In The Paddock – Episode 8 with Dillon Van Way

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadThis week we feature Dillon Van Way.  Dillon’s one of America’s rally success stories that started as a hobbyist and went on to win both a 2WD and Super Production Championship in Rally America. After taking his talents international with a run in the NACAM Championship and the Drive DMACK Trophy, this year he had the rare opportunity to enter the Junior World Rally Championship.  We ask him about the highs and lows of competing with the best young rally talents in the world,…

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In The Paddock – Episode 7 with “Savage” Dave Wallingford

Podcast: Play in new window | Download In this episode we have with us Dave Wallingford. Dave or “Savage Dave” as he has come to be known, has been competing in 2WD all around the country as well as above and below the US border the last couple of years. Next year he is upping his game with the an M-Sport built Fiesta R5.  We ask Dave about the new car, his plans for 2018, and where the nickname “Savage” Dave came from. You can follow Dave Wallingford and his…

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In The Paddock – Episode 6 Featuring William Petrow of Broken Motorsports

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIn this episode of our In The Paddock series, Mike and Ian catch up with William Petrow of Broken Motorsports.  Petrow and his Broken Motorsports shop have become synonymous with east coast rallying as he’s seemingly built or owned many regional and national competition cars. We ask how he got started in this crazy sport and where the hashtag #DamnitPetrow came from. Check out the Broken Motorsports web site here You can follow Petrow’s live streams on facebook via US Rally Updates And of course he’s on…

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In The Paddock – Episode 5 Featuring Alex & Rhianon Gelsomino!

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadThis week Mike and Ian had the pleasure of speaking with two of America’s most experienced and successful co-drivers, Alex and Rhianon Gelsomino.  These two have traveled the world competing in the WRC, BRC, ARC, ARA, NASA Rally Sport, Rally America, you name it, sitting in the right seat (or sometimes left seat).  Additionally they’ve formed OZ Rally Pro, a program designed to teach teams how to create and use proper pace notes and the keys to becoming professionals just like themselves.  Sit back…

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OpenPaddock RallyCast Episode 20

Podcast: Play in new window | Download3 shows in 3 weeks! We’re on a roll!  This time Ian and Mike discuss WRC Finland and other news from the WRC.  Silly season appears to be starting already and as usual too few seats for the drivers capable of filling them.  We give our opinions and change our minds frequently as to who is going where.   Watch the Day 3 WRC Finland recap on RedBull.TV

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In The Paddock – Episode 4 Featuring Jeremiah Johnson of SOFR

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIn this episode Mike and Ian chat with Jeremiah Johnson, the head organizer for the revived and successful Southern Ohio Forest Rally.  Jeremiah tells us what went into bringing a rally classic back from the dead.       Follow SOFR on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube

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OpenPaddock RallyCast Episode 18

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadRallyCast Episode 18 from Wednesday, July 14, 2017.  A much shorter episode where Mike and Ian catch up on what the heck we’ve been doing these past couple months since the last podcast.     And if you haven’t seen it yet, here’s Travis Pastrana’s record run at the Mt. Washington Climb to the Clouds.

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OpenPaddock RallyCast Episode 17.2

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadRallyCast Episode 17.2 from Monday, May 1st 2017.  As stated in our previous episode, we haven’t been on the air in quite a while and talked so much we found it fit to split the podcast in two.  In this episode Mike, Ian, and Matt review that latest USA rallies with a heavy focus and Mike’s admittedly biased review of the Oregon Trail Rally.    ARA App Links: Apple / Google Play ARA Oregon Trail Rally Facebook Video Links: Pre-event Press Conference PIR Super…

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