#Honda200 // July 28 // 4PM ET // NBC Dixon topped the charts in Practice 1 at Mid-Ohio, but Colton Herta picked up the pace in the day's closing session: bit.ly/30WPopw
Filippo Forni Not all good tracks have to be 3 miles long with huge pretty run off areas with painted lines. Love some of the iconic US and European tracks. With Spa and Road America the best two tracks in the world.
Not every Tilke track. He can certainly make great circuits if he is allowed, but unfortunately he has to follow the FIA guidelines (super hyper extra safety, boring track layout to highlight opulent architecture, etc)
Mid Ohio is great for low aero cars/moderate aero cars, but I highly doubt it would make for good F1 racing. Too tight, only a couple good overtaking spots, really dangerous. Unfortunately, the boring Tilke-drome's are just better suited for hosting that kind of race.
Definitely agree, Its cool we can use them in Forza Motorsport, but with Indycars growing popularity a dedicated video game would be awesome! Hope a studio jumps on it soon.
A current one yes. There have been a few Indy car related games over the years, but none officially sponsored ones currently. Forza has the DW12, and iRacing does too, but the sounds are not really that spot on in my opinion.
Dr. Bananable Lector I know but it’s the right thing to do. Gotta protect the drivers, specially on ovals. The technology is available, no reason not to implement it. You get used to it pretty quickly. I was all up in arms when F1 added the halo but after 2 races I saw there’s no difference really, just increased driver safety.
@@diegobert4033 i still think its horrible! they make the car less badass in my opinion! i bet in the future just for "driver safety" they will have a robot in the car instead of humans!
One thing i want to ask is, why Indycar use a different timing line for qualifying, instead of putting it on the start/finish line?, the reason i asked because i feel it's a bit weird sometimes to start the lap in the corner like indy GP.
@@aldee7533 There are more angles. That is a test (practice) run. That angle is from the main mounted camera on top of the car. It actually rotates 360 degrees I believe. There are cameras mounted on the mirrors and there are so called "visor cams", but they are mounted on top of the driver's helmets.
Little brother syndrome is so embarrassing, who even brought up f1? And to your point yeah, worse drivers tend to saw at the wheel a lot more rather than make smooth motions :P
@@openwheelisthebestandyoukn1206 Yeah for sure. I heard Dixon got offered 40 million to race for Ferrari but he said he'd rather show he's a tough guy and not use power steering and make less than a tenth of that so they had to settle for Vettel. Lmao please.
@@75dt21 It's the internet, your dumb opinion is open for comment to anyone, especially when you bring up a different sport due to an embarrassing inferiority complex. Stay in your lane next time bud. Wouldn't want to get a "blocking" penalty 😂😂😂
probably a fresh set of primary (black) tires. they come with stickers on them when they're new...which is why they're sometimes referred to in the broadcast as "sticker" tires.
Dixon will need to up his game if he wants to be a real contender... a bit more aggression like Power, a bit more desire like Newgarden and a bit more youthful exuberance like Veekay...
Mid Ohio is huge fun! With 8 races this season, including IMSA, ARX, the NASA Championships and Nascar in 2 weeks, lots of people enjoy the challenges of the layout along with the elevation changes. Motorcycle track days are a blast for all skill levels too!
I follow Indycar since the mid 80`s. I think that bridge near the finish line is very dangerous for the drivers. I remember that some 20 years ago Jose Garza crashed heavily there.
The bridge is rather permanent and would take several thousands of dollars to change. In my many years of going to the track I have never seen anyone collide with the bridge.
