IRL changes!

Kevin Callahan · Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2010 11:13 am Post subject: IRL changes!

The new head of the IRL and ex-Professional Bull Riders chief, Randy Bernard, has announced the following changes starting at the opening IRL race of the 2010 season.

Drivers will now straddle their cars instead of sitting in them.

Vehicle control devices will now be a set of spurs and a single rope attached to the steering wheel.

Corner workers with flags will be now be dressed as clowns and use barrels to warn drivers of changes in course conditions.

Beer will still cost a fortune.

Anyone got any others?

John Stewart · Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2010 12:26 pm Post subject:

If you can do all of that and build up a lead of 8 seconds you win.
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Bob Baldwin jr · Joined: 21 Sep 2006 Posts: 3579

Kevin : Just curious if Helmuts were now OPTIONAL

I think you have just INSULTED all CLOWNS Laughing

If making a pitstop can you change ropes Question

Will the same Flags be used Question

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Kevin Callahan · Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2010 4:42 pm Post subject:

My first thought was that IRL executives now had to dress like clowns...

Paul Clifton · Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2010 4:48 pm Post subject:

Dave Robinson · Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2010 5:36 pm Post subject:

That gives the Delta Wing car and edge with the narrow nose.

Dave

Kevin Callahan · Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2010 6:59 pm Post subject:

The same flags will be used with the exception that the white with red stripes/oil spill/fluids on course flag will now be a bull taking a dump.

Jim Derrig · Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2010 8:52 am Post subject:

Pit stalls will now consist of cages with doors opening onto the track

Sheldon Birmingham · Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2010 9:40 am Post subject:

Kevin Callahan · Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2010 1:17 pm Post subject:

Ooh, that's a good one, Jim.

Spec fuel is now wheatgrass juice.

Kevin Callahan · Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2010 4:10 pm Post subject:

Drivers are now required to wear a$$le$$ chaps--resulting in even more attention for Danica.

Jim Derrig · Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 8:47 am Post subject:

Most recent amendment to tech regs: "Effective immediately, drivers shall be seated by straddling the top of the air intake."

Yet another advantage for Danica, especially on a rough track. And those "two large ones" David Hobbs is always talking about will be no advantage at all.

Corresponding amendment to competition regs: "While the vehicle is in motion, drivers shall have one arm above their heads at all times."

John Stewart · Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 5:20 pm Post subject:

In the event the driver is dislodged but not thrown free the car immediately goes to full steering lock, locks the inside front brake, applies full throttle and does Zinardi donuts until the corner worker clowns can jump on the car and shut it off.
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Kevin Callahan · Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 6:11 pm Post subject:

Nice add-ons, Jim and John!

Indy update: Newbie drivers must complete a rookie test: 10 laps onboard a dairy cow and observed by seasoned veterans, as determined by the IRL/PBA.

Bob Baldwin jr · Joined: 21 Sep 2006 Posts: 3579

Kevin : you need to be more specific reguarding dairy cows Laughing

As a former dairy cow rider AND THATS NO BULL Laughing

I always thought the Holsteins had a better chasis than say the guernseys, .jerseys,or brown swiss. Sorta like comparing LOLA's with Dallara's
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