2011 IndyCar silly season - Page 7

Tim Northcutt · 23 Nov 2010, 19:59 (Ref:2794851)

Somewhere in this lengthy thread, I posted that during the final weekend of the season, she is contemplating just being a team owner and retiring as a driver, because it is too difficult to get a handle on set ups and such by putting multiple drivers in the cars like a game of musical chairs.

She wants to focus on the team and making it the best it can be.

However, she has not made a final decision on retiring from the cockpit.

Personally, I think she would do the team owner thing with a good driver that Dollar General likes, but do a one-off for herself as the second car for the Indy 500, since it is the 100th Anniversary next May...That event would be too special for her to pass up as a driver, IMO.

We'll see...it's on Monday at 11 a.m. Eastern Time in Indy.

cds_uk · 23 Nov 2010, 21:15 (Ref:2794897)

I cant believe Tung is anywhere near a drive, he is bloody hopeless.

Andy Roberts · 23 Nov 2010, 21:19 (Ref:2794900)

Quote:

Originally Posted by cds_uk

I cant believe Tung is anywhere near a drive, he is bloody hopeless.

$$$

mountainstar · 23 Nov 2010, 21:50 (Ref:2794907)

Quote:

Originally Posted by cds_uk

I cant believe Tung is anywhere near a drive, he is bloody hopeless.

It's all about the dollars.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKmdeS-at1o

JagtechOhio · 23 Nov 2010, 21:58 (Ref:2794911)

That video is golden. Amazing how much Sebastian Saavedra even looks like the the Panasonic driver, I guess that was Hiro?

JagtechOhio · 24 Nov 2010, 04:10 (Ref:2795006)

the second seat at FAZZT. At least that's what Dean McNulty says:

http://www.torontosun.com/sports/col.../16285216.html

The whole world salivates at the prospect.

NaBUru38 · 24 Nov 2010, 13:34 (Ref:2795183)

JagtechOhio, that's not a breaking news, it's expanded speculation.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Northcutt

Personally, I think she would do the team owner thing with a good driver that Dollar General likes, but do a one-off for herself as the second car for the Indy 500, since it is the 100th Anniversary next May...That event would be too special for her to pass up as a driver, IMO.

I think the same.

JagtechOhio · 25 Nov 2010, 01:22 (Ref:2795456)

If you say so, but the Canadian sportwriter says different:

"The IZOD IndyCar Series will have its first Chinese driver next season after Ho-Pin Tung signed on in a second car at the Canadian based FAZZT Racing team.

He will be a teammate for Montreal native Alex Tagliani."

So Mcnulty got the scoop from his pal Tags, or he has done a lousy job of expanding speculation.

HJJ · 25 Nov 2010, 04:09 (Ref:2795482)

Shell/Pennzoil to Penske/Castroneves.

http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/artic...nzoil-in-2011/

NaBUru38 · 25 Nov 2010, 13:34 (Ref:2795634)

I hope that the sideplates in Hélio's car remain red.

marcostraz · 25 Nov 2010, 13:36 (Ref:2795636)

Quote:

Originally Posted by HJJ

Shell/Pennzoil to Penske/Castroneves.

http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/artic...nzoil-in-2011/

It would be nice....

icemachine · 25 Nov 2010, 15:45 (Ref:2795677)

Having Pennzoil back would be great. Maybe Havoline will start sponsoring Andretti again

PZippy · 29 Nov 2010, 04:39 (Ref:2797009)

Quote:

Originally Posted by HJJ

Shell/Pennzoil to Penske/Castroneves.

http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/artic...nzoil-in-2011/

I'm very happy to see Penske getting some big money sponsors to return to IndyCar racing. It makes sense that if some big money sponsors are going to come back, it's going to be with someone like Penske first. I wouldn't be surprise if the Captain has something up his sleeve with Briscoe as well.

Is it me or does it seem like there is some really nice momentum building for IndyCar? Maybe this will continue with the likes of Newman-Haas and Rahal getting some funding as well. Corporate America, IMHO, are a bunch of Lemmings anyway. Once the first few dominos fall, more follow. Chevy, Shell/Pennzoil and Lotus. There will be more - I'll go on the record with that.

Maybe someone has figured out it's better to be in victory lane in IndyCar (with the likes of Penske) than running around in 35th place in NASCAR. Maybe they'd break the top 20 and everyone would celebrate.

I can't wait to see what the next couple of months bring in the way of announcements.

madman16 · 29 Nov 2010, 08:46 (Ref:2797054)

Quote:

Originally Posted by HJJ

Shell/Pennzoil to Penske/Castroneves.

http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/artic...nzoil-in-2011/

Wont this just be replacing the mobil sponsorship that they already had which probably has more to do with the business deal between them and Detroit Diesal or whoever it was?

Hope i'm wrong, and i read the article after my initial comment :P

JagtechOhio · 29 Nov 2010, 18:40 (Ref:2797294)

AS DF posted on a new thread, Sarah Fisher is now retired. Ed Carpenter will run nine races in the #67 car.

Dollar General is the sponsor, there hasn't been a report to indicate what (if any) sponsorship participation there will be on the part of Fuzzy's Vodka.

Between SFR and what was left of Vision racing, there were six chassis last year. Who now has what is unknown, but it would seem that Vision racing is now completely kaput.

PZippy · 1 Dec 2010, 22:00 (Ref:2798353)

I was happy to see that Newman Haas is testing Oriol Servia and James Hinchcliffe. Perhaps there's more good news to come regarding the future of this once great team.

http://www.racer.com/hinchcliffe-ser...rticle/191797/

Hawkwood · 1 Dec 2010, 22:20 (Ref:2798368)

Hopefully Hinchcliffe gets a seat - he's been in Indy Lights/Atlantics for how long now?

marcostraz · 2 Dec 2010, 13:36 (Ref:2798616)

I dont' know if I prefer to see Servia (I think the best driver without a seat in 2010) or Hinchcliffe (a young and talented rookie)...I dream a seat for both at NHR...

HJJ · 2 Dec 2010, 14:27 (Ref:2798639)

Penske adds Meijer.

http://www.autoweek.com/article/20101201/IRL/101209989

Andy Roberts · 2 Dec 2010, 21:22 (Ref:2798820)

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcostraz

I dont' know if I prefer to see Servia (I think the best driver without a seat in 2010) or Hinchcliffe (a young and talented rookie)...I dream a seat for both at NHR...

Think I'd prefer Hinch for the seat. Nothing against Servia as like you I think he was the best driver without a seat in 2010, but I think Hinch would bring some fresh excitement to the series.

ptclaus98 · 2 Dec 2010, 21:42 (Ref:2798828)

I'd rather have Servia.

Down F0rce · 2 Dec 2010, 21:50 (Ref:2798833)

Shell/Pennzoil for Castroneves. Car looks quite good!

http://twitpic.com/3c9wst

icemachine · 2 Dec 2010, 22:15 (Ref:2798847)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Down F0rce

Shell/Pennzoil for Castroneves. Car looks quite good!

http://twitpic.com/3c9wst

Mazak is a sponsor? Got to hit their rep up for some Toronto tickets if they end up winning this RFQ I just finished writing.

Down F0rce · 2 Dec 2010, 22:30 (Ref:2798857)

Better photo:

madman16 · 2 Dec 2010, 23:54 (Ref:2798888)

Quote:

Originally Posted by NaBUru38

I hope that the sideplates in Hélio's car remain red.

Well the sideplates are still red

This is great to see, and hopefully there will be more positive stories like this to come not just for 2011 but in the next 12 months aswell in preparation for 2012

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