like he has some back pains of some sort and did it during the FP

SALEEN S7R · 6 Aug 2011, 17:25 (Ref:2936490)

Just heard about Wilson's crash on the autosport website, hopefully he will be back in the car soon but its looking unlikely for this weekend in my opinion. Fingers crossed its nothing too serious!

NaBUru38 · 6 Aug 2011, 17:56 (Ref:2936501)

Simon Pagenaud replaced Justin Wilson at Dreyer & Reinbold. He isn't racing in ALMS; by the way. I guess that he was expecting to replace an injured driver and/or talking to Honda bosses.

FordCosworthPanoz · 7 Aug 2011, 00:43 (Ref:2936767)

Sucks about Wilson, and I hope the injury isnt serious, Simon is a great driver to replace him for the weekend though.

Yannick · 7 Aug 2011, 10:30 (Ref:2936828)

Here's wishing Justin Wilson a full and speedy recovery.

I also wish him more luck and most of all, success upon his return. It's been a troubled season so far for Team D&R especially considering their 2 drivers' injuries from back in St. Pete.

Pagenaud did a good job as a temporary replacement for Bia at the beginning of the season, so best of luck to him.

We'll see if D&R hire him for the ovals, too, if Justin has to sit out more races, but an oval specialist or an allrounder might be a better choice.

Paradise City · 7 Aug 2011, 13:37 (Ref:2936869)

Will Power had a similar accident didn't he? Hope JW is back racing sooner rather than later.

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