IndyCar 2019

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IndyCar compete at COTA this weekend - will be interesting to see how there times compare to F1.


2019 IndyCar Classic at Circuit of The Americas weekend schedule




This weekend the NTT IndyCar Series will race at Circuit of The Americas for the first time, supported by Indy Lights, Stadium SuperTrucks and the Global MX-5 Cup. Here’s what’s on, when it’s on, and how to watch it.

Note: This schedule is subject to change. All times Central.


Friday, March 22

9.00-9.45am, Indy Lights first practice (Road To Indy TV, IndyCar Radio)

10.15-11.00am, IndyCar Series first practice (NBC Sports Gold, IndyCar Radio + affiliates)

11.15-11.50am, Global MX-5 Cup first practice

12.20-12.50pm, Stadium SuperTrucks practice

1.20-1.50pm, Indy Lights first qualifying (Road to Indy TV, IndyCar Radio)

2.05-3.05pm, IndyCar Series second practice (NBC Sports Gold, IndyCar Radio + affiliates)

3.10-3.40pm, IndyCar Series pitstop practice

3.55-4.30pm, Global MX-5 Cup second practice

5.00-5.30pm, Stadium SuperTrucks Race 1



Saturday, March 23

8.30am-6.00pm, USAC Quarter-Midgets, Heats and Mains - Lot H

9.15-9.45am, Indy Lights second qualifying (Road To Indy TV, IndyCar Radio)

10.00-10.45am, IndyCar Series third practice (NBC Sports Gold, IndyCar Radio + affiliates)

11.00-11.25pm, Global MX-5 Cup qualifying

11.55-12.15pm, Stadium SuperTrucks practice

12.45-1.45pm, Indy Lights Race 1 (NBC Sports Gold, IndyCar Radio)

2.00-3.15pm, IndyCar Series qualifying (NBC Sports Network, NBC Sports Gold, IndyCar Radio + affiliates)

3.30-4.20pm, Global MX-5 Cup Race 1

4.50-5.20pm, Stadium SuperTrucks Race 2

[Muse concert starts at 7.30pm at Austin360 amphitheater]



Sunday, March 24

8.00-10.00am, USAC Quarter Midgets, Mains - Lot H

8.05-8.55am, Global MX-5 Cup Race 2

9.10-10.10am, Indy Lights Race 2 (NBC Sports Gold, IndyCar Radio)

10.40-11.10am, Stadium SuperTrucks Race 3

12.36pm green flag, NTT IndyCar Series IndyCar classic, 60 laps

(NBCSN coverage 12.00-3.00pm, IndyCar Radio + affiliates)






NBC Sports Gold Live Streaming:
All NTT IndyCar Series practice sessions and qualifying will stream live using the IndyCar Pass on NBC Sports Gold. In addition, full- broadcast, same-day replays of IndyCar races, live streams of Indy Lights races, edited cutdowns of IndyCar races and Indy Lights races and more will be available.

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MCLAREN UNVEILS FAMILIAR PAPAYA ORANGE CAR FOR INDY 500

By INDYCAR | Published: Apr 8, 2019




The familiar papaya orange Indy car will once again be racing around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval, confirmed Monday by McLaren Racing’s unveiling of the official livery for the No. 66 McLaren Chevrolet that Fernando Alonso will run in the 103rd Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.

Built at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, United Kingdom, the car sports the unique McLaren papaya orange for the chassis, echoing the color chosen by Bruce McLaren for the team’s first Formula One entry in 1966 and reflecting the livery of McLaren's current F1 car, the MCL34. This year’s scheme for both racing series features a complementary blue that nods to the team’s racing heritage. McLaren had previously announced the car’s number, with the No. 66 in honor of McLaren’s first victory at the Brickyard, achieved by Mark Donohue in a Team Penske M16 in 1972.

“The reveal of the No. 66 car and livery is an important moment for McLaren Racing’s journey to the Indianapolis 500,” said Zak Brown, CEO, McLaren Racing. “It represents the beginning of the next phase of our program and reflects a tremendous amount of hard work by our specialist Indy 500 team at the McLaren Technology Centre. We are all looking forward to seeing the No. 66 out on track for the first time on April 24 (for an open test at IMS).”

Alonso, the two-time Formula One champion, is attempting to become just the second driver, following Graham Hill, to achieve the Triple Crown of motorsport. The Spaniard already has won F1’s Monaco Grand Prix and sport-car racing’s 24 Hours of Le Mans. A victory in the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 26 would complete the feat.

“I’m excited we are finally able to reveal to the world the No. 66 car which I’ll be racing with McLaren at the Indy 500 in May,” Alonso said. “The team at the McLaren factory has worked very hard to build this car ready for our return to the iconic Brickyard, and I think it looks fantastic in the 2019 McLaren Racing colors. My hopes for the race remain the same, to win and achieve the Triple Crown, and I’m looking forward to meeting the fantastic U.S. fans who made me feel so welcome first time around.”

The No. 66 McLaren Chevrolet is en route from the United Kingdom to the United States for the IMS open test on April 24. Meanwhile, Alonso will climb into its sister test car for a private test on Tuesday at Texas Motor Speedway. The sister car was prepared at the Florida shop of NTT IndyCar Series team Carlin, which is working partnering with McLaren on Alonso’s Indy 500 effort.

Official practice for the 103rd Indianapolis 500 begins Tuesday, May 14, with qualifying to determine the 33-car field the weekend of May 18-19. Live coverage of the race begins at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 26 on NBC and the Advance Auto Parts INDYCAR Radio Network. Tickets for all month of May activities are available at IMS.com.

[sam]

Love those colors!

[robhart]

I so wish Alonso had driven the entire Indycar season.

[Joel_W]

JC,
Great post and an equally great video. With Alonso driving, McLaren should be competitive right out of the box.

Joel

[tatocorvette]

Alonso, Chevy power, McLaren. What a great combination!

[Joel_W]

Apr 11, 2019 9:00:53 GMT -8 tatocorvette said:

Alonso, Chevy power, McLaren. What a great combination!

Ismael,
  I was pretty sure that you'd see it that way, especially with  Chevy power.
Joel

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Why IndyCar chose Red Bull’s aeroscreen for 2020

IndyCar's route to a cockpit protection system has largely played out behind the scenes until it announced it will use an aeroscreen designed by Red Bull Technologies in 2020.

An early version of the aeroscreen appeared during the 2016 Formula 1 season, when Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo tested the device during the Russian Grand Prix weekend, before F1 then opted for the halo.

Edd Straw and Tom Errington join Glenn Freeman to discuss how IndyCar arrived at the aeroscreen, and what its introduction could mean for motorsport safety going forward.

link: www.motorsport.com/indycar/news/indycar-red-bull-aeroscreen-2020/4427087/

[Joel_W]

JC,
It sure offers more protection for the driver's head then they currently have. And after seeing a car go airborne and landing on top of the car he hit once again, which could have resulted in a major head injury, fortunately it didn't. Also the clear Plexi is something I always felt all open wheel cars need as there is nothing that protects the drivers face/head from anything being kicked off back from a car right in front of him. I also see some aero benefits that remove air buffeting the head and back headrest area at speed.

I'm sure that this is covered in the link, but I can't get it to work.

Joel