Tag: Dave Wallingford

RallyCast Episode 52 – The Return of Savage Dave Wallingford and Ian Holmes Becomes a Professional Co-Driver

Mike Shaw

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadApologies on the late post as we recorded this a week ago. Anyway, in this episode we welcomed back to the show someone who has become a massive inspiration to us all, Savage Dave Rally. After a nasty crash and roll almost exactly a year ago, Dave broke his back and had to re-learn how to walk again, let alone drive. He’s made a remarkable recovery and will be competing in this week’s 100 Acre Wood Rally. Ian and I also discussed a few…

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RallyCast Ep. 30 with Co-Driver “Iron Lady” Leanne Junnila

Mike Shaw

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadThis week  we have special guest Leanne Junnila, Team O’Neil co-driver to “Savage” Dave Rally who join’s us to chat about WRC Mexico, stepping up to the R5, how Dave’s recovery is going after their roll, and we find out where she got the nickname “Iron Lady.”  Ian and Mike then discuss M-Sport’s work on an electric stage rally car and other bits of rally related news, and we finish the show with a review of the Rally in the 100 Acre Wood with onsite…

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In The Paddock – Episode 7 with “Savage” Dave Wallingford

Mike Shaw

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download In this episode we have with us Dave Wallingford. Dave or “Savage Dave” as he has come to be known, has been competing in 2WD all around the country as well as above and below the US border the last couple of years. Next year he is upping his game with the an M-Sport built Fiesta R5.  We ask Dave about the new car, his plans for 2018, and where the nickname “Savage” Dave came from. You can follow Dave Wallingford and his…

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Wallingford & Junnila Take on WRC’s Toughest Challenge

Mike Shaw

Did you know that we have an American competing in WRC Rally Mexico this weekend? That’s right! Dave Wallingford and his Canadian Co-driver Leanne Junnila will be driving a M-Sport / Team O’Neil Fiesta R2 in one of the longest and toughest events on the entire WRC calendar!  WRC Mexico is known for taking it’s toll on both drivers and machinery with it’s high temperatures and nearly 9,000 foot altitudes. Be sure to give Dave, Leanne, and Team O’Neil a follow this weekend with the below social media links: Facebook…

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