RallyCast Episode 47 – The 2019 Sno*Drift Rally Review with Al Dantes Jr.
Tag: American Rally Association
RallyCast Episode 45 with Doug Shepherd of ARA
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIn this episode we chatted with American Rally Association Series Manager, Doug Shepherd. ARA has now become the sanctioning body for most rallies in the US and we chatted with Doug about all the changes for 2019 including the expansion of new events, super regionals, rules changes, and what other exciting things we can look forward to this season.
Read MoreRallyCast Episode 42 with Al Dantes Jr. and Michael Hooper
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadFrom Tuesday October 30th 2018. In this show we had our Lake Superior Performance Rally review with Al Dantes Jr. of Tower City Race Team and Michael Hooper the 2WD winner of LSPR and now the Rally America 2WD overall champion! We chatted about the event and the crazy changing conditions, something called the Sisu Challenge, and other bits of rally news.
Read MoreIn The Paddock – Episode 2 Featuring Erick Nelson of the ARA
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIn this episode Mike Shaw chats with Erick Nelson the Competition Director of the American Rally Association. Erick tells us about his background, how the inaugural season is going so far, and goes into detail about the recently announced Junior Championship set to start in 2018. Official ARA Junior Championship Press Release
Read MoreOpenPaddock RallyCast Episode 16
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadRallyCast Episode 16 from Monday February 20th. In this episode Mike, Ian,and Matt review WRC Sweden and then at the 1:04 mark we turn our attention to the first event of the new American Rally Association, Rallye Perce-Neige which ran alongside the Canadian Rally Championship. We close with Ian describing how he ended up drinking large amounts of alcohol out of a boot. WRC Sweden Event Results Driver Standings Manufacturer Standings WRC Sweden on Red Bull TV: Recap Day 1 Live Stage…
Read MoreRallyCast Episode 10 – Vexit and Subaru Helps ARA Solidify It’s Legitimacy
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIn this episode Mike, Matt, and Tom welcome new member Ian Holmes to the show. Ian helps us debate VW’s exit from the World Rally Championship and where the drivers might go. We also discuss the big announcements last week from Subaru and the American Rally Association which appears to cement the new series as a real championship. We go over the 2016 Rally America Championship results, what the ARA announcement might mean for Rally America, and we finish things off with the Red Bull…
Read MoreSubaru of America Partners with ARA for 2017 Championship Season
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE American Rally Association, Inc. NATIONAL LEVEL SPONSOR ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2017 AMERICAN RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP Subaru of America to Sponsor American Rally Association 2017 Championship Season Plymouth, NH– The American Rally Association (ARA) is excited to announce Subaru of America as the first national level sponsor for the 2017 ARA National Championship. As the inaugural year for ARA, the support and sponsorship of automotive industry icon Subaru of America is a key development for the new series. ARA, an organization of experienced volunteers, is…
Read MoreAmerican Rally Association Expands to 6 Rounds with Canadian Winter Opener
In today’s press release from the American Rally Association, they have announced their full 2017 championship schedule along with a new 6th round to begin the season with a winter event in Canada. Full press release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SIX EVENTS INCLUDING A ROUND IN CANADA FILL OUT 2017 ARA SEASON American Rally Association Formally Announces Events in 2017 National Championship Series Plymouth, New Hampshire (October 16, 2016) – The American Rally Association announced today that they will collaborate with the Canadian Rally Association for Round 1 of…
Read MoreOp-Ed: American Rally Championships Expected to be a 5 to 4 Split for 2017
After yesterday’s announcement that the Oregon Trail Rally will switch to the newly formed American Rally Association, there was a quick response from the organizers of the Rally in the 100 Acre Wood that they would remain under the existing Rally America sanctioning. We would like to announce that Rally in the 100 Acre Wood will be March 17-18, 2017 and will be Round 2 of the Rally America Championship. The 100AW group is starting its planning now and hopes the sanction has little bearing on who can come to…
Read MoreBREAKING NEWS: Oregon Trail Rally joins American Rally Association for 2017
Another domino falls in the USA rallying sanctioning body saga as the Oregon Trail Rally announced this morning that they are switching from Rally America to the newly formed American Rally Association for 2017. Rallying in the USA has had peaks and valleys over the years, but recently has been gaining popularity. The new sanctioning offers a number of potential opportunities for continued growth, and we at Open Paddock are excited to see how it develops. Full press release below. Oregon Trail Rally Announce 2017…
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