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Deadly Passions, Terrible JoysSCCA vs. AAA: The Battle Between Sanctioning Bodies That Almost KILLED Racing In AmericaSanctioning bodies don't just set the rules for a race series — they also determine the culture and ideologies of the series they represent. In post-war America, the two biggest sanctioning bodies of sports car racing were the SCCA and the AAA Contest Board, and they both had very distinct ideas about what should constitute a series. One faction was determined to embrace an international focus; the other wanted to keep racing strictly regional and strictly amateur. The battle between them almost KILLED motorsport in America.
To find out more about Deadly Passions, Terrible Joys:
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2024-04-3044 min
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 133 - Nicholas Bukky of Possum Hollow RacingJust who is Nick Bukky, and why did he choose a Honda Fit of all vehicles to get started in Stage Rally? We talk about that and one of the newest regional events on the ARA calendar, the Boone Forest Rally. Then Mike and Geoff talk about some of their autumnal exploits and cancelled rallies. We hope you enjoy this cricket filled round of our virtual rally pub.
2023-10-291h 16
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast 132 - Remembering Al Dantes Jr.This is our Al Dantes Jr. Memorial episode. Al was a friend to all of us in the rally community, and a guest on this podcast several times in the past. I hope these stories from Bryce Proseus, Shanti Witt, and Ryan and Heather George give you all a small glimpse of just how special this big guy was. He may be gone, but his legacy will continue long into the future.
2023-10-151h 57
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 131 - Henry Tabor of Tabor Racing TeamIn this episode we chatted with 17 year old Henry Tabor, one of the first recipients of the 43 Institute Flat Out 43ver Tribute Award. For those that may not have heard the name Henry Tabor, he's a young talent from here in the Pacific Northwest with a strong family history in rallying of which 3 generations are still competing today. We chatted with Henry about his successes in both rallying and circuit racing as well as the accident that put his racing aspirations on hiatus. The episode is a little dated as we recorded it a little over a month ago, b...
2023-10-081h 45
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 130 - Black Hole Rally’s Jacob DespainIn this episode Geoff and I talk with Jacob Despain of Black Hole Rally Team. Jacob tells us how he and his dad got started in rallying and about their come from behind win at Rally Colorado. Then Geoff and I chat about some items in the rallying news including "Fuel Gate" and rally safety procedures. Also, Geoff got a new mic and doesn't sound like his in a deep dark hole anymore, so put down that wrench, grab a tasty beverage, and join us at the virtual rally pub we call the RallyCast podcast.
L...
2023-08-191h 16
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 129 - The Return of the RallyCast with New Co-Host Geoff SandvossWelcome back! It's a brand new episode of the RallyCast and a hopeful look forward to a consistent structure of new content ahead. Sit down, pour a cup of coffee or a glass of beer, and join us as we talk about a plethora of topics. From restrictors to podiums, to some incredible performances we've seen this season, the new episode is a return of your favorite rally podcast with Mike at the helm and a new voice from casual rally driver and full time internet comedian, Geoff Sandvoss from Canada.
2023-08-031h 00
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 128 - Roberto YglesiasThis is the first of several episodes we're doing for a post LSPR / ARA championship series. To kick it off we're chatting with one of the most competitive national classes that doesn't get much attention, and that's the Limited 2WD class. Driving mostly stock machinery, L2WD is more about consistency and maintaining momentum than it is about power or top speeds. Since ARA combined their class with Open 2WD for event podiums a couple years ago, it's been rare to see L2WD competitors spraying champagne. With a championship that went down to the final event, we decided i...
2022-11-271h 19
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 127 - Myron Georgakopoulos & Alison LaRoza a STPR Press on Regardless StoryIn this episode recorded back in September we chatted with Myron Georgakopoulos and Alison LaRoza who's dramatic finish at STPR was one of our favorite Press on Regardless stories of the season. Myron's newer to the stage rally scene but the Georgakopoulos name isn't. Myron tells us about growing up around rally and his dad's influence leading to him rebuilding the family car and getting it back on the stages. We also talk about the love hate relationship with some of STPRs stages, how much the community of Wellsboro celebrates the event, and scraping along to a class victory wi...
