RallyCast Episode 85 – The Pub Chat

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadWe didn’t have any special guests this week, although we think we’re all a little bit special in our own way.  In this episode Mike, Ian, Kelsey, and Calvin chat about numerous subjects including socially distanced rallying, dealing with high temps, and what we think of one day rallies for national championship rounds. We also chat about the rest of the world starting to rally again, WRC cars running in national events, schedule changes, whether we’d like to see tarmac rallying as part of…

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Why This Brit is Jealous of Rallying in North America

Why This Brit is Jealous of Rallying in North America by Jon Scoltock Yes, that’s right, a guy from one of the biggest rallying countries in the world is jealous of the rally scene in the USA. I know exactly what some of you are going to be thinking as you read that statement, but I would ask you to hear me out before you assume that I’ve gone mad from being in lock-down.   I consider myself very lucky to live in the UK. It’s obviously a pretty nice,…

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RallyCast Episode 70 – Taking on the World’s Stages with American Co-driver Alex Kihurani

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIn this episode we talk with what we’ve concluded as America’s most internationally experienced co-driver, Alex Kihurani. We get a little bit of background on the young man once known to many as “Rally Brat” who now takes on the world’s most epic stages. Alex gives us a comparison of rallying overseas vs here in the states as well as how he teamed up with another American in Europe, Sean Johnston. This year the two took on both the Junior WRC and ERC achieving…

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RallyCast Episode 59 – WRC Mid-Season Review with Colin Clark Rally

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIn this episode we chatted with legendary World Rally Championship stage end reporter and host of Kitchen Table Shakedown Colin Clark to get a mid-season review of the WRC.     Be sure to follow and subscribe to Colin and his Kitchen Table Shakedown on these social media outlets: Instagram Facebook YouTube

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Open Paddock RallyCast Ep. 34 – Rally News With Special Guest & CRC Leader Hubert Gaudreau

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadThis week we discuss WRC Sardegna, losing time cards, man made jumps, the Canadian Rally Championship, Targa Newfoundland, LSPR flooding and more with special guest and co-driver Hubert Gaudreau!  As always let us know how we’re doing by leaving a comment or giving us a good rating in iTunes or wherever it is you listen to us!  Thanks for tuning in!     For more information on the Michigan Upper Peninsula floods and how you can help, go here:  https://upsupply.co/journal/copper-country-flood-relief    

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Open Paddock RallyCast Ep. 32 – Ian and Mike Catch Up

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadAs is usual for this busy time of year, we’re playing a bit of catch-up!  So no special guests this week as Ian and Mike cram in news from the WRC including Kris Meeke’s sudden departure from Citroen, recaps from the Oregon Trail Rally and Olympus, and ARA being on a major network TV show.   As always, let us know what you think of the show in the comments, give us a rating on iTunes, and a follow on Facebook, Instagram, etc.  Thanks…

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RallyCast Ep. 28 with Keith Morison, Director of the Rally Promoter Association of Canada

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadThis week we have Keith Morison who is one of the directors heading up the recently formed Rally Promoter Association of Canada which has a mission to bring the WRC to Canadian soil.  We talk about his background in rallying, organizing, and the plan to bring the World Championship to a more northern part of North America.   Use these links below to follow their progress or become a member to help further the cause! Rally Promoter of Canada  Facebook:    As always, please…

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OpenPaddock RallyCast Episode 25 with Jason Anthony

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadAfter a bit of time off for the holidays, we’re back! In this show Mike has a special guest for the RallyCast, Jason Anthony who is a contributing writer to World Rally Blog.  Jason gives some great insight from a fan’s perspective of rallying in the US and abroad. We discuss how the 2017 seasons in the WRC and the USA will be remembered, and what we would like to see in 2018. Apologies for the background noise as we did our first “on…

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OpenPaddock RallyCast Episode 17.1

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadRallyCast Episode 17.1 from Monday, May 1st 2017.  In this episode Mike, Ian,and Matt review all kinds of WRC stuff because we’ve been away for a while. We also discuss the impact of the new WRC 2017 aero devices and ponder why it is the camaraderie in rally seems superior to that of other forms of motorsport.    WRC Mexico Results WRC Corisca Results Video of Evo crash into church WRC Argentina Results / Standings RedBull.TV video links Day 1 Recap Argentina Live Super Special…

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