Alonso going to Indy?

[Por_sha911]

Sponsorship money has scarce the last few years. It is getting harder to come up with the money needed to field a car.

Also off the topic: I didn't like the qualifying rules this year. The whole fast 9 is a joke. Why hang it out there just to have to go back and do it again the next day? What's next? Style points for the prettiest car?

Originally Posted by Por_sha911

I'll tip my hat to Alonso for great qualifying. He looked good for a "rookie". Now we find out how he handles traffic and pit stops.

Impressive, for sure. And he's been really cool and humble about it the whole time. A class act and a great driver.

I think this will be great for the sport.

[URY914]

FA was leading at the time of the HUGE Dixon crash. Howard and Dixon walked a way.

Red flag out to clean up.

[CurtEgerer]

That was huge.

[Por_sha911]

The money shot is when Dixon's car lands on the wall right behind the driver area and cracks in half with the entire powertrain going off in a different direction. A few feet farther up or if the car was rotated another 90 degrees and Dixon would be dead.

Alonso - im-stinking-pressive. I can see why he is a 2 time F1 champion. He has mad driving skills.

[CurtEgerer]

He looks awfully comfortable out there doesn't he?

[Noah930]

Originally Posted by Por_sha911

The money shot is when Dixon's car lands on the wall right behind the driver area and cracks in half with the entire powertrain going off in a different direction. A few feet farther up or if the car was rotated another 90 degrees and Dixon would be dead.

Alonso - im-stinking-pressive. I can see why he is a 2 time F1 champion. He has mad driving skills.

That crash was a little reminiscent of Jeff Krosnoff's. Glad the outcome was the polar opposite, this time. Just a couple feet here, a little more pirouette rotation there, and Dixon would no longer be with us.

[URY914]

FA out-broken Honda engine.

[javadog]

****!!!

[Noah930]

...again.

[matthewb0051]

Turning this crap off. Honda lets Alonso down again. No reason to watch now.

[Noah930]

Still watching (and cheering for) Helio.

What happens if Chilton wins?!

[intakexhaust]

Snooze time at the bull ring.

[rusnak]

I wonder if the people at Honda know how much the world thinks they suck right now.

[tevake]

I really enjoyed the race and the finish, Sato is a nice seeming guy that has been at it here in the US for years. A clean racer, and deserving winner.

Alonso continues to impress with the increasing self control and fair ness in his racing.
Big growth from his early years in F1. A great driving talent, and has become a respectable competitor.

It did help that the Americas cup challenger series was playing out at the same time, I enjoyed watching it during the long yellows and cleanup times at Indy.

Big day of racing!

Cheers Richard

Ps it was a Honda powered car that won the race

[Captain Ahab Jr]

Originally Posted by rusnak

I wonder if the people at Honda know how much the world thinks they suck right now.

The first ever Japanese driver winning the Indy 500 with a Honda engine, !!!!!

I don't think Honda could be anymore pleased or care less what the world thinks of Alonso not finishing.

[stevej37]

6 of the top 8 finishing cars were Honda powered.

[tevake]

That sure was a scary crash and landing for Scott Dixon.
Loved hearing his comment in the interview, can't wait to try again next year, what a racer.

Cheers Richard

Originally Posted by tevake

That sure was a scary crash and landing for Scott Dixon.
Loved hearing his comment in the interview, can't wait to try again next year, what a racer.

Cheers Richard

Agreed. He's The Iceman, for sure.

[rusnak]

Originally Posted by Captain Ahab Jr

The first ever Japanese driver winning the Indy 500 with a Honda engine, !!!!!

I don't think Honda could be anymore pleased or care less what the world thinks of Alonso not finishing.

Based on their actions, I'd have to agree with you.