First a zinger to F1. On the rev-limiter and the engine didn't explode or give in.. it can be done building fast but robust. Then back again... hit the limiter, several mistakes, shortshifted and braked well early into turn 4 during that run. But still got fastest time.. seemingly it's not the strongest field if that's possible, cause you'd really be trailing in F1.. trailing bad
You're looking at a 6 time Indycar champion. If you think that's how they race, you'd be dead wrong! (besides, they have had many f1 drivers in their ranks)
@@sleepdeep305 yes I know.. retirees or talents who failed. Even though this is a practice session, as I said, trailing bad if this was in F1. There are absolutely zero room for mistakes nowadays, especially in qualifying. On another note, I do think that Alexander Rossi didn't get to unleash his full potential. But if you don't have the financial resources, start showing results quick and have the right team dynamic, then it's a really tough sport to remain in. And I would also say that the IndyCar field seems much more competitive and spectacular, compared to F1
@@mortenfrosthansen84 I do agree, scott was showing some dirtiness here and there, and it kind of sucks because Mid Ohio is a truly great race track. Since the new Indycars are so heavily ground-effect based, the hills lifting the car up absolutely destroy the cornering speeds, especially when compared to previous cars that had more traditional aero
@@sleepdeep305 hmm.. jaha.. Perhaps that's not such a bad thing. If it makes the car more tricky to drive, you know encouraging over/understeer, then it makes for opportunities for overtaking.. And yes definitely, about the track. It is a very unconventional track, from what you see in Hermann and Bernie's leftover mess in F1.. Some tracks might be challenging and exhausting for the drivers, but is dead-boring for the spectators. You see some daredevil overtakes/challenges in Mid-Ohio, Road America and Laguna Seca. Which is one of my favourite tracks. Let Mans is great for spectators, but Spa is still the king
@@sleepdeep305 and hey.. if you can win a demanding championship 6 times... it's not just because you have good connections or financially sound support. That success doesn't come easy
Indy is so underrated.
Love how they do a little of everything. Oval. GP. Street. Love it all
F1 sure can learn a few things from Indy.
This is the opposite of a Herman Tilke track. Flows so nice, so fast...
Filippo Forni Not all good tracks have to be 3 miles long with huge pretty run off areas with painted lines. Love some of the iconic US and European tracks. With Spa and Road America the best two tracks in the world.
Not every Tilke track. He can certainly make great circuits if he is allowed, but unfortunately he has to follow the FIA guidelines (super hyper extra safety, boring track layout to highlight opulent architecture, etc)
@@alvmusic4402 yeah Sepang was good, and din't he design the new Hockenheim too?
@@ebob4177 China flows quite well too
Mid Ohio is great for low aero cars/moderate aero cars, but I highly doubt it would make for good F1 racing. Too tight, only a couple good overtaking spots, really dangerous. Unfortunately, the boring Tilke-drome's are just better suited for hosting that kind of race.
RIP to that bug at 0:37 lol
I hate when that happens on the visor, especially at turn in
He just wanted to be part of the show.
Do u guys know how they got to clean it later?
Elton Massena there’s a tape clear system on that primary onboard cam. Meaning it cleans itself after a while
@@CoSmicGoesRacing Very nice,ty Carlos.
I’m confused. Why did they show us a lap where he’s not pushing?
exactly. pointless.
Who cares, still great to watch
I wish we had a indycar video game...
Definitely agree, Its cool we can use them in Forza Motorsport, but with Indycars growing popularity a dedicated video game would be awesome! Hope a studio jumps on it soon.
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A current one yes. There have been a few Indy car related games over the years, but none officially sponsored ones currently. Forza has the DW12, and iRacing does too, but the sounds are not really that spot on in my opinion.
Time to resurrect Papyrus.
@@MaximumBooger Oh my God, those games were phenomenal
That bug had to die RIGHT AT where I wanted to watch.
The turn 1 at this track 🔥👍
Top of Esses and Turning on to Thunder Valley are tough spots
@@johnressler18 yup....easy to lose the rear at those spots aswell.
Following Indycar since the Indy500 in may, love this series. Great races every single time, amazing drivers, and the cars look so aggressive.
GOAT !
Lovely race track. Great racing series with cool looking and sounding cars.
