Top products from r/INDYCAR
We found 42 product mentions on r/INDYCAR. We ranked the 46 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
1. Beast: The Top Secret Ilmor-Penske Race Car That Shocked the World at the 1994 Indy 500
Sentiment score: 3
Number of reviews: 5
2. Uniden Bearcat BC125AT Handheld Scanner. 500 Alpha-Tagged channels. Public Safety, Police, Fire, Emergency, Marine, Military Aircraft, and Auto Racing Scanner. Lightweight, Portable Design.
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 3
Listen in and stay informed, this sophisticated scanner has 500 alpha-tagged channels in a convenient compact design with loads of features. Close Call RF capture technology instantly tunes to signals from nearby transmitters and the Do Not Disturb Mode prevents Close Call checks during a transmissi...
4. 3M WorkTunes AM/FM Hearing Protector with Audio Assist Technolog, 24 dB NRR
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of 24 dB*Great AM/FM radio performance and bass boost option for enhanced listening experienceAudio Assist Technology provides operational and set-up guidance¬–without having to take off the headsetAudio Assist Technology helps you program up to 50 AM/FM radio station...
5. Baofeng UV5RA Ham Two Way Radio 136-174/400-480 MHz Dual-Band Transceiver (Black)
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 2
The Baofeng UV-5RA is a compact, economical HT covering 2 meters and 440 MHz. It has special VHF receive band from 65 - 108 MHz which includes the regular FM broadcast band. Dual watch and dual reception is supported. You get up to 128 memories.FCC ID: FCC ID: 2AJGM-UV5R (part 15 & part 97). Selecta...
6. Uniden BC75XLT, 300-Channel Handheld Scanner, Emergency, Marine, Auto Racing, CB Radio, NOAA Weather, and More. Compact Design. (New replacement model, Replaced by Uniden SR30C Bearcat)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
300 channels , 10 Programmable Search RangesVhf low/high, uhf frequenciesClose call RF capture Technology with do Not disturbPc programming port & free softwareNarrow band compatibleOperating system: Linux300 Channels: You can program up to 300 channels into the scanner's memory, 30 channels in each...
7. BTECH 2 Pin (K1 Connector) to 3.5MM Adapter with Push-to-Talk Button (Compatible with 2 Pin BaoFeng, Kenwood, BTECH Radios to 3.5mm Headsets with in-line Mics)
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 2
BTECH 2 Pin (BaoFeng) to 3.5mm Adapter (Only Sold by BaoFengTech - insure BaoFengTech is your selected distributor to guarantee accuracy in receiving what is described)Converts the accessory jack on your Baofeng (or similar) radio to adapt to the standard 3.5mm headsets or audio out jack.If your hea...
8. Baofeng Black UV-5R V2+ Plus (USA Warranty) Dual-Band 145-148/420-450 MHz FM Ham Two-way Radio, Improved Stronger Case, Enhanced Features
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
Amcrest Direct (Amcrest Industries) is the authorized US Baofeng exclusive distributor of the UV5RV2BLACK. Amcrest offers US based warranty service out of our office in Houston, TX, (no shipping to China). You must ensure that Amcrest Direct (FirstVision) is your selected buying option to claim the ...
9. Rapid Response: My inside story as a motor racing life-saver
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
10. Logitech X-540 5.1 Surround Sound Speaker System with Subwoofer
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Wired control centre5.1 speaker systemMatrix mode40 Hz - 20 kHz Frequency ResponseFrequency Directed Dual Driver Technology
11. Godefa Phone Camera Lens Kit, 14 in 1 Lenses with Selfie Ring Light for iPhone Xs, Xr,8 7 6s Plus, Samsung and other Andriod Smartphone, Universal Clip on Wide angle+Macro+ Zoom Camera Lenses and More
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 1
14 IN 1 Phone Camera Lenses Kit: This phone lens kits includes selfie ring light, 0.63X wide angle lens & 15X macro, 2X telephoto lens,198°fisheye lens,3/6 kaleidoscope lens,CPL filter lens,radial filter lens, starburst lens and blue/green/yellow/purple, each phone lens has its unique results. The ...
