Episode 42 – Open Paddock Podcast

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadJoin Mike and I and special guest Chris Estrada from IndyRacingRevolution.com and Foxsports.com. We break down Texas and all of the events contained in what turned out to be a pretty great race. We also talk Ogier and the circus that is Formula 1. A special thanks goes out to Chris for joining us and we look forward to having him on during the future.

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Rally – Ogier and Sordo Swap Seats

We already knew that Sebastian Ogier was going to step up to the factory Citroen team for 2011, but in a move that comes as a bit of a surprise, Ogier is getting the nod THIS season! For the rest of the gravel rallies this season, Ogier will drive as Loeb’s teammate on the Citroen Total World Rally Team while Dani Sordo will be demoted to the Citroen Junior Team. This is a huge blow to Sordo’s confidence and career. Sordo’s performance these past two seasons have been less than…

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Episode 41 – Open Paddock Podcast

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadJoin Mike and I this week as we return from Indianapolis. We review the greatest race on the planet as well as cover Sebastian Ogier’s surprise win. We also breakdown the Vettel/Webber incident as I (Shaun) rain down scorn on Mark Webber. Good times to be had by all so sit back with your favorite adult beverage and enjoy the random rants this week!

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Episode 40 – Open Paddock Podcast

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadJoin Mike and I as we recap all of the time trials from Indy and look ahead to the 94th Indianapolis 500. We also get into Rally Portugal and F1 in Turkey. We also sit and heap scorn at the Austin GP…I mean USGP. Sit back with your favorite beverage and enjoy the show and hopefully we will see you this weekend!

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Rally – Citroen Set for 3 Car Operation in 2011

Citroen has expressed interest in having a 3 car outfit next year reports Autosport. The team has run into a slight dilemma regarding their second factory seat. Dani Sordo is currently working his fourth season as a Citroen factory driver. The Spanish driver has not scored a WRC win to date and has really been in the shadow of his teammate Sebastian Loeb. Dani’s performance to this point in 2010 has been forgettable as the likes of Sebastian Ogier and Petter Solberg have really shined in their smaller run C4s.…

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Episode 38 – Open Paddock Podcast

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadJoin me and Doug as we discuss last weeks motorsports and look ahead to this weekend. IndyCar, F1 and Rally news for you to digest. So as always, sit back with your favorite and enjoy!

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Rally – New Zealand Conclusion…WOW!

Like a master composer, Sebastian Loeb laid out the battle plan for days 2 and 3. The plan was simple: score as many points as possible. Loeb would take this plan and perform what may be described as one of the greatest rally masterpieces of all time. The fifth round of the WRC 2010 campaign has produced fireworks from start to finish. Jari-Matti Latvala would win the rally by 2.4 seconds over Sebastian Ogier after the Frenchman spun three corners from the finish. The most cruel finish to a rally…

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Rally – NZ Day 1

The World Rally Championship has traveled to NZ for the 5th round of the 2010 campaign and all eyes were on Sebastian Loeb who has been dominant so far this year. Day 1 would prove a little difficult for the reigning champion. New Zealand has provided the WRC drivers with more mixed surface racing that was rather successful in Turkey. Matthew Wilson would jump to a flying start as he ran 2nd fastest on the second stage of the day before lady luck would dash his hopes. The British Stobart…

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Episode 37 – Open Paddock Podcast

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadJoin Mike and me as we cover my thoughts on Kansas as well as some driver updates for the 500. We jump into a little F1 with Ferrari and China. Who doesn’t want to see more Chinese Grand Prix action! ;-P Sit back with one of your favorite beverages and enjoy our random rambling.

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