Before the 2017 Texas race, I saw Bobby Rahal parked on a scooter and I said "tell your son not to celebrate until he crosses the finish line" and he rolled his eyes, smiled and said "Believe me, I told him".
We probably won’t have a race like this at Texas again with the awful reconfiguration and remains of the sticky substance in the higher lanes (whatever you wanna call it). Glad we can still look back on exciting moments like this.
How come the stands look so empty on the TV? Were there even a few thousand there? Seems inconceivable to me for such a top flight series. It's like watching during Covid!
@@JT29501 this was the re-running of this race. It was originally started earlier that year but got rained out 13-14 laps in so it was rescheduled. Tickets were super cheap but people weren’t able to plan for it in their schedule like the regular race weekend so the stands weren’t super crowded. Spent a decent amount of time just walking around the fan accessible areas during practice and hardly had to shuffle through any crowds at all. They also dipped into old stock to give away and ended up with a tshirt for a race I’d attended 10 years prior to this one.
@@SGSUPERMAN105 Ah thanks, I didn't know it was a reschedule, that explains it! I know the fans don't pack into these races any more but this seemed extreme. Thanks for answering!
Absolutely the best Indycar race in years. This made me think of Chicagoland from years back. This kind of racing is what the series was known for. Close racing and great finishes. Awesome!
+CavZee I know, that was probably the best finish of the year for racing in general. The reason I feel bad for Hinch at all is because the last time he won was the second race of the season last year. And he dominated this race
I've watched nascar races since I was a kid and have never seen such intense racing like I saw in this one. I missed all except the last 8 laps of this race, there were several times I thought these guys were gonna wreck each other but amazingly held it together.
Thanks for being a fan across the Atlantic! Out of curiosity, do you watch the races on the IndyCar UA-cam or does someone televise the races over there?
(from Friedman Racing Team - USA) This is the way racing used to be. I hope to see more of this. Absolutely Enjoyable ending. Keep up your awesome work. I've been driving race cars since I was 8 years old (female driver). My dad was an award winning mechanic (Indy, and other series). Speed and Engines Rule!!!!!!!!! Have a blessed day / summer!!! Sincerely, Ms. Adria R. Friedman (Friedman Racing Team - USA) (Г-жа Adria Р. Фридман - G-zha Adria R. Fridman, La Sra Adria R. Friedman) SAG-AFTRA actress, voice-overs, dancer, belly dancer, and professional driver (racing cars and cars) Former Contributor / Writer: DJ Times, Streetsound (Canada), and Paradox Magazine
if this were F1 all the drivers would be waving their hands and swearing, then the top four would all be penalized, and there would not be any drafting because of DRS flaps.
It’s unbelievable the precision at 220mph with turbulent air. Great stuff, Graham had a better car but showed stellar patience to wait for the right time to make his move.
Funny- read all the comments below... every one of them praise this kind of racing... and yet... this is exacty what the original IRL offered and yet the IRL was so criticised.
Agreed. F1 is my racing delicacy, but it's very rare that you'll see anything like a nail-biting race like this. Btw, all of you foreigners need to realize that Indycar runs on more street/road courses than ovals.
Go back and watch boring "normal" races then. This was awesome. And yes, IndyCar is increasing to 6/17 ovals next season. So about a 3rd. Even on your "normal" tracks (like Mid-Ohio, St.Pete (street) and Road America) IndyCar beats F1 in excitement and entertainment 9/10 times.
Because the race was originally held earlier in the year and cancelled mid race due to a storm. They rescheduled it last minute so it didn't work out very well for the ticket holders.
Race was rescheduled from June due to poor weather. Around half the people or so came for the restart. Still quite poor though. Missed a hell of a race.
Yeah everyone remembers this finish and forgets the reason there was only 5 cars on the lead lap is Cuz Hinch was ridiculously dominant all race and damn near lapped the field before late yellows.
This was one of the weirdest races ever. Texas doesn't get huge crowds anymore anyway... But this is the end of a race that started 67 days earlier. It rained all weekend, they started the race and tried to get it in and just couldn't... And a whole bunch of drivers were going to Le Mans the next day so they couldn't extend the race to the week... So the next open week was over a month later and was hastily scheduled.
