About that Trim and Other Probing IndyCar Questions
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WingSideUp
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Is the trim setting in the garage like a wicker bill whereas increasing the measurement would equate to a taller and wicker bill? Or does it have to do with rear wing inclination whereas increasing number, increases the angle of attack?

Also, without giving any secrets away, can someone give me an idea of pit windows at Indianapolis under race conditions? I'm looking at 12-14 laps am I close?

On pit exit during race conditions, are we required to use full pit lane on pit out? I.E. merging onto backstretch as opposed to T1 entry or T1/T2 short chute.

Finally, how many of you keep up on the goings on in IndyCar regularly? I've got a Google Hangout (Wing Side Up IndyCar Hangout Homies...zip it...I had been drinking when I named it...) where a bunch of us hangout out during the IndyCar season and post notes and news about IndyCar and supermodified racing and just generally rant and chat off an on. If you're interested message me here and I can invite you too it. A few of the regulars there are going to watch my live stream Saturday night to see how bad I step on it.

Stoked for this season to start...and the REAL season to start!

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WingSideUp | Friday, January 4, 2019 at 6:41pm EST
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WingSideUp wrote:
Is the trim setting in the garage like a wicker bill whereas increasing the measurement would equate to a taller and wicker bill? Or does it have to do with rear wing inclination whereas increasing number, increases the angle of attack?</quote>

Hey Bobby,

The "trim" in the garage is the steering angle of which you want to offset the wheel. It is mainly used at superspeedways such as Daytona and Talladega. Say you are using +10, -10 camber and when you are on a straight, the car will "drift" towards the left despite holding the steering wheel perfectly straight.Trim allows to counter the "drift" and keep your car straight.

<quote=WingSideUp>Also, without giving any secrets away, can someone give me an idea of pit windows at Indianapolis under race conditions? I'm looking at 12-14 laps am I close?

Don't quite know myself. I will have to do a fuel run

WingSideUp wrote:
On pit exit during race conditions, are we required to use full pit lane on pit out? I.E. merging onto backstretch as opposed to T1 entry or T1/T2 short chute.

Yes, this rule also applies under caution. Failing to do so will result in a penalty.

WingSideUp wrote:
Finally, how many of you keep up on the goings on in IndyCar regularly? I've got a Google Hangout (Wing Side Up IndyCar Hangout Homies...zip it...I had been drinking when I named it...) where a bunch of us hangout out during the IndyCar season and post notes and news about IndyCar and supermodified racing and just generally rant and chat off an on. If you're interested message me here and I can invite you too it.

I myself, I haven't followed IndyCar in the past, but I may do so this year.

WingSideUp wrote:
A few of the regulars there are going to watch my live stream Saturday night to see how bad I step on it.

That's great!! I've done some live streaming of Heat in the past, but it took a toll on my internet and I had to stop. Since my internet was upgraded I may get back into it. Maybe even for SUPRS if I find the extra time . Hope to see you tomorrow for the season opener!!

 
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Bandit | Friday, January 4, 2019 at 7:06pm EST
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