The first stage of Rally Portugal has ended and Mikko Hirvonen will carry a 1.3 sec lead over Sebastien Loeb heading into the proper stages. The super special was located in Lisbon and drew a massive crowd. Below are the top 10 after the stage. There are a couple key points to take away from the opening test. This is a bit unusual as the super special is supposed to be a low threat event that allows the spectators a chance to watch the rally cars up close. The results…
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F1 – 2011 Launch!!!
2010 was by far one of the best seasons in history for the FiA Formula 1 circuit. The season finale that seen four drivers with a chance at lifting the the trophy and a boy emerging as THE man to beat in F1. Michael Schumacher returned after three year absence to drive for Ross Brawn and Mercedes GP. While the results were not pleasant to look at, his participation in the championship was rewarding enough. 2010 also seen a host of new teams arrive on the grid. Finally Max Mosley’s…
Read MoreINDYCAR – ORECA Aero Kit for 2012?
See what happens when you win the 12 Hours of Sebring? Ok, maybe that is not entirely true, but there is very strong speculation that ORECA will join the growing list of companies that will produce an aero kit for the 2012 IZOD IndyCar Series. The French company has already discussed the plan with INDYCAR CEO Randy Bernard and remains very interested in producing the components. The kits if produced will of course be available to all of the teams for use on the new generation car. ORECA has been…
Read MoreIndy Hump Day Report: Live from St. Pete
A very brief “Hump Day Report” since I have spent the last two days driving to the St. Pete area. First, glad to see Tony Kanaan will have a full time ride for 2011, and glad he will be teammate to bot Viso and Sato. (I suspect he will work out better than “First lap wreck” Mario) Next, it is cool that Paul Tracy will at least have a ride for Indy with Dreyer & Reinbold. Last season at Watkins Glen PT and Justin Wilson seemed to enjoy…
Read MoreEpisode 81 – OpenPaddock.net Podcast
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadJoin the crew for the 81st episode of the show! We are honoured to have Martin Plowman on the show to talk about his 2011 plans and also gives an inside look into the processes involved when hunting sponsorship. Brilliant interview and we want to thank plowey for his time! We also have the latest in INDYCAR, ALMS, Rally and F1! Sit back with your favorite beverage and enjoy the show!
Read MoreALMS – The 12 Hours of Sebring in Pictures
OpenPaddock.net was fortunate enough to have both Brie Rentz, one half of the ALMSChicks, and Ken Poe down at the Sebring International Raceway providing photography for us of the 12 Hours of Sebring. Ken’s photos and some of Brie’s are on our site here under the Photo Galleries, and a TON of Brie’s pics are on our Flickr site. Here are slideshows of each of these sets. Enjoy! Photos stored locally by Ken and Brie 2011 Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring – Friday Created with Admarket’s flickrSLiDR. 2011 Mobil…
Read MoreALMSChicks – Sebring: Fan Frenzy
There is just something about the 12 Hours of Sebring. We felt it the first time we stepped foot onto the grounds, though we knew next to nothing about the historic event. It is like nothing you have ever experienced before. Every year In mid-March, people from all over the world converge on Sebring, Florida to see Audi, Porsche, Peugeot, and dozens of other brands showcase the latest in racing technology. Whether one is coming to to watch these spectacular cars or attending for the carnival-like atmosphere, there is something…
Read MoreOP-Ed – The 90 Minutes of Sebring
This past weekend, we here at OpenPaddock were blessed to have the ALMSChicks, Heidi and Brie covering the season opener for the American Le Mans Series and the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup 12 Hours of Sebring, and to have Ken Poe providing additional photos. Had it not been for them, we would have been in the dark when it comes to this most historic American sports car endurance race. This season, the series switched broadcast partners from the conglomeration of SpeedTV, NBC, and others to ABC/ESPN. Unfortunately, the deal doesn’t…
Read MoreRally – Petter Solberg World Rally Team – Rally Portugal 24 – 27 March 2011
PETTER SOLBERG WORLD RALLY TEAM Rally de Portugal 24 – 27 March 2011 From the dusty gravel roads in Mexico, we have travelled over the Atlantic and to the Algarve coast and Rally Portugal. We are ready for the third event in the 2011 WRC, Rally Portugal. Petter Solberg World Rally Team is already based in the service park just outside the Algarve Stadium in Faro. This year the event will kick off with a 3,27kms spectator stage in the historic part of Lisbon on Thursday afternoon. Shakedown will be…
Read MoreBREAKING NEWS: KANAAN with KV for 2011
Tony Kanaan is finally announced as the third driver for KV Racing Technology. Kanaan will drive the #82 Lotus sponsored entry for the team owned by Jimmy Vasser (1996 CART Champion) and Kevin Kalkhoven. According to Curt Cavin the paint scheme for TK will be a tribute to the Indy 500 winning entry of Jim Clark. Kanaan will now be teammate/coach for E.J. Viso and Takuma Sato, replacing Mario Moraes as the third driver for KV. A growing rumor also has Geico as sponsoring Kanaan for several races this year.…
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