Episode 104 – OpenPaddock.net Podcast
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Join the boys as they discuss an exciting weekend in Baltimore. We cover your Mazda Road to Indy as well as the GP itself. We talk about the latest INDYCAR news as well as prepare for Rally Australia and Formula 1 at Monza. Shaun and Doug also make a wager on this weekends qualifying session for the Grand Prix. As always, we really appreciate the download and hope you enjoy! Read More →
INDYCAR – TCGR Will Keep Honda
It was announced this weekend that Target Chip Ganassi racing will be supplied by Honda next season once engine competition is aloud. There was heavy speculation that perhaps given Ganassi’s efforts in NASCAR, he would switch to Chevrolet power next year. The announcement is huge for Honda and seems as yet another hit to Andretti Autosport who was thought to be Honda’s ‘anchor’ team in 2012. Ganassi has been supplied... [Read More...]
Rally – L’Estage Wins 100 Acre Wood, Hanson Maintains Championship Lead
FROM: RALLYCAR: Antoine L’Estage and Nathalie Richard have won the 2011 Rally in the 100 Acre Wood after a flawless drive from start to end. L’Estage set a blistering pace early on, winning ten of the event’s fifteen special stages and finishing 17.7 seconds ahead of international rally ace David Higgins. This victory was a particularly sweet one for L’Estage, who celebrated his birthday on Saturday, the second and final day of the... [Read More...]
Rally – 100 Acre Wood Post News Conference
iRacing – Daytona 500 Wrap-up
So nearly a week after the Daytona 500 via iRacing, I have finally calmed down enough to put my thoughts on a post. For those asking, yes the race was in fact 500 miles and I spent a good three weeks prepairing for NASCAR’s crown jewel event. This particular event was not as easy as one would think. While we are turning left and the draft effects the way you drive, the setup is crucial. I started with picking a setup off of the iRacing forum... [Read More...]
INDYCAR – Wheels Fall Off for De Ferran Dragon
When the news broke a while back that Tony Kanaan had signed with De Ferran Dragon Racing, we here at the site were very excited at the variable that would add to 2011. TK is obviously a very talented driver who made charging through the field into a game last season. What would he be able to do in 2011 and for a team that had seen a best fourth position out of former driver Raphael Matos? It all ended on Tuesday night when Tony Kanaan was released... [Read More...]
Episode 60 – OpenPaddock.net Podcast
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Join Mike and Doug as they talk Formula 1. Recap a brilliant race in Japan and serve you your motorsports news for the week. Sit back and enjoy the show! Read More →
IndyCar – Behold, The New Champions Trophy (Gasp!)
The IZOD IndyCar Series unveiled their new champion’s trophy yesterday at a poolside party with Dario Franchitti, Will Power and a host of IZOD ladies. Dario and Will were in attendance due to winning the Oval and Road Course championship trophies respectively. The IICS had to change their champion’s trophy from the old chrome cup emblazoned with “Indy Racing League” to a more suitable object that didn’t use the now... [Read More...]
ALMS – Drayson Racing Grabs P1
Drayson Racing has secured pole position for tomorrow’s race at Mid-Ohio. The Lola hit a top time of 1:10.034 with Jonny Cocker at the wheel. The team would take top honors by 0.932 seconds over the Dyson Mazda. Current championship leaders Highcroft Racing was able to secure the third position after being one of the quickest cars on track all weekend. Simon Pagenaud was the driver of the car that will look to just put up solid points as their... [Read More...]
Video – A Better Virtual Lap of Sao Paulo
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