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re: How fast could you drive an Indy Car with zero experience?
Posted on 5/17/26 at 9:46 pm to UltimaParadox
Posted on 5/17/26 at 9:46 pm to UltimaParadox
My point still stands, That is the hardest gear for beginners...
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Posted on 5/18/26 at 8:14 am to OleVaught14
quote:I do that now
I routinely left my car unlocked and keys in it because I had nothing valuable in the car and I knew no one would be able to steal it. Made it easy to never lose my keys when they were always in the cup holder.
. The best is when you are forced to valet park and there’s a huddle to see who knows how to drive a stick
Posted on 5/18/26 at 9:31 am to cgrand
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I do that now . The best is when you are forced to valet park and there’s a huddle to see who knows how to drive a stick
I took my last MINI to a service station about five years ago for a state inspection sticker and the inspection technician didn't know how to drive a manual. As for Indy cars, I'm pretty confident I could handle driving one in the 150+ range, maybe pushing close to 200.
Posted on 5/18/26 at 9:34 am to JoeyP239
Honesty, I think most people would stall it trying to launch it.
Posted on 5/18/26 at 9:39 am to crash1211
I don't think I could fit in the damn thing to start with.
Posted on 5/18/26 at 9:53 am to cgrand
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The best is when you are forced to valet park and there’s a huddle to see who knows how to drive a stick
More than once I had to valet park it myself
Posted on 5/18/26 at 11:38 am to MississippiLebowski
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big banked turns
Are you confusing Indianapolis with Nascar tracks?
Posted on 5/18/26 at 11:43 am to JoeyP239
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Posted on 5/18/26 at 11:49 am to JoeyP239
I think I could avg 180 per lap. Would be pedal to metal on straights and short chutes but slow way down in corners. The problem with slowing in corners is your straight speed is compromised coming off corners slow in comparison to racers.
Posted on 5/18/26 at 12:26 pm to OU Guy
I could hit 200+ on a straight away and not be nervous. I've allegedly gone 150+ on a highway not to be named (allegedly).
Posted on 5/18/26 at 12:39 pm to OU Guy
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The problem with slowing in corners is your straight speed is compromised coming off corners slow in comparison to racers.
The other problem is that in corners you need to carry a lot of speed or you won't have the downforce needed for enough grip to actually be able to make the turn.
Downforce scales proportionally with the square of the speed. This means an Indycar car creates massive grip at 200 mph, but significantly less at lower speeds.
Posted on 5/18/26 at 1:27 pm to JoeyP239
I got the chance to do the Nascar experience thing at Talldega, I just made up my mind that I was gonna push the gas pedal until the guy beside gave me the thumbs down to slow a little. Going into that first 36 degree bank at that speed is scary as hell, but once it sticks that first time, the next six laps are amazing. On the certificate I got at the end, the top speed i clocked was 176 or 177 and my best lap time was 59 seconds and change.
No idea the difference in doing it in an Indy Car, but I suspect lots of folks could at least manage 160-170 for sure.
No idea the difference in doing it in an Indy Car, but I suspect lots of folks could at least manage 160-170 for sure.
This post was edited on 5/18/26 at 1:27 pm
Posted on 5/18/26 at 3:32 pm to JoeyP239
You expected honest answers? Buncha liars in this thread already.
Posted on 5/19/26 at 11:58 am to chalmetteowl
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Yeah that’s not Indy
Maybe not. But the go cart I was in at astroworld didn't have any brakes and had to run into a wall to stop. If that doesn't scream growing up gen X.
Posted on 5/19/26 at 12:12 pm to LSUtiger89
In my simulator at home I manage 210 - 215. So I'm good at 200 mph.
Posted on 5/19/26 at 12:55 pm to UltimaParadox
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Indycar uses semi automatic transmissions, paddle shifting. No clutch is used except when trying to put it into first gear
Sequential trans...
You still need the clutch to take off in first gear. The clutch actuator is on the steering wheel.
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