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motorsports3 years ago•2 min saved

"Portland IndyCar Race: Tire Dilemma, Start Times, Rookie Challenges, and Practice Paces"

IndyCar drivers participating in the BitNile.com Grand Prix of Portland are uncertain about their tire choice due to changing track conditions and the track's temperature sensitivity. The drivers are unsure whether to opt for the red or primary tires, as the track's evolution is minimal and the lap times are affected by temperature variations. Despite the lack of complexity in setting up the car, drivers must find a balance between different sections of the track to achieve a good lap time.

via RACER|

#indycar #motorsports #portland

transportation3 years ago•4 min saved

BNSF Railway's Safety Culture Criticized for Shortcomings

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has determined that a fatal Amtrak derailment in Montana in 2021 was caused by worn and poorly maintained train tracks that were not properly inspected. The NTSB report cites a lack of safeguards against high workloads and fatigue for safety-related employees, as well as a "shortcoming" in the safety culture of BNSF Railway, which controls the track. The passengers' injuries were exacerbated by the lack of restraints in the train cars, leading the NTSB to recommend higher standards for windows and the possibility of installing seat belts. The NTSB also recommends equipping all trains with autonomous monitoring systems to detect track defects.

via The Washington Post|

#amtrak #derailment #ntsb

sports3 years ago•2 min saved

"Max Verstappen dominates Miami F1 practice as drivers face challenging track surface."

Drivers have complained about the lack of grip on the resurfaced Miami Grand Prix track, with Red Bull's Sergio Perez likening it to driving on intermediate tyres. Mercedes driver George Russell called the track a "true outlier" and unlike any other circuit on the calendar. Drivers predict a continuation of the trend of too few overtakes due to the lack of grip off the racing line and Pirelli tyres dropping marbles. However, they expect the grip to improve throughout the weekend, which currently remains "tricky and nasty".

via Motorsport.com|

#f1 #george-russell #miami-grand-prix

sports3 years ago•4 min saved

COTA's Future and Controversies in MotoGP

MotoGP riders express safety concerns over the quality and smoothness of the surface at the Circuit of the Americas, with some suggesting it may be too dangerous for racing in the rain. The track's battle with ever-changing bumps is well-documented and presents a constant challenge for the riders. While some riders are unhappy with the track conditions, others have discovered a much more easy-to-ride circuit in 2023 now that they've switched to slightly more compliant machines.

via The Race|

#circuit-of-the-americas #motogp #resurfacing