I guess it depends on the venue/event. With todays online streaming technology it is much more convenient for Americans to sit at home in comfort and enjoy the race at their own pace lol!
I love NASCAR, but there's a lot to be said about Indy on ovals. I loved Indy at Richmond. Saw the last race there. Kanaan won, and I heard another driver say on the radio, "If that mfer cuts me off one more mfing time, I'm gonna put his mfing a** into the mfing wall." Guess who... 😂😂😂
Before the 2017 Texas race, I saw Bobby Rahal parked on a scooter and I said "tell your son not to celebrate until he crosses the finish line" and he rolled his eyes, smiled and said "Believe me, I told him".
Yep, correct if his son's hand came up moments earlier he would've lost the race.
xD
F1 may be bigger and more popular, Indycar will always be more competitive.
Dr. Love 1987 amen
@@russianbubbawallace8681 Definitely a product of the horribly unfair money distribution in F1
@@rogueleader1996 f1 needs to get rid of the God damn winglets all over the damn place on the car
Absolutely stellar race. Worth a 67 day wait.
awesome epic finish
Now that is racing what an epic battle
saw it all the time in the orginal IRL....
MrJoshiej if only the road races were like that
NOW THIS IS POD RACING
And then PJ1 ruined the racing
We probably won’t have a race like this at Texas again with the awful reconfiguration and remains of the sticky substance in the higher lanes (whatever you wanna call it). Glad we can still look back on exciting moments like this.
About that...
@@Glizzyyyy420 If Grosjean didn't crash we'd get this finish again. Pato vs Newgarden was epic.
I went to this race on a total whim. One of my buddies called me up and asked if I wanted to go the night before. I'm so glad I did.
How come the stands look so empty on the TV? Were there even a few thousand there? Seems inconceivable to me for such a top flight series. It's like watching during Covid!
@@JT29501 this was the re-running of this race. It was originally started earlier that year but got rained out 13-14 laps in so it was rescheduled. Tickets were super cheap but people weren’t able to plan for it in their schedule like the regular race weekend so the stands weren’t super crowded. Spent a decent amount of time just walking around the fan accessible areas during practice and hardly had to shuffle through any crowds at all. They also dipped into old stock to give away and ended up with a tshirt for a race I’d attended 10 years prior to this one.
@@SGSUPERMAN105 Ah thanks, I didn't know it was a reschedule, that explains it! I know the fans don't pack into these races any more but this seemed extreme. Thanks for answering!
Absolutely the best Indycar race in years. This made me think of Chicagoland from years back. This kind of racing is what the series was known for. Close racing and great finishes. Awesome!
Check out Fontana 2015!
It's like this but on steroids for the whole race!!
I saw Fontana live as well. That was insane!! But Texas was better since they actually FINISHED the race under green with a close finish
Yes, it was a nice race. But in the middle of green flag runs it was pretty boring with those worn tires.
Yeah, the restarts and final 40 laps were really the best parts. It's just refreshing to see a race like this.
chicagoland 2010 especially. greatest Indycar race ever run. this is up there with it.
Felt so bad for James Hinchliffe, but regardless, that was a BADASS finish. And I was still pretty happy for Graham Rahal
Hinch is my guy, but even I can't be too disappointed when the race ends so spectacularly like that. =D
#HINCHTOWN
+CavZee I know, that was probably the best finish of the year for racing in general. The reason I feel bad for Hinch at all is because the last time he won was the second race of the season last year. And he dominated this race
Jacob Jett Yeah and plus with all the recovery he has had to go through you can tell he really wanted it. =/
heck yea
God I miss old Texas...
I've watched nascar races since I was a kid and have never seen such intense racing like I saw in this one. I missed all except the last 8 laps of this race, there were several times I thought these guys were gonna wreck each other but amazingly held it together.
Had to come back to this after the shitheap of a track Texas is today.
I blame PJ1
this was one of the best modern races i ever watched on TV. so good especially being a fan of rahal.
AGREED!
Balls of steel. You needed balls of steel to race these IndyCars like this. Incredible racing and this is coming from a lifelong NASCAR fan.
What about this year's Texas race? Just as intense right?
Nice to remember, one of the best finish ive ever seen in my life.
A damn shame we'll never see this again in modern day Texas because of shitty PJ1.