12. HEINZ PUDDING SPONGE SPTD DICK, 10.6 OZ
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
13. Rubbermaid 14 Can Briefcase Cooler, Red
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Superior thermal retention keeps food and beverages coldPadded shoulder strap for easy carrying without handsStain and odor resistant, easy-to-clean linerUnique, slim size is designed to fit in small spaces and is perfect for travelTightly-sealing hinged, split-lid with convenient cup holders on top...
14. Koss QZ-99 Noise Reduction Stereophone, Standard Packaging
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 1
Passive Noise Reduction Headphones.Connectivity Technology: WiredNeodymium Magnet Structures Deliver Outstanding Clarity & DefinitionClosed Pneumalite(Tm) Ear Cushions & Extra Secure Headband Seal Ears, Eliminate All Ambient NoiseVolume Control On Ear Cup Allows Easy Level AdjustmentStereo/Mono Swit...
15. Rapid Response: My Inside Story as a Motor Racing Life-Saver
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Used Book in Good Condition
16. Blood and Smoke: A True Tale of Mystery, Mayhem and the Birth of the Indy 500
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Used Book in Good Condition
17. Indianapolis Motor Speedway: 100 Years of Racing
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Used Book in Good Condition
I went with the very affordable Baofeng option that was brought up in a thread a couple weeks ago. You can manually program it or program it from a computer using free software (/u/theman00 has been posting .csv files for all drivers/broadcast channels that you can upload directly, all at once). This radio IS a transceiver, but you can disable the transmission capabilities. 127 programmable channels that you can assign the driver or broadcaster names to. I used mine at the Indy 500 and it was great.
CHIRP is freeware that works really well for programming this and many other radios.
Amazon links below:
radio
headphone adapter
USB Cable
Note: Programming it with the USB can be finicky because Windows will continually try to update the driver to a newer version that isn't compatible with the chip. Its an easy fix, but you'll have to go into the device manager and roll back the driver to the older one. Instructions Here
Edit: added link to CHIRP software
I use a Uniden BC125AT, others have mentioned it. I used it at the race track (Portland) with the stock antenna & the Koss QZ99 others have also mentioned.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000051SD1
https://www.amazon.com/Uniden-BC125AT-Alpha-Tagged-channels-Lightweight/dp/B00772MR0K
I program the known scanner frequencies before I head to the racetrack from the spotter guide, using the free software scan125. (PC only unfortunately, I used parallels on my mac to get it to run.)
From what I can tell, the driver coms, race control & indycar radio network don't change much during a season.
The same is not true for tv, at least in my first two years of scanning the races. I use the racing scan mode to figure out the tv broadcast frequencies, there will be one "clear one" and the the others you find will be interrupted with comments such as camera direction, etc. With NBCGold this year, I was able to easily lock down the good frequency the first practice session to listen to the tv broadcast.
Indylights used the same frequencies as the main event, (TV/radio/race control) They had other frequencies for the drivers, but I didn't investigate if a list was available online somewhere. Other series I couldn't find any coms, but they may have not had radios.
I have some other thoughts. If you share the scanner with two people, you may find the volume is too low. I purchased an amplified splitter, but didn't need at the racetrack.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EIWCFE
I would go with the 125 vs the cheaper model, due to being able to set an alphanumeric id instead of only looking at a frequency number on the scanner channel.
Like i mentioned before, I preprogrammed what I could before I arrived at the track on Friday, I then programmed the tv stations at the track, but it is a pain to label everything and get a logical order into the scanner banks that way. When I got home the first day I was able to use the scan125 software to "clean up" the order and get everything labeled properly, to make it easy to switch from tv/radio/pa & race control as I cared to.
I put a fresh set of AA batteries in the start of the weekend, and replaced the batteries again before the main race. I would carry at least 4 AA batteries to the track each day, just in case.
I posted in another thread but here's my setup. With it, I can listen to the broadcast AND flip to any of the driver's channels. Super cheap.
