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Same-day coverage on Velocity Network for about five or six days, starting Saturday, June 2.FifaInspected wrote:Anyone know if there will be any Isle of Man tv coverage in the states?
My top four picks are Helio, Newgarden, Power, and I know this sounds a little crazy...Marco.Dave wrote:Who are your picks for the race?
My top four choices are Bourdais, Pagenaud, Dixon, or Kanaan. Going to be a slippery track on Sunday unless the forecast drastically changes and I think Bourdais and his engineering team work so well together that they can figure out how to deal with it as well as anyone.
Really hope Hinch ends up in the ABC booth for a while on Sunday, he could be a huge breath of fresh air for that crew.
No chance CART could have killed the IRL by May. The H-G family was swimming in cash from its massive Brickyard 400 proceeds at the time. What do you think funded the entire first 10 seasons of the IRL?Dave wrote:Man, what could have been if 1996 played out differently. CART could have killed the IRL and forced a reunion by May, but it was such an arrogant organization.
Totally agree and going back and thinking it all through, all sides were to blame and I probably would have done the same thing as Tony George.pk500 wrote:No chance CART could have killed the IRL by May. The H-G family was swimming in cash from its massive Brickyard 400 proceeds at the time. What do you think funded the entire first 10 seasons of the IRL?
Four-time IndyCar Series champion Scott Dixon will be the subject of a documentary “Born Racer,” scheduled for release later this year. The production team behind the film unveiled a teaser trailer today at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. A powerful and inspirational story of dedication, danger, fear, and the rare ‘will’ some of us have to defy all personal limitations. Co-produced by Universal Pictures Home Entertainment Content Group and GFC Films BORN RACER is due to release in the US later this year.
The 2008 Indianapolis 500 champion, who was on hand for the release of he video trailer along with longtime car owner Chip Ganassi, ranks fourth in all-time Indy car victories with 41 — one behind third-place Michael Andretti. The 37-year-old New Zealander will start Sunday’s Indy 500 from the outside of Row 3.
“‘Born Racer’ is a big milestone for me personally, so I couldn’t think of a better place to launch the teaser trailer than the Indianapolis 500,” Dixon said. “It’s strange seeing yourself on the big screen, but also rather exciting. I hope it will give people a real insight, not only into the cars and the drivers, but the entire racing community and the huge amount of work that goes into making this all happen.”
Co-produced by Universal Pictures Home Entertainment Content Group and GFC Films, “Born Racer” was filmed last year with an all-access lens, following Dixon and the Chip Ganassi Racing team to Verizon IndyCar Series races and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. It also delved into the personal lives of the Dixon family.
The film was directed by Bryn Evans and produced by Matthew Metcalfe and Fraser Brown. Metcalfe produced the popular “McLaren” documentary that premiered last year.
Borg warner is a top notch turbo company. Coincide?pk500 wrote:Indy 500 prediction: Dixon
He's due. He's the best driver in the field. That will matter on a day with high temperatures in the low 90s, with a new aero kit that accelerates front tire wear. Yeah, he's in a Honda, but the Iceman will overcome that and get his face on the Borg-Warner Trophy for the second time.
Every car in the series uses BorgWarner turbochargers on its engine, both Honda and Chevy.fletcher21 wrote:Borg warner is a top notch turbo company. Coincide?pk500 wrote:Indy 500 prediction: Dixon
He's due. He's the best driver in the field. That will matter on a day with high temperatures in the low 90s, with a new aero kit that accelerates front tire wear. Yeah, he's in a Honda, but the Iceman will overcome that and get his face on the Borg-Warner Trophy for the second time.
Many mistakes were made by both sides. A war that solved nothing and benefited no one.Rodster wrote:Totally agree and going back and thinking it all through, all sides were to blame and I probably would have done the same thing as Tony George.pk500 wrote:No chance CART could have killed the IRL by May. The H-G family was swimming in cash from its massive Brickyard 400 proceeds at the time. What do you think funded the entire first 10 seasons of the IRL?
Well IMO, there were two benefactors and that was Nascar followed by Formula One. Nascar began to gain traction as a stable entertaining alternative to Indycar and it's popularity was boosted with the Brickyard 400 and I remember the TV announcers mentioning the Indycar split during several TV broadcasts.pk500 wrote:Many mistakes were made by both sides. A war that solved nothing and benefited no one.Rodster wrote:Totally agree and going back and thinking it all through, all sides were to blame and I probably would have done the same thing as Tony George.pk500 wrote:No chance CART could have killed the IRL by May. The H-G family was swimming in cash from its massive Brickyard 400 proceeds at the time. What do you think funded the entire first 10 seasons of the IRL?
Velocity offers same-day coverage starting next weekend. The IOM TT is a two-week event. All of the feature races don't start until next weekend.FifaInspected wrote:I'm very confused as to any if there is any live coverage of Isle of Man. I've looked through the entire week of their schedule on PS Vue and don't see any Isle coverage listed up until Sunday morning of next week. Last year there was no TV coverage in the states, the only streamable option was not available on this side of the pond. I hope i'm wrong as i'd be glued to any live coverage.
My pleasure, dude. Stoked to watch! Enjoy it, man!FifaInspected wrote:Paul - Thanks for clarifying!!
The cars have gotten too fast for the Monaco GP and that was brought up before by some of the Sky pundits in the past and this year the lap records were shattered. It really is hard at times to keep up with what's happening in the race. That said my favorite camera shot is watching a car(s) flying thru the tunnel, then you get a sense of speed.wco81 wrote:Watching Monaco Grand Prix.
Just tight shots of the same corners and cars whizzing by.
Really don't get a good sense of what's happening overall in the race.
Could use some aerial shots once in awhile to show more of the track, to show where the racers are relative to each other.
That may be difficult to do, because of the clusters of high-rise buildings looming over narrow streets.
It's a glamorous locale but maybe not the best for TV presentation.
But as I type this, they showed a POV clip of one racer shooting through a tunnel and then crashing into another car. That was good stuff.
And they got slow mo replay of the crash from another angle.
