Listing of the Openpaddock.net #RallyCast podcasts. ome listen to host Mike Shaw and his co-commentators ramble about all things rally…and some things not.
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIn this episode of the Open Paddock RallyCast presented by Oz Rally Pro we reflect on Oregon Trail Rally’s past with Chairman Doug Heredos, Clerk of the Course Rebecca Ruston, Volunteer and competitor Dylan Hooker, and driver of the zero car from Team Fugawi? Lee Sorenson.
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIn this episode we chatted with Steve Gingras who won the SCCA Production GT class championships in 1997 and 1998. That may have been 20 years ago, but a recent return to the stages showed that he’s still quick behind the wheel as the next generation, Katie Gingras, can attest. We talked about rallying then, rallying now, and got a ton of stories in between. So kick back, grab a glass of your favorite local brew and enjoy another round at the virtual rally…
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadMost of us know Robbie as co-driver to one of the best known talents in American rallying, but he’s had another life across the pond as well. Growing up in one of the world’s motorsports hubs made racing seem like a normal path to take in life. He’s worked with F1 teams, helped restore historics, and even gets behind the wheel himself from time to time. Motorsports has always been simply second nature. So kick back and grab a pint (or a coffee), as…
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIn this episode recorded Tuesday April 21st 2020 we invited two guests to the show by request. Dmitri “Name Dropper” Alpinsky has been rallying in the US and Canada since the late 1990s and AJ Hakala has been co-driving mostly in the western US since 2004. It’s 2 hours of reflections and stories with two competitors from opposite ends of the continent that became close friends through motorsport.
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Podcast: Play in new window | Download In this episode we talked with Alex and Rhianon Gelsomino about how they’ve been coping during the Coronavirus lock-down, training in the middle of a recent earthquake, and the creation of new online courses that have been a lot more successful than even they initially estimated. They also give our listeners some training tips that could be hugely valuable at sharpening your skills while you’re cooped up at home. As is typical with our Rally Pub style chats, we delve into many…
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadMike and Ian invited a whole cadre of Open Paddock’s friends back on April 1st to a Skype call to see how they are coping with the current Coronavirus lock down. You’ll hear Ian mention Goodwood yet again, and the rally truck is apparently available for Birthday parties. Kelsey and Calvin of Cooper Autoworks have serious issues with procrastination, yet still find a way to add more to their to do list. Adam Bachi of Limitless Studios has seemingly limitless file storage for his…
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIn this episode we talk about new rallies! Yes, the growth of rallying in North America has brought about new events, so we chatted with organizers Dave Matheson of the new Bristol Forests Rally in Tennessee and Denise McMahon of the new Rally Nevada based out of Tonopah. New events in new places and they tell us why you should come check them out! Follow the Bristol Forests Rally at these links: Rally Website: https://www.bristolforestsrally.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/bristolforestsrally/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bristolforestsrally/ Volunteer Info: https://www.bristolforestsrally.com/volunteers …
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIn this episode Mike and Ian had Dan Downey of Downey Dirty Racing join them at the#RallyCast virtual rally pub. Many of you may remember Dan from the pictures of his BMW e30 that flew through the New England Forest Rally’s Concord Pond stage with a Domino’s Pizza delivery sign strapped to the top. We chat about that, why he chose to go “rad wheel drive”, how his first stage rally event got a little hot, and what it’s like being an instructor at…
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIn this episode we discuss several topics, including expanding Open Paddock’s media presence, our thoughts on Colin Clark and Dirtfish joining forces, and other bits of rally news. Then at about the 1hr mark we have an interview we did a couple weeks ago with American Rally Associations head of marketing Jeremy Meyer about the 2020 season. So grab a cold one from the fridge and join us at the virtual rally pub we call the RallyCast podcast. As always, thanks for the downloads!…
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadThis is a double episode where we start off talking with Sam Albert about VR gaming and how it relates to the real world as well as connecting to a new audience of rallyists via Twitch. Then we talk to Scott Alderson about how he’s combined his rally passion and art skills to make some amazing rally coloring books for kids (and lets face it, we adults are all just big kids)! We finish with a short discussion of Dakar and make horrible Monte…
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