OpenPaddock RallyCast
99 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsRally journalist Mike Shaw interview drivers, co-drivers, organizers and others involved in the sport of rallying with a primary focus on North America and the WRC. Come take a ride with us as we provide our own flavor of news and commentary to what is considered one of the most challenging and exciting forms of motorsports in the world.
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RallyCast Episode 83 - Chris Greenhouse
June 28, 2020 13:09 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBIn this episode of the RallyCast presented by Oz Rally Pro we welcome back Chris Greenhouse. Although not seen as frequently on the American rally scene of late, Chris is one of the fastest 2wd competitors out there. We talked about social distanced rallying, his overall win at Central UP, and how he's looking forward to the depth of competition at the upcoming Southern Ohio Forests Rally. We even helped plant the seed of a potential run at the ARA Open 2WD championship. Grab a cold one and ...
RallyCast Episode 82 - Jamie Beliveau of Beliveau Boys Racing
June 22, 2020 03:52 - 1 hour - 53 MBIn this episode we welcomed Jamie Beliveau of Beliveau Boys Racing where the whole family seems to be involved. Originally growing up in the Northeast, Jamie is looking to see if he can organize rally events closer to his new home of North Carolina where the sport is notably absent. Growing up running TSDs, driving, co-driving, and even running rally moto, this kid's got the energy and drive to keep on rallying no matter the time or place. You can follow Jamie and Beliveau Boys Racing at...
RallyCast Episode 81 - Oregon Trail Rally Reflections
June 15, 2020 09:11 - 1 hour - 70 MBIn this episode of the Open Paddock RallyCast presented by Oz Rally Pro we reflect on Oregon Trail Rally's past with Chairman Doug Heredos, Clerk of the Course Rebecca Ruston, Volunteer and competitor Dylan Hooker, and driver of the zero car from Team Fugawi? Lee Sorenson.
RallyCast Episode 80 - Steve and Katie Gingras
May 29, 2020 19:40 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBIn this episode we chatted with Steve Gingras who won the SCCA Production GT class championships in 1997 and 1998. That may have been 20 years ago, but a recent return to the stages showed that he's still quick behind the wheel as the next generation, Katie Gingras, can attest. We talked about rallying then, rallying now, and got a ton of stories in between. So kick back, grab a glass of your favorite local brew and enjoy another round at the virtual rally pub we call the RallyCast presented...
RallyCast Episode 79 - Subaru Motorsports USA Co-Driver Robbie Durant
May 09, 2020 16:55 - 1 hour - 66 MBMost of us know Robbie as co-driver to one of the best known talents in American rallying, but he's had another life across the pond as well. Growing up in one of the world's motorsports hubs made racing seem like a normal path to take in life. He's worked with F1 teams, helped restore historics, and even gets behind the wheel himself from time to time. Motorsports has always been simply second nature. So kick back and grab a pint (or a coffee), as we get to know Subaru Motorsports USA's Rob...
RallyCast Episode 78 - Stories and Spirits with AJ Hakala and Dmitri Alpinsky
May 02, 2020 17:41 - 2 hours - 92 MBIn this episode recorded Tuesday April 21st 2020 we invited two guests to the show by request. Dmitri “Name Dropper” Alpinsky has been rallying in the US and Canada since the late 1990s and AJ Hakala has been co-driving mostly in the western US since 2004. It’s 2 hours of reflections and stories with a pair of competitors from opposite ends of the continent that became close friends through motorsport.
RallyCast Episode 77 - Home School with Oz Rally Pro
April 18, 2020 18:35 - 2 hours - 96 MBIn this episode with chatted with Alex and Rhianon Gelsomino of the Oz Rally Pro driver and co-driver training school. The Coronavirus lock-down has forced them to innovate and by doing so have created some new online courses that provide a great value for experienced and new competitors alike. True to their dedication, they even talk about continuing their training even in the middle of a recent earthquake. Alex and Rhianon also give our listeners some training tips that could be hugely va...
RallyCast Episode 76 - What Have Some of Our Rally Contributors Been Up To?
April 12, 2020 20:51 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBIt's a bit late, but back on April 1st Mike and Ian invited a whole cadre of Open Paddock's friends to a Skype call to see how they are coping with the current Coronavirus lock down. You'll hear Ian mention Goodwood yet again, and the rally truck is apparently available for Birthday parties. Kelsey and Calvin of Cooper Autoworks have serious issues with procrastination, yet still find a way to add more to their to do list. Adam Bachi of Limitless Studios has seemingly limitless file storag...