2022-11-012h 12
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 126 - Gabe Jacobsohn and Colin SchulzIn this episode we chatted with Gabe Jacobsohn and Colin Schulz of Flying Finish RallySport. Coming from humble rally beginnings first as fans, then volunteers, to working on cars and competing themselves, they've learned a lot about the sport of rallying from just about every aspect. They're applying that experience to make products available through their Rally.Build brand so new and existing rallyists get all the stuff necessary to pass tech inspection with flying colors. We also get into a bit of inter-team rivalry as they both prepare for the upcoming Lake Superior Performance Rally.
2022-10-051h 20
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 125 - Derek JamesIn this episode we caught up with Derek James soon after his class win at NEFR in July. We talked about how he got started in rallying, sibling rivalries with his brother Matt, being a mechanic and driver, and his work with his alma mater to get young people hands-on involved in rallying. Oh, and we also reviewed the 2022 New England Forest Rally.
You can follow Derek James and his James World Rally Team (JWRT) on these social media channels:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesworldrallyteam/
Facebook: https://www...
2022-09-141h 10
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 124 - Co-Driver KJ MillerIn this episode recorded back in July, we chatted with young co-driver KJ Miller after his high flying class victory at Rally Baie-des-Chaleurs. We asked about what got KJ interested in motorsports, events he's competed in so far, and what his goals are for the future. With KJ being a bit of a social media master, we also asked about how to get more young people interested in rally.
The Oregon Trail Rally YouTube video can be found here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMqtJJMWflo
Follow KJ Miller on th...
2022-09-0739 min
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 123 - Launch Control’s New Season with Warwick and ChrisIf you're a dedicated rally fan like us, then you're probably an avid watcher of the Subaru Launch Control series. The series has always been well produced, beautifully shot, and brought out some of the great stories from the sharp end of the field. However, after 9 successful seasons it was time for a change. We chatted with Warwick Paterson of Formula Photographic and Chris Bowes of Bowes Media about what's going to be different in the new season and why.
2022-08-011h 04
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 122 - Sam Albert on ARA Rules, Ferrari Engines, and MoreIn this episode we chat with Sam Albert, one of the fastest privateers in the ARA. Sam's always very open about and honest about his thoughts on the championship, so we decided to give him a call to discuss the upcoming ARA Open Class rules for 2023, how it might affect privateer drivers like him, and his goal of putting a Ferrari engine into his Subaru WRX STI. Yes, you heard that right. So grab a cold one and join us for another round at the virtual rally pub we call the RallyCast podcast.
2022-06-181h 16
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 121 - Mark Piatkowski on What It’s Like to Drive a Rally2 (R5)This episode is another one that was temporarily lost due to technical issues. Back in March we talked in depth with Mark Piatkowski about what it was like transitioning from his NA4 Subaru that he works on mostly himself to a full blown homologated M-Sport Rally2 Ford Fiesta with all the bells and whistles at the Rally in the 100 Acre Wood.
2022-06-0746 min
OpenPaddock RallyCastEpisode 120 - Talking 100 Acre Wood, WRC Cars, and Dodging Wildlife with Alex Gelsomino, Rhianon Gelsomino, and Leon JordanThis is a re-release of an episode from a couple months that had technical issues. We chatted with talked with Alex and Rhianon Gelsomino about their 100 Acre Wood experience, the current top level of competition this year and dodging wildlife. We also chatted with Leon Jordan of McKenna Motorsports about WRC cars and what makes theirs different from the Hyundai i20 used by Hoonigan. This was all recorded before the new ARA 2023 Open 4WD guidelines were released.