This is the Indycar racing I love. Close but no contact just tight quick racing. Some of the best racing you can get.
One of the best finishes in modern Indycar history. Epic.
Indeed, now Texas is ruined by the shitty PJ1 ;-(
what an end, love indycar and i am spanish
Thanks for being a fan across the Atlantic!
Out of curiosity, do you watch the races on the IndyCar UA-cam or does someone televise the races over there?
Sometimes Eurosport, but not really.
Hopefully indycar will come to spain for european showdown at Jerez or Catalunya
I still love watching this
(from Friedman Racing Team - USA) This is the way racing used to be. I hope to see more of this.
Absolutely Enjoyable ending. Keep up your awesome work.
I've been driving race cars since I was 8 years old (female driver).
My dad was an award winning mechanic (Indy, and other series).
Speed and Engines Rule!!!!!!!!!
Have a blessed day / summer!!!
Sincerely,
Ms. Adria R. Friedman (Friedman Racing Team - USA)
(Г-жа Adria Р. Фридман - G-zha Adria R. Fridman, La Sra Adria R. Friedman)
SAG-AFTRA actress, voice-overs, dancer, belly dancer, and professional driver (racing cars and cars)
Former Contributor / Writer: DJ Times, Streetsound (Canada), and Paradox Magazine
Low Key one of the best IndyCar finishes at Texas
If his hand came up earlier he would have lost that.
those are big balls! I'm speechless! Every time i watch to this video I want to go back to the track.
And to think Rahal very well nearly lost that race by celebrating too early
Boa noite !!!!
Meu DEUS, que chegada fantástica !!!!
Muito obrigado pelo vídeo e parabéns pelo canal.....
Abraço do Brasil.....
If indycar had this every weekend, it would be the most watched race series worldwide in 3 yrs time.
Do you remember IRL from 1997 -2007? probably not, or you wouldn't be saying that.
I do remember, this has got way more intensity than any irl race, thats why there are so many likes for it.
Amazing race! Brilliant show!!!
Yeah that pretty much sums it up. Great "show". Shame almost nobody turns in to watch nowadays.
F1??? kkkk
indy car series TOP
if this were F1 all the drivers would be waving their hands and swearing, then the top four would all be penalized, and there would not be any drafting because of DRS flaps.
@@truantray you know nothing about F1, and btw i also love Indycar
Put the delta force theme in the background when watching this, pure awesome! Great racing, indycar needs more like this! bring back Paul Page!
I know this comment was made 2 years ago, but Paul Page is in his 70s. He's definitely not coming back.
@@trackmaniaracing8163 This(2023) Indy500 would be awesome with Paul Page at any age!
that's the way every single IRL race was.
Rahal was so good... He deserved a championship then in 2015 :'(
It’s unbelievable the precision at 220mph with turbulent air. Great stuff, Graham had a better car but showed stellar patience to wait for the right time to make his move.
And if Graham's hand came up any earlier, he would've lost that race no question
What a drive from Graham Rahal!
Need to make a second Texas race like in the past and be the season finale, awesome racing
Rob Watson season finale at Kansas, Chicago, or Kentucky
0,008 sec. is less than a blink of an eye.
Funny- read all the comments below... every one of them praise this kind of racing... and yet... this is exacty what the original IRL offered and yet the IRL was so criticised.
ILSRWY4 sounds like NASCAR fans
Why did they have to repave this track smh
What a great race
I was there for this race and that was a "three inches apart " hinch, and Indy car said
Yeah had Rahal's hand went up any earlier, he loses
Wish F1 was this racey at the front
Not if the tracks were just ovals like this boring shit.
Agreed. F1 is my racing delicacy, but it's very rare that you'll see anything like a nail-biting race like this. Btw, all of you foreigners need to realize that Indycar runs on more street/road courses than ovals.
Go back and watch boring "normal" races then. This was awesome.
And yes, IndyCar is increasing to 6/17 ovals next season. So about a 3rd. Even on your "normal" tracks (like Mid-Ohio, St.Pete (street) and Road America) IndyCar beats F1 in excitement and entertainment 9/10 times.
+MrZlep Not ONLY oval tracks. IndyCar uses both "normal" and oval tracks, which is good.
Not sure how this was boring? Was pretty damn exciting to me!
That kicked ass.
