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Episode 104 – OpenPaddock.net Podcast
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadJoin the boys as they discuss an exciting weekend in Baltimore. We cover your Mazda Road to Indy as well as the GP itself. We talk about the latest INDYCAR news as well as prepare for Rally Australia and Formula 1 at Monza. Shaun and Doug also make a wager on this weekends qualifying session for the Grand Prix. As always, we really appreciate the download and hope you enjoy!
Read MoreF1 – Vettel Silences Critics?
Spa was telling for a few drivers this past weekend. Michael Schumacher proved that he still has some magic left in that Mercedes and Jenson Button emerged as McLaren’s number one ace. Many believe that championship leader Sebastian Vettel had much to prove as well. Despite taking nearly every pole position and winning on a regular basis and opening a near insurmountable lead, the German has been criticized and discounted given Adrian Newey and the RB7. Many believe that Vettel would not achieve half the success he has if it…
Read MoreEpisode 103 – Openpaddock.net Podcast
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadJoin Shaun and Mike as they talk about the weekend at Spa. Always a fantastic race and this weekend’s only real saving grace. They breeze over Sonoma as both were sound asleep but get into INDYCAR news and notes for the week. The 2012 landscape is becoming a bit more clear and they talk about it. Also a brief rundown of the latest IRC round and a victory for Jan Kopecky and Skoda on their home turf. Sit back as always and enjoy the…
Read MoreEpisode 102 – OpenPaddock.net Podcast
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadJoin the boys as they talk about Rally Germany. The Sebs are fighting and Citroen is not an overly happy place to be at the moment. We also look ahead to Sonoma and Spa for INDYCAR and F1 respectively. As always, thanks for the download and we hope you enjoy the show!
Read MoreRally – Why Loeb’s Extension is Good for the WRC
Usually when you have a driver that has dominated a sport as much as Sebastien Loeb has, you tend to think it is bad for business. Honestly, who wants to watch a guy win every single title and nearly every single event? Personally I don’t overly like it but at the same point, I don’t want that person to just pull over. I believe the other teams just need to up their game. That is something that Ford has had a hard time doing this season or any season since…
Read MoreEpisode 101 – OpenPaddock Podcast
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadEditor’s Note: This program is rated Radio MA for stron language. If you enjoy the show outloud in the house, suggest turning it down or using headphones. We typically do not stray into this territory as bad as we did on this episode. Apologies for those we offend….except Brian Barnhardt. Welcome to the 101st edition of the OpenPaddock.net Podcast. Shaun and Doug go over some brief news from the motorsport world and dive into New Hampshire. We also have a segment with our very…
Read MoreRally – MINI WRC Team – Rally Germany Preview
FROM: MINI World Rally Team Munich, 12th August, 2011. With two FIA World Championship Rallies behind it, the MINI WRC Team is now ready for its next test and that will be on the asphalt stages in next week’s ADAC Rally Germany. This will be the first WRC event of the year on this surface for not only Dani Sordo (ES) and Carlos del Barrio (ES) in the MINI John Cooper Works WRC number 37, and Kris Meeke (GB) and Paul Nagle (IR) in the number 52 car, but also…
Read MoreRally – Ford Fiesta RS WRC Ready for Asphalt Rally Debut in Germany
From: Abu Dhabi Ford World Rally TeamThe Ford Fiesta RS World Rally Car makes its asphalt rally debut when Rallye Deutschland (19 – 21 August) signals the opening sealed surface round of this season’s FIA World Rally Championship. The car competed in gravel specification on asphalt in Argentina in May, but this eighth round of the series will be the first opportunity to see the Fiesta RS WRC in action in full asphalt trim. Drivers Mikko Hirvonen and Jarmo Lehtinen and team-mates Jari-Matti Latvala and Miikka Anttila tested the new-for-2011…
Read MoreEpisode 100 – OpenPaddock.net Podcast
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadHere it is! The 100th episode of the podcast for your consumption! Huge milestone for us and we would like to thank you for the download! Join Shaun, Mike, and Doug as the whole crew gets fired! We also go over Mid-Ohio and the race weekend in Mike’s backyard. As always, sit back and enjoy the show and thank you for listening!
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