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re: Coke 600 & Indy 500 - Last Lap Shenanigans
Posted on 5/29/11 at 4:52 pm to SprintFun
Posted on 5/29/11 at 4:52 pm to SprintFun
Wow , Havent had the chance to get back to the Indy 500 since Danny Sullivan did the win and spin in 1985. Hope to get back there next year, been too long away. Congrats to Dan Wheldon, though I was pulling for Tony Kanaan and the retro Jimmy Clark car number and colors. Great race and feel bad for Hildebrand though he has a great future. Spectacular Indy 500 and now getting ready for the Coca cola 600. Geaux and God speed to all drivers.
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Posted on 5/29/11 at 4:57 pm to windhammontanatigers
So I just saw the finish again and the Yellow didn't come out until after Wheldon had passed him. I guess that is why he was upheld as the winner. Pretty awesome finish for a race that has lost so much meaning and fans.
Posted on 5/29/11 at 4:58 pm to Lee County Tiger
You gota poiint and I was at the 1981 Indy 500 when Bobby Unser won and then Mario Andretti declared a winner due to Unser passing at least 8 cars under yellow coming out of the pits. Of courese decision was later reversed by USAC because Unser had the great argument that he should have been penalized during the race because he had such a strong car that he would have come back and won anyway despite the penalty. Interesting story and if they stick to the rules then Hildebrand wins if the yellow was dropped immediately . Will be interesting to see if sanctioning body has the gonads to stick to the rules.
Posted on 5/29/11 at 5:05 pm to Bho
Has tere already been a decision and Wheldon upheld as winner?
Posted on 5/29/11 at 5:06 pm to windhammontanatigers
Yea he's officially the winner.
Posted on 5/29/11 at 5:07 pm to Bho
If you look closely, the flashing lights signifying a caution are on almost immediately after the crash. The yellow flag is delayed because the flag waver has both checkered flags in his hand because he wasn't expecting a wreck. Depends on what they go on. It's irrelevant now though
Posted on 5/29/11 at 5:11 pm to SprintFun
Thanks, after hearing of the argument either way, I guess either way could prove a point. Thanks for the answer. As previoulsy mentioned there in 1981 when Unser won and Andretti declared the winner on Monday only to be reversed leeks later. Again thanks for the info. 
Posted on 5/29/11 at 5:15 pm to Bho
Bho , I would agree with you several years ago. After the split and Tony Hulman George starting the IRL and the boycott etc. , there was a falling away of fans and not as exciting, but wouldnt you think that the excitement and most of the fans are back with the Indy 500?
Posted on 5/29/11 at 5:18 pm to windhammontanatigers
Let's go Blaney 
Posted on 5/29/11 at 5:22 pm to SprintFun
Got to go with good ole Tony Stewart on this race and the Chevy.
Posted on 5/29/11 at 5:28 pm to windhammontanatigers
Damn Brad K like to took Carl out early! 
Oh, I'm about 10 laps late, but...
Oh, I'm about 10 laps late, but...
Posted on 5/29/11 at 5:35 pm to Archie Bengal Bunker
random conversation question:
why does a 5 time champ like JJ have trouble getting a decent pit crew?
why does a 5 time champ like JJ have trouble getting a decent pit crew?
Posted on 5/29/11 at 5:37 pm to cajunatc
quote:
why does a 5 time champ like JJ have trouble getting a decent pit crew?
I think there is a big turnover in put crews in NASCAR, so it would be tough to have the absolute best. Obviously since he's won so much they must be doing something right.
Posted on 5/29/11 at 5:37 pm to cajunatc
Cause it has more then one pit crew.. They suck so bad they have back ups.. 
Posted on 5/29/11 at 5:39 pm to cajunatc
Dont know the answer to this. With Hendrick as the car owner, you would think that they could get some decent pit crews.
Posted on 5/29/11 at 5:42 pm to SprintFun
been following JJ since before he won his first...he seems to win IN SPITE of his pit crew. lol he always seems to come out of pit row behind where he went in
Posted on 5/29/11 at 5:48 pm to cajunatc
There are 20 other teams in need of top pit crews - it's not like there is a giant pool and just because its Hendrick they can get whoever they want.
Posted on 5/29/11 at 6:02 pm to SprintFun
Caution for debris. Should help a lot of cars.
Posted on 5/29/11 at 6:09 pm to SprintFun
#24 needs an adjustment or two.
Posted on 5/29/11 at 6:20 pm to crimsonsaint
Nice save by Labonte and miss by Logano.
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