TeamIndyChat.com Update

Aloha, Race Fan Friends. These are challenging times, facing the global pandemic that is the Coronavirus. It's really something, to think back and imagine that we'd be seeing what we are today ~ and will, for the foreseeable future. Sheltering in place, not leaving our homes... Many of us are laid off from work... There will be increased cases of COVID-19 and we and our loved ones may be taking ill. We face challenging times, indeed. It may get far worse, and we may go quite the distance before we take the last turn and cross the finish line to take the win. But we will.

For now... The grandstands on street circuits are nowhere to be seen, and fixed racing venues remain closed to us. The crowds of spectators are at home. Our racing season is on hold.

However, the racing community has stepped up in so many ways, showing a strong solidarity internally amongst themselves, and reaching outward, too ~ for the greater good.

In these days of innovative technology ~ thankfully ~ we are still able to race on. Different racing simulated (sim) platforms are available, presenting us with options that are helping many to keep the spirit of racing alive, in the form of eSports, such as iRacing, and the like. Yes, we are thankful for these opportunities to continue enjoying our racing passion, albeit in a virtual format. We are also thankful for our online Facebook communities, the groups that continue to fuel this shared passion for racing each day.

With that said, we'd like to remind you that we're here to chat during any of the online events that are made public. Feel free to drop in to chat during any of the online racing action, or at any time. This is certainly an acceptable form of social distancing that we can practice, and yet we will be able to stay close.

Also: We'd like to thank all of our "team members" for going the distance with us ~ some of you for well over 10 years now. We value the #FullThrottle friendships from around the world, and enjoy the camaraderie that our shared enthusiasm for all things racing has brought to us over the years.

It is our sincere wish here at TeamIndyChat.com, that each of you, your family and extended family and friends, stay safe and be well.

Warmest Aloha,

Cyp

There is a Fix for the Glitch!

Aloha, Race Friends! As you know, we've been making small steps to update the TeamIndyChat.com website. And... the fix is IN for the Chatroll glitch! Try it for yourself at TeamIndyChat.com. Still not working for you? Try this: https://tinyurl.com/TeamIndyChat-LiveChat. This new URL/link seems to be a guaranteed way to access the chat room.You can also find this link on recent posts to the Team IndyChat Facebook page, as well as to Team IndyChat on Twitter and at TeamIndyChat.com in this blog post on the Home page. You only need to use the new link if you've experienced issues. We hope it works for you!

A big Mahaloz to you all for your assistance and for your patience during this time. Many thanks for your support, and to continue to come to chat, even when racing action isn't even underway. :-) ~ Cyp

#IsItMayYet?!, #FullThrottle, #GoFastOrGoHome

This Weekend: The Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach at the Streets of Long Beach!

Happy Aloha Friday, Race Friends. A quick note: If you are unable to login on to chat at TeamIndyChat.com, please try to access https://chatroll.com/embed/chat/team-indychat?id=5DcD3jU5K58&platform=blogger&w=$0 directly. It works great for me ~ I can even access that on my mobile devices. Ping me via Messenger or text if you still cannot access our chatroom. ~ Cyp

Now on to the good stuff: This weekend brings us to the sunny Southern California coast and the iconic Long Beach street circuit that we know and love. Here's the race Weekend Schedule. But Wait! There's More: There are many family-friendly things to see and do over the weekend, plus there's plenty of action in Long Beach besides IndyCar Series racing, totaling 6 incredible racing events throughout the weekend.

Beside our IndyCars, other events include the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, the Motegi Racing Super Drift Challenge, the Pirelli GT4 America, the SPEED Energy Stadium SUPER Trucks and the Historic IMSA GTO Challenge. It'll be a great weekend for all of the race fans, teams and drivers.
And... Some of our LUCKY Team IndyChat members will be there on-site to enjoy the overall event ambiance, while the rest of us will be watching or listening via the various platforms we have available. A great time is sure to be had by all! Are you ready to go racing on the Streets of Long Beach?!