> You can buy a baofeng UV-5R on Amazon for $30, a programming cable for $8, a headphone adapter for $10 and just program it every year. This is my setup. It works well and I'll be posting the file you can import into this radio. I usually use over the ear protection over my headphones.
Baofeng UV5RA Ham Two Way Radio 136-174/400-480 MHz Dual-Band Transceiver (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009MAKWC0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_VtVhzbHQ6NMNG
BTECH 2 Pin to 3.5MM Adapter with Push-to-Talk Button (Adapts 2 Pin BaoFeng/Kenwood/BTECH Radios to 3.5mm Headsets with in-line Mics) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019YJMRZS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_bsYAluLHSuWOJ
Baofeng Programming Cable for BAOFENG UV-5R/5RA/5R Plus/5RE, UV3R Plus, BF-888S https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CP0I474/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_tvVhzbM7VNDGE
I'm not sure my link for the actual radio is the cheapest on Amazon. Also the programming doesn't let you transmit so no worries there!
https://www.reddit.com/r/INDYCAR/comments/6bmhxv/scanner_rental_questions/dhrl7wl/
I'll also add at Indy you can listen to several channels including the radio broadcast, the track PA, track officials, etc.
I loved this car growing up. 94 was an amazing year for Team Penske, they swept the podium 3 times.
There's also a good book about the pushrod engine the PC23 used at indy:
https://www.amazon.com/Beast-Secret-Ilmor-Penske-Shocked-World-ebook/dp/B00KBBVQ0G
Very cool video! This was such a special era of CART. I would highly recommend the book Beast by Jade Gurss about the development of the special Ilmor engine used in the PC-23 for the 1994 Indy 500.
https://www.amazon.com/Beast-Secret-Ilmor-Penske-Shocked-World-ebook/dp/B00KBBVQ0G
(Just saw someone else posted this book too after the fact...)
While Indycar is more tangently related in this book, although it does talk about Indy 500 efforts, Mark Donohue's The Unfair Advantage is about his racing career and the early days of Team Penske. You could argue it focuses more on American motorsport in general (They ran in the Daytona 24H, Can-Am, NASCAR, and other series as well as the Indy 500), but it's still a good look at the early days of the biggest team in the sport.
It also helps explain the entire philosophy of auto racing, in describing the search for an advantage that isn't necessarily cheating, but will be difficult/impossible for other teams to replicate in the garage area once you turn up to the track with it.
This is the kit I'm currently using, which was recommended to me by my buddy who is an actual photographer. It will work with an I8: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07RQRLQYH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Now admittedly I don't shoot a whole lot of moving things on a day-to-day basis, but here's a few photo's I've taken with it. https://imgur.com/a/3s1YrK2
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Obviously it won't beat out a monster Nikon and tripod and rig, but it all fits in your pocket and it cleans things up nicely. I have an S10+ which has a decent camera in it, but the before and after is still quite noticeable. And compared to 2017 when I had an S7 at Pocono? Or in 2014/15 when I brought my wife's camera? These are worlds better. Admittedly the UV lenses are silly, but the 2x and fish eye are good as is the wide angle. And once you fiddle with the macro, you can get some INSANE zoom.
I love these myself. Have been using them for IMSA for a couple years now. Good noise protection (24dB), + an aux jack for your scanner or phone and solid volume to hear over the cars.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1439149054/ref=pd_aw_sim_sbs_14_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=7RQV9T5AAXAZ18K0WD93&dpPl=1&dpID=81sucRgs-wL
Mostly the history, but it’s the best one I’ve read regarding IMS!
Yes.
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tl;dr: Drivers put up with high sustained heart rates due to massive sustained mental and physical stress. Dr Olvey's book has some clear metrics (o2 intake, HR, G forces) comparing them to other sports. I can pick them out of the book when I get home.