RallyCast Episode 75 - New Events with Dave Matheson of Bristol Forests Rally and Denise McMahon of Rally Nevada
March 09, 2020 09:09 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBIn this episode we talk about new rallies! Yes, the growth of rallying in North America has brought about new events, so we chatted with organizers Dave Matheson of the new Bristol Forests Rally in Tennessee and Denise McMahon of the new Rally Nevada based out of Tonopah. New events in new places and they tell us why you should come check them out! Follow the Bristol Forests Rally at these links: Rally Website: https://www.bristolforestsrally.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/bristolf...
RallyCast Episode 74 - Dan Downey of Downey Dirty Racing
February 24, 2020 16:46 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBIn this episode Mike and Ian had Dan Downey of Downey Dirty Racing join them at the#RallyCast virtual rally pub. Many of you may remember Dan from the pictures of his BMW e30 that flew through the New England Forest Rally’s Concord Pond stage with a Domino’s Pizza delivery sign strapped to the top. We chat about that, why he chose to go “rad wheel drive”, how his first stage rally event got a little hot, and what it’s like being an instructor at Team O’Neil Rally School. As always we encour...
RallyCast Episode 73 - Rally 2020 with Mike and Ian Followed by an Interview with ARA's Jeremy Meyer
February 08, 2020 21:05 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBIt’s been a couple weeks so in this episode Mike and Ian catch up on several topics, including expanding Open Paddock’s media presence, the excitement of Colin Clark and Dirtfish joining forces, and other bits of rally news. Then at about the 1hr mark we have an interview we had a couple of weeks ago with ARA’s head of marketing Jeremy Meyer about the 2020 season. So grab a cold one from the fridge and join us at the virtual rally pub we call the RallyCast podcast. As always, thanks for th...
RallyCast Episode 72 - Sam Albert on VR Gaming and Scott Alderson Art's Rally Coloring Book
January 18, 2020 17:08 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBThis is a double episode where we start off talking with Sam Albert about VR gaming and how it relates to the real world as well as connecting to a new audience of rallyists via Twitch. Then we talk to Scott Alderson about how he’s combined his rally passion and art skills to make some amazing rally coloring books for kids (and lets face it, we adults are all just big kids)! We finish with a short discussion of Dakar and make horrible Monte Carlo predictions. Follow Sam Albert at these ...
RallyCast Episode 71 - Mitch Meadows of Mele Design Firm
January 11, 2020 16:39 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBIn this first episode of the new decade we chat with a newcomer to the rally scene, Mitch Meadows. He and his company Mele Design Firm have suddenly popped up everywhere with connections to DirtFish Rally School, O.D.D. Racing, and many other rally teams big and small. We talk with Mitch about taking a childhood fantasy to reality, as he now co-drives for Karen Jankowski, as well as using his company and brand to help promote rallying across the continent. You can follow Mitch and all t...
RallyCast Episode 70 - Taking on the World's Stages with American Co-driver Alex Kihurani
December 27, 2019 19:45 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBIn this episode we talk with what we've concluded as America's most internationally experienced co-driver, Alex Kihurani. We get a little bit of background on the young man once known to many as "Rally Brat" who now takes on the world's most epic stages. Alex gives us a comparison of rallying overseas vs here in the states as well as how he teamed up with another American in Europe, Sean Johnston. This year the two took on both the Junior WRC and ERC achieving something that hasn't been done...
RallyCast Episode 69 - RAC Historic Rally Review with 1st in FIA Class Co-Driver Martin Brady
November 30, 2019 16:51 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBIn this episode host Mike Shaw reviews the Roger Albert Clark historic rally with co-driver Martin Brady. Martin and USA driver Seamus Burke finished an impressive 1st in the FIA class and 17th overall in their period correct Ford Escort MK2 over 5 days, 32 stages, and over 1200 total miles of rallying. It’s a bit of old meets new as Martin tells us what it takes to prepare for and run a proper endurance stage rally, which was not without its challenges. We encourage you to go back and...
RallyCast Episode 68 - Rally of the Tall Pines Live Coverage Preview
November 21, 2019 09:49 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBIn this episode we talk with Formula Photgraphic's Warwick Patterson, Bowes Media's Chris Bowes, and the voice of the Canadian Rally Championship Dean Campbell about their special live coverage event for this weekend's Rally of the Tall Pines. They give us the ins and outs of what we hope to be the dawn of a new era of rally coverage in North America. Be sure to tune in this Saturday at 8AM Eastern at http://live.crcrally.com
RallyCast Episode 67 - 2019 Lake Superior Performance Rally Review with Al Dantes Jr.
