Might be one of the updates to the car. Not sure if they'd worry about doing the updates on the engine test chassis. I'm sure some people will see it as the most nefarious thing they've ever seen.Originally Posted by saidhead
Might be one of the updates to the car. Not sure if they'd worry about doing the updates on the engine test chassis. I'm sure some people will see it as the most nefarious thing they've ever seen.
looks like they painted the little fin would be a perfect place to put the verizon V/checkmark logo
this is their first actual car not the chevy test chassis!
I meant that this car might have updates that the Lotus test car doesn't have. Looks like the Andretti car has big mirrors too.
Here's a shot of the KV car with the "big" mirrors too. http://yfrog.com/khwqfujj
Still waiting on someone to suggest that the big mirror contains some sort of active suspension system or traction control which will allow Penske to win.
Yep, just noticed that on the AA photos, my mistake.
Penske Verizon cars easily have the early Target livery beat hands down. Hope the Target Team can come up with some special for '12 livery to counter, otherwise they are going to be hurting in the looks department.
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A-MEN!!! Same here. New cars at least. Just ordered another.
I agree they should use the yellow instead of the metallic gold.
Panther livery complete at Sebring
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Hate to see further KV Racing pictures if Viso is signed again.
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Nice... "however" am I the only one? Doesn't it look to you like the drivers head is actually MORE exposed in the new car!?
Other than the height (I realize John is vertically challenged)it just seems like there is even less side protection if the car gets on its side or it hit from the side by another car. The side pods on the 03-11 Dallara curve upward and are wide at the cockpit while on the DW12 is only wide in the back of the car and scoop in at the cockpit. I know the undertray will be protection and maybe they discovered the less debris crushing around a driver's head is better (ie Senna)?
Not trying to OT the thread, it's just the first thing I notice now after Dan's crash...
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Here's another picture of Will Power's car:
Lots of pictures of National Guard car - http://www.pantherracing.com/multime...s.cfm?gid=6964
The slow motion zoomed in angle of Dan's crash showed he hit the post and fence while going backwards....the design around the front of the cockpit wouldn't have made any difference IMO....where the worry I think should come in, is the situation that PT was in.Nice... "however" am I the only one? Doesn't it look to you like the drivers head is actually MORE exposed in the new car!?
Other than the height (I realize John is vertically challenged)
Not trying to OT the thread, it's just the first thing I notice now after Dan's crash...
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smart car, I'm hoping more teams make good use of those side fins though.Here's another picture of Will Power's car:
no, he did not hit the post going backwards.
http://youtu.be/WKqDRsOA8j0
And the investigation report said "the bottom of Wheldon's helmet had impacted the pole near his chin"
The current car is safer by being less prone to wheel hoping and becoming airborne, if the 2012 car goes into the catchfence the same way Dan did the results will be the same.
This is one thing I really like about the DW12. The angled sidepods make the sponsor visible from a front camera angle. Just wish something was done about the "sponsor blocker".Here's another picture of Will Power's car:
Holy Shite! The new car has a bike rack, never noticed that before. Now I understand the rear weight issue a little better. lol
They Could try and put drivers name on them.
But that Penske car looks really good. I'm pleased.
Needs another winglet or fin, yeeeesh.
That bike in in full race trim weighs about half what those stupid bumpers weigh
Why did these wings work so well in 1990's on the ovals but we need 747 wings and dozens of other winglets all over the place in 2012?
I like it... reminds me of some clip art my wife (a teacher) uses for May Newsletters...
I like it, especially with the black wheels. Can the fin be painted?
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I like the smaller wings but didn't that era also have larger wings for the street and road circuits? It would be nice to compare apples to apples if someone has pictures.
Why did these wings work so well in 1990's on the ovals but we need 747 wings and dozens of other winglets all over the place in 2012?
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