2022-05-301h 09
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 119 - The Great Adventures of Bryce ProseusIn this episode we chatted with one of American rallying's biggest advocates, Bryce Proseus. He tells us about how just going to see his first stage rally was an adventure in itself. The hook was set and it wasn't long before he wanted to get into co-driving which led to a dramatic barn hunt for a working motor having blown the original one in pre event test. But the adventures of Bryce Proseus certainly doesn't stop there. In one of his grandest adventures he chose to take his rallying experience to the next level by competing in Rally Moto...
2022-05-141h 19
OpenPaddock RallyCast100 Acre Wood Review with Co-Drivers Leon Jordan, Alex and Rhianon GelsominoJust in time for Olympus, we talked with the top teams about thier experiences from 100 Acre Wood. Leon Jordan of McKenna Motorsports tells us about competing against another WRC car and their puncture issues. Alex Gelsomino of Hoonigan Racing talks about the local wildlife while Rhianon Gelsomino tells us how she thought that they won the Power Stage but celebrated a bit too early.
2022-04-221h 10
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 118 - Women in Motorsports with Josie Rimmer, Leanne Junnila, and Karen JankowskiThis is a special episode in conjunction with Dirtfish and their celebration of Women in Motorsports. In this show your host took a bit of a backseat and let the guests drive the discussion on this important subject. Topics ranged from their personal experiences, ways we as a community can better support and encourage more women to be a part of our rally family, and some of the great things that Dirtfish is doing specifically to expand the coverage of women in our sport.
Don’t forget the Dirtfish Women’s Summit available to attend for f...
2022-03-101h 02
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 117 - Voices from Sno*Drift 2022One of my favorite things at a rally is to get a quick word with competitors as soon as I can after they finished. You get some of that raw emotion of their success, whether that’s just getting to the finish or winning their class. Although I wasn’t physically at Sno*Drift, I called up several competitors to get their reactions from this year's unusually slick event, soon after they slid past the icy finish boards. You’ll hear from overall winner Mark Piatkowski, Regional Overall winner Ivo Draganov, as well as Patrick Gruszka, Al Dantes Jr., Julien...
2022-03-101h 05
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 116 - 2021 ARA Champions Travis Pastrana and Rhianon GelsominoIn this episode we go to the very sharp end of the ARA field of competitors and chat with Subaru Motorsports USA's Travis Pastrana and Rhianon Gelsomino. Travis gives us a rather long medical list of why he had to miss Sno*Drift, even though he tried to convince his doctors he could still compete. Rhianon tells us about how much extra work she and Travis are doing to keep a competitive advantage as their closest competition switched to top level WRC machinery, and why her dad is both her biggest supporter and her greatest critic. We get into...
2022-02-281h 23
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 115 - Part 2 of 2022 and Beyond with ARA Competition Director Preston OsbornIn Part 2 of our chat with ARA Competition Director Preston Osborn we move on from the recent rule changes and get into the future of ARA and what it’s goals are in both the short and long term.
2022-02-2454 min
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 114 - Part 1 of What’s New for 2022 with ARA Competition Director Preston OsbornA few weeks back we had a long call with ARA Competition Director Preston Osborn to talk about what’s new for the 2022 season. We had so much to talk about that we felt it best to split it into two episodes. So in this Part 1 we discussed what was learned over the 2021 season and he detailed the new rule changes for 2022 and the reasoning behind them. So grab a nice Sno*Drift chilled beverage from the virtual rally pub we call, the RallyCast.
2022-02-191h 05
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 113 - East African Safari Classic with Andy Brown of Tuthill Porsche and co-driver Alex GelsominoHistoric rallying has really taken off in recent years, but the one event on everyone’s bucket list is the East African Safari Classic. In this episode we talk with Andy Brown, the team principal of Tuthill Porsche, and co-driver Alex Gelsomino who will be competing alongside Ken Block in their first Safari Classic. We chat about the the cars, equipment, and preparation for this week long 5,000 kilometer event that starts February 10th.
