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RallyCast Episode 73 – Rally 2020 with Mike and Ian Followed by an Interview with ARA’s Jeremy Meyer

Mike Shaw

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIn this episode we discuss several topics, including expanding Open Paddock’s media presence, our thoughts on Colin Clark and Dirtfish joining forces, and other bits of rally news. Then at about the 1hr mark we have an interview we did a couple weeks ago with American Rally Associations head of marketing Jeremy Meyer about the 2020 season. So grab a cold one from the fridge and join us at the virtual rally pub we call the RallyCast podcast. As always, thanks for the downloads!…

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RallyCast Episode 47 – The 2019 Sno*Drift Rally Review with Al Dantes Jr.

Mike Shaw

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download In this episode we review the 2019 Sno*Drift Rally, Round 1 of the American Rally Association National Rally Championship with detailed reviews of both National and Regional podiums with guest commentator, Al Dantes Jr. of Tower City Race Team.  Ian and Mike also give our take on WRC Monte Carlo and the fabulous nail biting finish.

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RallyCast Episode 05 – OpenPaddock.net

Mike Shaw

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIn this week’s episode Mike and Matt begin the first hour with special guest Jeff Seehorn of Seehorn Motorsports who finished on his first Rally America national podium at The Rally in the 100 Acre Wood.  Jeff gives us a drivers perspective of the event and what his plans are for the rest of the season.  Then Matt and Mike give their detailed breakdown of all the happenings from 100 Acre Wood.  Finally at the 1:39 mark we finish with our second special guest Kito Brielmaier of the…

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Episode 282 – OpenPaddock.net Podcast

Mike Shaw

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadEpisode 281 for Thursday October 8th 2015 Mike is flying solo on this one, that means its heavy on rally this week.  Rally topics include a review of WRC’s Tour de Corse, the 2016 WRC Calendar, Red Bull GRC Barbados, and the announcement of the first SCCA Rally Sprint in the Pacific Northwest.  Mercedes was back on song and the Grand Prix of Japan while Ganassi tests the new 2016 Ford GT.  IndyCar news is light, as can be expected from such a long off season, but…

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Episode 281 – OpenPaddock.net Podcast

Mike Shaw

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadEpisode 281 for Wednesday September 23rd 2015 Mike, John, and Doug start off with rally and discuss the good and the bad from the world champion manufacturer and we bring up night stages again, this time in regards to spectator safety.  In F1 news, we review the Singapore GP and the Renault, Red Bull, VW schamozzle.  IndyCar news is a little sparse but the tests at Road America look pretty awesome.     And for your viewing enjoyment, check out this video of Reliant Robins racing in the…

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IndyCar – Sonoma Test

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The teams from the IndyCar series are enjoying a break in the action this weekend, but next week it is off to Sonoma for the last road course of the year. This past week saw the teams test at Sonoma in preparation and Mike Conway was the man to beat. Conway who drives for Dreyer & Reinbold set a lap of 1m17.48s. This time was 0.2s quicker than that of Ryan Briscoe. Conway has shown he can be fast on road and street circuits, however a number of accidents have…

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