OpEd – Expressing Your Fandom

A fan of any sport at some point crosses a threshold from casual enjoyment into loyalty and support, sometimes to an unhealthy extreme. Fans show off pride in their favorite team or athlete in different ways, from t-shirts to stickers to flags and memorabilia. Sports merchandising is big business, as we all know. If you’ve been to any major racing event, the teams have merchandise for sale, as well as the venue and/or the event. As a fan, buying a t-shirt or ball cap helps connect you to the event…

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EPISODE 252 – OPENPADDOCK.NET PODCAST

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadThis week in our first half hour Mike and John talk about the F1 race in Sochi with special guest Kevin Paige.  Kevin Paige is an artist that captures the essence of motorsport and showcases it on canvas.  Check out his collections at kevinpaigeart.com or on Facebook and even YouTube.  In our rally coverage Mike, John, and Jace discuss the Rally America Climb to the Clouds TV program that was, well, just okay.  And then we preview Lake Superior Performance Rally and the Mt. Hood Rally.…

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