To get an idea of what the East African Safari Classic is like, check out this documentary video from the 2013 event:
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2022-02-0854 min
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 112 - William Petrow and US Rallysport FederationIn this episode we chat with William Petrow, the Marketing and Promotional director of the new US Rallysport Federation sanctioning body. We get into the nitty gritty about what holes this sanctioning body is designed to fill, the different car classes, and we also get a bit of an update of what’s new at the Broken Motorsports shop. I also drop in some of my thoughts from WRC Monte Carlo last weekend and what I think of the new Rally1 hybrid cars.
2022-01-271h 34
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 111 - Kyle TilleyIn this Episode we get to know Era Motorsports’ Kyle Tilley. If you haven’t met Kyle yet, I imagine you soon will. It's hard to imagine a man with this much of a passion for rallying had his first event at Ojibwe Forests Rally just last year. Although he drives everything from LMP2 sports cars at 200MPH and NASCAR Cup cars on circuits, it's rallying that Kyle loves most and is going all in for 2022.
2022-01-1859 min
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 110 - Oregon Trail Rally Clerk of the Course AJ RossiterIn this episode we chat with Oregon Trail Rally clerk of the course AJ Rossiter. We talk about taking on being a clerk of the course and what it entails, why he’s set aside his helmet and set his sights higher, as well sharing some of our favorite moments from the final round of the ARA championship. You’ll also hear from some of the competitors in this episode that I caught at the end of the first running of the Maryhill Loops stage.
2021-12-301h 22
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 109 - ARA 2021 National Class Champion Mark PiatkowskiWe often talk about the rally family, but in this episode the term is much more literal. We talked with Mark Piatkowski and his dad Andy Piatkowski about Mark's road to becoming the new LN4 combined class champion. We discussed his start in rallying, going from NA4 to Super Production and back to NA4, the value of wrenching on your own car, the challenges of getting to rallies across the country while also working a day job, and his decision to go from a regional to a national entry. So grab a cold one and turn up the volume a...
2021-11-251h 02
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 108 - The Nor‘Wester ExperienceAs most of you know, I’ve been around rallying for over a decade, but oddly it wasn’t until last month that I competed in my first ever TSD rally. Fellow Oregon Trail Rally organizer Mike Nagle wrangled me into joining him for the iconic Nor’Wester Auto Rally put on by the Rainier Auto Sports Club. Although I had a general understanding of TSDs, I had no idea just how challenging and enjoyable these regularity rallies could be.
So in this episode we chatted with Ron Sorem, the Routemaster. We talked about the history...
2021-10-211h 16
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 107 - Stories from Ojibwe Part 2 with Mark Piatkowski, Steven Harrell, and Ian HolmesThis is part 2 of our stories from the 2021 Ojibwe Forests Rally. After the event we caught up with Mark Piatkowski who explains his crazy 1.8 second win over Ele Bardha and his hopes for a national championship. We then chatted with co-driver Steven Harrell about his 3rd place in the hotly contested regional overall, as well as his earlier adventure in the desert with Ryan Millen. Finally we bring back co-driver and our former co-host Ian Holmes claimed his first regional Open 2WD class win at a national event.
2021-10-021h 01
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 106 - Stephen and Katie Gingras from Ojibwe and Sound Man Derek Johnson LoveThis is Part 1 of our chats from the Ojibwe Forests Rally 2021, and in this episode we caught up with Stephen and Katie Gingras about their close fight for the regional overall, and we get a taste of what LSPR is going to look like. I also introduce you to Derek Johnson Love, a longtime supporter of Open Paddock, and now taking on a larger role behind the scenes to make the RallyCast sound better.
2021-09-1053 min
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 105 - Dylan Gondyke Take 2In this episode we chat with driver Dylan Gondyke. Dylan started out crewing, but that was short lived as once he saw stage rallying with his own eyes, he needed to do it himself. He tells us about learning AWD and crashing his co-driver’s car, his dramatic first event at NEFR 2019 that defined everything we love about the rally community, and how just two years later he and Ben Chuong are regularly fighting for regional podiums.
You can follow Dylan Gondyk’s onboards and build videos here on YouTube
And the team socia...
