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RallyCast Episode 27 with Oz Rally Pro’s Alex and Rhianon Gelsomino

Mike Shaw

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadMike and Ian are finally back together! This week we have returning guests Alex and Rhianon Gelsomino of Oz Rally Pro. We discuss their new Elite Co-Driver Academy program, get a comparison between AP4 and R5 performance, and they even stick around to discuss WRC Monte Carlo and the new WRC+ All Live coverage with us! You can follow Oz Rally Pro, Alex and Rhianon at these Social Media Links: Oz Rally Pro Advanced Rally Training –        Alex Gelsomino –         Rhianon…

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RallyCast Episode 26 With JWRC Competitors Tom Williams and Phil Hall

Mike Shaw

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadThis past weekend we spoke with Junior World Rally Championship driver Tom Williams and his co-driver Phil Hall.  We talked about Tom’s background including how he got a bit of a late start in rallying and his special connection to British rally legend and WRC Champion, Richard Burns.  Phil catches us up with what he’s been up to since our last chat back on RallyCast episode 11 and something a little bit special for our followers.   Tom and Phil are going to go…

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Live at The Beer Mongers with Hi Camp Racing’s Travis Nease & Krista Skucas

Mike Shaw

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadLast week we got a chance to sit down with Travis Nease and Krista Skucas of Hi Camp Racing at The Beer Mongers in Southeast Portland. Travis tells us how a half-day class got him hooked on the sport while Krista comes full circle with the American icon that drew her into the sport a decade ago. We also chatted about how what it takes to put together a national championship campaign, the challenges and success of 2017, and what their plans are for…

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OpenPaddock RallyCast Episode 25 with Jason Anthony

Mike Shaw

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadAfter a bit of time off for the holidays, we’re back! In this show Mike has a special guest for the RallyCast, Jason Anthony who is a contributing writer to World Rally Blog.  Jason gives some great insight from a fan’s perspective of rallying in the US and abroad. We discuss how the 2017 seasons in the WRC and the USA will be remembered, and what we would like to see in 2018. Apologies for the background noise as we did our first “on…

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In The Paddock – Episode 12 with Mike Nagle and Rich Olmstead

Mike Shaw

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIn this week’s show we feature two guests that have been part of rallying in the Pacific Northwest since the early days. Mike Nagle, is a former Rally Master of the Oregon Trail Rally and Rich Olmstead is a former competitor and Oregon Trail Rally Chief of Controls.  If you like stories from rallying in the ’70s and ’80s vs. today, then you’ll love this episode!  We talk about the character of early rallies, the Olympus WRC years, the challenges OTR has faced in…

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OpenPaddock RallyCast Episode 23

Mike Shaw

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadWelcome to another edition of the Open Paddock RallyCast!  This week we draw all our attention to our co-presenter Ian Holmes and his trip to Wales Rally GB.  Ian goes in depth on what it’s like spectating a WRC event and the advantages and disadvantages of using a travel service like RallyTravel.com.  We also have a few quotes from friends of our show that co-drive in Wales and other bits of rally news.    Please let us know what you think of the show…

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In The Paddock – Episode 11 with Michelle Miller of DirtFish Rally School

Mike Shaw

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIn this episode we welcome Michelle Miller who we found out does everything including instructing, co-driving, team management, once stage rallied a Geo Metro, and more!  Michelle had just returned from competing in the 2017 DirtFish SCCA Rallycross Nationals from Heartland Park Topeka in Topeka, Kansas so we have a heavy focus on that event.  We also see a return of former OpenPaddock co-host Doug Patterson who was also attending the rallycross national event.   To find out more about SCCA Rallycross go to…

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OpenPaddock RallyCast Episode 22

Mike Shaw

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadThe RallyCast is back! We couldn’t let co-presenter Ian Holmes leave without a preview of what he’ll be doing at one of the world’s premier rally events, so we sneaked in an extra show.  In this episode we catch up on the WRC, make likely horribly wrong finishing predictions, find out where Ian will be at Wales Rally GB, and discuss other bits of rally news since our last RallyCast.   Please let us know what you think of the show in the comments…

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In The Paddock – Episode 9 with Sam Albert

Mike Shaw

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadThis week we have with us Sam Albert.  Sam is a DirtFish Rally School instructor and joined us fresh off the heels from the past weekend’s Pacific Forest Rally, round 5 of the Canadian Rally Championship.  Sam tells us about his challenges at PFR, what got him interested in rally racing, and what it’s like working for one of the nation’s premier rally racing schools.   You can follow Sam Albert Rally on these social media channels: Facebook Instagram Twitter And go to this…

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