2025 - Indy 500 Contest

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 05-25-25, 02:09 PM

Originally posted by brock

I missed this. Still a good race to watch.

No worries, Brock. Couldn't let you double-up on drivers.

Yes, good race. Lots of retirements. Winner could come from anywhere.

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 05-25-25, 03:38 PM

Will wait for this to go Final:
1. Alex Palou

2. Marcus Ericsson

3. David Malukas

**Optional** · 05-25-25, 03:51 PM

Originally posted by ChuckyTheGoat

Will wait for this to go Final:
1. Alex Palou

2. Marcus Ericsson

3. David Malukas

Nice one MJ and CHucky

But looking down the list of picks, looks like almost no one got close to a truly good score here!

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 05-25-25, 03:59 PM

People can check my math. Here's what I have:

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 05-25-25, 04:01 PM

I see:
1st: Madd
2nd (tie): try3x, brumbies

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 05-25-25, 05:12 PM

Originally posted by ChuckyTheGoat

I see:
1st: Madd
2nd (tie): try3x, brumbies

I think those figures are accurate. Nice pickin', guys.

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 05-25-25, 05:47 PM

Opti, looked like an exciting race.

From a tactical standpoint, it really looks like timing the fuel-gauge is very important.

**Madd** · 05-25-25, 06:21 PM

Thanks again for putting this together for us, guys. It definitely makes the race even more fun to follow.

**packerd_00** · 05-25-25, 08:08 PM

That was fun fellas. First time I've ever actually followed the Indy 500 in my life.

**packerd_00** · 05-25-25, 08:12 PM

Chucky we need to do one of these for the Champions League Final.

**Optional** · 05-25-25, 10:17 PM

Originally posted by ChuckyTheGoat

Opti, looked like an exciting race.

From a tactical standpoint, it really looks like timing the fuel-gauge is very important.

It was ok. Palou dominating dampened my excitement lol

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 05-25-25, 11:14 PM

Originally posted by packerd_00

Chucky we need to do one of these for the Champions League Final.

I'll be running an NFL contest. World Cup contest would be cool for sure.

I can set up a good spreadsheet. So, I can offer that skill-set to the team.

**packerd_00** · 05-25-25, 11:45 PM

Originally posted by ChuckyTheGoat

I'll be running an NFL contest. World Cup contest would be cool for sure.

I can set up a good spreadsheet. So, I can offer that skill-set to the team.

Yeah we gotta do a WC contest mate. Had Brazil not been so arrogant and taken Croatia apart id have had a great chance at winning the grand prize.

if you can for sure add it to the spreadsheet that one should get a strong showing.

**Patrick9** · 05-26-25, 05:38 AM

Thanks for the contest.

That was fun, yesterday.

**mjsuax13** · 05-26-25, 09:01 AM

Winners , PM ME

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 05-26-25, 10:40 AM

Originally posted by packerd_00

Chucky we need to do one of these for the Champions League Final.

We'll see, Pack. These contests are fun (for sure).

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 05-26-25, 04:41 PM

Hey, guys. One twist on this:

Indy 500 runner-up Ericsson penalized to 31st

https://www.espn.com/racing/story/_/id/45332490/indy-500-runner-marcus-ericsson-penalized-31st

Indianapolis 500 runner-up Marcus Ericsson was penalized to the rear of the 33-car field along with Andretti Global teammate Kyle Kirkwood after their cars were found to have unapproved modifications in the postrace inspection.

Ericsson penalized in post-race inspection. I'll leave it up to MJ and Opti. They can act as arbiters.

I'll come back in a few hours. You guys can decide if it should be re-graded.

This is really no different than some of the horse races. Baffert's horse won the race a few years ago. Bets were paid, and then the horse failed the blood-test.

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 05-26-25, 04:43 PM

FYI. The re-grade would bump: Malukas up to 2nd...and O'Ward up to 3rd. [TABLE="class: wikitable"]
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**Optional** · 05-26-25, 09:45 PM

Originally posted by ChuckyTheGoat

Hey, guys. One twist on this:

Indy 500 runner-up Ericsson penalized to 31st

https://www.espn.com/racing/story/_/id/45332490/indy-500-runner-marcus-ericsson-penalized-31st

Indianapolis 500 runner-up Marcus Ericsson was penalized to the rear of the 33-car field along with Andretti Global teammate Kyle Kirkwood after their cars were found to have unapproved modifications in the postrace inspection.

Ericsson penalized in post-race inspection. I'll leave it up to MJ and Opti. They can act as arbiters.

I'll come back in a few hours. You guys can decide if it should be re-graded.

This is really no different than some of the horse races. Baffert's horse won the race a few years ago. Bets were paid, and then the horse failed the blood-test.

Most books now grade based on first official finishing order published after race ends.

I had a bet on NASCAR Xfin race that would have won after Sammy Smith DQed if books regraded for post race penalties.

It's MJs money, up to him I would say,

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 05-26-25, 10:32 PM

Opti, that's a fair comment. Thank You.

If the books pay out on first official standings, that is the standard. Thx for the note.

It does parallel the Horse Racing. On day of race, they wait for any Inquiries. When the stewards confirm, payouts go to the tote board.

**mjsuax13** · 05-27-25, 07:42 AM

Ok… who am I paying? Lol

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 05-27-25, 08:51 AM

Originally posted by mjsuax13

Ok… who am I paying? Lol

My vote = sticking w/ the original list. If it's a matter of mirroring who the books would pay, I think that should be the standard.

ok- keeping it simple and with original guys

**mjsuax13** · 05-27-25, 09:00 AM

Originally posted by ChuckyTheGoat

I see:
1st: Madd
2nd (tie): try3x, brumbies

MADD and Brumb have been paid. $300/$100. Waiting on Try3X to send me his PayPal. Thank you all.

**Madd** · 05-27-25, 10:11 AM

Payment received! Thanks again mj for funding this, it definitely makes it more fun to follow. Thank you Chuck for organizing it.

**packerd_00** · 05-27-25, 10:37 AM

Originally posted by ChuckyTheGoat

We'll see, Pack. These contests are fun (for sure).

Sounds good mate.