2021-08-241h 00OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 104 - Dan Norkus, Santiago Iglesias, and is McKenna's 2021 WRC Car Too Fast for ARA?In this nearly two months late episode, I chatted with Danny Norkus who’s had a fantastic season so far including his first ever overall win at Colorado earlier this year with Travis Nease as well as a 2nd in class at SOFR with Chris Greenhouse. I also caught up with reigning Eastern Regional Limited 2WD class champion Santiago Iglesias right after his Southern Ohio win, and it turns out he's got quite the regional battle on his hands with a young Patrick Gruszka who’s currently leading the points.
Then I ask the question, "is Ba...
2021-08-091h 03
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 103 - Alex and Rhianon Gelsomino ReturnWe bring back our good friends Alex and Rhianon Gelsomino which is now an all Subaru family. In this episode we discuss their recent vacation travels, review their experiences from the Olympus Rally, and delve into what to expect as challenges at SOFR this weekend. We also take a tangent into the WRC which was in Sardegna last weekend, where Rhianon shares the humorous tale of a long ride on, not in, a tow truck.
2021-06-1156 min
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 102 - Co-Driver Krista SkucasWe caught up with Krista Skucas after a dominant win at the Mike Nagle Regional Rally co-driving for Derik Nelson in the Nordic Motorsports BRZ. We chatted about the event and it's new stages, a dramatic moment that almost ended it all, as well as how she got started co-driving.
2021-06-031h 03
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 101 -Rally in the 100 Acre Wood Part 3 with Ryan and Rachel Rethy, Katie Gingras, and Arek BialobrzeskiPart 3 of the 100 Acre Wood review, it's all about NA4WD. We kick it off with regional overall winners Ryan and Rachel Rethy who had a fabulous run with some extremely close competition. Then it's Co-Driver Katie Gingras who with driver Chuck Surdyke was battling the Rethy's until they got a little over ambitious into a fast left hander. And finally it's a chat with Arek Bialobrzeski about his killer H6 swapped 2011 Subaru WRX hatchback that was so fast that it was competing with the R5s at the front.
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2021-04-2135 min
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 100 -Rally in the 100 Acre Wood Part 2 with Barry McKenna, Martin Brady, and Cameron CarrIt's our 100th episode! We start our chat with current ARA champion Barry McKenna who gives us all the details on his World Rally Car and all the changes they did to have it meet ARA regulations. It's always a treat to be joined by Martin Brady. 100 Acre Wood didn't go so well for he and Seamus, but their speed was remarkable. Then it's co-driver Cameron Carr with some stories about recce and what it’s like to compete in an R5 for the first time alongside driver John O'Sullivan.
📷 David Cosseboom
2021-04-211h 16
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 99 - 100 Acre Wood Review Part 1In this show we chatted with a bevy of 2WD competitors including National 2WD winners Michael Hooper and Kevin Allen, 2nd in National Limited 2WD Ryan Sanders, 2nd overall Regional and 2WD class winner Steve Olona, and 3rd overall Regional 2nd in 2WD Al Dantes Jr.
Be sure to follow these competitors at their social media links below:
River City Rally Team
Tower City Race Team
Verve Racing
GoSPEED Racing
2021-03-311h 25
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 98 - The Rally Race Book ProjectIn this episode we chatted with Dr. "Koz" - Michele Kozimor, Dr. Barbara Prince, and Emalie Rell about a study they're doing about the culture of rally racing in North America. A long time Subaru fan, Michele had never been to a rally until a friend called about a bunch of Subarus running around Wellsboro, Pennsylvania. That visit to STPR and her interaction with teams, fans, and volunteers inspired the project now in it’s 3rd year of research.
Follow the Rally Race Book Project on Instagram
2021-03-221h 06
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 97 - Sno*Drift 2021 Part 3In this last segment from Sno*Drift 2021 we chatted with Limited 4WD competitor Travis Nease, Co-Drivers Alex and Rhianon Gelsomino, and finish off with a talk with American Rally Association's Competition Director Preston Osborn about the choice to use RallySafe and how different it is running an event with this new tool.
