Formula 1 – Mercedes Classics Hit Nürburgring Nordschleife

I am a huge fan of all classic cars and a really big fan of classic racers. Whether it is the Ferrari abusing Ford GT40 or old Mercedes Grand Prix cars as mentioned below, I just love seeing where we have been in history compared to where we are and where we will be going! Enjoy this bit from the folks at Mercedes AMG Petronas: On Thursday 4th July, the team warmed up for its home race in Germany by sending its two drivers out on a lap of the…

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Episode 61 – Openpaddock.net Podcast

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadJoin myself and Doug as we firmly plant our head in the wall over no motorsports news. We talk about Korea and Rally Spain of course as well as get into some IndyCar news. Also we prepare for the Indy Down Force Banquet and go into all of the great features and services the Indy fan club offers.

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Chinese Grand Prix Preview

The F1 traveling circus has left the WMSC and is now heading to Shanghai, China for the Chinese Grand Prix. This event has been moved from the end of the year and now settles in as the third stop on tour. The race has been struggling as of late and attendance is not what it was before. So much so, that the race has been mentioned as being scrapped if numbers do not improve. Where have I heard that before?   Brawn GP and Jenson Button will be the favorites…

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