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Post by goyocafe on May 26, 2019 16:51:22 GMT -5
So it was fun to cheer on Conor and all that, but in the end, no visibility for MannKind/Afrezza during the actual race. We're really prioritizing things like this over going full out at ADA? I watched from beginning to end. Could never get a focus on the fin. The pit stops focused on the popular names and leaders. Oh well. It was an exciting race regardless.
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Post by joeypotsandpans on May 26, 2019 17:10:31 GMT -5
So it was fun to cheer on Conor and all that, but in the end, no visibility for MannKind/Afrezza during the actual race. We're really prioritizing things like this over going full out at ADA? I watched from beginning to end. Could never get a focus on the fin. The pit stops focused on the popular names and leaders. Oh well. It was an exciting race regardless. I'm amazed how people are missing the point and opportunity...it doesn't end with the race, Conor is young and has a bright future ahead of him, just like Afrezza does...he will make an outstanding spokesperson for it going forward and "the mileage" Mannkind will get from the sponsorship will/should carry on well past the race. From what I remember Boca saying Rose told her, the cost wasn't as much as most would think and the marketing edge from this should be well worth it in the end whether with MNKD corp. or one with deeper pockets that can take advantage of it moving forward. The Andretti team taking him on was because they recognized his potential and it showed their insight very well in this race. He was in the top 5 until the crash with 20 laps to go, had already done his last pit stop and was within striking distance until the red flag...I would have loved to see where he would have finished without the crash. IMO this was a huge win for Mannkind Diabetes/Afrezza to be associated with Conor and his use of it.
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Post by theshiv on May 26, 2019 17:44:45 GMT -5
Well said on this over done analysis. Campaign's and causes don't last a few months.
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Post by mnkdfann on May 26, 2019 18:22:24 GMT -5
I watched from beginning to end. Could never get a focus on the fin. The pit stops focused on the popular names and leaders. Oh well. It was an exciting race regardless. I'm amazed how people are missing the point and opportunity...it doesn't end with the race, Conor is young and has a bright future ahead of him, just like Afrezza does...he will make an outstanding spokesperson for it going forward and "the mileage" Mannkind will get from the sponsorship will/should carry on well past the race. From what I remember Boca saying Rose told her, the cost wasn't as much as most would think and the marketing edge from this should be well worth it in the end whether with MNKD corp. or one with deeper pockets that can take advantage of it moving forward. The Andretti team taking him on was because they recognized his potential and it showed their insight very well in this race. He was in the top 5 until the crash with 20 laps to go, had already done his last pit stop and was within striking distance until the red flag...I would have loved to see where he would have finished without the crash. IMO this was a huge win for Mannkind Diabetes/Afrezza to be associated with Conor and his use of it. Andretti only took him on for this particular race, because Andretti's major sponsor (the Air Force) needed someone for the INDY 500 and (IIRC) the AF had sponsored him before. Sure, Andretti might use him again, but no guarantees at this point. Also, the Mannkind deal described in the press release seems to be for just the Indy 500. Which makes sense, considering Conor is without main sponsorship and may not race again this season (unless he can attract someone else's big pocket). But we can all hope for the best.
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Post by joeypotsandpans on May 26, 2019 19:04:03 GMT -5
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Post by uvula on May 26, 2019 19:17:01 GMT -5
Not sure why my post was deleted. Moderators?
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Post by nylefty on May 26, 2019 19:19:46 GMT -5
“I’m really sorry that in a way I sort of screwed him,” Andretti said. “We told our guys that if you can get the front wing in, do it. I should have just said, ‘Don’t touch the front wing,’ and I didn’t. That cost him like three spots under the green on that last stop. That was the difference because he would have been ahead of all that stuff.”
Does anybody here know what the above means? "Don't touch the front wing?"