2021-02-281h 37
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 96 - Sno*Drift 2021 Part 2 - The Young GunsIn this episode we chatted with three of the youngest talents that competed at SnoDrift and all of them had podium results. Cian McCormack comes from a family with a strong rallying history and SnoDrift was his first national event. The youngest of the three at 17, Patrick Gruszka is the son of well known privateer Art Gruszka and is beginning to blaze his own path. We also had Patrick's co-driver Alison LaRoza to get her perspective on working with someone so new to the sport. And finally Andre D'orazio who first caught our attention last season doing amazing times...
2021-02-2639 minOpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 95 - 2021 Sno*Drift Rally Interviews Part 1"Winners and Binners"Okay, maybe Winners and Binners is a bit harsh, but indeed that's what happened with the guests in part 1 of our Sno*Drift rally review. The father daughter team of Stephen and Katie Gingras have shown impressive performance at other events, but unfortunately the icy conditions caught out the #12 NA4WD Subaru. If it was slick for 4WD machinery, just imagine what it was like for a RWD Subaru BRZ! And that's exactly what our next guest Santiago Iglasias of Escudería Boricua Rally drove to a class win in Regional L2WD. Also at the top of their class...
2021-02-2253 min
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 94 - Sno*Drift 2021 PreviewIn this episode we speak with the Marketing Director of ARA Jeremy Meyer about their new changes including the addition of RallySafe and their media partnership with Dirtfish. We also chat with Dirtfish Media's Trevor Wert about their new role, and with Kelsey Steven's of Cooper Autoworks who's also going to be at Sno*Drift with a small media team. This is looking to be one of the best covered Sno*Drift rallies in ages!
And no, your ears do not deceive you. I apparently can't count, because in the intro I state that this is episode 95, whe...
2021-02-2037 min
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 93 - James and Ryan Pryzbylkowski of Vilko MotorsportsIn this episode we talk to a couple of grassroots competitors. Brothers James and Ryan Pryzbylkowski are newer to the sport from the competition side, but have been spectating rallies for several years until they had the opportunity and means to finally build cars of their own. It's a fun chat about how they first learned about rallying and what it's like to do that first event.
Follow Vilko Motorsports on the following social media channels:
2021-02-1549 min
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 92 - DirtFish Media's Colin ClarkIn this episode we chat with one of our favorite WRC reporters, Colin Clark. Colin gives us his thoughts on the upcoming Monte Carlo Rally, what it's like to ride in one of the newest generation Hyundai i20 WRC's at speed, and the upcoming 2022 regulations. Be sure to also stick around for the end where we introduce a new segment we're calling "The View From the Right Seat" where this time we have a short chat with Alex Gelsomino about his years of rallying with Ken Block and the Ford relationship that has come to an end after 11 years.
2021-01-181h 26
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 91 - Our Annual Chat with Co-Driver Alex KihuraniHappy New Year listeners! In this episode Co-Driver Alex Kihurani chats with us about the challenges of their condensed 2020 WRC3 season, working with the FIA's new Rally Star driver program and how sim racing plays a part, getting used to the speeds of Rally2 machinery, and the exciting plans he and Sean have for the 2021 season which starts in just a few weeks. After what we heard, you'll definitely want to renew that WRC+ All Live subscription! We also have a brief chat with Scott Alderson of Scott Alderson Art who's seeking a little bit of sponsorship help to ke...
2021-01-021h 29OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 90 - Alex and Rhianon Gelsomino ReturnIn this show Alex and Rhianon discuss their pandemic shortened 2020 season and how what started out as quite the blow to their business and livelihood, suddenly opened a new opportunity when Rhianon got the call co-driver for Travis Pastrana in the #199 Subaru. We also talk about how American rally rules encourage good sportsmanship vs. other places in the world, and how Alex and Ken used that to their advantage in their early years competing in an Olsbergs Fiesta. We also chat about the crazy contraption Subaru came up with for Rhianon to use to wipe the windscreen in front...
