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  1. SMS

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    #206 GuyIncognito, May 20, 2013
    Neimann Marcus logo on a race car = also amusing :)
     
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    #207 SMS, May 20, 2013
    Oops. Thanks.
     
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    #208 SMS, May 20, 2013
    The money.

    Helio won $3 million for his win in 2009. He won more in one day that Foyt, Rutherford and Bobby Unser made in their long Indianapolis careers.


    Helio's smallest ever Indy payday for finishing 9th in 2005 ($277K) was more than AJ Foyt's largest ever Indy payday for winning in '77 ($259K)
     
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    #210 SMS, May 20, 2013
    Tidbits from Ed Carpenter radio interview this afternoon.

    They take so much downforce out for qualifying that mechanical grip is everything. Thus they wear out a set of tires in 4 laps that would last 30+ in race conditions.

    Interviewer asked what it was like on the street or walking around at IMS on Sunday after winning the pole. Ed said, "Now I know what it's like to be Danica". :)
     
  11. Gatorrari

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    #211 Gatorrari, May 20, 2013
    And, of course, a driver named "Smith" has still never qualified for the Indianapolis 500. :rolleyes:
     
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    #212 Turbopanzer, May 20, 2013
    But he didn't get the check.....Roger did! :D
     
  13. Wolfgang5150

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    #213 Wolfgang5150, May 20, 2013
    Really? What is the payout breakdown?
     
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    #214 Turbopanzer, May 20, 2013
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    Depends on the deal with the driver & owner. Some have a contract and get a set salary. Indy 500 drivers used to get a percentage of the winnings as did the chief mechanic. Today, pretty much all get paid a salary and some get a bonus for finishing well.
     
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    #215 MBFerrari, May 20, 2013
    I think it is cool that they shelled some bucks out. Awesome.

    MB
     
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    #216 CSM0TION, May 20, 2013
    Kiton is also a sponsor which I found surprising. I'm assuming that is the suit Kiton as I don't know any other company by the name.
     
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    #217 hotsauce, May 21, 2013
    Of course he did, he didnt pay any taxes!!!!

    Kidding ;)

    Also thanks for posting the great pics, definitely appreciate it. Can't wait to get back there thursday.
     
  18. ZUL8TR

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    #218 ZUL8TR, May 21, 2013
    Shelled out...good pun for the Turbo snail logo. :)
     
  19. brian.s

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    #219 brian.s, May 21, 2013
    Back in my day, the whole team shared 10% of winnings, that broke down with different numbers for Chief, #1, #2 and the rest. I got $2K for winning the pitstop comp! Probably about 45K for bonus in 84.
     
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    #220 Turbopanzer, May 21, 2013
    Bonus based on season or finishes?
     
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    #221 Gatorrari, May 21, 2013
    For Saturday, is there parking inside turn 3 accessed thru gate 10 on the north side? If so, what is the cost of that parking? And will admission tickets (which are $10) be sold there?
     
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    #224 SMS, May 23, 2013
    What a month so far for rookie Carlos Munos. Qualified today for front row of Indy Lights race. 2 for 2 on front rows this weekend at IMS.
     
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    #225 GuyIncognito, May 23, 2013
    the kid's on a roll for sure.

    since you like trivia, how many drivers have competed in the Indy Lights and Indycar race at Indianapolis in the same year?

    Saavedra did it last year...beyond that I can't think of any. Bryan Clauson maybe?
     
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