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  1. 03-25-2012 01:07 PM #61
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    Just for clarification, and to avoid ugliness...

    ...is any honest and civil negativity allowed in this thread?
    Cancer sucks.
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  2. 03-25-2012 01:08 PM #62
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    wow, onboard engine sound is awesome!! love it!
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  3. 03-25-2012 01:08 PM #63
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    Did I just hear an IMS radio guy call her "Simona de Sylvester?"
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  4. 03-25-2012 01:11 PM #64
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    Great to have actual race action finally!
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  5. 03-25-2012 01:11 PM #65
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    I really think the cars look ugly from behind.
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  6. 03-25-2012 01:11 PM #66
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    Bodywork seems to be doing its job so far.
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    Love that camera angle.
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  8. 03-25-2012 01:11 PM #68
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    Goddamn those in-car engine sounds are music to my ears.
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  9. 03-25-2012 01:11 PM #69
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    Man. I loved that shot!
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  10. 03-25-2012 01:13 PM #70
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    Quote Originally Posted by dra View Post
    I really think the cars look ugly from behind.
    You ain't the only one. At least the racing is good so far.
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  11. 03-25-2012 01:13 PM #71
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    Quote Originally Posted by cpthornman View Post
    Goddamn those in-car engine sounds are music to my ears.
    Agree!
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  12. 03-25-2012 01:13 PM #72
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    I have yet to see a pass in 8 laps, or is it just me.... (yawn)
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  13. 03-25-2012 01:14 PM #73
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    Quote Originally Posted by Iam Tellin View Post
    You ain't the only one. At least the racing is good so far.
    Actually I kind of like it. The look of the new car has really grown on me.
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  14. 03-25-2012 01:14 PM #74
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    Quote Originally Posted by Iam Tellin View Post
    You ain't the only one. At least the racing is good so far.
    I don't mind the look from behind. My only beef is from above and I was hoping that would go away once the green flag dropped. It didn't, but I'm still happy to have a new car and a new season. I'll get used to it even if it isn't exactly my favorite look.
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  15. 03-25-2012 01:14 PM #75
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    Quote Originally Posted by Roadster Fan View Post
    I have yet to see a pass in 8 laps, or is it just me.... (yawn)
    They showed Dixon passing Hinchcliffe at the beginning, but yes, they've showed no other passing.
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  16. 03-25-2012 01:15 PM #76
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    It just occurred to me that Will Power won the first race with the DP01 in Vegas. Would be ironic if he ends up winning today too.
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  17. 03-25-2012 01:16 PM #77
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    Quote Originally Posted by Roadster Fan View Post
    I have yet to see a pass in 8 laps, or is it just me.... (yawn)
    No. Sadly these cars don't seem to be very racy, but it's a long race.
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  18. 03-25-2012 01:16 PM #78
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    Quote Originally Posted by Roadster Fan View Post
    I have yet to see a pass in 8 laps, or is it just me.... (yawn)
    Sato moved up 3 positions, but apparently we're not allowed to see them. ESPN: Tell, not show
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  19. 03-25-2012 01:16 PM #79
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    Quote Originally Posted by dra View Post
    I really think the cars look ugly from behind.
    Okay, now that this can of worms has been opened, I gotta agree. This is the first time I've really seen these cars, and I don't think words can express how bad these cars look, from pretty much any angle.

    Also, if the idea was to improve these events for those of us who don't care much for street racing, my first reaction is that they were not successful.

    I don't post these things to start a flame war. I'm just giving an honest assessment, and I believe that reactions from people like me would be considered important to IndyCar fans and officials. I will not harp on these issues continuously. I'm giving it a honest shot because of all the changes. I actually had some hope for positive results -- it's just not panning out right away. Maybe in time.
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  20. 03-25-2012 01:17 PM #80
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    One thing about the rear bumpers, it shows the roll angle of the chassis much more than before.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Doc Austin View Post
    No. Sadly these cars don't seem to be very racy, but it's a long race.
    Too early to tell--suspect there's a lot of playing it safe today.
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  22. 03-25-2012 01:19 PM #82
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    Problems for Legge
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    "It's crazy how the Indianapolis Motor Speedway can make you so emotional. I went from the highest of highs to the lowest of lows in less than 24 hours." - Alex Tagliani
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  23. 03-25-2012 01:19 PM #83
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    Smart of Will to pit. Why didn't the others?
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  24. 03-25-2012 01:19 PM #84
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    Quote Originally Posted by skypigeon View Post
    Too early to tell--suspect there's a lot of playing it safe today.
    My thoughts as well. It's early and the first race in these cars. I think they will open it up more as we go.
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  25. 03-25-2012 01:19 PM #85
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    Legge has a problem.
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  26. 03-25-2012 01:19 PM #86
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    What's going on with Katherine?
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  27. 03-25-2012 01:19 PM #87
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    I like the way the cars look at speed. Start a thread and we can debate the aesthetics! We haven't done that before!

    Visually, I agree with Will Power, these cars look super composed, grippy, and composed through the corners, but they look kind of lethargic on the straights. It looks like they can handle Another 200 hp.

    Legge slowing on the straight. Motor? Things are about to get intersting!
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  28. 03-25-2012 01:19 PM #88
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    Quote Originally Posted by Doc Austin View Post
    No. Sadly these cars don't seem to be very racy, but it's a long race.
    They look chubby around the middle and slow (like me )
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  29. 03-25-2012 01:19 PM #89
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    The view from the back doesn't bother me so much. The side view bubble thing will take a bit to get used to. LOVE the sound of the motors.
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  30. 03-25-2012 01:19 PM #90
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    Let's see...is Legge's problem handling or electrical?
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