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Episode 224 – OpenPaddock.net Podcast

March 26, 2014March 26, 2014 Doug Patterson

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIt’s a long one, but a good one! We are proud to welcome not one, but TWO fantastic drivers to the show. 2WD rally star Chris Duplessis joins us to talk about his experiences in the European rally scene, and Peter Portante fills in as guest host as Whitesell and Pechin are AWOL. The Intern and the Photog have the show tonight, so it gets a little sketchy as we preview all the racing goodness on offer on the Streets of St. Petersburg! OpenPaddock.net…

Episode 223 – OpenPaddock.net Podcast

March 19, 2014 Doug Patterson

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadMike, Doug, and Mike take over the show as Fearless Leader Shaun is pulled away on other business. We review the IndyCar testing results, consider the implications of Verizon signing a long-term deal as entitlement sponsor, and review the news from the Mazda Road to Indy. Mr. Shaw shares news of Foust and Block competing in World RallyCross, and he previews the WRC Rally Portugal. Whitesell leads us through a review of the Formula One season opener at Melbourne, and we all shake our…

Episode 222 – OpenPaddock.net Podcast

March 14, 2014 Doug Patterson

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadAnd, minutes on the heels of last week’s podcast, here is this week’s! Open Paddock Episode #222 for Tuesday, March 11th, 2014 IndyCar New Indy 500 Qaul procedures Servia gets at least 4 races at RLL Hawksworth gets BHA seat (instead of Luca Filipi) Verizon…. almost a done deal Long Beach puts off vote on F1 bid request to do due dilligence Panther still trying to get a car on the grid, despite taking their name out of the running for Leader’s Circle money…

Episode 221 – OpenPaddock.net Podcast

March 14, 2014March 14, 2014 Doug Patterson

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadMany apologies for not getting this released last week. It’s a bit dated now, but it’s still an enjoyable listen.

The Missed Shift – Weekend At Bernie’s

March 6, 2014March 6, 2014 John Olsakovsky

Over at Bernie’s House There’s a post on Opposite Lock by a user discussing a potential replacement or Bernie Eccelstone should he retire, die or go to prison (the latter appearing to be the most likely). The user suggests that Christian Horner would be a suitable replacement for Bernie, and I can’t disagree. Although I think there are a handful of others who could fill the role equally as well. But who would want to? Let me preface by saying that in order to understand Bernie’s rise to power and…

Up close and personal: Experiencing my first rally

March 3, 2014March 3, 2014 Mike Shaw

Having been a rally fan for some time, I always felt a slight sense of inauthenticity when I told people rally is my favorite motorsport. Although I’d followed Rally America, WRC and other series from the comfort of home, and attended and photographed rallycross events (GRC and SCCA), I had never been to a stage rally. Last year, I was planning on going to the 2013 Rally in the 100 Acre Wood, but got snowed in, here in Kansas City. I had been looking forward to the event for months…

From the Pocono Pulpit: Forget Snow, Let’s Talk Racing!

March 2, 2014March 2, 2014 Mike Shaw

The off season has been a rather long one—with an even longer off season to follow. Now we have finally found the month of March. For many sports fans it is all about “brackets” they will never get right, and college hoops. But for those of us, who crave ethanol fumes, rubber dust in our hair, and ringing ear drums on Mondays—it’s all about the streets of St. Petersburg. The season we have all waited for, whilst snowed in like Eskimos is almost upon us. It means I will…

Rally America – Serious Opportunity Ahead

February 26, 2014 Mike Shaw

A month ago I stated that Rally America had some serious issues with so many of last years’ champions or championship contenders not returning for 2014. I received many comments, some in support of my statements and some thinking I was nothing but a Rally America hater which couldn’t be farther from the truth. A few others said “just wait good things are coming,” and those were the people that were right. Maybe I should have been more patient. I will say that based on the information available at the time,…

Episode 220 – OpenPaddock.net Podcast

February 26, 2014 Doug Patterson

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadPatterson and Whitesell return from their epic rally weekend and they along with Mr. Shaw give us a recap of the Rally in the 100 Acre Wood, Pechin takes us through the crazy litigious soap opera in IndyCar, Patterson gives us an update on the Mazda Road to Indy Winterfest, and Whitesell runs down the news in Formula 1. BRAAAP! OpenPaddock Podcast Episode #220 for Tuesday, February 25, 2013 Misc 12 hours of Daytona won by no talent hack who just happens to have…

Episode 219 – OpenPaddock.net Podcast

February 19, 2014 Doug Patterson

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadThis week we have a special treat! Former Indy Lights driver, 2013 24 Hours of LeMans LMP2 race winner, and 2013 LMP2 World Endurance Championship season champion, Mr. Martin Plowman joins us to discuss his recent signing with A.J. Foyt Racing for the Month of May. We discuss the IndyCar Media Day announcements from Florida, Saavedra is confirmed at KV, and Simona is off to chase her dream of being a Formula 1 pilot with Sauber. Doug gives us a quick recap of the…