October 27, 2019 20:20 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBIn this episode we grabbed our favorite Yooper, Al Dantes Jr. of Tower City Race Team to help us review the final round of the American Rally Association National Championship. Check out our final stage end team portraits with driver quotes here: https://www.facebook.com/pg/OpenPaddock/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10157070814113995 You can follow Al Dantes Jr. and his Tower City Race Team at the following social media links: Facebook Instagram Twitter
RallyCast Episode 66 - #AmericanInvasion Review of Wales Rally GB with Keanna Erickson-Chang and Ryan Booth
October 14, 2019 09:36 - 2 hours - 89.9 MBIn this show we look back on last week's Wales Rally GB where there was an American invasion of sorts competing in the Junior WRC. We called up Keanna Erickson-Chang and Ryan Booth just after they got home to find out more about what it's like to complete one of the world's most challenging rallies. In this episode we mentioned several stage-end interviews you may not have heard on WRC All Live. Here's a link to all the interviews conducted by the Wales Rally GB media team: https://eve...
RallyCast Episode 65 - The STPR Review with Regional Overall Winner, Mark Piatkowski
September 29, 2019 23:08 - 2 hours - 81.4 MBIn this episode Mike and rally photographer Tedrick Mealy look back at STPR with special guest Mark Piatkowski of the MAP Rally Team. Mark has been one of the fastest regional competitors in the east having finished 1st overall regional at both the New England Forest Rally and STPR. We discussed several subjects from the weekend event including the controversially rough Waste Management stage, how to handle a Red Cross, and an interesting conversation about why a fast driver like Mark ente...
RallyCast Episode 64 - Ojibwe Forests Rally Review with Special Guest Ryan Booth
September 12, 2019 03:46 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBIn this episode we review the Ojibwe Forests Rally from a couple of weeks ago with special guest and Ojibwe National Open 2WD winner Ryan Booth. Ryan had a stand-out performance in his first outing in a McKenna Motorsports Fiesta R2 while Ian was happy to be back in the right seat of the Three Triangles Rally Truck. Join us for a great discussion about some of the best stage roads in the American Rally Association championship.
RallyCast Episode 63 - Interview with Santiago Daniel Iglesias and a review of Summer Sno*Drift
August 31, 2019 15:54 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBIn this episode we welcome a new guest, driver of the #305 Limited 2WD Subaru BRZ Santiago Daniel Iglesias who won his class at the regional Summer Sno*Drift Rally a few weeks ago. We talked with Santiago about what got him into rallying, why he chose the BRZ platform, and discussed the Summer Sno*Drift event which is done in the classic “blind” style with no recce and only route notes. He also gives us an exclusive on some plans he has for a rally outside the USA. You can follow Santia...
RallyCast Ep. 62 - Christopher Bowes of Bowes Media Discusses Subaru's Launch Control on Amazon Prime
August 14, 2019 15:00 - 36 minutes - 23.8 MBSubaru just announced that Launch Control is now available on Amazon Prime Video. In this episode we bring back Christopher Bowes of Bowes Media, the producers of the highly successful Subaru Motorsports USA video series and discuss being on the new platform and what we can expect in Season 7.
RallyCast Episode 61 - Rally Colorado Review and the Story of Earl with Preston Osborn and Ed McNelly
August 11, 2019 13:40 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBIn this episode we bring back Preston Osborn of O.D.D. Racing along with their Master Technician Ed McNelly to review Rally Colorado. Preston jumped into a new roll as rally organizer and Ed tells the tale of Earl the rally car, one of the first M-Sport Fiestas in the USA who’s long rallying career came to a dramatic end at the event. Photo: Tedrick Mealy before (Oregon Trail Rally) and Jon Seaton after (Rally Colorado) Video of Earl's demise: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8gJhpiPBgw ...
