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Episode 70 – OpenPaddock.net Podcast

December 29, 2010 Shaun

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadJoin Shaun, Kristi, and Doug as we make something out of nothing. The week in motorsport was slow because of the holidays, so what better time than now to take a look back at what has happened so far this offseason. The crew breaks down all the information to this point on the two disciplines and projects forward somethings that could be around the corner. Sit back and enjoy the last show of 2010! We will see you next year!

Rally – Not So Fast Kimi…

December 23, 2010December 23, 2010 Shaun

What is proving to be difficult is actually finding where Kimi Raikkonen will land for 2011. Earlier this week we had mentioned that a switch to Monster World Rally was all but certain after Finnish media indicated talk between Red Bull and Kimi had broken down. However, Autosport is now said that high level sources within Citroen say a deal should be done shortly keeping the 2007 F1 champ in a junior car. The report indicates that both parties involved are only talking 2011 and that the deal came about…

Episode 69 – Openpaddock.net

December 22, 2010 Shaun

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadJoin the usual crew as they welcome Kristi to the fold. Our new IZOD IndyCar writer stops by the show and talks Graham and TK. We also get into a healthy amount of rally news as the season starts in just a couple short weeks. We also make fun of Luca and Ferrari as well as the rest of the F1 circus. Enjoy and never mind the talk of Ferrari vs. Lambo betting as Shaun and Mike start to hash out this season’s race…

Rally – 2010 BP Ford Review

December 20, 2010 Shaun

Rally – Sunday Service Park 12/18/2010

December 20, 2010December 20, 2010 Shaun

Well here is this weeks Sunday Service Park all be it a day late. Some good news circulating around the various series with the IRC really gearing up for Monte Carlo which is now a few weeks away. So lets take a look at what happened in rally this week. Ken Block up for WRC award That’s right! America’s very own Ken Block is up for the Personality of the Year award. You can vote today and today only on WRC.comfor the Rally America/Gymkhana star. There is no doubt in…

Rally – New 2011 Fiesta Sport Trophy Series Calendar Announced

December 17, 2010December 17, 2010 Shaun

PRESS RELEASE FROM RALLYCAR: INAUGURAL FIESTA SPORT TROPHY SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED Dearborn, Mich. (12/17/2010) – Ford Racing and RallyCar announced today that the inaugural Fiesta Sport Trophy championship for the United States will kick off June 3 at the Susquehanna Trail Performance Rally in Wellsboro, Pa., and comprise of seven events during four weekends, culminating at the Lake Superior Rally in Oct. 15. The winner of the Fiesta Sport Trophy Championship will receive a ride in a Fiesta R2 at the 2011 Rally Great Britain. Sanctioned by RallyCar, the Fiesta Sport…

WRC – Raikkonen/Monster Switch Imminent?

December 16, 2010December 16, 2010 Shaun

Rumors out of the Finnish press are indicating that talks between Kimi Raikkonen and Red Bull/Citroen are failing. They are also quick to point out that the 2007 Formula 1 champion may be on his way to the Monster World Rally Team as we and some others have speculated. The wild card out of this potential deal is the fact we may even see Kimi in NASCAR! We have known for sometime that Citroen was probably only fielding four cars in the 2011 championship. Sebastien Loeb and Ogier occupy two…

Episode 68 – Openpaddock.net Podcast

December 15, 2010 Shaun

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadJoin Mike and I as we talk about all the American open wheel drivers coming out of the freakin wood work! First JR to Panther and we then discuss tomorrow’s Chip Ganassi announcement that should see Graham Rahal and hopefully Charlie Kimball announced to a satellite team. Shaun commits numerous 151c violations by forgetting his lines and barely survives an attack by Champ Car fans on the OP headquarters. There is some rally, F1, and Le Mans thrown in there too as well as…

Rally – Sunday Service Park 12/12/10

December 12, 2010December 12, 2010 Shaun

This week has prove to be most fantastic, and we had some key stories hit as we continue to shape 2011. The drivers market in the WRC has taken an interesting turn and the IRC looks to have finally released their schedule for 2011 Peter Van Merksteijn Secures Citroen Ride Who? That is probably what you are asking yourself after this weeks announcement that Merksteijn has secured a factory supported Citroen DS3. Peter does have WRC experience and has piloted a Ford Focus RS in previous rounds of the championship.…

Rally – Sunday Sevice Park 12/6/2010

December 5, 2010 Shaun

Welcome to the second edition of the Sunday Service Park. This week has been a little lighter than one would hope, but there are still drivers on the market and seats needing filled! In other news, felt my first rally withdrawal of the season the other day. Can it please be 2011 yet?!? SordoDani So I already touched on this story earlier in the week but it now looks as though MINI will be the choice for the Spaniard. While hoping for Ford to throw him a bone, it now…