Dixon is a 6-Time winner at Mid-Ohio. Awesome driver! Get #7
Dixon is my fav. I have been to 4 Indycar races which were all at Mid Ohio since I live in Ohio and Dixon has won each of em
When we had it all perfect and didn’t know it…
Watch Boris Said in the in-car BMW clip at Mid Ohio...then watch this....wow such speed...Dixon's the Mid-Ohio master by far!
Either Scott will dominate on Sunday or he will have one of his typical recovery races like Road America or Iowa.
gonna miss this clear of a view
Dr. Bananable Lector I know but it’s the right thing to do. Gotta protect the drivers, specially on ovals. The technology is available, no reason not to implement it. You get used to it pretty quickly. I was all up in arms when F1 added the halo but after 2 races I saw there’s no difference really, just increased driver safety.
@@diegobert4033 I know, I'm actually kinda looking forward to the new aeroscreens. I'm just sad that the visor cam won't be as good.
@@diegobert4033 i still think its horrible! they make the car less badass in my opinion! i bet in the future just for "driver safety" they will have a robot in the car instead of humans!
@@diegobert4033 1 year later I still miss it even though safety standards is safety standards
esse pilota muito
One thing i want to ask is, why Indycar use a different timing line for qualifying, instead of putting it on the start/finish line?,
the reason i asked because i feel it's a bit weird sometimes to start the lap in the corner like indy GP.
To avoid the clutter of traffic and allow more clean laps. So, there are essentially no in-laps.
More on board angels during races please
Yes, let the angels watch over them lol
Lol.
"Angles"
@@aldee7533 There are more angles. That is a test (practice) run. That angle is from the main mounted camera on top of the car. It actually rotates 360 degrees I believe. There are cameras mounted on the mirrors and there are so called "visor cams", but they are mounted on top of the driver's helmets.
Mark Meadows there’s also a camera mounted on the nose of the front wing which makes for an amazing angle.
Swag like Ohio in IndyCar with Scott Dixon!
Indy on boards are way more entertaining than the F1 counterparts. Driver works way harder in Indy!
Little brother syndrome is so embarrassing, who even brought up f1? And to your point yeah, worse drivers tend to saw at the wheel a lot more rather than make smooth motions :P
@@matrixfan58 Or maybe it's because there is no power steering and power braking unlike Formula One.
@@matrixfan58 I was stating a fact, wasn't open to idiot replies like yours troll
@@openwheelisthebestandyoukn1206 Yeah for sure. I heard Dixon got offered 40 million to race for Ferrari but he said he'd rather show he's a tough guy and not use power steering and make less than a tenth of that so they had to settle for Vettel. Lmao please.
@@75dt21 It's the internet, your dumb opinion is open for comment to anyone, especially when you bring up a different sport due to an embarrassing inferiority complex. Stay in your lane next time bud. Wouldn't want to get a "blocking" penalty 😂😂😂
How is that 1st corner safe? There is no wall between 2 parts of the track.
It would be funny if after the race the winner gets out of the car completely dusted in bugs
Funny how different this track looks in an Indy car, compared to a Spec E30. lol
I Wish Indycar Has 8 Speed Gearboxes
What kind of tire is he running on? I see it looks like the primary tire, but I see some other sticker(s) on it.
probably a fresh set of primary (black) tires. they come with stickers on them when they're new...which is why they're sometimes referred to in the broadcast as "sticker" tires.
He is running the blacks. Reds you will see it on the inside of the tire plus they used scuffed set of reds
Nice. I've always loved IndyCar. What would be quicker around this circuit between an IndyCar and a formula 2 car?
While we see 3 fairly long full throttle sections, there're many seconds of slower bits.
I'd go with the F2 car being quicker/lap
@@aldee7533 yea, I thought that too. It would be cool to see which was quicker . F2 and the old F3000 were super quick cars .
Go kiwi!
