Can Danica Patrick make it into F1 ?

Julian Mayo · Post by **Julian Mayo** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 3:05 pm

Thanks Mfer, Watkins is a beaut track

mlittle · Post by **mlittle** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 3:41 pm

You should see the changes they made to the track to accomodate the IndyCar series. They got rid of the gravel traps going into turn 1(adding a hugh swath of tarmac on the outside of the turn and adding more tire-walls), added additional runoff areas at the "inner loop"(chicane right before a 150-160 deg. corner leading to the boot section, and more gravel traps w/in the boot section, especially in that downhill section known as the heel(look at a track map and you'll catch why they call it that). It's a great track, julian, and if their test session proved anything, it showed that, once again, open-wheel racing belongs there.

Julian Mayo · Post by **Julian Mayo** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 4:25 pm

mlittle wrote:You should see the changes they made to the track to accomodate the IndyCar series. They got rid of the gravel traps going into turn 1(adding a hugh swath of tarmac on the outside of the turn and adding more tire-walls), added additional runoff areas at the "inner loop"(chicane right before a 150-160 deg. corner leading to the boot section, and more gravel traps w/in the boot section, especially in that downhill section known as the heel(look at a track map and you'll catch why they call it that). It's a great track, julian, and if their test session proved anything, it showed that, once again, open-wheel racing belongs there.

Yep, 'specially F1!

mlittle · Post by **mlittle** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 4:57 pm

You know, julian, somehow I knew you'd mention that. Seriously, though, if F1 ever returned to the Glen, they'd have to add more catch-fencing and update the paddock to F1 standards. Other than that, they could return this year and run the USGP better than the farce at Indy back in mid-June.

Julian Mayo · Post by **Julian Mayo** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 5:01 pm

mlittle wrote:You know, julian, somehow I knew you'd mention that. Seriously, though, if F1 ever returned to the Glen, they'd have to add more catch-fencing and update the paddock to F1 standards. Other than that, they could return this year and run the USGP better than the farce at Indy back in mid-June.

Seems more logical to me, than running Indy

JayVee · Post by **JayVee** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 5:09 pm

Thanks again mlittle for the detailed info.

And Go Danica!

Sable Racing · Post by **Sable Racing** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 6:36 pm

sure we can have the USGP at the Glen. I would love to see back at the Glen. Who is going to put up the money Bernie will want to make the track up to his standards. He is still going after Silverstone.

Go Danica the best thing to happen to american open wheel racing in a long time.

mlittle · Post by **mlittle** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 10:18 am

My thoughts exactly, sable. Danica's one of the best things to happen in american open-wheel racing for a long time.

Sable Racing · Post by **Sable Racing** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 10:36 am

Someone like Red Bull should help her move into F1. She has the skills she just needs the backing.

Danica, the best thing that has happened to American open wheel racing in a long time!!!

mlittle · Post by **mlittle** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 12:29 pm

Sable, you should read some of the postings on this thread concerning whether Danica Patrick can make it into F1, especially the ones from me(mlittle) and julian_mayo's. I think we've already agreed that she is one of the best American open-wheel racers to come down the pike, so to speak.

Post by **Tim** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 12:39 pm

We are pleased to announce the launch of the IRL forum where you can discuss anything IRL

Thanks to mlitte for the contributions made. mlittle will be the primary moderator of that forum.

Enjoy!

mlittle · Post by **mlittle** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 1:01 pm

Thank you, tim. Julian, JayVee, Rah, the IRL forum is now officially open for business. As a result, I will be posting the qual. and race summaries from Rd. 8 of the IndyCar Series--The Argent Mortgage Indy 300, over at that forum under the 2005 IRL Race Previews thread(that way, this thread will be freed up for its' intended purpose, to discuss whether Danica Patrick can make it into Formula 1). Come on over and visit the IRL Forum; y'all won't be disappointed.

Julian Mayo · Post by **Julian Mayo** » Sat Jul 02, 2005 6:02 pm

mlittle wrote:Thank you, tim. Julian, JayVee, Rah, the IRL forum is now officially open for business. As a result, I will be posting the qual. and race summaries from Rd. 8 of the IndyCar Series--The Argent Mortgage Indy 300, over at that forum under the 2005 IRL Race Previews thread(that way, this thread will be freed up for its' intended purpose, to discuss whether Danica Patrick can make it into Formula 1). Come on over and visit the IRL Forum; y'all won't be disappointed.

N y'all come back here now, you hear! No hiding in them high country backwoods of the IRL/Champcars til we gotta come flush you out with hound dogs wearing coonskin caps n carrying Tennessee long rifles ( aint nuthin worse than a hound dawg loaded fer bear, or Mfers

mlittle · Post by **mlittle** » Sun Jul 03, 2005 10:31 am

Julian, you may someday become an honorary Southerner. With that last posting, you're well on your way, my friend.

Julian Mayo · Post by **Julian Mayo** » Sun Jul 03, 2005 12:06 pm

mlittle wrote:Julian, you may someday become an honorary Southerner. With that last posting, you're well on your way, my friend.

That would be a very high honour indeed. I'm not too fussed about those durned yankees up to the north, n, all

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