Tag: IndyCar Series

Episode 130 – OpenPaddock.net Podcast

Shaun

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadJoin the Paddock trio as they are joined by Conquest Racing ALMS driver Martin Plowman. Martin discusses the differences and similarities between the LMP2 car and IndyCar. We also talk about the bone crunching bumps at Sebring and what it is like being passed by an Audi R18… We review the events from Melbourne in Formula 1 and look ahead to Malaysia. The IZOD IndyCar Series kicks off from St. Petersburg and the crew offer their choices for champions and a few things that…

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IndyCar – Baltimore Going Another Lap With The Grand Prix

Shaun

Editors Note: This story is an editorial from Pressbox.com. Would like to thank them for the post and all credit does go to them. By Tim Richardson The checkered flag will again drop in Baltimore when the IZOD IndyCar series returns for the 2012 Labor Day weekend. Charm City entered into a five-year agreement with Downforce Racing to run the Baltimore Grand Prix. The partners in the new group are Indianapolis-based contractor Dale Dillon, as well as Felix Dawson and Daniel Reck of Wilkes Lane Capital in Baltimore. “Last year’s…

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Episode 129 – OpenPaddock.net Podcast

Shaun

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadJoin Shaun and Mike for segment 1 as they talk formula 1 with Todd aka Negative Camber from Formula1blog.com. 2012 is upon us and Todd gives us a great preview of what we can expect. Join Mike and Doug for the second segment on all of the other hot news including Mexico results and a Sebring preview!

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Episode 126 – OpenPaddock.net Podcast

Shaun

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadThis week the OpenPaddock trio prepare for their home event in southern Missouri. The 100 Acre Wood rally is back and better than ever with a great entry list of crews and cars. We give our opinions on Formula 1 including Trulli getting canned, and the launch of the new Mercedes W03. We discuss the Sarah Fisher engine situation and Doug gives us the weekly wrap up on the Mazda road to Indy. As always, thanks for the download and enjoy the show!

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IndyCar – Devolping Talent vs. Quick Fix

Shaun

The season opening Grand Prix of St. Petersburg is a mere 30 days out give or take. The first time that we will see the DW12 in action and new drivers in new places. Oriol Servia and James Hinchcliffe are two big names that have wound up in new cars, but there are a large crop of up and coming drivers that are still searching for rides. Names like Plowman and Mann are big fan favorites. The big news at the moment is the fate of Formula 1 names like…

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Episode 125 – OpenPaddock.net Podcast

Shaun

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadJoin Shaun and Doug as they cover all of this week’s great motorsport news. We cover Rally Sweden and finally hash out the MINI situation. We also address INDYCAR’s Stat of the Series speech. There is plenty of Mazda Road to Indy as well! Thanks for the download and we hope you enjoy the show!!!

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IndyCar – State of the Series Rebuttal

Shaun

It was just around an hour ago that Randy Bernard and the heads of INDYCAR delivered their State of the Series address. The event was a little bit cheesy but at the end of the day was a fan experience. The main purpose of this address was to layout the very short term goals and accomplishments the series has been able to achieve. I will say that seeing the leadership and some drivers/team owners was a breath of fresh air given the way we left them in 2011. While in…

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