IndyCar – Thoughts on the 2012 Dallara Aerodynamics
Dan Wheldon showing off the 2012 Dallara in oval trim. Photo: Bill Zahren, pressdog.comWe’ve now seen the new 2012 car in both its road course trim and its oval trim. The road course package was tested at Mid-Ohio last month the Monday after the race there. This past Tuesday, test driver Dan Wheldon shook the car down in its oval trim at the Iowa Speedway. Perhaps it would be better to call it its short oval trim, as the car was still fitted... [Read More...]
INDYCAR – Dixon Finally Breaks Through at Mid-Ohio
When you talk about luck this year, Scott Dixon has easily had some of the worst. There have been a number of drivers suffer, but driving for a team like Ganassi, Dixon’s stood out a bit more than the rest. Sunday however, it finally took a turn in the right direction as the New Zealand driver stormed to his first victory of the year. Here are just a few of my thoughts overall. Passing: Heading into Mid-Ohio, one should never expect much passing.... [Read More...]
Episode 63 – OpenPaddock.net Podcast
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Join Mike, Shaun, and Doug as they look at the world of motorsport. We cover the race in Brazil as well as look forward to a 4 way battle for the F1 WDC. We look at the latest from both Le Mans as well as Rally. We also put our opinion together about GM and Fiat rumors that are running everywhere! Sit back with your favorite beverage and enjoy the show! Read More →
IndyCar – Facts and Opinion About the 2012 Chassis
Introduction Wednesday, Indy Racing League announced the decision by the ICONIC committee regarding the direction for the 2012 chassis. We posted an initial reaction to this announcement yesterday, and Shaun and I debated the pros and cons of the future chassis proposal in Podcast Episode 47. Today, I’d like to look at the proposal in a bit more detail and first I’ll present the facts and details that are clearly known and highlight... [Read More...]
Chassis Edition – Open Paddock Podcast
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Join me this week as me and Doug hash the chassis decision. We know it is a Dallara rolling chassis but will it work? Doug and I present opposing view points on the topic as well as cover other news that came out of the press event. We cover some rally as our own John Cassidy prepares this week for the New England Forest Rally. We also cover Bulgaria and Ogier/Ford talks. A brief mention to Silverstone as we... [Read More...]
IndyCar – Animation of the 2012 Chassis Concept
IndyCar – The Reveal of the 2012 Chassis
IndyCar – New Chassis Prognostication
Well, the day has finally arrived. Today at 1100 CDT, we will finally discover the new chassis and strategy for the 2012 IZOD IndyCar Series. You can watch the event live via IndyCar.com if you were not lucky enough to get an invite and have the ability to act on it. In another gesture that shows that the leadership is beginning to understand the importance of fans, early invitations were given to the Crew Level members of the official fan club... [Read More...]
IndyCar – OpenPaddock.net @ Future Car
That is correct folks! Be sure to have your Facebook and Twitter ready today as OpenPaddock.net will be at the Future Car Announcement later at the Indianapolis Art Museum. We will be celebrating the historic day with tweets, Facebook photos, and hopefully some video that will be located on YouTube right after the announcement. Rumor has it that CEOs from Lola and Dallara will be present, but as Randy Bernard said at Watkins Glen, you won’t... [Read More...]
