Word from Grande Premio of Brazil is that former Super Aguri Formula 1 driver Takuma Sato has signed with KV Racing Technologies. While its not too surprising to hear that Sato has come over to IndyCar racing, it IS a bit of a surprise that he signed with KV. Here at OP, we were pretty much convinced that if he were to make it to the series, it would be with Gil de Ferran’s team. The article also goes on to say that Sato is the second driver for KV…
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IndyCar – The Dallara Project
Perhaps in response to all of the DeltaWing buzz, and in an effort to take some of the thunder away from the DeltaWing reveal on February 10th, Dallara has revealed images of three concepts for the 2012 IZOD IndyCar Series chassis. The three concepts center around three different design philosophies: one a traditional evolutionary design, one a conservative but evolutionary design, and one more radical evolutionary design. Let’s examine each one separately in light of the recently revealed, but not surprising, new chassis objectives: Safe, Raceable, Cost-Effective, American Made Less…
Read MoreIndyCar – On the 2012 Chassis Decision…. What About the Engine?
Three significant things came up this week on the 2012 chassis decision for the IRL. An article came out in USA Today with comments from Brian Barnhart, a chassis design criteria was released by the IndyCar Series and pictures of three chassis concepts started circulating from Dallara. The Leagues Design Criteria Safe: The new chassis must adhere to the league’s already high safety standards while exploring new technology to improve safety in all aspects of the car. Raceable: The new chassis must continue to produce the exciting racing that has…
Read MoreLe Mans – Highcroft Amongst Le Mans Entries
An early entry list has been released for the 24 Hours of Le Mans race to be held later this year and on the list is the ALMS defending champions Highcroft in the LMP2 class. Highcroft will be entering the event for the first time ever and have stated the mission objective is victory in the LMP2 category. The team won the LMP1 championship in the ALMS season last year, however the team will be running an LMP2 Acura this year as the technical regulations change here in the states.…
Read MoreEpisode 24 – Open Paddock Podcast
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadJoin Mike and i this week as we discuss bull riding, Wilson to Dreyer and Reinbold Racing, recap the Sno* Drift Rally and wrap up Formula 1 testing at Valencia. Stay tuned during the podcast to find out how to win free professional photos of the Pagoda…why? Because free stuff rules! Follow the instructions and post info in this text block after listening…good luck!
Read MoreRally – Skoda Sending Cars to South America
The factory Skoda team has decided to send two cars to South America for the next events on the IRC calendar. This shows an increase in Skoda’s rally program for 2010 and its intentions to push for the manufacturers title. The Czech team currently has the lead by four points over the M-Sport Fiesta team and more importantly a seven point advantage over Peugeot. Both Juho Hänninen and Jan Kopecký will contest both South American gravel events in an attempt to increase the lead. Also running a Fabia S2000 will…
Read MoreRally – Todt Vows to Resurrect WRC
When the head FiA job was up for grabs between Jean Todt and Ari Vatanen, I was obviously pulling for Ari because I think that his rally career would be perfect for the return to glory. He new what fans liked and what needed to be done to return our beloved sport to the premier level and shut the IRC up. He lost. Now Jean Todt who has had a stint in both the WRC and F1 has announced at the official WRC launch in Paris, that he will see…
Read MoreLe Mans – Aston Performs a 180
A few weeks back we had originally posted a story that indicated Aston Martin was not going to have a factory effort in the Le Mans championships around the globe. They have decided to do a 180 and seize an opportunity that has been provided. We have noted this off season that the LMP field was rather lacking and that was putting it nicely. Both Audi and Peugeot are running very select races and the American prototype program is virtually non existent. Enter newly named series vultures Aston Martin to…
Read MoreIndyCar – Rallying the Masses
We interrupt this website to bring you this important announcement. Dear Vision Racing Fans, We cannot tell you how much your words of support and encouragement have meant to all of our team members in the past few days. We want you to know that we are working hard to get past this speed bump and get our team back to the business of building race cars & IZOD IndyCar & Firestone Indy Lights racing. Many of you have asked what YOU, as fans, can do to help. Well, we…
Read MoreRally – Pastrana Wins Sno* Drift
Defending Rally America champion and defending winner of this event Travis Pastrana was close to not making the race. Not only did he make the race, he dominated the event from start to finish. Travis had suffered a broken collarbone and actually had surgery to fix it so he could compete this weekend. The pain has paid off as Travis has taken the opening round of the 2010 Rally America National Championship. The conditions were some of the worst competitors had ever seen. Much of the stage distance covered was…
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