MalcolmFun
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catch racing with Frankie in it, starting today or next week
Catch racing with Frankie in it
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Lparsons7981
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I'm actually going to a weekend at Lime Rock speedway where one of the events is an Atlantic Champ. race. I'm not sure Frankie will be in it though, as according to his Twitter he injured his foot, not sure how long his recovery will be.
Lparsons7981
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Ah, thanks for that. I know of drivers that race with injured hands, but I suppose an injured foot is possible as well, especially in an open-wheeled race car. It isn't exactly driving a regular car that's for sure
MalcolmFun
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I would speculate a foot injury could slow his response in pushing the clutch pedal, especially if you have pain every time. I don't think you actually need to fully press the clutch for every shift in those type of cars though. The biggest problem would be starting and stopping, so if he stalls the car at the start of the race and looks foolish sitting there when everyone takes off, this would probably be why.
I'm not referring to what happend in the first race though, which was a mechanical problem before the race even started.
I'm not referring to what happend in the first race though, which was a mechanical problem before the race even started.
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Lparsons7981
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I thought open-wheeled cars had buttons on the steering control for shifting? I agree though that with such an injury the biggest problem may come coming out of pit row, as that is by far the easiest place to stall.
I'm most likely going to the American Le-Mans Northeast Grand-Prix on July 17-18. The race earlier in the day is the Atlantic Champ. series. I'll let everyone know how it goes and maybe try to get some pictures if possible
I'm most likely going to the American Le-Mans Northeast Grand-Prix on July 17-18. The race earlier in the day is the Atlantic Champ. series. I'll let everyone know how it goes and maybe try to get some pictures if possible
Frankie has many times said to go up and say hello. So if you can, do. Picture would be awesome.The race earlier in the day is the Atlantic Champ. series. I'll let everyone know how it goes and maybe try to get some pictures if possible
Lparsons7981
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According to the event schedule there is a open "paddock" (all the cars on display basically) for the Atlantic Champ. series on the first morning of the event, and an autograph session later, so if I can get there on time it's a definite possibility.
MalcolmFun
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IndyCar and F1 have the buttons on the wheel to shift. They are all electronic. Atlantic and anything else not so expensive has a mechanical shift lever. There definitely has to be a clutch down in there. Before he has been at races with bandages, scrapes, bruises, whatever, I don't think that will stop him unless hes crippled.
I looked at that schedule and the paddock tour thing is informational but the whole area is usually open to fans anyway if you go at your own time. I think most of the drivers and even the crew like to talk to fans about the races sometimes as long as they aren't busy. If you want an autograph or a picture, I suggest not waiting for the autograph session. Hang around by the team trailer for awhile and he has to go in and out sometime. Catch him when hes not busy then you can actually chat as opposed to being pushed through an autograph line like you are cattle being herded.
I would say go early or even on friday to avoid crowd. Definately not after the end of the race at 12:05 because the team will immediately begin packing all thier equipment up for the weekend and leaving - even if there are other events happening on track.
I looked at that schedule and the paddock tour thing is informational but the whole area is usually open to fans anyway if you go at your own time. I think most of the drivers and even the crew like to talk to fans about the races sometimes as long as they aren't busy. If you want an autograph or a picture, I suggest not waiting for the autograph session. Hang around by the team trailer for awhile and he has to go in and out sometime. Catch him when hes not busy then you can actually chat as opposed to being pushed through an autograph line like you are cattle being herded.
I would say go early or even on friday to avoid crowd. Definately not after the end of the race at 12:05 because the team will immediately begin packing all thier equipment up for the weekend and leaving - even if there are other events happening on track.
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