Honda!
Holy crap!
Yeah especially since Rahal nearly cost himself the win
got to say that's pretty exciting. I loved f1 when jenson button was winning with brawn gp but it's turned shit now. this looks more competitive
Rahal celebrated just in time
Yeah, if he had celebrated any earlier Hinch would've passed him mere meters before the line
KANAAN GREAT DRIVER
1 - 2 for Honda!
It’s 2021 and F1 drivers as a whole still couldn’t handle this type of racing
No need to return the racing pack to have a good race. Just increase a bit of downforce on the cars and have great races on ovals like today.
Unlike NSSCAR, no stupid crashing at the end...
Henry Frederick or no BS cautions
Every corner a new car was in the lead
Yeah. Bring back THAT kind of racing to Texas. The parade/procession stuff they have now is almost unwatchable.
This is something we'll never see again in IndyCar at Texas because of the shitty PJ1... 😢
They were 4 WIDE at one point.
And you won't ever see that again at Texas because of the damn PJ1
woow
wicked
I miss the high DF package
I'm here after Rahal failed to qualifying in the 2023 Indy 500..
Why the stadium is empty?
Because the race was originally held earlier in the year and cancelled mid race due to a storm. They rescheduled it last minute so it didn't work out very well for the ticket holders.
not only that, but indy racing in general has trouble filling seats at the large ovals. people in the USA only care about football, which is a shame.
Where are the fans?
this was a rain delayed make-up date. on the original date, they were much fuller.
nobody there? looked like about 500 people.
I was one of the 500 lol
Race was rescheduled from June due to poor weather. Around half the people or so came for the restart.
Still quite poor though. Missed a hell of a race.
Race was 2 months after it was supposed to go
Crazy bastards lol truly epic.
Big mistake for Hinch not to change tires with a few laps to go. Would have started fifth, and the way his car worked, would have most likely won.
Yeah everyone remembers this finish and forgets the reason there was only 5 cars on the lead lap is Cuz Hinch was ridiculously dominant all race and damn near lapped the field before late yellows.
Where's the spectators?
This was one of the weirdest races ever. Texas doesn't get huge crowds anymore anyway... But this is the end of a race that started 67 days earlier. It rained all weekend, they started the race and tried to get it in and just couldn't... And a whole bunch of drivers were going to Le Mans the next day so they couldn't extend the race to the week... So the next open week was over a month later and was hastily scheduled.
child really sounds xmautadvice =3
Could the paint the fucking finish line a little more visible?
Wow. When Rahal actually had guts
666+
Damn those seats are allll empty
Probably due to the race restart time gap since the original race was delayed due to weather.
I was there in June and the crowd wasn't very great, either.
Racing in all forms is dying in America.
I guess it depends on the venue/event. With todays online streaming technology it is much more convenient for Americans to sit at home in comfort and enjoy the race at their own pace lol!
okleydokley look at the Indy 500, USGP, and the Daytona 500
It s empty there.
Any of y'all watching after the 2020 Texas shit show?
Indy Car on ovals is the best racing there is! Makes NASCAR look like horse and buggy’s.
I love NASCAR, but there's a lot to be said about Indy on ovals. I loved Indy at Richmond. Saw the last race there. Kanaan won, and I heard another driver say on the radio, "If that mfer cuts me off one more mfing time, I'm gonna put his mfing a** into the mfing wall." Guess who... 😂😂😂
He Lost by a NOSE length....A BIG nose,HIS BIG NOSE HAHAHAHA....ps FACK F1,INDYCAR RULES
Fucking hell can't America make a sport that doesn't put you to sleep.
are you stupid? www.google.com/#q=F1
you are ignorant
Elaborate please.
No I'm very serious, how did this put you to sleep?
HOW!?!?
He must be one of those hardcore football fans that considers any other sport, apart from 22 men kicking a ball, boring
F1 is better than Indycar
Mirela Niculae you finish where you qualify. There a most no no drama or excitement at all. Can’t pass at any of the Tracks
You gotta be joking after seeing this...
mmmm... nothing special, on F1 they usually do this move
Lol
Kerabiras video link? Indycar has been doing these finishes since 1982.
still better racing
ya F1 is always doing 3 and 4 wide on banked ovals.
shut the fuck up you clown