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[captjohn67]

new universal aero kit is going to make for a fun start to the season. Sunday looks like shitty weather and we're going to have 7 rookies out of the 24 on the starting grid so expect fireworks. I'll be back later to post past seasons records but wanted to get in TK +8800 (.01). I actually think Foyt racing will be better this year but it's almost got to be right? TK hasn't won since Fontana in 2014 but he does have 8 top 5's in 13 starts here so that's my long shot. They have Jones at a shorter number than Bourdais so if that holds true in the matchups that will be a play as well.

 

[captjohn67]

Sorry bout the if in the title, not sure what happened there

 

[captjohn67]

2014 (37-50) +19.56

2015 (26-45) +1.19

2016 (30-40) +1.725

2017 (18-39) -5.985

No matchups up yet. Driver stats....

http://racing-reference.info/trackdet/230/O/0

 

[captjohn67]

Can't say that I blame them for not posting anything until after the practice sessions. Unfortunately we already have our first wreck of the year. A shitter truck hit the Ganassi hospitality tent. No injuries.

 

[captjohn67]

Couple runoffs and a spin but they keep it clean. A rookie makes a statement at P1. He's been fast during off season testing and I think he'll be rookie of the year, but still damn impressive. Session one

 

[captjohn67]

Didn't watch any of it but apparently Binder found the wall, I'll catch up, and weather Gods changed their tune for Sunday.....session two

 

[captjohn67]

RHR doesn't surprise me, Hinch does but maybe the marriage with Wickens will pay dividends, Power would be my short number play fwiw

 

[captjohn67]

Practice 3

 

[captjohn67]

Started a light rain when there were 12 left and they started sliding all over the place. Wasn't really fair to the guys that ended up 6-12 but those are the breaks. Marco got hosed with a penalty that was total bullshit. I'll post the grid shortly when they get it up. We have 3 rooks in the fast 6. Awesome

 

[captjohn67]

“Only 2 times since 1956 has a driver started from pole in his first career start. Sebastien Bourdais here in 2003 and Nigel Mansell at Surfers in 1993. And first time that there have been 3 drivers making their first career start all within the top six”- SVP of Data Analytics

 

[captjohn67]

Unofficial, but think they're done with penalties

 

[captjohn67]

Think the rain will be gone, but it will be iffy. Half units till we learn a little bit more.

DeMelo +125 Harvey

Chilton +160 Kimball

Cheers and GL with your plays today

 

[captjohn67]

Warm up this morning.