RallyCast Episode 60 - NEFR Review with Cooper Autoworks Calvin Cooper and Kelsey Stephens
August 03, 2019 21:36 - 58 minutes - 39.6 MBIn this episode we review the 2019 New England Forest Rally with Cooper Autoworks' Calvin Cooper and Kelsey Stephens who pressed on regardless of a cracked oil pan to finish 4th in National Open 2WD driving their "Fun wheel drive" BMW E30. You can follow Cooper Autoworks at the following social media outlets. Instagram Facebook YouTube
RallyCast Episode 59 - WRC Mid-Season Review with Colin Clark Rally
July 16, 2019 21:29 - 2 hours - 87.7 MBIn this episode we chatted with legendary World Rally Championship stage end reporter and host of Kitchen Table Shakedown Colin Clark to get a mid-season review of the WRC. Be sure to follow and subscribe to Colin and his Kitchen Table Shakedown on these social media outlets: Instagram Facebook YouTube
RallyCast Episode 58 - Subaru Motorsports USA's Oliver Solberg
June 22, 2019 12:42 - 36 minutes - 23.4 MBIn this show we chatted with none other than the young phenom, Oliver Solberg, winner of the Olympus rally and driver over the #70 Subaru Motorsports USA Subaru WRX STI. Oliver tells us what it's like driving for Subaru in America and about his approach to this weekend's Idaho Rally International. Our co-presenter Ian Holmes also gives us a little look back at the Central UP rally that he competed a week ago.
RallyCast Episode 57 - Oregon Trail Rally Part 2 with Karen Jankowski and Preston Osborn
June 15, 2019 20:25 - 1 hour - 98.6 MBThis is Part 2 of our OTR review we recorded last week with Karen Jankowski and Preston Osborn, two of America’s best co-drivers who switched to the driver’s seat for the 2019 DirtFish Oregon Trail Rally. We pick up right where we left off in Episode 56 and discuss what it’s like being farther down the start order, dodging fence posts and rolled cars, the complexities of timing issues, ARA's recent media changes, and the value of regional events including Ian's review from the Headwaters re...
RallyCast Episode 56 - Oregon Trail Rally Part 1 with Karen Jankowski and Preston Osborn
June 11, 2019 13:30 - 1 hour - 64 MBThis is Part 1 of our 2019 DirtFish Oregon Trail Rally review with guests Karen Jankowski and Preston Osborn. Both are championship class winning co-drivers, but at the Oregon Trail Rally they competed for the first time as drivers. We chatted about what their experience was like from preparation to driving the stages from the other side of the car. You can follow Karen Jankowski of Jankowski Motorsports on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter You can follow Preston Osborn of O.D.D. Racing on...
RallyCast Episode 55 with Co-Driver Turned Driver, Karen Jankowski
May 11, 2019 17:37 - 1 hour - 79.8 MBIn this episode we welcomed 5 time National Class Champion Co-Driver Karen Jankowski who is making a big change by moving into the driver’s seat for the upcoming DirtFish Oregon Trail Rally! We chatted about how she got hooked on the sport, favorite moments in the right seat, who she picked to call notes for her first event as a driver, what it's like teaching teens in the B.R.A.K.E.S. driver training program, and she even helped us review the Olympus Rally. You can follow Karen on thes...
RallyCast Episode 54 - California Rally Series Director Jennifer Stonecipher
April 21, 2019 18:05 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBIn this episode we turn our attention to the desert southwest as we chat with the director of the California Rally Series, Jennifer Stonecipher. California has a rich rallying history that continues on today as a championship within championships. You can follow the CRS on the web, Facebook, and Instagram. Timing and scoring on rallydata.com. CRS Calendar of events for 2019: May 4: High Desert Trails (C3) Ridgecrest, CA - NRS Sanctioned June 22-23: Idaho Rally (C3, C3) Boise, ID - ARA...
RallyCast Episode 53 - The 100 Acre Wood Rally Review and an Open Paddock Reunion
April 07, 2019 21:09 - 2 hours - 120 MBWell, we recorded this about 2 week ago and I'm just now getting around to posting it. Apologies for the delay as life kind of got in the way. Anyway, in this episode we had a bit of an Open Paddock reunion where I'm joined by 2 former hosts from the previous version of OpenPaddock, Doug Patterson and John Olsakovsky. Doug is a well known motorsports photographer among his many other exploits, and John "The Race Fan" Olsakovsky has been to many an IndyCar and sportscar race, but this was hi...
RallyCast Episode 52 - The Return of Savage Dave Wallingford and Ian Holmes Becomes a Professional Co-Driver
March 13, 2019 20:21 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBThis is episode 52 from over a week ago. Apologies on the late post. Anyway, in this episode we welcomed back to the show someone who has become a massive inspiration to us all, Dave Wallingford. After a nasty crash and roll almost exactly a year ago, Dave broke his back and had to re-learn how to walk again, let alone drive. He’s made a remarkable recovery and will be competing in this week's 100 Acre Wood Rally. Ian and I also discussed a few other bits of rally news including his experi...
