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Ol Janx Spirit

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61. It's hard to get under my skin unless you are just disparaging auto racing...

Sun Feb 1, 2026, 11:14 PM

Feb 1

..altogether.

The beauty of it is that each series really showcases a different set of engineering and driving styles and skills.

In the modern era, the longest Formula One race is the Las Vegas Grand Prix, covering 192 miles--or two hours; whichever comes first; while the longest Formula 2 race is 105.6 miles--or one hour; whichever comes first. I think that is a big reason to not put F2 above IndyCar or LMH.

There are eight races on the IndyCar calendar this year longer than 192 miles--and not all of them are oval races.

The iconic Indianapolis 500 is a true 500 mile test of both drivers, machines, and teams--with 6 or 7 pit stops versus one or two in the average Formula One race. And that includes refueling which Formula 1 and Formula 2 do not do.

WRC does not get the respect it deserves either. There are real arguments to be made that it is really the most true form of racing out there--running on varied-surface public roads (gravel, tarmac, snow.)

I love motorsport in all of its forms. I think they all deserve respect in their own right.

In my mind and experience, Formula 1 is the most exciting and most demanding series on many levels, but IndyCar has a unique set of demands that put it right up there with Formula 1 from a driver and mechanic standpoint.

Will I watch every IndyCar race on the schedule this year? Absolutely not. Will I get up at 3 am if I have to and call my college-age son on the phone and watch the Formula 1 race with him? Absolutely.

I would not miss it--and that says something about it; or me--and my kid.

He is a mechanical engineering/aerospace minor student, so you can only imagine the level at which he is watching the races now....

We are both looking forward to the changes in the formula this year as it shakes up the field and challenges the engineers, drivers, and teams.

33 days, 23 hours, and 47 minutes--but who's counting....

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President Trump issues executive order to begin preparations for IndyCar race in Washington [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jan 30 OP

Panem et circensis. Harker Jan 30 #1

Yep. Just like the wifey's movie. Only maybe actually interesting. littlemissmartypants Jan 30 #10

Fat Donnie from Queens must not have gotten all the toys he wanted when he was little. jls4561 Jan 30 #2

How much is this gonna cost the taxpayers? How ridiculous Deuxcents Jan 30 #3

Right. Biden couldn't waive a little student debt and his asshat chicoescuela Feb 1 #52

EO full of shit................ Lovie777 Jan 30 #4

IndyCar isn't Jell-O wrestling or a hot dog eating contest.... While I am disappointed that IndyCar will participate.. Ol Janx Spirit Jan 30 #5

I was going to ask you what was first... reACTIONary Jan 30 #12

The logistics for Formula One--being a truly worldwide series--and the track requirements make it... Ol Janx Spirit Jan 30 #16

Very informative! I can't help but make comparisons to regeta sailing... reACTIONary Jan 30 #18

I'm into sailboat racing as well, and have done some of it myself. And yes, that's a great comparison! Ol Janx Spirit Jan 31 #23

Always up wind! The world record boats.... reACTIONary Jan 31 #24

Re Formula One pit stop takes about 2 seconds.... reACTIONary Jan 30 #19

The pit stop times for F1 are faster for a couple reasons MichMan Jan 31 #29

Auto racing has never interested me Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jan 30 #14

I get that. I'm sure there are things that interest you that don't interest me.... Ol Janx Spirit Jan 30 #15

Everyone has their own likes and dislikes MichMan Jan 31 #30

I don't watch soccer or tennis either Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jan 31 #31

Can't stand basketball MichMan Jan 31 #33

Maybe Pato O'Ward will win!! Pucks mom Jan 31 #26

With over 60% of the grid being foreign-born, it is fairly likely a non-American will win. Ol Janx Spirit Jan 31 #39

I'm rooting for Josef Newgarden MichMan Feb 1 #63

left hand turns travelingthrulife Jan 31 #27

Radical left turns. Ol Janx Spirit Jan 31 #40

Most road and street racing tracks have a preponderance of right turns as they run clockwise MichMan Feb 2 #64

