Episode 224 – OpenPaddock.net Podcast

Doug Patterson

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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

Doug Patterson

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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

Doug Patterson

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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.

Doug Patterson

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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

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…

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TUSCC – Ganassi takes home win at 62nd annual 12 Hour of Sebring

Josh Tons

Controversy clouds an exciting 62nd annual 12 Hour of Sebring, that featured 30 lead changes among 11 different cars, came down to a final hour pit-stop sequence, as Chip Ganassi with Felix Sabates took the overall win for Ford and the new EcoBoost turbo Daytona Prototype in their debut at Sebring. Following the late caution with 20 minutes remaining, caused by the stalled No. 31 Whelan Corvette DP, Franchitti took the green on the restart and piloted the No. 01 Telcel-sponsored Riley-Ford across the finish line, 4.682 seconds ahead of…

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PR – Hometown hero Dean takes Mazda MX-5 Cup Round Two at Sebring

Mike Shaw

SEBRING, Fla. (March 14, 2014) – John Dean, of Sebring, Fla., scored an emotional victory in front of family, friends and supporters in Round Two of the SCCA Pro Racing Mazda MX-5 Cup Presented by BFGoodrich Tires as part of the 62nd Annual Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring Fueled by Fresh from Florida. Kenton Koch, of Glendora, Calif., finished second, followed by Dean Copeland, of Bowie, Md. Dean bounced back to take the 0.542-second win over Koch, following a second place finish in Thursday’s Round One which was decided…

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