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re: The Indianapolis 500 Thread
Posted on 5/26/13 at 2:00 pm to DCSportsBeerMan
Posted on 5/26/13 at 2:00 pm to DCSportsBeerMan
Well, that was a lot less dramatic than I was hoping.
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Posted on 5/26/13 at 2:00 pm to fightingtiger2335
TK finally getting it done. Good for him. 
Posted on 5/26/13 at 2:01 pm to fightingtiger2335
quote:
Huh? Finishing under yellpw doesn't cause a ratings boost.
I'm not saying the finishing under caution does that. I'm saying (and its been proven) that the television ratings are typically much higher in the final laps of a race because most people want to see the ending. that is why NASCAR and others drag on the final laps for as long as possible when a caution does occur.
This post was edited on 5/26/13 at 2:02 pm
Posted on 5/26/13 at 2:01 pm to Mindenfan
While it endes unser caution the last lap under green which acted as white flap lap had them 3 wide for lead. Not top bad
Posted on 5/26/13 at 2:01 pm to Tackleberry
quote:
The one thing Nascar does right. Try to finish under green.
YUP/.. I gave the INDY ONE LAST TRY............
Posted on 5/26/13 at 2:02 pm to Weebie
That's not what you said.
You said the cautions are scripted
You said the cautions are scripted
Posted on 5/26/13 at 2:02 pm to dukke v
finishing under caution AKA no REAL winner
Posted on 5/26/13 at 2:02 pm to Weebie
quote:That, and the fact that a 225 MPH race shouldn't finish at 60 MPH.
that is why NASCAR and others extend the final laps for as long as possible when a caution does occur.
Posted on 5/26/13 at 2:03 pm to Weebie
Nascar may have did it for ratings but I'm fine with their ot. They listened to the fans who hated yellpw finishes and fixed it.so its awin win
Posted on 5/26/13 at 2:04 pm to dukke v
It had 37 lead changes and last 10 laps new leader every lap with lota of side by side racing for Indy. Outside of a caution at end not sure why so mad
This post was edited on 5/26/13 at 2:06 pm
Posted on 5/26/13 at 2:04 pm to droman225
quote:
That's not what you said.
You said the cautions are scripted
because its typical. go back and watch older NASCAR races prior to 2001ish before TV ratings were that big of a deal and you'll see less cautions in the final laps. NASCAR turns a end of the race caution flag into $$$$$ better than any other organization.
Posted on 5/26/13 at 2:05 pm to fightingtiger2335
quote:
Nascar may have did it for ratings but I'm fine with their ot. They listened to the fans who hated yellpw finishes and fixed it.so its awin win
true. at least they let the drivers decide the outcome.
Posted on 5/26/13 at 2:07 pm to fightingtiger2335
quote:That doesn't mean shite to me. The only reason there were so many lead changes is because it was better to not be in the lead for the first 197 laps. There was no competition for the passes. The whole race, the leader allowed the 2nd-place car to pass without even putting up a fight. Boring.
It had 67 lead changes
This post was edited on 5/26/13 at 2:08 pm
Posted on 5/26/13 at 2:08 pm to Patrick_Bateman
I dunno. I enjoyed the racw more than recent ones. Behind the leaders had lots of movement as well.
Posted on 5/26/13 at 2:37 pm to fightingtiger2335
I've never been much of a motorsports fan, but I had the Indy 500 on and watched every now and then when I was taking a break from yardwork. From the perspective of a very casual fan it absolutely sucked for the race to end under a caution. Not impressed.
Posted on 5/26/13 at 4:23 pm to GumBro Jackson
Like so many motorsports racing, you really have to be there to enjoy the thrill. I used to go fairly regularly with my Dad and cousin back in the late seventies. The last time I was at INDY was the 1985 race when Danny Sullivan did the 360 and came back to beat Mario for the win. I really miss getting to go and hopefully will make it back one day. I do agree with you that they should implement the NASCAR rule and try to finish with a green, white, checkered flag. If you have never been try to go once in a lifetime. To me, the TV just cant do it justice.
Posted on 5/26/13 at 4:23 pm to GumBro Jackson
Like so many motorsports racing, you really have to be there to enjoy the thrill. I used to go fairly regularly with my Dad and cousin back in the late seventies. The last time I was at INDY was the 1985 race when Danny Sullivan did the 360 and came back to beat Mario for the win. I really miss getting to go and hopefully will make it back one day. I do agree with you that they should implement the NASCAR rule and try to finish with a green, white, checkered flag. If you have never been try to go once in a lifetime. To me, the TV just cant do it justice.
Posted on 5/26/13 at 4:24 pm to GumBro Jackson
Like so many motorsports racing, you really have to be there to enjoy the thrill. I used to go fairly regularly with my Dad and cousin back in the late seventies. The last time I was at INDY was the 1985 race when Danny Sullivan did the 360 and came back to beat Mario for the win. I really miss getting to go and hopefully will make it back one day. I do agree with you that they should implement the NASCAR rule and try to finish with a green, white, checkered flag. If you have never been try to go once in a lifetime. To me, the TV just cant do it justice.
Posted on 5/26/13 at 5:10 pm to windhammontanatigers
Finishing under caution is like drinking low fat milk....unsatisfying 
Posted on 5/26/13 at 6:09 pm to Weebie
quote:
because its typical. go back and watch older NASCAR races prior to 2001ish before TV ratings were that big of a deal and you'll see less cautions in the final laps. NASCAR turns a end of the race caution flag into $$$$$ better than any other organization.
Lulz at the bullshite 'debris on track' cautions.
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