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ANOTHER TRADITION OF THE INDY 500 IS THE SNAKE PIT, A SECTION IN THE INFIELD THAT IS NOT FAMILY FRIENDLY :
Pippa Mann Poised To Be Sole Female Driver At Indy 500
When part-time Verizon IndyCar racer Pippa Mann qualifies later this month for the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500, she likely will be the only female in the final starting grid of 33 drivers. It will be her fifth 500-miler at Indy, and her fourth in a row for Dale Coyne Racing.
“I thought there were going to be two or three of us [women] this year,” says Mann, all of 32. “But I’m just thankful to have the opportunity to get back into a race car. It will be really cool again to run the Susan G. Komen car with logos and marks in the 100th running of the race. That’s a pretty big stage we’ve got them on there.”
After a wild weekend of Qualifying the grid is set for the race.
The teams must now configure their cars into “racing trim” and prepare for 500 grueling miles
RACE DATE SUNDAY MAY 29 2016 GREEN FLAG DROPS AT 12:12 PM EDT.
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PRIZES
1st Prize – A$3,000
2nd Prize – A$ 2,000
3rd Prize – A$ 1,000Consolation Prize – Last finishing car – A$ 500
Big thanks to Auswoody for doing the random draw
GOOD LUCK RACE FANS
Hi,
They are only Honda and Chevrolet cars in this race ? :
Oh Thank you for the Organisation of the game
Hi,
They are only Honda and Chevrolet cars in this race ? :
Oh Thank you for the Organisation of the game
The current, fourth-generation IndyCar formula was presented in 2012. The engines are now 2.2-liter twin turbo V-6's putting out estimated 550–700 hp depending on the level of boost used. They are limited to 12,000 rpm. Engines are currently supplied by Chevrolet and Honda.
CONGRATS TO OUR WINNERS
Alexander Rossi wins the Indianapolis 500 while running out of gas
The Indianapolis 500 has been known for some unpredictable finishes. The 100th one came up with an incredibly surprising winner as American Alexander Rossi coasted to the checkered flag for his first IndyCar win.
In fact, you could argue Rossi is the most surprising winner in the 500's history. But before we say why, here's how he got to victory lane.Yes, Rossi's car literally coasted towards the yard of bricks on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway frontstretch. There wasn't anyone around Rossi when he came to the finish line, thankfully for him because he was running on fumes. The strategy play to stay out while most of the leaders pitted for fuel late paid off as Carlos Munoz, the first driver who pitted for fuel, finished second, a quarter-track behind Rossi.
When the green flag flew with 33 laps to go in the Indianapolis 500, there was a chance the 100th edition of the race was going to come down to fuel mileage. By sitting ninth at the final restart Rossi had the opportunity to try the fuel gamble.
It worked. After he took the checkered flag, Rossi radioed to his crew that he was out of gas. His last lap averaged 180 MPH. The pole speed for the race was approximately 230 MPH.
BIG THANKS TO EVERYBODY WHO PLAYED AND TO AUSWOODY FOR DOING THE RANDOM DRAW AND BRANDYBEE FOR HELPING OUT WHILE I WAS AWAY FOR A LONG WEEKEND
Congratulations to the Winners
Thank you Jayc for the explanations about the cars
Hey everyone, I want to say thanks for all the good sportsmanship!! At no time did I think it was possible a rookie could win, but I hung on each turn and watched it happen. I guess it's ironic that I am a rookie to entering events here (my first one) and had a rookie driver.
I do have to think Brandybee for asking me to join the race. I would not have joined, if she did not encourage me! Thank you. The other group of people I want everyone to recgnoize, is the team of people who work together to make events and this site possible!! If you see them or chat with them, spend a second and say, Thank You. It doesn't cost you anything, makes them feel appreciated and who knows – might make you smile as well
Again, thanks to all the people who give their time to this team and thanks to all the people who gave me congratulations on the win. Remember your time to win is all in the chance you take.
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