Tag: Formula 1

F1 – COTA’s Last Struggle to Make the 2012 Schedule

Doug Patterson

Christmas come yet for the Circuit of the Americas and all American Formula 1 fans! We reported earlier that it seemed that the inaugural Formula 1 United States Grand Prix in Austin at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) was all but off the schedule. Even in a press release made by COTA, the organizers were convinced that they weren’t going to be making the 2012 season and were instead already setting their sights on the 2013 season. In a release today, it seems that may have changed! COTA has…

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Featured – Simraceway Offers New, Affordable Challenge

Shaun

It is a well known fact that I am a sim racing junky. Whether it be iRacing or Forza, I love to get out on track and drive the wheels off of the most famous cars on the planet. Since I will probably never do it for real, sim racing offers me the next best thing. So when Declan Brennan offered me the oppurtunity to jump on Simraceway and give it a spin, I was all over it! First thing first, Simraceway is not iRacing and it is not trying…

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Episode 113 – OpenPaddock.net Podcast

Shaun

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadJoin Shaun and Mike as they hash out this week’s news across motorsport during Episode 113. Even though we said 112, it is 113. In a show first, we talk about NASCAR and we are positive…not negative! We also talk about Citroen/M-Sport and what is next going forward. We also discuss Lotus and the teams that have signed and perhaps some other teams that may still sign. We will also get into the F1 circus and talk about….HRT!!! As always, thank you for your…

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F1 – The Austin GP Might Be A Bit Late

Doug Patterson

When the plan was announced last year that Tavo Helmut wanted to create a world-class road racing circuit in Austin Texas and host a Formula 1 Grand Prix, we were rather skeptical. Mike was raising questions about the project as early as June of last year when he asked How Can Austin Succeed Where Indy Failed. Mike again expressed the skepticism that we all were feeling as he looked at 2012 Venues Under Threat. While he took a bashing from many, I couldn’t see any inherent errors in his reasoning…

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Episode 112 – OpenPaddock.net Podcast

Shaun

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadJoin the paddock trio as they review Rally GB and the fight for the 2011 WRC drivers championship. They also discuss the big news of a potebntial Ogier/Hirvonen swap for 2012. We also breeze throught the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and try to make sense of Sebastian Vettel’s tire failure. We would also be remissed if we failed to mention the high drama in Austin Texas as the future of the USGP is now in doubt. Thanks as always for the download and we…

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Episode 111 – OpenPaddock Podcast

Shaun

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadJoin Shaun and Doug for this weeks motorsport news. We preview Rally GB and Abu Dhabi for this weekend. We also talk about the Mazda Road to Indy and the fate of the Baltimore Grand Prix. Sit back and enjoy the show and as always thank you for the download!

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F1 – The Lotus Feud Is Over

Doug Patterson

We all knew that the battle between Group Lotus, PLC, and Tony Fernandez had been resolved, but here is the official press release for your enjoyment. JOINT PRESS RELEASE Group Lotus Plc and PROTON Holdings Berhad 1Malaysia Racing Team, Caterham Cars and Tony Fernandes Proton, Group Lotus, 1Malaysia Racing Team and its owner Tony Fernandes are delighted to announce that the legal dispute in the English Courts relating to the “LOTUS” and “TEAM LOTUS” brands has now ended amicably with the parties agreeing settlement terms earlier this month. The terms…

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Episode 110 – OpenPaddock.net Podcast

Shaun

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadJoin the Paddock trio as they discuss the Indian Grand Prix! What a fantastic venue for a motor race! We will breeze through some IZOD IndyCar Series news as well. Doug gives a proper run down of the Mazda Road to Indy testing going on at the IMS road course. As always, we appreciate the download and hope you enjoy this week’s show!

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Episode 109 – OpenPaddock.net Podcast

Shaun

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadJoin Shaun and Mike as they discuss this week’s motorsport news. This week we look back very briefly at the tragic events of Las Vegas and pay respects to Dan Wheldon and Shaun briefly pays respects to MotoGP star Marco Simoncelli. We also take a look back at Rally Spain and look ahead to Rally GB. Mike also leads us into discussion on Formula 1 and the empty space that is Korea. As always, thank you for the download and we hope you enjoy…

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Episode 108 – OpenPaddock.net Podcast

Shaun

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadJoin Shaun and Mike as they talk about Formula 1 from Suzuka and Vettel’s title. They break down the race that was the always amazing Japanese Grand Prix. The boys also look ahead to the INDYCAR World Championship from Las Vegas and ask the question…will this be a real race? How will race control influence all of the events that will be going on? Is race control positioned for world domination? Where they the ones who secretly plotte dthe assasination of the Saudi ambassador?…

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