Mike Shaw

RallySafe Testing at Lake Superior Performance Rally

October 17, 2014October 17, 2014 Mike Shaw

If you follow international rally racing, you may have heard of RallySafe. The RallySafe system is an on-board electronic device that can instantly alert safety crews and oncoming cars of emergencies. In addition to the safety aspect, this system also provides live timing, including split times and GPS location information. Here’s a description of the RallySafe system from their web site: The RallySafe unit is a small electronic module fitted to a vehicle for use by the navigator and driver. It incorporates a full colour display, key pad, accelerometers, a…

Rally – OpenPaddock LIVE from Mt. Hood Rally!

October 17, 2014 Mike Shaw

I’m happy to announce that I’ll be out at the Mt. Hood Rally this Saturday providing (hopefully) live-ish stage end reporting! I say live-ish as I don’t have live radio as an option, however I will be recording stage end reactions from the drivers and posting texted quotes. Of course this is all relative to the signal we are able to get in the area, but thanks to the help of rallydata.com of whom I’m working in conjunction with for live texting, we should be able to make it work thanks…

EPISODE 252 – OPENPADDOCK.NET PODCAST

October 15, 2014 Mike Shaw

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadThis week in our first half hour Mike and John talk about the F1 race in Sochi with special guest Kevin Paige. Kevin Paige is an artist that captures the essence of motorsport and showcases it on canvas. Check out his collections at kevinpaigeart.com or on Facebook and even YouTube. In our rally coverage Mike, John, and Jace discuss the Rally America Climb to the Clouds TV program that was, well, just okay. And then we preview Lake Superior Performance Rally and the Mt. Hood Rally.…

Red Bull GRC at DirtFish – Behind the Scenes Part 3 “The Tires”

October 12, 2014 Mike Shaw

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadWhen we first arrived at DirtFish Rally School for Round 9 of the Red Bull Global Rallycross Championship, it was wet and sloppy. This was actually the first wet conditions Red Bull GRC has had since Yokohama became the official tire supplier. We stopped over at the Yokohama mobile tire shop and chatted with Yokohama Motorsports Specialist Paul Algarin about all things rubber. Take a listen.

Red Bull GRC at DirtFish Rally School – Behind the Scenes Part 2 “The Starters”

October 11, 2014October 11, 2014 Mike Shaw

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadHave you ever wondered how those timed starts at Red Bull GRC events worked? Sometimes it seems like the lights go green just a few seconds after the red lights go out, other times it seems like an eternity . While we were up at DirtFish for Round 9 of the Red Bull Global Rallycross Championship we spoke to the start control team of “Big P”, Sean, and Jake as they explain how their start system functions, how it has evolved because it used…

Press Release – Red Bull GRC Las Vegas Tickets Now Available

October 9, 2014 Mike Shaw

Red Bull Global Rallycross Las Vegas at the LINQ 2014 Season Finale Championship Tickets on Sale Now LOS ANGELES, CA (October 7, 2014) – Red Bull Global Rallycross will return to Las Vegas for its season finale for the third consecutive year, hosting Red Bull Global Rallycross Las Vegas at The LINQ Promenade on November 4-5. Held in partnership with Caesars Entertainment which is the host venue, presenting sponsor, and partner of the event, the action will take place at the LINQ Hotel & Casino during the annual SEMA Show, the premier…

Set your DVRs! – Climb to the Clouds coming to NBCSN Sunday!

October 9, 2014October 9, 2014 Mike Shaw

This is just a sample of the awesomeness that you will see come Sunday morning on NBC Sports 10/12 at 9:30 AM Pacific (12:30 PM Eastern) and replayed Monday 10/13 9:00 AM Pacific (12:00 PM Eastern) [youtube_sc url=”http://youtu.be/nDxLVY5S9NU?list=UUXj7WYVUNFQaUT5THdhhfow”]

EPISODE 251 – OPENPADDOCK.NET PODCAST

October 9, 2014 Mike Shaw

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadThis week Mike, John, and Jace kick off the first half hour with Kito Brielmaier a Pacific Northwest SCCA Rallycrosser who competed at nationals in Nebraska. After we wrap up rally news John and Mike discuss the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka and the tragic events that occurred. We finish up the show with IndyCar’s silly season and James Hinchcliffe’s big move.

Red Bull GRC at DirtFish Rally School – Behind the Scenes Part 1

October 5, 2014 Mike Shaw

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadI had the pleasure of getting a behind the scenes view of the Red Bull Global Rallycross Championship at DirtFish Rally School in Snoqualmie, Washington. We all hear about the big name drivers that bring in the crowds like Ken Block, Tanner Foust, Travis Pastrana, etc., but there are a lot of amazing people that work behind the scenes to make these events both entertaining and safe. One such group is the Red Bull GRC Safety Team, and we had the chance to chat…

EPISODE 250 – OPENPADDOCK.NET PODCAST

October 3, 2014October 5, 2014 Mike Shaw

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadPreview UMMMM – Karma strikes Rosberg in Singapore, and John goes to COTA Rally – Red Bull GRC has major success in the Pacific Northwest, VW Team Boss Jost Capito even comes to take a peak, and WRC goes to France IndyCar – Pagenaud & Kimball both tie the knot, but not to each other UMMMMMM F1 – Rosberg’s issues at Singapore Even my wife said “That’s Karma Bit$h!” Contaminated steering column Results – Standings F1 – Bernie is a dick. F1 – Is…