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PR – Royal Purple Renews Sponsorship with Red Bull GRC

April 26, 2014 Mike Shaw

ROYAL PURPLE RENEWS SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT WITH RED BULL GLOBAL RALLYCROSS Porter, TX (April 22, 2014) — Premium synthetic lubricant manufacturer Royal Purple announced today that it will serve as the exclusive oil and lubricants sponsor for the Red Bull Global Rallycross Supercar and Lites series through 2015. The multi-year agreement is an extension of the successful partnership established in 2013, and includes an option for renewal through 2016. “Our partnership with the Red Bull Global Rallycross allows us to tap into the fastest growing broadcast and spectator fan base in the industry. Most…

Rally – Red Bull Global Rallycross Media Day

April 18, 2014 Mike Shaw

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadWow, what an incredible day. I got the amazing opportunity to represent OpenPaddock.net at the launch of the newly re-branded Red Bull Global Rallycross Championship at their Media Day in Los Angeles, California. The location for this media event was at the Port of LA, where after passing by mile after mile of shipping containers my route diverted me to a more scenic drive lined with palm trees and even passing by the historic USS Iowa battleship. Finally at the end of the road…

Rally America Returns to TV Tomorrow …and it Looks Good!

April 4, 2014 Mike Shaw

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Up close and personal: Experiencing my first rally

March 3, 2014March 3, 2014 Mike Shaw

Having been a rally fan for some time, I always felt a slight sense of inauthenticity when I told people rally is my favorite motorsport. Although I’d followed Rally America, WRC and other series from the comfort of home, and attended and photographed rallycross events (GRC and SCCA), I had never been to a stage rally. Last year, I was planning on going to the 2013 Rally in the 100 Acre Wood, but got snowed in, here in Kansas City. I had been looking forward to the event for months…

Rally America – Serious Opportunity Ahead

February 26, 2014 Mike Shaw

A month ago I stated that Rally America had some serious issues with so many of last years’ champions or championship contenders not returning for 2014. I received many comments, some in support of my statements and some thinking I was nothing but a Rally America hater which couldn’t be farther from the truth. A few others said “just wait good things are coming,” and those were the people that were right. Maybe I should have been more patient. I will say that based on the information available at the time,…

Rally – 2014 Rally in the 100 Acre Wood Preview

February 20, 2014 Mike Shaw

Round 2 of the Rally America National Championship gets underway this Friday and Saturday at what is traditionally the fastest event of the season, The Rally in the 100 Acre Wood. Wide roads with firmly packed dirt make for high speeds with drivers frequently butting up against the rev-limiter. Last year such speeds weren’t possible as a freak storm pounded the area with ice pellets and freezing temperatures that turned the event into Sno*Drift 2.0. That won’t be the case for 2014 though as the forecast is showing temps in…

Rally – And Now its Official – Rally America on NBC Sports

February 3, 2014February 3, 2014 Mike Shaw

So we finally have the much anticipated official announcement and press release! 2014 RALLY AMERICA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TO AIR ON NBC SPORTS NETWORK Williston, VT (February 3, 2014) — NBC SportsNetwork and Rally America, Inc. have reached an agreement to bring eight episodes of the 2014 Rally America National Championship to NBC viewers.Each one-hour show will be jointly produced by Rally America and Rage Productions and will showcase each of the National Championship events. In addition to top quality action sports coverage, episodes will feature personal stories of national…

Rally America – Exciting New Developments

January 18, 2014January 19, 2014 Mike Shaw

Yes, it is not all doom and gloom. Last week I posted an article that was admittedly a bit vague, with concern for Rally America’s national championships. Two of the 2013 champions, plus Ken Block and a few other regular national entrants stated that they are unable to continue in the 2014 national championship season. There were quite a few comments here on the site as well as on Facebook and Twitter and I must say I really appreciate hearing from all of you as passionate about the sport as…

Rally America – Team O’neil 2014 Driver Announcment

January 15, 2014January 15, 2014 Josh Tons

Team O’Neil Motorsports and Ford Racing are proud to announce the return of their 2013 2wd Championship winning team for the 2014 Rally America season, with a new driver, Andrew Comerie-Picard. Andrew is the clear choice for the 2014 season, as his history in the sport clearly reflects. Andrew Comrie-Picard has won the Canadian Open Class championship, the North American Rally Championship, is a class winner on the Baja1000, and holds the fastest front-wheel-drive time on Pikes Peak. He is also a five-time X Games competitor and medalist in 2010.…

Rally – WRC’s Manufacturing Winner is M-Sport

January 8, 2014January 9, 2014 Mike Shaw

Wait, does that title infer what I think it does? Didn’t Volkswagen win the FIA WRC manufacturers title in a dominant fashion last season? Yes, Volkswagen did win the manufacturer’s title as far as the FIA is concerned, but please note that I said “manufacturing” not “manufacturer” title. First let me be clear, I’m not a Ford fanboy or a Malcolm Wilson fanboy or anything like that. Regardless I think I can make a good case as to why M-Sport is the current rally manufacturing winner even if they don’t…