Indycar News & Rumors. - Page 177

**bjohnsonsmith** · 2 Jul 2019, 17:06 (Ref:3915522)

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Originally Posted by NaBUru38

Not Mario Andretti or AJ Foyt?

Clearly no. Looks like motorsport is not on the top of the list of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Only one other person, in American motorsport, has been awarded with it.

**bjohnsonsmith** · 2 Jul 2019, 20:44 (Ref:3915554)

Dixon tests Aeroscreen, though at first glance, it's not too dissimilar to the Halo. However, it didn't have the polycarbonate laminated screen in place.

https://www.indycar.com/News/2019/07...reen-Simulator

broadrun96 · 3 Jul 2019, 11:27 (Ref:3915660)

I don't think the actual screen would be worth much in the sim, that needs on track visibility and cleaning/tear-off testing. Sounds like they are on pace for it to appear on track this fall though

broadrun96 · 9 Jul 2019, 21:14 (Ref:3916752)

He's making hella progress and it's amazing to see him at the wheel of a car already.

https://racer.com/2019/07/09/wickens...ra-at-toronto/

**bjohnsonsmith** · 9 Jul 2019, 23:04 (Ref:3916761)

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Originally Posted by broadrun96

He's making hella progress and it's amazing to see him at the wheel of a car already.

https://racer.com/2019/07/09/wickens...ra-at-toronto/

Excellent news.

S griffin · 10 Jul 2019, 13:29 (Ref:3916840)

That’s great to see. It was a worry he wouldn’t be racing again, but the signs are encouraging

TedN · 14 Jul 2019, 12:31 (Ref:3917507)

Excellent article on Wickens here

Ted

**bjohnsonsmith** · 15 Jul 2019, 13:15 (Ref:3917829)

Looks like Andretti will be keeping Rossi for next year.

https://racer.com/2019/07/14/andrett...g-rossi-honda/

broadrun96 · 15 Jul 2019, 19:27 (Ref:3917896)

That's one way to read it. I took it as RM has to file a story and there's nothing to report yet other SPM made a "substantial offer" but you know there was no way he was going there. Same as any claims about Ganassi, he's not going anywhere other than Andretti or Penske. As long as Cindric is in charge, to the extent Penske lets him, they will stay a 3 car with 4 at Indy only race team

gert · 15 Jul 2019, 22:06 (Ref:3917940)

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Originally Posted by broadrun96

That's one way to read it. I took it as RM has to file a story and there's nothing to report yet other SPM made a "substantial offer" but you know there was no way he was going there. Same as any claims about Ganassi, he's not going anywhere other than Andretti or Penske. As long as Cindric is in charge, to the extent Penske lets him, they will stay a 3 car with 4 at Indy only race team

I agree. There's nothing firm in that article.
Andretti wants to keep Rossi, we know that.
Penske wants to sign Rossi, we knew that already.
Andretti is going to run Honda or Chevrolet, nothing has been signed yet.

So, what's new? Except for the SPM bit (bid) ?

Just a case of: "Nothing to see here" as far as I'm concerned.

broadrun96 · 23 Jul 2019, 11:47 (Ref:3918997)

A few things from Robin Miller's 430 am ramblings this week:

We’re 700 words into this column and no mention of Rossi’s free agent status, but all signs point to Alexander re-upping with Andretti and the team staying with Honda, which would be great on many levels for IndyCar competition. (All honestly as expected from everyone)

Brad Sweet won $175,000 for 40 laps in a sprint car at the King’s Royale the same night that Newgarden earned $35,000 for 300 laps at Iowa. Think about that. (Run at Tony Stewart's Eldora Speedway, previous $50k to win but massively upped this year, on of the biggest World of Outlaws sprint car purse currently, it is the equivalent of Indy for Sprint cars it seems but packed house every year, ~30k or so)

Heard some people were complaining that IndyCar started the race at midnight EST, but what they didn’t see was Sunday’s forecast for Des Moines. It called for rain all day, and with Mid-Ohio next up in the three-in-a-row schedule, it was imperative and smart to get it run.

