wigenOut-S30 Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 If you have not had a chance to make it out to Barbers you really need to!! It is the nicest cleanest place I think I have ever been to. Its freaking HUGE! We also hit up the Motorcycle museum. I think it is the largest in the world. The event was a blast. you could get right up and personal with the IRL cars. These cars are amazing to see in person.. just something about a engine making 700-800hp at 19000RPMS!! You could feel it in your chest.. I plan on making it back to Barbers to see more events!! Here are some pics of the Museum as well as the small car show and pics of the IRL cars.. The crazy part is.. the fastest bike that has been around that track is in the 1.20 range.. These guys and Gal.. (I heart danica) were in the 1.10-1.13 range.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wigenOut-S30 Posted March 23, 2009 Author Share Posted March 23, 2009 Here is a short vid I made with my regular digital camera.. I will make another vid with footage I got with my video camera later on.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete84 Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Very nice!! What is the word on when IRL will have more than 1 engine / chassis? I read a few months back that other OEM's were interested in providing engines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo2001 Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 I went since I'm just a mile down the road. I can say I was impressed. 1:10 would be average speed of 120mph I believe. The track is 2.3 miles long. I saw few run off going into the turn 1. Those guys were going at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete84 Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Call me crazy, but I would REALLY like to see IRL have a diverse engine selection. Have manufacturers base their engines off of a street motor, or at least claim to. Allow for V8, I4 turbo, or any mixture, with different displacement and boost limitations. A spec chassis would be ok, perhaps a few different ones, but not as numerous as in F1. Ah, to dream. Anyhow, here's to me getting some people to go down to Infineon this August. Would totally be worth the money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayolives Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 The present engine platform for the IRL is a Honda v8. The plan is to introduce new 2.0 liter engine choices for the 2011 or 2012 season that will have either 4 or 6 cylinders. Rumor has it that Honda and VW are developing new turbo, direct injection, sealed engines designed for as many as 4,000 race miles in order to lower team cost. I think the IRL is a great series and hope they are able to prosper and continue to grow their audience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wigenOut-S30 Posted March 24, 2009 Author Share Posted March 24, 2009 Hey Yoshi, I wish I knew you were going!.. we could have met up!! It looks like the IRL might be coming to Barbers!! The IRL drivers stated that they saw something that have not really ever seen before.. PAYING FANS!! and they were blown away by the 10K people that showed up over the weekend.. Here is a link on SPEED http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/article/indycar-robin-millers-birmingham-notebook/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo2001 Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Gabe, be sure to let me know if you are coming back to see the IRL race. I'll be sure to hang out and catch up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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