Ok, so we are going to try this out. I am going to post all of today’s news in this story blog and just update the title to reflect the current as of time or CAO. So check back all day long for updates on Thursday practice. I will upload some photos as well using my hand dandy cell phone. All times are in the eastern timezone of course. 11:09 – Slow morning thus far. I finally got to the track and taken a seat on the 4th floor. Need…
Read MoreCategory: Featured
All of the latest stories from your favorite series located here!
Rally – Fan Perspective of Oregon Trail Rally Pt. 2
Editor’s Note: This is Part 2 of Mike Shaw’s (@oregonwings) summary of the recent Oregon Trail Rally. As Shaun mentioned in Part 1, we are very happy to have great contributions and insights from fans like Mr. Shaw. After all, this is exactly what we at OpenPaddock are all about: motorsports commentary for the fans, by the fans! Enjoy Mr. Shaw’s Day 2 summary and be sure to check out the great collection of photos he captured at the rally. OREGON TRAIL RALLY – DAY 2 Day 2 of the…
Read MoreStar Mazda – The Mazda Road to Indy Isn’t Just for Drivers
Over the past couple of years, we’ve seen the great success of the Mazda Road to Indy ladder system created by Tony George, Jr. and Jason Penix. While much emphasis is placed on the graduation of drivers from one series to the next, they’re not the only ones picking up skills and looking to advance into the IZOD IndyCar Series. Drivers move up from karts or small formula cars such as the 1600cc Skip Barber machines into the USF2000 National Championship. From there, they step up to a higher-horsepower, more…
Read MoreHello, May. It’s Time For The Indy 500
If you are a fan of the IZOD Indycar Series and the month of May doesn’t give you a case of the warm fuzzies, then something is seriously wrong. This is the month when speed is king and our diets consist solely of tenderloins. The smell of E85 gasoline intertwines with fresh Firestone rubber on the yard of bricks, and that’s when you know you are home. It might not be your physical home, but there’s something about hearing “Back Home Again in Indiana” over the sound of turbochargers that…
Read MoreRally – Photos from the Oregon Trail Rally
We extend huge thanks and MAD props to Mike Shaw for his contributions to our coverage of the 3rd Round of the Rally America National Championship, the Oregon Trail Rally. Not only did he offer up a very nice summary and write-up, Fan Perspective of Oregon Trail Rally Pt. 1, he also offered us a collection of outstanding images from the event, all taken from the spectator areas! His work should be proof-positive that you don’t need the fancy media vest or the monster glass to take some great images…
Read MoreRally – Fan Perspective of Oregon Trail Rally Pt. 1
Editor’s Note: Special thanks to Mike Shaw for his write up of the event as a fan. The article will be broken up by three parts to cover each day of the event! Enjoy! I’ve been a rally fan for a few years now. I had always heard of the rally racing heritage of the Subaru WRX, and I even bought a Subaru Outback back in 2005 with the same 2.5 Liter turbo engine. At the time I still thought it was something done in far away reaches of the…
Read MoreEpisode 137 – OpenPaddock.net Podcast
Rally – David Higgins Wins Fourth Oregon Trail Rally
Portland, OR (May 6, 2012) — Subaru Rally Team USA’s David Higgins and Craig Drew won 12 stages out of 16 to win his fourth Oregon Trail Rally. Higgins never trailed in the rally even when he shot off the road at high speed and bent his rear control arms. The team managed to finish the stage and hobbled to the service for repairs. “I thought I was done for when I went off,” said Higgins, “But my team got me back on the road. I couldn’t have done it…
Read MoreSCCA – Fun In The Sun at Heartland Park Topeka
The third round of the Kansas City Region SCCA Solo Championship took place this past Saturday at Heartland Park Topeka on the infield tarmac on the south end of the course. With all that wide-open tarmac, the course was much faster and open, with broader corners than most autocross courses tend to be. There was a nice mix of lengthy straights, high-speed sweepers, double-apex corners, tight hairpins, and of course a couple of slalom sections. Being held jointly by the Kansas Region and the Kansas City Region, the turnout was…
Read MoreEpisode 136 – OpenPaddock.net Podcast
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadJoin Shaun and Doug as they look back at IndyCar in Brazil and WRC in Argentina. That and lots of great discussions on engines. Could this be the beginning of the end for Lotus? Not if INDYCAR has anything to do with it.
Read More