Episode 229 – OpenPaddock.net Podcast

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIt’s another long one, but it’s worth it! We have the author of OpenPaddock’s “The Missed Shift”, John Olsakovsky on the show this week to talk about his weekend at Barber Motorsports Park. Mike Shaw reviews the news from the WRC, recaps the Empire State Performance Rally, the only US tarmac rally, and previews the upcoming Oregon Trail Rally. Wrapping up the show, Mike Whitesell leads us through the craziness that is Formula 1. OpenPaddock.net Podcast, Episode #229 for Tuesday, April 29th, 2014 Misc…

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Episode 228 – OpenPaddock.net Podcast

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadFearless Leader Shaun Pechin returns to the show as we preview this weekend’s IndyCar and Mazda Road to Indy event at Barber Motorsports Park, recap the week’s news in the WRC and Rally America, and review the news in Formula 1 and last weekend’s grand prix in China. OpenPaddock.net Podcast, Episode #228 – Tuesday, April 22, 2014 Misc. Pickett racing pulls out of TUSCAR — Is anyone surprised? IndyCar Saavedra on probation, fined 10k Helio’s new twitter problems Is Will Power getting kid glove…

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Episode 227 – OpenPaddock.net Podcast

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadMike, Doug, and Mike run the show tonight as Fearless Leader is on vacation and constructing a sand sculpture of the Mercedes F1 car. We review the mindless carnage from Long Beach in IndyCar, and the continued dominance of the veterans Veach and Chaves in Indy Lights, celebrate Colin Clark, the Voice of Rally, coming to the Oregon Trail Rally, and place odds on who’s head is going to roll next at Ferrari. OpenPaddock.net Podcast – Episode #227, Tuesday, April 15, 2014 IndyCar Long…

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Episode 226 – OpenPaddock.net Podcast

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadOpenPaddock.net Podcast, Episode #226 – Tuesday, April 8th, 2014 Rally Dave Henderson – SP – Oregon Trail and Olympus – Cascadia I.R.C. Rally America on NBC Sports review Shaw’s GRC adventure GRC’s Indy Connection Barracuda Racing to GRC Andretti to promote GRC in DC Austin Cindric in GRC Lites Red Bull GRC Announces Sanctioning Agreement With USAC Reinvigorated Rhys Millen backed by Red Bull & Hyundai…again Also supporting new young talent Tyler Benson Ford / OMSE welcomes Red Bull & Bluebeam sponsors for their…

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Episode 225 – OpenPaddock.net Podcast

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadShaun, his co-host Mike, and his other co-host Mike (yeah, that joke never gets old) lead you through our first big open-wheel weekend with IndyCar and the Mazda Road to Indy in St. Petersburg, and Formula 1 in Malaysia. Mr. Shaw reviews the news in rally and previews WRC’s Rally Portugal and looks with excitement to his time this week down in LA with the GRC. OpenPaddock.net Podcast: Episode 225 – Tuesday, April 1st, 2014 Misc. Talk that Formula E could replace F1 in…

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Episode 224 – OpenPaddock.net Podcast

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…

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Inside The Helmet – Gabby Chaves, A Family Tradition of Motor Racing

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadGabby Chaves, driver of the #5 Belardi Auto Racing machine for the 2014 Indy Lights season visits with us and talks about his unique family racing history, his experiences racing in America versus Europe, his progress through the Mazda Road to Indy system, and his expectations for the 2014 Indy Lights season. Gabby Chaves: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gabby-Chaves/ Twitter: @GabbyChaves Website: http://http://www.gabbychaves.com/ Belardi Auto Racing: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BelardiAutoRacing Twitter: @BelardiRacing Website: http://belardiautoracing.com/

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Inside the Helmet – Shelby Blackstock, A Multidisciplinary Racer

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadShelby Blackstock joins us to talk about his unique start (and late) start into the world of motorsport, how he moved up through the ranks, and how he now does double-duty as both an open-wheel racer in the Indy Lights Series Presented by Cooper Tires as well as the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge. Be sure to connect with Shelby and Andretti Autosport to keep track of their progress through the 2014 racing season. Shelby Blackstock: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ShelbyBlackstock Twitter: @Shelbilly Website: http://shelbyblackstock.com/ Andretti Autosport:…

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Inside the Helmet – Matthew Brabham Looks Back as 2013 and Ahead to 2014.

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadYour 2013 Pro Mazda Champion Matthew Brabham joins us to talk about his dominating season in Pro Mazda, how he’s adapted to the Indy Lights platform in pre-season testing, and his expectations for the 2014 Indy Lights season. Be sure to connect with Matthew Brabham and Andretti Autosport to keep track of their progress through the 2014 racing season. Matthew Brabham: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Matthew-Brabham/197733736993240 Twitter: @MattyBrabs Website: http://matthewbrabham.com/ Andretti Autosport: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AndrettiAutosport Twitter: @FollowAndretti Website: http://www.andrettiautosport.com/

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Episode 223 – OpenPaddock.net Podcast

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…

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