Indy cars not returning in 2012

BroadHopper · 10-15-2011, 09:46 AM

28,000 tickets is not enough to finance the Indy cars! WOW! Read on. The did mention the weather and the economy may be a part of the blame.

http://www.concordmonitor.com/articl...94&CSGroupId=1

Jonas Pilot · 10-15-2011, 10:18 AM

It's too bad. They looked pretty good out there. They were turning laps about 20 or so, MPH faster than the Cup cars. I doubt the fiasco at the end of the race helped in their decision. They tried to restart the race, after a late caution for a rain shower. The track was still damp which caused a big wreck.They waved the green flag and as soon as the they hit the throttle Danica Patrick spun her tires and spun into the driver to her side causing the accident which took out most of the racers from 3rd to 7th.

trfour · 10-16-2011, 09:42 PM

LAS VEGAS

Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon died Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway after his car became ensnarled in a fiery 15-car pileup, flew over another vehicle and landed in a catch fence just outside turn 2.
http://msn.foxsports.com/motor/story...1611?gt1=39002

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
Terry
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SIKSUKR · 10-17-2011, 11:26 AM

When Indy first came to NH even before Nascar, I went to watch. I always attend through a few friends that have RV's that overlook the track. That race you were allowed to walk down the embankment right up to the fence no more than 5 feet from the track. Extremely exhilerating being that close but I remember thinking that this is a very dangerous place to be. More so than the cup cars because of the open wheel setup. Those open wheel cars showed yesterday how easy they can be launched. Very sad.

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trfour Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Lakes, Central NH. and Dallas/Fort Worth TX. Posts: 3,694 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 3,069 Thanked 472 Times in 236 Posts	A Very Tragic Loss Today LAS VEGAS Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon died Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway after his car became ensnarled in a fiery 15-car pileup, flew over another vehicle and landed in a catch fence just outside turn 2. http://msn.foxsports.com/motor/story...1611?gt1=39002 Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. Terry __________________________ __________________ *trfour* Always Remember, The Best Safety Device In The Boat, or on a PWC Snowmobile etc., Is YOU! Safe sledding tips and much more; http://www.snowmobile.org/snowmobiling-safety.html

10-17-2011, 11:26 AM	#4
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	When Indy first came to NH even before Nascar, I went to watch. I always attend through a few friends that have RV's that overlook the track. That race you were allowed to walk down the embankment right up to the fence no more than 5 feet from the track. Extremely exhilerating being that close but I remember thinking that this is a very dangerous place to be. More so than the cup cars because of the open wheel setup. Those open wheel cars showed yesterday how easy they can be launched. Very sad. __________________ SIKSUKR

10-15-2011, 10:18 AM	#2
Jonas Pilot Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wolfeboro, New Hampshire is my home, 24-7-365 Posts: 1,686 Thanks: 1,047 Thanked 336 Times in 189 Posts	It's too bad. They looked pretty good out there. They were turning laps about 20 or so, MPH faster than the Cup cars. I doubt the fiasco at the end of the race helped in their decision. They tried to restart the race, after a late caution for a rain shower. The track was still damp which caused a big wreck.They waved the green flag and as soon as the they hit the throttle Danica Patrick spun her tires and spun into the driver to her side causing the accident which took out most of the racers from 3rd to 7th.