Rally – Petter Solberg Engineering/Hankook to Support Flodin in the IRC

Petter Solberg’s company ‘PS Engineering’ will together with tyre-supplier Hankook run a Ford S2000 car for the young and talented Swedish Driver Patrik Flodin. Patrik and his co-driver Göran Bergsten will take part in seven events of 13 in the 2012 IRC-series. The first event will be Tour de Corse, Corsica, France 11th – 12th May. – I am very happy we are able to support Patrik. He is an extremely talented driver and I’m confident he will be able to achieve a lot in the IRC this year, says…

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Episode 106 – OpenPaddock.net Podcast

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadJoin Mike and Shaun as they hit a couple points from Motegi. They also talk 2012 IICS schedule and all of the weeks hot INDYCAR news. We also look back at a dominating performance from Sebastien Vettel during the Singapore Grand Prix. The title is all but concluded and Jenson Button is making the claim to McLaren’s number one seat for 2012.

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Episode 103 – Openpaddock.net Podcast

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadJoin Shaun and Mike as they talk about the weekend at Spa. Always a fantastic race and this weekend’s only real saving grace. They breeze over Sonoma as both were sound asleep but get into INDYCAR news and notes for the week. The 2012 landscape is becoming a bit more clear and they talk about it. Also a brief rundown of the latest IRC round and a victory for Jan Kopecky and Skoda on their home turf. Sit back as always and enjoy the…

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Rally – Lotus Exige in the Cards?!?

Feel free to slot this under “what the hell are they thinking”, but it appears through some reporting out of England that Lotus may be set to go rally. I should say ahead of time that I don’t see this happening whatsoever. The level of involvement Lotus has put forth in GT/Le Mans/INDYCAR makes sense. The British company has a circuit racing pedigree with their tiny and very nimble cars. Taking them off road onto the gravel is a business era of mammoth proportions in my mind. Stick to what…

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Episode 97 – OpenPaddock.net podcast

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadJoin Shaun and Doug as they recap this past weekend’s rally action as well as rumors surrounding Subaru and the WRX. Doug has all of the Firestone Indy Lights news from the week as well as a look ahead to Edmonton. We cover Foyt and Honda as well as who else will pick what. As always, sit back and enjoy the show!

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Episode 95 – OpenPaddock.net Podcast

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadJoin Shaun, Mike, and Doug as we take a look at the week in motorsport. We talk Valencia (sorta) and all of the news from Formula 1. Pikes Peak and Climb to the Clouds went off here in the States and we talk Ypres and the IRC. A race recap for the IICS at Iowa along with the usual Mazda Road to Indy and some spirited debate on Simona as well as an Iowa double header (terrible idea).

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Episode 92 – OpenPaddock.net Podcast

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadJoin the OP trio this week as they cover all the rally action from STPR to Ukraine. We also talk the decision to hold Bahrain as well as the adopted 2013 technical regulations. Are you over your 500 hangover yet? We have a Texas preview as we look at the 30 car field! Sit back and enjoy as always!

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Service Park – STPR, Ukraine, and 2012

Another weekend of great rally action warrants another edition of the Service Park. We had the Rally America boys and girls going at it here domestically and the Prime Yalta round of the IRC as well. Don’t forget the FiA has released the 2012 WRC calendar as well with the return of an old friend and some new faces being excluded. 2012 WRC Calendar: The FiA has released next year’s calendar and to a few peoples surprise, Monte Carlo is back on for 2012. If you remember, Monte Carlo had…

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MSP – Neuville, Loix, Hanninen, and Oregon Trail

It has been a long while since I have been able to write a Monday Service Park, but I have one for you this week as the IRC concluded its third round in France. A good rally with lots of excitement and a Peugeot claiming the top step over the mighty Skoda Fabia S2000. So without further delay, here is this week’s Monday Service Park. Tour de Corse-E.Leclerc The third round of the IRC saw the series head to a historic event on the French island. The rally is traditionally…

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Episode 87 – Openpaddock.net Podcast

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadShaun and Mike discuss all of the happening in the world of motorsport! Lots to talk about including aero kits and 2012! Sit back with your favorite beverage and enjoy the show! As always, thank you for the download!

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