This Is What Formula One Sounds Like
Cannot believe how late he gets off throttle and brakes for the keyhole
I imagine this isn't an at speed lap. Lots of early upshifts. Could be testing fuel saving?
Dixon will need to up his game if he wants to be a real contender... a bit more aggression like Power, a bit more desire like Newgarden and a bit more youthful exuberance like Veekay...
RIP To the bug that got nailed by the camera
Every. Corner. Is. A. Struggle.
Please don't F up the TV and internet viewing package for Canada and the rest of the world for next year like you have this year
The 5 dislikes must be Nascar fans
Nah. F1 specific fans
this a fun track or what???? imagine F1 guys come in here would be like a candy store for them. still oldschool! new is overrated.
Mid Ohio is huge fun! With 8 races this season, including IMSA, ARX, the NASA Championships and Nascar in 2 weeks, lots of people enjoy the challenges of the layout along with the elevation changes. Motorcycle track days are a blast for all skill levels too!
I follow Indycar since the mid 80`s. I think that bridge near the finish line is very dangerous for the drivers. I remember that some 20 years ago Jose Garza crashed heavily there.
1 crash in 40 years is dangerous?
The bridge is rather permanent and would take several thousands of dollars to change. In my many years of going to the track I have never seen anyone collide with the bridge.
First a zinger to F1. On the rev-limiter and the engine didn't explode or give in.. it can be done building fast but robust.
Then back again... hit the limiter, several mistakes, shortshifted and braked well early into turn 4 during that run. But still got fastest time.. seemingly it's not the strongest field if that's possible, cause you'd really be trailing in F1.. trailing bad
You're looking at a 6 time Indycar champion. If you think that's how they race, you'd be dead wrong! (besides, they have had many f1 drivers in their ranks)
@@sleepdeep305 yes I know.. retirees or talents who failed.
Even though this is a practice session, as I said, trailing bad if this was in F1. There are absolutely zero room for mistakes nowadays, especially in qualifying.
On another note, I do think that Alexander Rossi didn't get to unleash his full potential. But if you don't have the financial resources, start showing results quick and have the right team dynamic, then it's a really tough sport to remain in.
And I would also say that the IndyCar field seems much more competitive and spectacular, compared to F1
@@mortenfrosthansen84 I do agree, scott was showing some dirtiness here and there, and it kind of sucks because Mid Ohio is a truly great race track. Since the new Indycars are so heavily ground-effect based, the hills lifting the car up absolutely destroy the cornering speeds, especially when compared to previous cars that had more traditional aero
@@sleepdeep305 hmm.. jaha..
Perhaps that's not such a bad thing. If it makes the car more tricky to drive, you know encouraging over/understeer, then it makes for opportunities for overtaking..
And yes definitely, about the track. It is a very unconventional track, from what you see in Hermann and Bernie's leftover mess in F1..
Some tracks might be challenging and exhausting for the drivers, but is dead-boring for the spectators.
You see some daredevil overtakes/challenges in Mid-Ohio, Road America and Laguna Seca.
Which is one of my favourite tracks. Let Mans is great for spectators, but Spa is still the king
@@sleepdeep305 and hey.. if you can win a demanding championship 6 times... it's not just because you have good connections or financially sound support.
That success doesn't come easy
@matrixfan58, what a crybaby INDY ONBOARDS are in my Opinion better than F1, there are you feeling better troll
This car has no cornering speed
Would pick my word a little more carefully. You comparing this to F1?
Also keep in mind its an extremely challenging track, lots of off camber turns. He also slowed down in the middle of the lap for some reason.
@@loic8669 f1 is the pinnacle but indy is fast on the ovals
@@kennethkilleen8758 f1 is the pinnacle. the pinnacle of boredom and taking a nap lol. i am hoping 2021 helps out f1 to make some exciting racing.
@@ZIGAG1999 yes I agree
Jeremy Clarkson had a rant about it
F1 is too safe and boring