If you're finding that interesting, you'll want to read Jade Gurss's Beast, which details the development of a special Mercedes-branded one-off by Ilmor engineering for the 1994 Indianapolis 500. It's a little too positive for my taste on one of the factors that helped wreck the sport, but it's well written and you will learn a lot.
https://www.amazon.ca/Beast-Secret-Ilmor-Penske-Shocked-World-ebook/dp/B00KBBVQ0G/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?keywords=jade+gurs+beast&qid=1567888735&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmr0
I used a Baofeng UV5RA. Cheap little radio I've had for a while, but it works beautifully. I just upgraded the antenna and have a decent headset.
Edit: Note that this is a transmitting radio, so you need to be ham licensed to operate it.
Pretty sure that Coyne slot (nyuck-nyuck) will be filled for the 500.
How do you feel about sponge pudding? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FP5K0U
Unfortunately I don't know of any major race tracks that broadcast FM anymore. Even IMS used to until last year. And IndyCar radio doesn't seem to have FM affiliates in southern California.
http://indymotorspeedway.com/500broadcast.html
You can check if it updates by the end of the week.
http://indycarradio.com/index.php/fans/local-stations/
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Your best bet is to rent a Racing Electronics scanner, or buy a UHF scanner and program yourself like a Uniden or Baofeng.
https://racingelectronics.com/collections/rentals/products/long-beach-indycar
https://www.amazon.com/Uniden-BC75XLT-300-Channel-Handheld-Emergency/dp/B00A1VSO9M/
https://www.amazon.com/BaoFeng-UV-5R-Dual-Radio-Black/dp/B007H4VT7A
IMS Radio is usually 454.0000 most anywhere, Except Toronto which was 454.1000 last year.
If you're looking for something for hearing protection then I recommend something like this.
They have a aux inout that you can plug a cord into from the scanner.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0013092CS/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495032078&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=radio+hearing+protection&dpPl=1&dpID=41MXGTh2SZL&ref=plSrch
There is one already. It actually covers the first one as well. I wish more people would read it.
Only $10 for the e-book.
I had the telecast with these.
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Surround-Speaker-System-Subwoofer/dp/B000JJM8XE
Not as fancy, but nice for the 5.1 experience.
Not an answer to your question, but you should definitely order this. Excellent read.
I got this Baofeng radio on Amazon for $35 last year for the Indy 500. It worked well and was programmable through my computer.
Yes it’s based on Dr. Olvey’s. In fact we’ve worked close with the publisher on issuing a new hardcover edition with a new chapter and a new afterword by Dario Franchitti. It will be released this month in the USA.
Amazon Book Link
Pro tip 3: Get yourself a skinny cooler. Fit under the slim spot in the bleachers and you still have ample foot room. http://smile.amazon.com/Rubbermaid-Can-Briefcase-Cooler-Red/dp/B0000644AE?sa-no-redirect=1
If you are planning to attend races even semi regularly, consider buying a scanner and programming it yourself. I now own a BC125AT for $93. Works flawlessly.
[Yes.] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00772MR0K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_xFBXAb36JX3WZ) They get more expensive if you want more programming features.
How many races do you go to a year?
Do a bit of math, it might make more sense to buy one.
Just for this year, you're looking at $75 in rental fees. Or you could buy this one for $5 more and use it for years, maybe decades...
Buy this book
https://www.amazon.com/Beast-Jade-Gurss/dp/1937747336/ref=asc_df_1937747336/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312178235188&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10979648467133401519&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9016869&hvtargid=pla-492092935402&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=60258871337&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=312178235188&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10979648467133401519&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9016869&hvtargid=pla-492092935402
I found it on Tumblr. However it is also in https://www.amazon.com/Indianapolis-Motor-Speedway-Years-Racing/dp/0896898350 which I have. It says the overview is from 1930 but that can’t be possible since the golf course was built in 1929.
There's also a book about it:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KBBVQ0G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_ugUuzb54VERT3
Rapid Response? https://www.amazon.com/Rapid-Response-Inside-Racing-Life-Saver/dp/0857331124/ They're making a movie about it.
Beast: The Top Secret Ilmor-Penske Race Car That Shocked the World at the 1994 Indy 500
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KBBVQ0G