This week has prove to be most fantastic, and we had some key stories hit as we continue to shape 2011. The drivers market in the WRC has taken an interesting turn and the IRC looks to have finally released their schedule for 2011 Peter Van Merksteijn Secures Citroen Ride Who? That is probably what you are asking yourself after this weeks announcement that Merksteijn has secured a factory supported Citroen DS3. Peter does have WRC experience and has piloted a Ford Focus RS in previous rounds of the championship.…
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Rally – David Higgins Tests New Subaru
Podcast – Next Week is Fan Night!
The title says it all! Next week you could record an episode of the podcast with Shaun and Mike. Since the fans are what drive our site and sites like it, we are going to open it up and have YOU on the show to talk motorsport. A small holiday way we can try and give back to those who read and listen to our stuff! The rule is simple…send an email to wfp@openpaddock.net with your name and favorite series that we cover. Also download the free skype program and…
Read MoreEpisode 67 – Openpaddock.net Podcast
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadJoin the Paddock boys this week as we talk Toyota and Le Mans, Solberg in Mote Carlo, and wrap up Penske’s sponsorship shopping spree. We stay clear of 151c violations for the most part but Paris Hilton nearly ruins that. Sit back as always and enjoy the show!
Read MoreRally – Sunday Sevice Park 12/6/2010
Welcome to the second edition of the Sunday Service Park. This week has been a little lighter than one would hope, but there are still drivers on the market and seats needing filled! In other news, felt my first rally withdrawal of the season the other day. Can it please be 2011 yet?!? SordoDani So I already touched on this story earlier in the week but it now looks as though MINI will be the choice for the Spaniard. While hoping for Ford to throw him a bone, it now…
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Gymkhana – Ken Block Invitational
This weekend was the first ever Ken Block Invitational Gymkhana Grid event. This event was headlined by some of the best rally and drifting talent around. Names like Vaughn Gittin Jr., (2010 drifting champ) Tanner Foust, (X-Games, drifting, and rally), Andrew Comrie-Piccard (North American rally), and Daijiro Yoshihara (drift) made up the grid with a host of other big named drivers. Drifting and setting the fastest time around the pre-designed course are the name of the game for success. Tanner Foust would set fastest qualification time for the AWD category…
Read MoreRally – Sordo Looking at Ford or MINI
While we have known for sometime that Dani Sordo probably would not return to Citroen, the real question we had to ask ourselves is where IS he going? The Spanish driver appears to be on the verge of a deal with either Ford or Prodrive MINI. Autosport ran a story this morning that had Prodrive technical director David Lapworth talking about a potential future for Sordo at the team. It does look at this moment anyways that Marcus Gronholm will not be making a return to competition full time this year.…
Read MoreEpisode 66 – OpenPaddock.net Podcast
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadJoin the Paddock boys and their newest addition Spike Rogan for a look at this weeks motorsport news. We have Edmonton follow up and a special interview piece that you must here! Also we break down Sarah Fisher’s recent announcement and get in to a Vegas double header. We also take jabs at F1 and talk rally and Ken Block’s upcoming Gymkhana Grid adevert. Sit back and enjoy the show and as always, thanks for listening! *Editor’s Note: Prior to the Podcast, we locked…
Read MoreVideo – Ken Block’s Gymkhana Grid Invitational MUST SEE!
