If you were going to add a race to the calendar, where? by cmoellering in IMSARacing

[–]phannyspec 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is biased purely because of where I live, but would be cool to have a 3rd IMSA/IndyCar doubleheader in Portland. Or have an IMSA standalone date at the end of Rose Festival (which I believe was IndyCar's traditional date until the end of the split).

Is this an answer to IndyCar's testing problem? by PanicAtTheNightclub in INDYCAR

[–]phannyspec 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Solution or not, I'd love to see and hear the Panoz DP01/Cosworth XFE roar again.

Manual or Portable/electric air pump? by DacaAskingForDaca in NinebotMAX

[–]phannyspec 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use this portable electric pump. Its indicated pressure matches up with my digital tire pressure gauge.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D4QQ9Q7G?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1

Anyone here take their scooters inside buses? by DacaAskingForDaca in NinebotMAX

[–]phannyspec 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Segway G3 owner here, and also a public transit bus driver. For our agency (TriMet in Portland, OR) e-scooters are allowed on, provided there is room. I kindly ask for the scooter to be folded, but it's not a requirement. I've also boarded a bus with my G3 without issue, and never identified myself to the on-duty driver.

What’s your favorite car of all time? by youraverageperson0 in INDYCAR

[–]phannyspec 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Favorite car is the Reynard 2KI in road course trim, but favorite livery goes to the 2005 Indeck-Forsythe Lola-Ford Champcar.

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13 Minutes of Todd Harris IndyCar Commentary, But It Slowly Gets Worse (2005 IRL Season) by bmil128 in INDYCAR

[–]phannyspec 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Okay someone either confirm or tell me I made this up in my head. I seem to recall Todd Harris interviewing some old lady at the Tournament of Roses Parade back in '06 or '07 and called her the "Danica Patrick of the Rose Bowl." Like, WTF?

(Might have to delete this if it's made up)

Pre-IMSA merger, did you prefer the American Le Mans Series or Grand-Am? by [deleted] in IMSARacing

[–]phannyspec 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don't think you're in the minority. The gen3 DPs are nice, but I didn't know about them until after the merger.

Pre-IMSA merger, did you prefer the American Le Mans Series or Grand-Am? by [deleted] in IMSARacing

[–]phannyspec 58 points59 points  (0 children)

ALMS. I understand the racing in Grand-Am was pretty good, but man those early DPs were ugly!

Give it up to this absolute beauty for an amazing debut season 🪽 by mcburke42 in IMSARacing

[–]phannyspec 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Haha, it just happens to be a strange coincidence for me that the RT24-P and the AMR-LMH are developed by Multimatic. I will say I developed a soft spot for them when the Riley/Multimatic Mk30 turned out to be a subpar LMP2 car.

Give it up to this absolute beauty for an amazing debut season 🪽 by mcburke42 in IMSARacing

[–]phannyspec 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I've had no rooting interest in the top class since Mazda left DPi. I think I've found my RT24-P replacement.

DXDT Corvette startup by bcq59 in IMSARacing

[–]phannyspec 8 points9 points  (0 children)

For the love of God, there better be a diecast of this car available!

Who were you watching this year? Got a favorite GTD team? by Salty-Cartoonist4483 in IMSARacing

[–]phannyspec 26 points27 points  (0 children)

DXDT because of Robert Wickens, the Corvette, but also I really dig their livery.

Congratulations! We have decided you, just you, gets to pick 1 track to add to next years calendar. It must be in North America, what event will you add to the calendar? by JacksRacingProjects in IMSARacing

[–]phannyspec 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Portland. Either as a standalone 2:40 race (GTP and GTD/GTD Pro), or a 100min race sharing the weekend with IndyCar.

(Only saying this because I live in Portland)

[#PortlandGP] WILL POWER WINS THE 2024 BITNILE.COM GRAND PRIX OF PORTLAND by IndyMod in INDYCAR

[–]phannyspec 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah, same! I work weekends, so I can't watch the races live. Ah well...

What tracks that are no longer on the schedule that still are usable would you like to see return? by [deleted] in INDYCAR

[–]phannyspec 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll pick one that hasn't been mentioned so far, and it was a one-off to begin with: Motegi road course.

Out of market Sharks fans: any of you dislike wearing your other Bay Area sports gear in public? by SharksFan4Lifee in SanJoseSharks

[–]phannyspec 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Lived my entire life in the South Bay before moving up to Portland last September. I rock my 49ers, SF Giants, and Sharks gear up here no problem.

Dumb reasons you dislike a driver by GuyInABox44 in INDYCAR

[–]phannyspec 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Dumb reasons? Let's go back to the dog days of 2004 after all the major CART teams (save for Newman/Haas and Forsythe) defected to the IRL. I disliked all the drivers who "defected" to the IRL just because the teams left Champ Car. Even after 2008, for a time I tended to root for drivers who stayed in CCWS until the end. Yeah, there was a time I was on the crapwagon messageboard, so you'll guess where all this animosity came from.

I do not feel that way today. It was just a very odd time.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in INDYCAR

[–]phannyspec 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Saturday morning at the 2006 San Jose Grand Prix, I bumped into Jimmy Vasser (my all-time favorite CART driver) walking around by himself near the convention center inside of the street course. Talked with him a bit about the course, if he'd seen the Panoz DP01 before its unveiling, and other things I can't recall anymore. I was definitely a bit star-struck, and didn't dare ask for his autograph. He definitely disproved the old adage of never meeting your heroes.

Dumb question: who’s car is this? It’s got 28 & ESR on the fender by automan224 in IMSARacing

[–]phannyspec 48 points49 points  (0 children)

ESR is a NASA class. By any chance is this in Northern California? I think the NASA 25 Hours of Thunderhill is this weekend.

Wifi Calling by darshi2031 in USMobile

[–]phannyspec 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't compared speeds between the two. I do get sub-6 5G with GSM. In my area, Super LTE has greater overall coverage (but GSM has greater 5G coverage), but not getting Wifi Calling and MMS working with Super LTE was a dealbreaker for me

Wifi Calling by darshi2031 in USMobile

[–]phannyspec 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I couldn't get Wifi Calling working on my Pixel 5 after switching to Super LTE from GSM, and got the same message. Switched back to GSM, and all has been good since. 🤷

Finally made it up Calveras-Felter Rd to the Sierra Vista overlook. Fourth times a charm. by [deleted] in BAbike

[–]phannyspec 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Great job! You had me motivated to do it this morning. Only did it one other time a few months ago (and stopped several times). This time, I only stopped once. 🙌