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In reply to the discussion: President Trump issues executive order to begin preparations for IndyCar race in Washington [View all]reACTIONary
(7,039 posts)18. Very informative! I can't help but make comparisons to regeta sailing...
..... Formula One seems like America's Cup match racing, where the boats conform to a box rule and the competition is as much about design and engineering as it is about skill on the course. The IndyCar seems to be more of a one design, where the boats are almost identical and it comes down almost entirely to skill and execution.
Of course the boats are not anywhere near to being fast and furious!
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President Trump issues executive order to begin preparations for IndyCar race in Washington [View all]
Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
Friday
OP
Fat Donnie from Queens must not have gotten all the toys he wanted when he was little.
jls4561
Friday
#2
IndyCar isn't Jell-O wrestling or a hot dog eating contest.... While I am disappointed that IndyCar will participate..
Ol Janx Spirit
Friday
#5
The logistics for Formula One--being a truly worldwide series--and the track requirements make it...
Ol Janx Spirit
Friday
#16
I'm into sailboat racing as well, and have done some of it myself. And yes, that's a great comparison!
Ol Janx Spirit
Yesterday
#23
I get that. I'm sure there are things that interest you that don't interest me....
Ol Janx Spirit
Friday
#15
With over 60% of the grid being foreign-born, it is fairly likely a non-American will win.
Ol Janx Spirit
12 hrs ago
#39
Unless there's been a LOT more going on behind the scenes than we're aware of...
sir pball
13 hrs ago
#38
I think it's going to happen. They've already put it on their calendar as a points-scoring race....
Ol Janx Spirit
11 hrs ago
#41
Does Roger Penske have a habit of failing to deliver once he agrees to do something?
MichMan
11 hrs ago
#42
They started out as a real bunch of illegal street racers but once they became a TV show,
Marie Marie
Friday
#20
Chariot races... exactly! Togas and no more "age of consent" at White House orgies.
QueerDuck
Yesterday
#25
Will he have a stand selling young girls? He'll measure their vagina length and tightness for you.
travelingthrulife
Yesterday
#28
Was anyone in DC government thinking about this before Trump saw the shiny AI object and grabbed it?
muriel_volestrangler
21 hrs ago
#32