Sadly, neither of the gentlemen in this photograph are with us any longer. Today, October 6, would be Kevin’s birthday. Both passed away in the month of October, a week apart, albeit in different years. It’s only fitting that this photograph was taken in October, as well. I miss you, Kevin. Open Paddock is changing, and I’m fortunate to be along for the ride. Details aren’t mine to divulge. Stay tuned.
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EPISODE 250 – OPENPADDOCK.NET PODCAST
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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…
Read MoreEPISODE 249 – OPENPADDOCK.NET PODCAST
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadWell, better late than never right? As I’ve now taken over editing the podcasts its taken me a little bit to get up to speed with the editing software and get these things posted. As for the show, Mike Shaw and John Olsakovsky chat about Formula E’s debut, F1’s rule changes, Rally and Red Bull GRC LA, and finish off with the beginning of the long IndyCar silly season. I hope you enjoy it as much as our past podcasts, and if you don’t….blame the…
Read MoreEpisode #248 – The Red Bull GRC West Coast Swing Preview
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadAs the Red Bull GRC gears up to finish the season in the western half of the country I called up Chris Leone to see how the season has gone so far and what we can expect from the final four events in this special rally edition Red Bull GRC podcast.
Read MoreEpisode 247 – OpenPaddock.net Podcast
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIt’s a marathon session of mayhem, martinis, and motorsports musings with a hint of squirrel as Mr. Whitesell and Dr. Patterson announce their plans to hang up the mic entrusting the future to the far more reliable, sober, and knowledgable hands of Mike Shaw and John Olsakovsky. We hope you have as much fun listening as we think we recalled having recording it. …there’s a rumor that Doug may or may not have passed out at the keyboard. Enjoy! Preview UMMMM – Monza isn’t…
Read MoreEpisode 246 – OpenPaddock.net Podcast
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadOpenPaddock.net Podcast Episode #246 for Tuesday August 26th, 2014 Preview UMMM – F1 how it should be… at Spa… IndyCar – Dixon wins at Sonoma while Willy P tries to give it away again, Carpenter Fisher Hartman signing, and potential signing, more on 2015 schedule MRTI – All the championships wrapped up at Sonoma Rally – Hyundai wins in WRC and GRC, but Subaru wins in Rally America Ummmmm-Unintelligible ‘malgamum of mixed motorsports musings F1 – Spa Quals Race Review Nico vs Hamilton Ricciardo…
Read MoreEpisode 245 – OpenPaddock.net Podcast
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadOP #245 for Tuesday, August 19th, 2014 “Simplify and add lightness” UMMMMM – Unintelligible ‘Malgamation of Mixed Motorsports Media F1 – Max Vertappen fast tracks into F1 with karting and 1 yr GP3 experience NASCAR – Tony Stewart sits out Michigan, probably more races too IndyCar Milwaukee Qualifying (Power stomped it) Championship contenders: Power P1, JPM P3, HCN P8, Pagenaud P16, RHR P19 Race Review RHR out early w/ suspension damage again. Power walked the dog Will Power gets max points, and a syringe…
Read MoreEpisode 244 – OpenPaddock.net Podcast
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadOpenpaddock.net Podcast Episode 244 for Tuesday, August 12th, 2014 Preview UMMM – the sad tragedy that befell Kevin Ward Jr, and more info on Formula E events IndyCar – 2015 testing changes, more info on aerokits, the end of national guard as a sponsor, and milwaukee preview MRTI – 8star jumps on the 2015 lights bandwagon Rally – Gronholm to join VW as a test driver & L’Estage drives in RallycrossRX UMMMM – Unintelligible ‘malgamation of mixed motorsports musings Kevin Ward Jr. Marshal Pruett…
Read MoreEpisode 243 – OpenPaddock.net Podcast
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadOpenPaddock.net Episode #243 for Tuesday, August 5, 2014 Preview Ummmm – Bernie gets out of trouble the only way he knows how, Conway in WEC at COTA, Milka in Nationwide because they need airbags IndyCar – Dixon teabags the field at Mid Ohio, 3 races left, and schedule talk for 2015 Rally – WRC Finalnd review and premium content on the web…. get a clue F1. And some other news for GRC and WRX Ummmmmmmm – Unintelligible ‘malgamum of maniacal mixed motorsports musing…
Read MoreEpisode 242 – OpenPaddock.net Podcast
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadOpenPaddock.net Episode #242 for Tuesday, July 29, 2014 Preview unintelligible ‘malgamation of motorsport musings – F1 Hungary review, a brief review of the madness of Bernie E, and a wee bit o nascar Indy – Mid O preview, hinch in free agency, lights chassis testing, and some good/bad news for the lights series Rally – GRC charlotte, WRC 2017 tech changes, and a yumptastic preview of finland UMMM F1 – Hungaroring review Qualifying – Hamilton has a BBQ for Hungary fans in Q1 &…
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