Tag: IndyCar Series

Episode 64 – Openpaddock.net Podcast

Shaun

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadJoin the paddock boys for a World Championship edition of the podcast. We talk about Sebastian Vettel’s title drive and why we think he is deserving. We also go over Rally Wales and some of the WRC silly season rumors as we say good bye to the Focus and C4. The final part of the show will bring about the IndyCar talk for the week as we look at Chevrolet and some of the engine specs for 2012. Sit back for with your favorite…

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Episode 63 – OpenPaddock.net Podcast

Shaun

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadJoin Mike, Shaun, and Doug as they look at the world of motorsport. We cover the race in Brazil as well as look forward to a 4 way battle for the F1 WDC. We look at the latest from both Le Mans as well as Rally. We also put our opinion together about GM and Fiat rumors that are running everywhere! Sit back with your favorite beverage and enjoy the show!

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IndyCar – I Love the Smell of Speculation in the Morning!

Doug Patterson

It smells like… PROGRESS! If you’re a fan of IndyCar, then you likely have already heard about Peter De Lorenzo’s article on his blog, The Autoextremist, where he claims that General Motors will make a return to the IZOD IndyCar Series in 2012 along with an increase in motorsports across the board. You also likely are already aware that SpeedTV’s Marshall Pruitt and the Indianapolis Star’s Curt Cavin are both claiming extreme skepticism of the announcement. So where does this leave us fans? It leaves us in a whirlwind of…

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IndyCar – The History of the Indy Downforce Fan Club

Doug Patterson

As some of you may have already heard, we have started a new segment at OpenPaddock.net called Garage 36 in which we cover the news and happenings of Indy Downforce, the official fan club of the IZOD IndyCar Series, Firestone Indy Lights, and the Road to Indy. The name comes from the fact that the fan club takes over Garage 36 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the Month of May. As part of our introduction to the new segment, I thought perhaps some background on the origins of the…

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IndyCar – Calendar Benefiting Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation and Racing for Kids Now Available

Doug Patterson

Its that time of year again! The 2011 IZOD IndyCar calendar is ready! When you purchase your new 2011 calender full of IndyCar goodness, you are also helping out two great charities, the Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation and Racing for Kids. To order, click on the image below, or go directly to http://www.umponline.com/calendar/. Be sure to put OpenPaddock.net in the “Instructions” box. THE 2011 IZOD INDYCAR OFFICIAL WALL CALENDAR NOW AVAILABLE The Calendar That Excites Race Fans Every Day of the Year On behalf of the Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation…

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Featured – Top 10 Biggest Disappointments of 2010

Shaun

So it has been some time since I have posted anything, and while 2010 is not completely over, I think we have some pretty solid contenders for top 10 disappointments of 2010. This feature is going to cover every series that we cover on the site. We all know that WRC, IndyCar, ALMS, F1, and even our beloved Rally America or Rally Car series has had some moments they would choose to forget, but we are not going to let them just yet. This list is not necessarily in the…

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Garage 36 – Ep 1: Jason Penix

Doug Patterson

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download Welcome to our newest segment here at OpenPaddock.net: Garage 36. In this segment, we will bring you the news, happenings, and inside scoop from Indy Downforce, the official fan club of the IZOD IndyCar Series, the Firestone Indy Lights, and the Road to Indy. You’ve heard us talk about Indy Downforce on the podcast, but now you’ll get a much closer look at the club and how being a member can greatly enhance your experience on race weekends and beyond. Our first guest…

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IndyCar – No Joy in Edmonton

Doug Patterson

Last night, it was announced that the IZOD IndyCar Series and Firestone Indy Lights races at the Edmonton City Centre Airport will not happen for 2011 in spite of its being on the confirmed schedule and an agreement between INDYCAR, Octane Racing, and the City of Edmonton. In an article from the Edmonton Sun, it was revealed that negotiations between Octane and the city had reached a terminal end. What caused the breakdown was the City of Edmonton’s late and unilateral move to alter the deal agreed to by all…

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Episode 62 – Openpaddock.net Podcast

Shaun

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadJoin Doug and myself as we talk about the IndyCar Downforce Banquet and announce some exciting news! We also talk about racing Justin Wilson on iRacing. We also get into actual events that took place this weekend with Rally Spain and the Korean Grand Prix. Both saw excellent off road action and the F1 title race has been put on its head. Sit back with your favorite beverage and listen to a great conversation even though news has been hard to come by!

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