RallyCast Episode 51 with Keanna Erickson-Chang
March 03, 2019 17:15 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBA bit of a late post as we recorded this back on Tuesday. Anyway, last week we welcomed one of the few women drivers in rallying, Keanna Erickson-Chang to the RallyCast! We talked about how she got hooked on rallying, her work with the Formula 1 in Schools program, women in racing, and her exciting international schedule for 2019! The best way to follow Keanna is here on Instagram Photo by Tedrick Mealy
RallyCast Episode 50 - John Buffum Returns to Monte Carlo 50 Years Later
February 23, 2019 15:11 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBWe said we’d do something a bit special for Episode 50 and so we did! We had the honor of having America’s legend in rallying Mr. John Buffum on our show! John recently returned to the legendary Monte Carlo Rally 50 years after his remarkable 12th place finish in 1969. This time he competed in the historique version of the event in a Tuthill Porsche similar to what made him successful so many years ago. Warwick Patterson of Formula Photographic also joins us as he was on the cols of Monte...
RallyCast Episode 49 with Michael Hooper of River City Rally
February 18, 2019 01:10 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBThis episode we chat with Michael Hooper of River City Rally out of Chattanooga, Tennessee. He tells us how he got started in rallying and why he decided to choose a Lexus as his vehicle of choice. Hoop also took first place at the inaugural Missouri Ozarks Regional Rally a couple weeks ago where he did a charity raffle for the Fanconi Research Foundation with the winner being rewarded to co-drive. Photo by MTJ Photography Follow River City Rally at the following social media links: YouTu...
RallyCast Episode 48 with Cameron Steely & Preston Osborn of O.D.D. Racing
February 07, 2019 03:48 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBAnother episode already you say? We figured you just can't get enough of us! This time we called up our friends Cameron Steely and Preston Osborn of O.D.D. racing. O.D.D. has become one of the preeminent rally teams in America highlighted by their amazing 2WD Rally America Championship win in 2016. Since then they've moved on to Limited 4WD and just won their class a week ago at Sno*Drift 2019. Apologies for some of the audio issues as Cameron’s cell phone kept dropping in and out a few ti...
RallyCast Episode 48 with Cameron Steely & Preston Osborn of O.D.D. Racing
February 07, 2019 03:48 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBAnother episode already you say? We figured you just can't get enough of us! This time we called up our friends Cameron Steely and Preston Osborn of O.D.D. racing. O.D.D. has become one of the preeminent rally teams in America highlighted by their amazing 2WD Rally America Championship win in 2016. Since then they've moved on to Limited 4WD and just won their class a week ago at Sno*Drift 2019. Apologies for some of the audio issues as Cameron’s cell phone kept dropping in and out a few ti...
RallyCast Episode 47 - The 2019 Sno*Drift Rally Review with Al Dantes Jr.
February 02, 2019 19:20 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBIn this episode we review the 2019 Sno*Drift Rally, Round 1 of the American Rally Association National Rally Championship with detailed reviews of both National and Regional podiums with guest commentator, Al Dantes Jr. of Tower City Race Team. Ian and Mike also give our take on WRC Monte Carlo and the fabulous nail biting finish. Tedrick Mealy's pictures from Sno*Drift can be found here. We encourage you to follow him on Facebook and Instagram as well!
RallyCast Episode 46 with 2018 Rally America Champions Dave and Mike Brown
January 19, 2019 21:11 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBIn this episode we chatted with 2018 Rally America Champions Dave and Mike Brown of Denver, Colorado. We talked about what got them into rallying, hillclimbs including one that could have ended tragically, competing for the overall championship in an Open Light car, and their plans for the 2019 ARA Championship season. You can follow Dave Brown by searching Racer Dave on Facebook and Twitter and check out his awesome videos on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCIFrPRhyDtrHWOm...
RallyCast Episode 45 with Doug Shepherd of ARA
January 12, 2019 18:30 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBIn this episode we chatted with American Rally Association Series Manager, Doug Shepherd. ARA has now become the sanctioning body for most rallies in the US and we chatted with Doug about all the changes for 2019 including the expansion of new events, super regionals, rules changes, and what other exciting things we can look forward to this season.
