2012 IndyCar Series

nofear31126 · Jan 29, 2012

buddy put yourself in his shoes...he still wants to race, and really if you have been to the top of the racing world like he has, coaching young up and comers just wont do it for you

John Robertson · Jan 29, 2012

lol thoughts of a depressed, alcoholic, disillusioned, drum instructor I once had comes to mind. "no damnit that's not right. stay here and keep playing till it's right, I'm stepping out for a beer"

Juen-Jen Wang · Jan 30, 2012

Terry Rock said:
I hate seeing this. After a long career in F1, I'd have liked to see him retire and spend time in Brazil coaching young, upcoming drivers...instead of getting on that 'merry-go-round' circus that is IndyCar.

Is that a bash on ovals? Cause IndyCar only has 4 ovals in the 2012 schedule (which is a massive step backwards tbh)

Rhys Gardiner · Jan 30, 2012

Juen-Jen Wang said:
Is that a bash on ovals? Cause IndyCar only has 4 ovals in the 2012 schedule (which is a massive step backwards tbh)

I read Terry's post as meaning that IndyCar has recently become a place where former F1 drivers go after they are done with (or have been kicked out of) Formula One.

Juen-Jen Wang · Jan 30, 2012

Rhys Gardiner said:
I read Terry's post as meaning that IndyCar has recently become a place where former F1 drivers go after they are done with (or have been kicked out of) Formula One.

Hasn't that been Le Mans, DTM, WTCC and NASCAR? In fact everything has been commonly labeled as a "F1 graveyard" at one time or another

Terry Rock · Jan 30, 2012

Juen-Jen Wang said:
Is that a bash on ovals? Cause IndyCar only has 4 ovals in the 2012 schedule (which is a massive step backwards tbh)

Rubens has driven at the pinnacle of motorsport since he was a very young boy. He has driven for the team every driver in F1 aspires to drive for. Do I want to see him in some lesser spec series...absolutely not. I'd rather see him retire or do something else with a bit more prestige. IndyCar is a joke. It's a 'shadow' of what CART was.

Juen-Jen Wang · Jan 30, 2012

Terry Rock said:
Rubens has driven at the pinnacle of motorsport since he was a very young boy. He has driven for the team every driver in F1 aspires to drive for. Do I want to see him in some lesser spec series...absolutely not. I'd rather see him retire or do something else with a bit more prestige. IndyCar is a joke. It's a 'shadow' of what CART was.

Well, I would normally agree with you, but IndyCar has to start somewhere in order to reclaim the old CART status right? I wouldn't think that IndyCar would never get out of it's stupid Tony George IRL days as, with the exception of that Las Vegas race, they've been making the right choices so far under Bernard

After all, multiple body and engine manufacturers in 2013 means it's heading in the right direction and I would personally embrace that as I would love to see a revival of CART even if it's in the form of the formerly George's IRL

Eric Estes · Jan 31, 2012

My only thought is that Sebring is an awfully bumpy track to be testing an Indycar at...

Leonardo Ferreira · Jan 31, 2012

Scott Webber said:
yes , she made him promise her, a promise which i don't think will be kept now, something Rubens wants to do.

I start to believe that he will race for Indy in this year...

Juen-Jen Wang · Jan 31, 2012

Rubens enjoyed his test:
http://www.indycar.com/news/show/55-izod-indycar-series/51120-barrichello-evaluates-car-future/

He didn't, which appeared to be a relief after almost six hours hours of track time and 150 miles. He exited the car with a large grin and promptly gave Vasser and Kanaan high-fives.
"I feel like a kid," Barrichello said. "I had a really good and productive day with all the set-up options we tried. You could call me a rookie, even though I have 33 years on this job."
What began as a pick-me-up message from Kanaan two weeks ago -- after Barrichello learned that he was being replaced at Williams F1 by Bruno Senna -- has developed into serious consideration about him joining the IZOD IndyCar Series for the 2012 season that kicks off March 25 with the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.
"If you go purely from joy, it wouldn't be a problem," Barrichello said. "I have still so much passion for the speed and I'm quite young in my mind and I believe I'm getting better and better. Right now, I'm truly happy and I like what I saw. I've been a fan of the Indy series for a long time. It's a great atmosphere and great racing.
"I just need to see what comes up. I need to talk to my family, I need to talk to Jimmy. I like it."

Bram Hengeveld · Jan 31, 2012

six hours hours of track time and 150 miles.

Did he push the car around the track?

Scott Webber · Jan 31, 2012

Indycar’s boss has admitted he would “love” longest-serving F1 veteran Rubens Barrichello to switch codes for 2012.
Having lost his race seat after a record-setting 19 consecutive seasons, the 39-year-old Brazilian is this week testing the 2012 Indycar in Florida, with his close friend and KV team driver Tony Kanaan also in action.

Barrichello has previously ruled out racing on dangerous American ovals, citing a promise to his wife Silvana, but now he is not ruling out the switch.

“By the time he gets out of the car he’ll have a pretty good idea what he wants to do,” countryman Kanaan said.
“Right now, we don’t have anyone signed for the other two cars. You can tell by his face he’s having a lot of fun.”
Indycar chief executive Randy Bernard is hopeful Barrichello will make the decision to race in 2012.

“He’s a champion, a driver who would be a tremendous addition to a series,” he is quoted by the Associated Press. “Indycar would love to have him.”

Bernard is quoted by racintoday.com: “If there is a transition, I want him to know that

source

Leonardo Ferreira · Jan 31, 2012

go Barrica!!!! #tamojuntoatenaindy

Juen-Jen Wang · Jan 31, 2012

http://twitpic.com/8e1fs6

Rubens Onboard

Ole Marius Myrvold · Jan 31, 2012

That was a real GP2-feeling!

Juen-Jen Wang · Feb 1, 2012

Rubens isn't interested in the remaining HRT:
http://www.autoweek.com/article/20120201/IRL/120209995

He has decided to extend his testing which means he's enjoying himself and he would probably be in IndyCar this year. Still he can chance his mind but I think we'll see him atleast part time this year (although I'd prefer if he goes into a full campaign)

Juen-Jen Wang · Feb 2, 2012

http://blogs.indystar.com/racingexpert/2012/02/01/feb-1-barrichello-staying-for-day-3/

I think the third day means Rubens is coming over atleast as part time

Terry Rock · Feb 3, 2012

Okay...I take it all back.
By all accounts, he seems to be actually enjoying himself.
I'm now convinced that he didn't make the 'jump' out of desperation.
On another note: I really like the look of that new design.
Anything that improves driver safety without impeeding the racing, gets my vote.

Juen-Jen Wang · Feb 4, 2012

Terry Rock said:
Anything that improves driver safety without impeeding the racing, gets my vote.

Yeah, reports are that the DW12 is actually faster and much better on the road courses. The old Dallara was just a horrid pig. We'll see at St. Pete tho. I hope IndyCar gets better but right now they have all the variables in place to make for a better era of AOW racing