The Indianapolis 500

[BobbyMac]

I believe Cadillac will be making their power units unless something changed.

That’s the word. They’re getting “Cadillac” engines but they aren’t Blackwings, they’ll be based off the LT6 5.5’s from the z06.

 

[Rocket89]

I believe Cadillac will be making their power units unless something changed.

For now, Cadillac will be badging the Andretti power unit--likely in a deal with Renault. There have been talks that GM is interested in developing their own power unit from 2027 onward. A lot depends upon if/when Andretti gets his bid accepted. I think GM developing the entire power unit is largely talk now to help his bid but long-term it's probably a good idea.

Ford is badging the new 2026 Red Bull Powertrains power unit, but also working with Red Bull to develop and maintain the battery side of things.

 

[Irish#1]

Rain may play a part for the start on Sunday. Unbelievable speeds as all but one driver qualified with an average speed of 230mph or higher. The front row averaged 234mph. If you haven't been, put it on the bucket list.

 

[BeauBenken]

Hoping for good weather and a non-caution finish.

 

[Irish2155]

Carb Day today if anyone wants to see old women flashing their tits.

 

[GrangerIrish24]

Carb Day today if anyone wants to see old women flashing their tits.

Say less. I’m in.

 

[rikkitikki08]

I’ve been to carb day 7 or 8 times, been hammered beyond belief every time. Always a good time. Especially night time in the Coke lot lol

Lived most of my life on the west side of Indy about 15 mins west of the track and have actually never been to race day. Carb day a lot of times but never once for the race believe it or not

 

[texbender]

Rain may play a part for the start on Sunday. Unbelievable speeds as all but one driver qualified with an average speed of 230mph or higher. The front row averaged 234mph. If you haven't been, put it on the bucket list.

F1 Monaco in the morning, Indy 500 midday, and 600 NASCAR at night...what a Sunday for race fans. Seen 15+ 500's, definitely a spectacle worth the trip. Worked with CART Technical Committee for 8 years back in the 90's, after the series split into 2 series (CART and IRL). After Indy, my favorite track/event is Road America in Elkhart Lake, WI.

 

[Irish#1]

I’ve been to carb day 7 or 8 times, been hammered beyond belief every time. Always a good time. Especially night time in the Coke lot lol

Lived most of my life on the west side of Indy about 15 mins west of the track and have actually never been to race day. Carb day a lot of times but never once for the race believe it or not

I don't remember how many times I've been to practice days or qualifications back in my youth. The original Snake Pit was where you wanted to be back then. I've only been to two the race 2 or 3 times, but it was worth the experience. The start of the race through the first five laps or so is amazing.

 

[Irish2155]

Here in Indy they don’t televise the race. So, on race day our neighborhood turns into a block party with everyone cranking it up on their radios. And I’ll be at least 6 beers deep before eating breakfast. 😉

 

[rikkitikki08]

Here in Indy they don’t televise the race. So, on race day our neighborhood turns into a block party with everyone cranking it up on their radios. And I’ll be at least 6 beers deep before eating breakfast. 😉

Listening to the race is the preferred method anyways, sounds so much more exciting over the radio as I’m grilling brats and hammering beers. Pure America

 

[FU BK]

Praying it don't rain. Wanna see Larson get the double

 

[SeekNDestroy]

Carb Day today if anyone wants to see old women flashing their tits.

It’s really hard to believe, but every year my Catholic grade school would take the 8th graders to Carb Day. Let’s just say my class of ‘89 got to see everything that the snake pit had to offer.

 

[SeekNDestroy]

I don't remember how many times I've been to practice days or qualifications back in my youth. The original Snake Pit was where you wanted to be back then. I've only been to two the race 2 or 3 times, but it was worth the experience. The start of the race through the first five laps or so is amazing.

The first lap is truly exhilarating.

 

[Irish#1]

Here in Indy they don’t televise the race. So, on race day our neighborhood turns into a block party with everyone cranking it up on their radios. And I’ll be at least 6 beers deep before eating breakfast. 😉

Did you invite Christy or is she working?

 

[Irish2155]

Did you invite Christy or is she working?

I wish but this is a big money making weekend for Christy. Plus I think that fat girl across the street would tell my lady. 🤷‍♂️

 

[BeauBenken]

I need to figure out the best way to listen to the race down in Tennessee. Travel to the in-laws’ lake house for Memorial Day weekend each year now but I’m converting the family into race fans. Starts with purchasing the drivers in my mom’s race pool — gives ya someone to root for.

So if anyone knows the best station to tune into west of Knoxville please let me know.

 

[MacIrish75]

Indy 500 Broadcasing - Radio & TV - US & International

Where to Watch or Listen to the Indianapolis 500-mile Race

www.indymotorspeedway.com

Looks like TN has a handful of affiliates broadcasting the race.

 

[BeauBenken]

Indy 500 Broadcasing - Radio & TV - US & International

Where to Watch or Listen to the Indianapolis 500-mile Race

www.indymotorspeedway.com

Looks like TN has a handful of affiliates broadcasting the race.

Thank you for the link.

 

[BobbyMac]

I wonder why Penske thinks it's best to enforce the central Indiana blackout when weather is the reason he'll fall 4000ish spectators short of the 330,000 total needed to lift it? He's in contract negotiations with NBC & Fox for future rights. About 10 years ago, they didn't have a blackout and more people in the city of Indianapolis watched the race than were in attendance. Adding all of the blackout area would be a huge boost to his numbers.

 

[drayer54]

We’re back baby! Lot 1A by the Irish flag!

 

[Irish2155]

We spent some time outside the track today. It’s the one time a year I can get my lady out to a party.

 

[Sea Turtle]

We spent some time outside the track today. It’s the one time a year I can get my lady out to a party.

It was so nice to be able to walk to the track and back as a teenager.

 

[KMac151993]

Should have either started earlier or just postpone it to tomorrow morning. Talking about just getting 101 in and trying to sneak it in between storms.

 

[BobbyMac]

Also posted in Zackery's thread:

I challenge Uncle Pete to get an ND commitment announcement on the Indy 500 broadcast pre-race coverage.

Having Mark Zackery commit this morning promoting NBC's college football coverage woulda been good business.

 

[NDBoiler]

Should have either started earlier or just postpone it to tomorrow morning. Talking about just getting 101 in and trying to sneak it in between storms.

This isn’t an all day rain coming through right now. There should be some dry hours this afternoon where they could get a decent amount of laps in.

 

[KMac151993]

This isn’t an all day rain coming through right now. There should be some dry hours this afternoon where they could get a decent amount of laps in.

Aiming for a 5:30 PM start...next round of rain supposed to be there by 7.

 

[FU BK]

Larson staying in Indy for the 500

 

[MacIrish75]

This has been a pretty insane start to the race.

The track conditions are like people in Tennessee driving in a light snow.

 

[Sea Turtle]

Larson shuffled back to 16th on a couple of restarts. Has clawed back to 8th.

Mclaughlin, Ferrucci, Rossi and Herta look strong.