What an exciting day. It is the month of May. It is only a matter of time before we see the teams back at the speedway, for most the first time with this new car. Every team is going in blind in a way. Not sure what the limit is for the car when trimmed out, uncertainty about how the racing will be, uncertain about the engines lasting for 500 miles come race day. Some of this has been missed over the past 7 years but it is back this year. Sure we may not see any bumping come the final day of qualifying and sure bump day can be as exciting as the race it self, but if this is only down year where it is struggle for 33 then we should just endure this situation. When the three engine manufactures get another year to research and develop their engines they should all be able to run more cars next year. This also means enduring only one available aero kit for this year. We all believe both Honda and Chevrolet will produce aero kits (I think Nick Wirth has been working on Honda's aero kit for a few months now) but it would be great if IndyCar could get a few independent companies, not affiliated with an engine manufacture to produce aero kits as well, to allow for many different combinations.
This year, let's enjoy what we have. The speeds maybe down but what if the racing is great? Sure we want speed but think about the Kentucky Derby for a second. Now I know its stretch but the horses don't get faster every year. They are pretty much with all around two minutes but some years the race takes two minutes on the dot, others take two minutes and four seconds but if it is a great race down the stretch, who cares? Let's wait and see before we jump to a conclusion. I for one am ready for opening day and it can't come fast enough.
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