Editors Note: Welcome our first OP-ED Contributor Alasdair Lindsay! He has wrote a brilliant piece that is a must read for all rally fans. While this is an outside source, the opinion expressed in this op-ed is that of the author. Then agian, they make us say that! 😉 By Alasdair Lindsay In the WRC, all-conquering teams and drivers usually come in pairs – Miki Biasion and Lancia, Carlos Sainz and Toyota, Tommi Makinen and Mitsubishi, Marcus Gronholm and Peugeot to name a few of them. However all of these…
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F1 – Raikkonen and Buemi Rumor Mill
While we thought that the extension of Massa and Webber would put a stop to big movers and shakers this silly season, that has not stopped some other names from picking up the slack. While Kimi Raikkonen has been the subject of a number of F1 seats since his departure, Sebastian Buemi has only been linked with his seat and its defense but now finds himself the subject of perhaps a Red Bull Racing seat. Raikkonen has been linked to Renault once before after being released by Ferrari. Rumor has…
Read MoreEpisode 41 – Open Paddock Podcast
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadJoin Mike and I this week as we return from Indianapolis. We review the greatest race on the planet as well as cover Sebastian Ogier’s surprise win. We also breakdown the Vettel/Webber incident as I (Shaun) rain down scorn on Mark Webber. Good times to be had by all so sit back with your favorite adult beverage and enjoy the random rants this week!
Read MoreEpisode 40 – Open Paddock Podcast
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadJoin Mike and I as we recap all of the time trials from Indy and look ahead to the 94th Indianapolis 500. We also get into Rally Portugal and F1 in Turkey. We also sit and heap scorn at the Austin GP…I mean USGP. Sit back with your favorite beverage and enjoy the show and hopefully we will see you this weekend!
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Rally – Citroen Set for 3 Car Operation in 2011
Citroen has expressed interest in having a 3 car outfit next year reports Autosport. The team has run into a slight dilemma regarding their second factory seat. Dani Sordo is currently working his fourth season as a Citroen factory driver. The Spanish driver has not scored a WRC win to date and has really been in the shadow of his teammate Sebastian Loeb. Dani’s performance to this point in 2010 has been forgettable as the likes of Sebastian Ogier and Petter Solberg have really shined in their smaller run C4s.…
Read MoreEpisode 39 – Open Paddock Podcast
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadJoin myself and Mike this week as we start to dig into the happenings at Indianapolis. We also talk about a Monaco GP that was not all that bad and we also discuss the stewards decisions that WERE that bad. We cover the Oregon Trail rally and talk about plans to visit the speedway this weekend. It is the most wonderful time of the year! Sit back with your favorite beverage and enjoy the show!
Read MoreEpisode 38 – Open Paddock Podcast
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadJoin me and Doug as we discuss last weeks motorsports and look ahead to this weekend. IndyCar, F1 and Rally news for you to digest. So as always, sit back with your favorite and enjoy!
Read MoreRally – New Zealand Conclusion…WOW!
Like a master composer, Sebastian Loeb laid out the battle plan for days 2 and 3. The plan was simple: score as many points as possible. Loeb would take this plan and perform what may be described as one of the greatest rally masterpieces of all time. The fifth round of the WRC 2010 campaign has produced fireworks from start to finish. Jari-Matti Latvala would win the rally by 2.4 seconds over Sebastian Ogier after the Frenchman spun three corners from the finish. The most cruel finish to a rally…
Read MoreRally – NZ Day 1
The World Rally Championship has traveled to NZ for the 5th round of the 2010 campaign and all eyes were on Sebastian Loeb who has been dominant so far this year. Day 1 would prove a little difficult for the reigning champion. New Zealand has provided the WRC drivers with more mixed surface racing that was rather successful in Turkey. Matthew Wilson would jump to a flying start as he ran 2nd fastest on the second stage of the day before lady luck would dash his hopes. The British Stobart…
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