Nick Woodbury · 23 Jul 2019, 16:31 (Ref:3919045)

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Originally Posted by broadrun96

Brad Sweet won $175,000 for 40 laps in a sprint car at the King’s Royale the same night that Newgarden earned $35,000 for 300 laps at Iowa. Think about that. (Run at Tony Stewart's Eldora Speedway, previous $50k to win but massively upped this year, on of the biggest World of Outlaws sprint car purse currently, it is the equivalent of Indy for Sprint cars it seems but packed house every year, ~30k or so)

Outside of the promoters purse for Indycar, how much do drivers earn in their sponsorship/contract/contingency bonuses...etc?

**bjohnsonsmith** · 25 Jul 2019, 12:40 (Ref:3919291)

New deal keeps St. Pete on the calendar at least to 2024.

https://www.indycar.com/News/2019/07...sburg-announce

S griffin · 26 Jul 2019, 13:45 (Ref:3919442)

That’s good, it has really established itself as a season opener

**bjohnsonsmith** · 26 Jul 2019, 16:39 (Ref:3919465)

According to this, a full-time entry for McLaren in the 2020 IndyCar season is more likely than a one-off at the 500.

https://racer.com/2019/07/26/full-ti...e-table-brown/

S griffin · 27 Jul 2019, 10:08 (Ref:3919552)

Obviously don’t want to repeat the embarrassment of failing to qualify for Indy

**bjohnsonsmith** · 27 Jul 2019, 16:51 (Ref:3919638)

Rossi stays with Andretti Autosport.

https://www.indycar.com/News/2019/07...lexander-Rossi

**joeb** · 28 Jul 2019, 15:29 (Ref:3920044)

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Originally Posted by bjohnsonsmith

Rossi stays with Andretti Autosport.

https://www.indycar.com/News/2019/07...lexander-Rossi

Good, glad to see him not gobbled up by Penske.

Mystery · 28 Jul 2019, 18:26 (Ref:3920080)

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Originally Posted by bjohnsonsmith

Rossi stays with Andretti Autosport.

https://www.indycar.com/News/2019/07...lexander-Rossi

Excellent for the series. Well done everyone who made this happen

gert · 29 Jul 2019, 12:41 (Ref:3920229)

With Rossi staying at Andretti, I can't see anyone better for the 2nd Ganassi seat than what they already have.
Come on, just confirm Felix.

**joeb** · 29 Jul 2019, 14:14 (Ref:3920242)

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Originally Posted by gert

With Rossi staying at Andretti, I can't see anyone better for the 2nd Ganassi seat than what they already have.
Come on, just confirm Felix.

I agree, he has come up to speed relatively fast this season, even if he had a couple mistakes.

broadrun96 · 29 Jul 2019, 18:52 (Ref:3920287)

Seems like the Andretti to Chevy rumor may have actually had a bit of traction beyond the usual push for a better deal. Seems Zak Brown and McLaren may have made a SUBSTANTIAL buy-in offer but that would have required the engine change, sounds like the guys at HPD are still over-ruled from Japan.

No mention of what Penske would have offered but it sounds like not running 4 full time was the catch and killed that deal. Think Cindric is getting to put his stamp on the future of Penske and Roger isn't one to not plan for the future.

No numbers mentioned but sounds like HPD kicked in a little and AutoNation stepped up so I think we'll see some variety in his or other team car liveries in 2020. And sounds like either way Andretti and Rossi left money on the table to keep the band together.

**joeb** · 1 Aug 2019, 17:42 (Ref:3920694)

New engine regs will feature hybrid power for 2022

https://racer.com/2019/08/01/hybrid-...tent=home-hero

Series hopes this will entice an additional engine manufacturer.

**bjohnsonsmith** · 1 Aug 2019, 17:42 (Ref:3920693)

New engine rules delayed until 2022.

https://www.indycar.com/News/2019/08...INDYCAR-Hybrid

gsmith2424 · 1 Aug 2019, 18:50 (Ref:3920706)

I already see the series losing a couple teams over this due to the increased costs. It will be a miracle if in 2022 the 500 will see more than 30 teams.

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