Unless there's been a LOT more going on behind the scenes than we're aware of... sir pball Jan 31 #38

I think it's going to happen. They've already put it on their calendar as a points-scoring race.... Ol Janx Spirit Jan 31 #41

As someone living in DC... sir pball Jan 31 #44

I guess we will find out pretty soon what the plan is. I absolutely hear what you're saying... Ol Janx Spirit Feb 1 #45

Okay, I can buy that argument. sir pball Feb 1 #56

OT, the LMP thing was just meant as friendly provocation sir pball Feb 1 #57

It's hard to get under my skin unless you are just disparaging auto racing... Ol Janx Spirit Feb 1 #61

Does Roger Penske have a habit of failing to deliver once he agrees to do something? MichMan Jan 31 #42

No, he doesn't. sir pball Jan 31 #43

True, but his agreement this time is with The Devil. sir pball Feb 1 #55

Or it could be a successful event like the over 100 or so street races that the IndyCars have run before. MichMan Feb 1 #62

And Albert Park, and Marina Bay... sir pball Feb 2 #66

Oh for crying out loud choie Feb 1 #53

Well yes, me either. But that wasn't the point of my reply. Ol Janx Spirit Feb 1 #59

Working on all the urgent matters facing the country. IcyPeas Jan 30 #6

Yawn. Call me when he lines up The Street Outlaws from the 405. Marie Marie Jan 30 #7

I looked into Street Outlaws 405... reACTIONary Jan 30 #13

They started out as a real bunch of illegal street racers but once they became a TV show, Marie Marie Jan 30 #20

Roger Penske can now F off chicoescuela Jan 30 #8

Well, it beats a forced march birthday militarily parade... reACTIONary Jan 30 #9

Since ETTD, I imagine that the wrecks will be spectacular. littlemissmartypants Jan 30 #11

The Jello wrestling is being saved for "Melania II". eppur_se_muova Jan 30 #17

Our seat of government is reduced to a carny. BidenRocks Jan 30 #21

Bingo Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jan 31 #37

Next: Chariot races and everyone has to wear togas NBachers Jan 30 #22

Chariot races... exactly! Togas and no more "age of consent" at White House orgies. QueerDuck Jan 31 #25

Will he have a stand selling young girls? He'll measure their vagina length and tightness for you. travelingthrulife Jan 31 #28

Was anyone in DC government thinking about this before Trump saw the shiny AI object and grabbed it? muriel_volestrangler Jan 31 #32

IndyCars don't use fossil fuels, and the race isn't until the end of August. MichMan Jan 31 #34

This message was self-deleted by its author muriel_volestrangler Jan 31 #35

7 months is short notice to screw around with a city's streets, muriel_volestrangler Jan 31 #36

This is actually something they are very good at. Actually planning the circuit... Ol Janx Spirit Feb 1 #46

Isn't that assuming an area of the city that actually wants their streets shut down, in return for the economic activity muriel_volestrangler Feb 1 #47

Well, yes, that would be a consideration...but you'll have to take that up the mayor who is... Ol Janx Spirit Feb 1 #48

OK, thanks for finding that - I had asked, since I found nothing about this muriel_volestrangler Feb 1 #49

It's the Gumball Rally all over again. leftyladyfrommo Feb 1 #50

The Chief of Staff is running all over the WH asking who in the hell let him watch Ben Hur. Scrivener7 Feb 1 #51

FFS Swede Feb 1 #54

Why not race golf carts ... wouldn't that would be more appropriate for Chump? FakeNoose Feb 1 #58

Run the race track STRAIGHT Thru the White House , the GOP offices in the House and Senate, Jack Valentino Feb 1 #60

Insane orangecrush Feb 2 #65

F1 runs on city streets a lot Boo1 Feb 2 #67

I'm guessing a GLOW match will be scheduled in the West Wing Torchlight Feb 2 #68