Comments on: Winning top rookie despite missing five races was a "tough ask" - Armstrong | IndyCar

By: Ashl

Ashl — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 09:21:33 +0000

In reply to JA. There was double points at the Indy 500 last year so he is close to Lundgaard only 0.1 off when you take that into account.

By: Le Jimster

Le Jimster — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 03:50:58 +0000

I'm no expert on Indycar but it seems the circuits are way more challenging to drive and I think track experience makes a big difference in this series. He was much closer to the front when they went to a new track that everyone had to learn which kinda proves my point. So I suspect when he goes back for another season we will see him more competitive and he has the benefit of learning from Dixon and Palou which isn't at all bad.

By: Don

Don — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 18:30:27 +0000

In reply to JA. True, but it's awarded considering current rookies. He had a good year and is very lucky to continue at Ganassi. Like Palou, they certainly see something in him.

By: JA

JA — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 17:43:19 +0000

Had he driven last year, he would have finished 3rd in the rookie standings if you look at the average points per race driven between him, Lundgaard and Malukas. And that's Ganassi vs RLL vs DCR. Im not very impressed by what he has brought this year and there is certainly no basis for a multiyear deal at a top team when looking at performance alone.