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Old 10-17-2011, 07:19 AM   #9
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Well, from my perspective on this, open wheel should not be driving in ovals, period. Yes Indy cars from the 50's and 60's raced in them, but they didn't go 225-240 mph. These cars are dependant on one thing: Aerodynamics, more namely the front and rear wing. clip one off and see ya later.
Stock cars are nothing but bricks, but none the less you can beat and bang without worrying of aero deficiancy that would cause them to take off until they are backwards. Do I think they should cap the horsepower of the engines, some what, just take a 100-150 hp out of them. The major thing they need to do is clip the wings all together when racing at a place like this, and make the tires narrower, as well as a few other things like fairings that would allow for a bump or two. Taking the front wings off, or making them minor enough where if one breaks off, the car is controllable, and same goes for the rear wing.
With that said, these cars should be strictly road course, with Indy as an exception, but with cars specifically designed for the track.

Dan, you were a fantastic racer, with having the honor of winning Indy twice. You were just at the wrong track, in the wrong position, at the wrong time. We love you and will miss you.
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