Tag: Red Bull GRC

Red Bull GRC – Track Map & On-Air Times

Mike Shaw

By now you have probably listened to my podcast with Chris Leone right?  Okay, well if you haven’t, check out Open Paddock Episode #248 for a preview of what has happened until now in the Red Bull GRC season and what we can expect for the last 4 rounds of the championship.  If you’ve already been watching all the events so far, then good on you and here’s the track map.   I’m liking this track already.  The sweeping turn 1 should naturally narrow the field and hopefully prevent red flag…

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Episode #248 – The Red Bull GRC West Coast Swing Preview

Mike Shaw

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadAs the Red Bull GRC gears up to finish the season in the western half of the country I called up Chris Leone to see how the season has gone so far and what we can expect from the final four events in this special rally edition Red Bull GRC podcast.

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Episode 243 – OpenPaddock.net Podcast

Doug Patterson

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadOpenPaddock.net Episode #243 for Tuesday, August 5, 2014   Preview Ummmm – Bernie gets out of trouble the only way he knows how, Conway in WEC at COTA, Milka in Nationwide because they need airbags IndyCar – Dixon teabags the field at Mid Ohio, 3 races left, and schedule talk for 2015 Rally – WRC Finalnd review and premium content on the web….  get a clue F1.  And some other news for GRC and WRX Ummmmmmmm – Unintelligible ‘malgamum of maniacal mixed motorsports musing…

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Red Bull GRC – Volkswagen Rallycross NY Preview

Mike Shaw

IN BRIEF: Patrik Sandell leads the cars and stars of Red Bull Global Rallycross into the series’ inaugural event in New York, just under a month after taking his first series victory at Volkswagen Rallycross DC. Meanwhile, Scott Speed puts a single-point lead on the line as Nelson Piquet Jr. looks to score his third straight podium finish and take the points lead. TUNE IN INFORMATION: Sunday, July 20, 2:00PM ET on NBC (live) Wednesday, July 25, 5:30PM ET on NBCSN SPOTTER GUIDE: Click here LAST RACE: 11 cars started the main event in DC…

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PR – RED BULL GLOBAL RALLYCROSS RETURNS TO DIRTFISH

Mike Shaw

The breaking news that really kind of isn’t.  Red Bull GRC officially announced today that DirtFish Rally School will be the host of the penultimate round of the championship this coming September 26th and 27th.  In all honesty, I can’t think of anywhere else in the Pacific Northwest to showcase GRC.  I was there back in 2011 and it was quite honestly the best venue they’ve ever had for Rallycross in the USA, ever.  The reason I say this isn’t breaking news is simply because of DirtFish Rally School’s involvement…

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Red Bull GRC Skips Detroit & Converts LA to a Double Header

Mike Shaw

The Red Bull Global Rallycross Championship announced today that they will not be in Detroit in August and instead will be doubling up their LA round in September to make sure the championship still has 10 rounds.  An interesting turn of events and I’m curious to dig into what caused the Detroit fallout.  Ford would have wanted to make a showing in their home town, but then again it is Detroit so maybe it was bound to fail anyway?  Official Press Release is below.            …

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PR – Red Bull Global Rallycross to Compete at X Games Austin

Mike Shaw

LOS ANGELES, CA (June 4, 2014) — Red Bull Global Rallycross will contest the second round of its 2014 championship on Saturday, June 7, as part of X Games Austin. For the first time, X Games will be held at Circuit of the Americas, the home of Formula One’s United States Grand Prix and one of the most advanced grand prix circuits in the world. “We look forward to participating at X Games this weekend in Austin as part of our multi-year collaboration,” said Colin Dyne, Red Bull GRC CEO.…

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Rally – Red Bull GRC Barbados, What Did We Learn?

Mike Shaw

By now most everyone already knows the results from last weekend’s GRC season opener in Barbados, and I won’t be getting into the results too much.  What I really wanted to focus on are the changes with the newly re-branded Red Bull Global Rallycross Championship as well as some of the more significant moments.  Here’s a run-down of what I observed (at least virtually since I wasn’t physically there and they didn’t have any live video streaming).   1.  Improved Track Design As many of you know, I’ve been very…

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PR – Everyone is Going Purple!

Mike Shaw

Royal Purple Synthetic Oil has been on a tear with partnerships lately.  First was the announcement at the Red Bull Global Rallycross Media Day that Royal Purple was renewing their partnership with the Red Bull GRC series and sponsoring an Olsbergs MSE Ford Fiesta GRC Supercar that will be driven by Steve Arpin.   Then last week Royal Purple announced a partnership with Subaru Rally Team USA.  The especially interesting point here is that Royal Purple is not just backing the SRT USA Global Rallycross Team, but also their Rally…

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PR – Royal Purple Renews Sponsorship with Red Bull GRC

Mike Shaw

  ROYAL PURPLE RENEWS SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT WITH RED BULL GLOBAL RALLYCROSS   Porter, TX (April 22, 2014) — Premium synthetic lubricant manufacturer Royal Purple announced today that it will serve as the exclusive oil and lubricants sponsor for the Red Bull Global Rallycross Supercar and Lites series through 2015.  The multi-year agreement is an extension of the successful partnership established in 2013, and includes an option for renewal through 2016.   “Our partnership with the Red Bull Global Rallycross allows us to tap into the fastest growing broadcast and spectator fan base in the industry. Most…

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