RallyCast Episode 44 with Dave Carapetyan
December 16, 2018 03:49 - 2 hours - 119 MBIn this episode we chat with Texas Dave Carapetyan of Rally Ready Rally School. Dave’s not only a great rally driver and instructor, but also one of the most entertaining personalities in motorsports. It’s 2 hours of fun covering everything from his start dumping all his savings into a rally car at the age of 17, the trials and tribulations of Pikes Peak and meeting Sebastien Loeb, filming with Aaron Kaufman and the Discovery Channel, UTVs, smack talk of JVL, gluten free beer, and pee bags gl...
RallyCast Episode 43 with Antoine L’Estage
November 18, 2018 02:59 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBAlmost can’t believe we are posting this! This week we had the opportunity to chat with on of North America’s legends, none other than 10 times Canadian Rally Champion Antoine L’Estage! We discussed what it’s like being considered a rally legend and how he was shocked by the late decision by Subaru Canada to pull their factory team. We also got details on how his latest adventures working gravel crew in the WRC came about, his experience driving a Proto Fiesta in Latvia, and what his plan...
RallyCast Episode 42 with Al Dantes Jr. and Michael Hooper
November 05, 2018 03:38 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBFrom Tuesday October 30th 2018. In this show we had our Lake Superior Performance Rally review with Al Dantes Jr. of Tower City Race Team and Michael Hooper the 2WD winner of LSPR and now the Rally America 2WD overall champion! We chatted about the event and the crazy changing conditions, something called the Sisu Challenge, and other bits of rally news.
RallyCast Episode 41 with 2018 ARA Open 2WD Co-Driver Champion Martin Brady
October 20, 2018 01:35 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBCo-Presenter Ian Holmes returns and we welcome special guest and recently crowned American Rally Association Open 2WD co-driver champion Martin Brady of JRD Rallysport. We chat with Martin about how he got started in rallying in Ireland, the championship run this year, what it’s like rallying in the US vs. abroad, and Ian and Mike finish the show with comments regarding recent rally news. The show was recorded Tuesday October 16th, so some of our speculations from the news has been confirme...
RallyCast Episode 40 with Sam Albert of the DirtFish Rally Team
September 30, 2018 04:02 - 1 hour - 78.1 MBThis week is a bit of a make-up episode as technical difficulties rendered our previous attempt a couple weeks ago unusable. That said, we have back with us special guest Sam Albert. We discuss the Ojibwe Forests Rally and how in a scary moment his brake pedal became the gas pedal and the challenges from the newest national championship event, the high altitude, tight and twisty, hot and dry, Idaho Rally International.
RallyCast Episode 39 with Greg Dorman of Subaru Rally Team USA
August 17, 2018 12:33 - 1 hour - 97.4 MBI guess you could call ty8s episode 38 part 2! For those of you that listened to our previous episode, you’ll remember that we split the show into two because, we jabbered too long to fit it into one episode. So in this show we talk in depth with our co-co-presenter Greg Dorman of Subaru Rally Team USA to learn how he got into rallying and how he got a job with the top rally team in North America. From there we discuss NEFR including rocks, car fires, dust windows. …
RallyCast Episode 38 with HammerSport Racing
August 12, 2018 07:56 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBWe talked so much we had to split this weeks recording into two shows, so in this episode we welcome George Hammerbeck, Lewis May, and John Schultz of Hammersport Racing who competed in the New England Forest Rally in an unusual choice for a Limited 4WD entry. They chose to use a twin-turbo BMW e90 X-Drive! We chat with them about the build, their NEFR experience, how a Florida team gets interested in rallying, and what their plans are for the future. Next episode we’ll catch up on other to...
RallyCast Episode 37 with Special Guest Matt James
July 13, 2018 20:50 - 1 hour - 78.6 MBThis week we welcome Matt James, recent graduate of the Oz Rally Pro Elite Co-Driver Academy. Matt’s competed with several driver’s over the past few years with multiple national class podiums including a 4th overall at STPR just last month alongside Patrick Brennan. We’ll be discussing his history in rally, what the Elite Co-Driver Academy program was like, and how it’s changed his co-driving going forward as well as some bits of rally news.
Open Paddock RallyCast Ep.36 with Special Guest Christopher Bowes
July 07, 2018 05:17 - 2 hours - 121 MBThis episode we welcome special guest Christopher Bowes of Bowes Media Inc., the other half of the Subaru Rally Team USA Launch Control web series and also the producers of the Canadian Rally Championship TV program. We discuss Launch Control, Americas Rallycross, the Canadian Rally Championship, Rallye Baie des Chaleurs, and the future of rallying in North America. Use this link to watch all seasons of the series of Launch Control here And watch the Canadian Rally Championship here As ...