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Post by sportsrancho on May 26, 2019 19:21:19 GMT -5
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Post by goyocafe on May 26, 2019 19:27:48 GMT -5
“I’m really sorry that in a way I sort of screwed him,” Andretti said. “We told our guys that if you can get the front wing in, do it. I should have just said, ‘Don’t touch the front wing,’ and I didn’t. That cost him like three spots under the green on that last stop. That was the difference because he would have been ahead of all that stuff.”
Does anybody here know what the above means? "Don't touch the front wing?" The adjustment increases or decrease the amount of downward force on the front end of the car. Depending on a lot of factors, the pit crew can adjust the pressure with a simple turn of a lever in the center part of the wing. Go back and look at any number of pits and you can see them making that adjustment throughout the race.
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Post by sky on May 26, 2019 19:56:49 GMT -5
I'm amazed how people are missing the point and opportunity...it doesn't end with the race, Conor is young and has a bright future ahead of him, just like Afrezza does...he will make an outstanding spokesperson for it going forward and "the mileage" Mannkind will get from the sponsorship will/should carry on well past the race. From what I remember Boca saying Rose told her, the cost wasn't as much as most would think and the marketing edge from this should be well worth it in the end whether with MNKD corp. or one with deeper pockets that can take advantage of it moving forward. The Andretti team taking him on was because they recognized his potential and it showed their insight very well in this race. He was in the top 5 until the crash with 20 laps to go, had already done his last pit stop and was within striking distance until the red flag...I would have loved to see where he would have finished without the crash. IMO this was a huge win for Mannkind Diabetes/Afrezza to be associated with Conor and his use of it. Andretti only took him on for this particular race, because Andretti's major sponsor (the Air Force) needed someone for the INDY 500 and (IIRC) the AF had sponsored him before. Sure, Andretti might use him again, but no guarantees at this point. Also, the Mannkind deal described in the press release seems to be for just the Indy 500. Which makes sense, considering Conor is without main sponsorship and may not race again this season (unless he can attract someone else's big pocket). But we can all hope for the best.
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Post by sky on May 26, 2019 19:58:45 GMT -5
Hell Mnkd is loaded with money 💰they should carry the load.
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Post by olebob1 on May 26, 2019 20:17:49 GMT -5
I think the Fiasp driver (Kimball) finished 25th. It's a sign of good things going forward, Yes? Little Mannkind wins a small victory. I just hope Conor stays on Afrezza. I saw someplace that he has only been using it for a month. Is that when we started to sponsor him?
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Post by sportsrancho on May 26, 2019 21:20:55 GMT -5
From Mike C...It did not cost a lot and we have the car and Conor at two appearances. One with 2000 people with diabetes and the other tbd. We will also have dinner with him and a group of healthcare providers.
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Post by longliner on May 26, 2019 21:34:22 GMT -5
I watched from beginning to end. Could never get a focus on the fin. The pit stops focused on the popular names and leaders. Oh well. It was an exciting race regardless. I'm amazed how people are missing the point and opportunity...it doesn't end with the race, Conor is young and has a bright future ahead of him, just like Afrezza does...he will make an outstanding spokesperson for it going forward and "the mileage" Mannkind will get from the sponsorship will/should carry on well past the race. From what I remember Boca saying Rose told her, the cost wasn't as much as most would think and the marketing edge from this should be well worth it in the end whether with MNKD corp. or one with deeper pockets that can take advantage of it moving forward. The Andretti team taking him on was because they recognized his potential and it showed their insight very well in this race. He was in the top 5 until the crash with 20 laps to go, had already done his last pit stop and was within striking distance until the red flag...I would have loved to see where he would have finished without the crash. IMO this was a huge win for Mannkind Diabetes/Afrezza to be associated with Conor and his use of it. Exellent post Joey!
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Post by harryx1 on May 27, 2019 13:23:39 GMT -5
Great race Conor, it's a shame that accident had to occur & you got screwed in the line up after the red flag start among the other issues. http://instagr.am/p/Bx8gUrcFLQA
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