tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25142730.post1357126299277331186..comments2023-04-27T04:20:37.175-07:00Comments on My Name Is IRL: Knob awarenessIannuccihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15120192496901254768noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25142730.post-7845099146643754702009-07-03T14:38:46.256-07:002009-07-03T14:38:46.256-07:00^^^you bite your, tongue Anonymous. Quit spreading...^^^you bite your, tongue Anonymous. Quit spreading awful, malicious rumors about Knob Crreek that make me want to flame-thrower the nearest Costco. That's inappropriate, to say the least. <br /><br />Jeff -- let's get moving on the Pay Attention thing that is always so insightful & always tickles America's loins. The clock's ticking, my friend.Roy Hobbsonhttp://www.silentpagoda.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25142730.post-60453683031922175212009-07-03T11:36:24.914-07:002009-07-03T11:36:24.914-07:00Even knob Creek has ripped the knob off. They exha...Even knob Creek has ripped the knob off. They exhausted the supply and will not bottle any till November when the next batch officially turns nine years old.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25142730.post-44162945026472155032009-07-03T08:50:11.800-07:002009-07-03T08:50:11.800-07:00"not trying to be a smartass, but a serious q..."not trying to be a smartass, but a serious question--what positives does a fuel knob bring to racing?"<br /><br />That's a worthwhile question to ask. It's a bit like having multiple racing gears in the gearbox -- it gives teams more options on pit strategy. One of the things that I've enjoyed about IRL racing is that, more often than not, in any given race you'll find at least a few teams working alternate pit strategies. It helps keep the top teams from dominating every race. Had Ganassi not had the incredible luck at Richmond to get two cautions at the exact moments that most benefitted them, Hidecki Mutoh would have won that race. <br /><br />I'm semi- in agreement with the post, though. Semi, because I think part of the problem right now is that the available map settings are actually too close together. What it needs is a normal setting, a conservation setting that slows the car down, and a real hell-bent-for-leather setting that adds 30 HP and goes through fuel like a 747. But Honda won't add that latter one in because it would stress the engines and run the risk of engine failures, which Honda as the sole supplier does not want to see. <br /><br />Being that that's the situation we're stuck with, I agree: take the knobs off.Dave Cornutthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17769989714705003390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25142730.post-67247393048892621282009-07-02T13:51:52.253-07:002009-07-02T13:51:52.253-07:00yep, bp, I meant you. thanks.yep, bp, I meant you. thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25142730.post-58755820565477967552009-07-02T10:51:45.228-07:002009-07-02T10:51:45.228-07:00By the way, I started my own blog: http://theindyc...By the way, I started my own blog: http://theindycarfan.blogspot.com/ in case anyone is interested or wants to comment on this or other issues. I often have alot to say and don't wish to hijack this excellent blog which I am a huge fan of.<br /><br />"not trying to be a smartass, but a serious question--what positives does a fuel knob bring to racing?"<br /><br />I believe it adds a depth to the strategy, and that a skillful driver can run a disciplined race and use it effectively for a strategic edge. Just My opinion, anonymous (if you were talking to me).BP in Louisvillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157850438482616429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25142730.post-76340970148440331692009-07-02T09:39:02.898-07:002009-07-02T09:39:02.898-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.BP in Louisvillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157850438482616429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25142730.post-79926048922706281612009-07-02T09:05:06.298-07:002009-07-02T09:05:06.298-07:00not trying to be a smartass, but a serious questio...not trying to be a smartass, but a serious question--what positives does a fuel knob bring to racing?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25142730.post-66651170989801485282009-07-02T08:45:24.662-07:002009-07-02T08:45:24.662-07:00Just my 2 cents.. Although somewhat lackluster, th...Just my 2 cents.. Although somewhat lackluster, the current IRL racing is still far more entertaining than when (in 2003) I went to a race (KY) only to see Sam Hornish Jr. LAP THE ENTIRE FIELD! Keep in mind this is when Chevrolet, Toyota & Honda were supplying engines and Dallara & Panoz were supplying Chassis. Everyone griped and complained that it wasn't entertaining (like now). <br /><br /> Years later (after single engine mfg./tires) the IRL got rid of the fuel knobs (like you guys want) AND THEY CAME BACK! I think what you guys might REALLY want to mix up the competition instead is a new chassis for 2010 given that the teams just have had this one for so long that they found every bit of speed in them. Then every team would have to "figure out" the new formula, although to it's credit it has been a very good chassis for driver safety. I don't know how feasible this is with the current IRL $ issues, but it might give you racing you find more entertaining.BP in Louisvillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157850438482616429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25142730.post-8745350615085924502009-07-02T07:07:59.033-07:002009-07-02T07:07:59.033-07:00Jeff, I'm no rocket scientist... though maybe ...Jeff, I'm no rocket scientist... though maybe I should ask the reporter who made Tony Stewart mad, but correct me if I'm wrong here, isn't the old fashioned way to save fuel: to take your foot... off... the throttle?Allen Wedgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12511193372395131930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25142730.post-83958768495504049272009-07-02T06:25:14.610-07:002009-07-02T06:25:14.610-07:00Here's an idea: How about we get out of 1973 a...Here's an idea: How about we get out of 1973 and allocate <b>more fuel</b> to the teams? We've moved past wide lapels, polyester, landau roofs and opera lamps, and cars that look like <a href="http://www.indy500.com/image/fit/w/640/h/480/wm/1/?img=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.imscdn.com%2Fgallery%2Findycar%2Findy%2F1973%2F19730101-nphotographer%2Fmed%2Fimsc4814.jpg" rel="nofollow">this</a>, so perhaps we can move past the thinking that says "We MUST limit speed by limiting fuel!"<br /><br />If you want to turn it up full rich and build a 15 second lead before you pit, so be it. Granted, you'll be pitting more often, but it's a trade off you and your team will need to weigh. Need to blow past second place? Turn the knob full rich and blow past them. True, second place may turn up the wick, but at least you'll be trying to pass. <br /><br />Now I'm not saying everyone gets an allotment of 500 gallons of fuel for every race, but 20 - 40 more gallons of ethanol could add some interesting race strategies. Just a thought, and only a start.mmacknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25142730.post-7419044719929775102009-07-02T05:45:19.267-07:002009-07-02T05:45:19.267-07:00Amen! We can only hope that someone at the IRL wil...Amen! We can only hope that someone at the IRL will read this and say "Hey, that's a great idea -bringing racing back into the race." <br /><br />While you are on a roll, can we do something about the start and restarts. They look like kids running out of school on the last day rather than a row by row side by side start/restart.Robertnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25142730.post-4246913643457054322009-07-02T04:33:14.168-07:002009-07-02T04:33:14.168-07:00Right (foot) on!Right (foot) on!reddnoreply@blogger.com