Tag: Formula 1

Episode 35 – Open Paddock Podcast

Shaun

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadThis week Mike and I jump into the results from Turkey, China, and Long Beach as well as offer our opinion on Formula 1 stewards, the lack of tactics in Turkey as well as the awesomeness that is Ryan Hunter-Reay. We also discuss offer some conspiracy theories on Tony George and Bernie Ecclestone paling around China with…wait for it…investors??? As always, sit back with your favorite beverage and enjoy…and in the words of Lewis Hamilton…this was the best episode ever!

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Episode 34 – Open Paddock Podcast

Shaun

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadShaun is fried and sounding diseased and Mike celebrates his Miller Mailbag victory and is labeled a USAC crusader. We also recap the Barber IndyCar race and look ahead to the Chinese Grand Prix. In between that, there is rally news and companies who are thumbing their nose at Formula 1. Sit back with your favorite adult beverage and enjoy.

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IndyCar – Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach: Introduction and a Little History

Doug Patterson

Introduction: The Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach is the fourth event of the season for the IZOD IndyCar Series and the third for the Firestone Indy Lights Series. Joining the the Indy Cars and Lights Cars this weekend will be the SCCA World Challenge, American Le Mans Series, and for the first time on real city streets the Formula Drift Series. Formula D actually held their competition portion of their event on April 9th and 10th. This coming weekend, the crowds will be treated to a demonstration of what…

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F1 – Ferrari on Massa and 2011

Shaun

Felipe Massa looks set to continue his driving days at Ferrari after the Italian marquee indicated their interest in extending his current deal. The man who joined Michael Schumacher in 2006 after a stint at Sauber becomes a free agent at the end of the season. Currently Felipe leads the drivers championship after three rounds and has shown his championship potential in past seasons. There was news that Robert Kubica was going to take the seat after his Renault contract ends, but at this time I think that both Ferrari…

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Episode 33 – Open Paddock Podcast

Shaun

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadMike and I jump into Rally Jordan and the drug deals that went on. We also recap the Malaysian Grand Prix as well as all the news in the F1 realm. We also bring a short preview of things to come at Barber this weekend. Mike explodes on a rant right off the bat! Grab your favorite adult beverage, sit back and enjoy!

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F1 – Thoughts on Malaysia GP

Shaun

It has been told to me a number of times that the third race is usually the first “actual” race of the season. A time where we start to see clearly where the teams stack up against each other. Sepang would be this third race and I was able to pull away some interesting ideas while also gathering a clear understanding of who the real contenders would be. Red Bull Racing used this weekend to put on yet another clinic. This time they were able to get the job done.…

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Episode 32 – Open Paddock Podcast

Shaun

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadJoin the crew as we celebrate OP’s 1 year celebration that we almost forgot. We also break down Australia and St. Pete. We also break the hot news of the week and look ahead to Rally Jordan and the Malaysian Grand Prix. Sit back with one of your favorite adult beverages (or coffee if on your way to your job) and enjoy Episode 32.

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F1 – Torque Drive Ended Vettel’s Race

Shaun

It has now being reported that the left torque drive was the reason for Sebastian Vettel’s retirement down under this weekend. This coming out as Brembo says their brake system was in fact not at fault for what happened to the 22 year old star. Below is a segment of the press release from Brembo: “With regard to the retirement of the Red Bull Racing’s driver Sebastian Vettel during the Grand Prix of Australia, Brembo communicates that the cause of his exit in Turn 13 was not caused by the…

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