2020-12-131h 26
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 89 - Olympus 2020 Part 2In Part 2 of our Olympus review show, we conclude our interview with Regional overall winner Dave Clark, and then provide some thoughts and insight from our commentary crew which includes our host Mike Shaw, rally photographer Tedrick Mealy, and recently announced 2020 Eastern Regional Open 2WD champion co-driver, Kelsey Stephens of Cooper Autoworks.
2020-12-061h 00
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 88 - Olympus 2020 Part 1 with Regional Overall Winner Dave ClarkIn this episode we welcome a man who's smile we didn't think could get any bigger, but then he won the overall regional in his BMW E36 M3. It isn't often a 2WD car can make it to an overall podium, let alone an all out win, especially in the dumping rain and slippery conditions that Olympus 2020 had on offer. Mike Shaw and guests hosts Kelsey Stephens and Tedrick Mealy find out how he was able to pull if off and how he got started doing this crazy little sport that we all love.
2020-11-2842 min
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 87 - ARA’s New Series Competition Director Preston Osborn and Ojibwe Forests Rally ReviewIn this episode we welcome back friend of the RallyCast Preston Osborn. After toasting to his new role as ARA's new Series Competition Director, we chat about what interested him in taking up the new position, areas he plans on focusing first, and what his recent skills as a team manager and competitor at O.D.D. Racing can bring to the sanctioning body's management team. From there we delve deep into a review of the Ojibwe Forests Rally and learn why everyone should keep an eye on a kid named Andre D'Orazio.
Also, check ou...
2020-09-122h 06
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 86 - Rally Colorado Preview with Travis Nease and Dan NorkusWith Rally Colorado this weekend we wanted to get a quick preview out to all of you so you'll know what these competitors will be facing. We called up Travis Nease and Dan Norkus to give us an idea of what the roads are like, what they think of the hefty entry list of competitors, and what their plan of attack is being 3rd on the road in a new car.
2020-08-1536 min
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 85 - The Pub ChatWe didn't have any special guests this week, although we think we're all a little bit special in our own way. In this episode Mike, Ian, Kelsey, and Calvin chat about numerous subjects including socially distanced rallying, dealing with high temps, and what we think of one day rallies for national championship rounds. We also chat about the rest of the world starting to rally again, WRC cars running in national events, schedule changes, whether we'd like to see tarmac rallying as part of ARA's future, and more in a hodgepodge of rally chat at the virtual rally pub w...
2020-08-091h 36
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 84 - 2020 Southern Ohio Forest Rally Preview with Jeremiah Johnson and Jeremy MeyerIt's rally week!! With the American Rally Association's national championship restarting, we caught up with event Chairman Jeremiah Johnson and ARA Marketing and Media Director Jeremy Meyer. We get a quick preview of the roads, weather, competition, ways to follow, and how they'll be running a socially distanced championship event.
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2020-07-1740 min
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 83 - Chris GreenhouseIn 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 enjoy a chat with us at the virtual rally pub we c...
2020-06-281h 18
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 82 - Jamie Beliveau of Beliveau Boys RacingIn 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 the following links:
YouTube
F...
2020-06-221h 21
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 81 - Oregon Trail Rally ReflectionsIn 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.
2020-06-151h 49
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 80 - Steve and Katie GingrasIn 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 by Oz Rally Pro.
2020-05-291h 34
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 79 - Subaru Motorsports USA Co-Driver Robbie DurantMost 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 Robbie Durant.
2020-05-091h 40
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 78 - Stories and Spirits with AJ Hakala and Dmitri AlpinskyIn 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.
2020-05-022h 19
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 77 - Home School with Oz Rally ProIn 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 valuable at sharpening your skills while cooped up at home.
As is typical with our p...
2020-04-182h 23
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 76 - What Have Some of Our Rally Contributors Been Up To?It'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 storage for his videos in contrast to Tedrick Mealy who has a love/ha...
2020-04-121h 30
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 75 - New Events with Dave Matheson of Bristol Forests Rally and Denise McMahon of Rally NevadaIn 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/bristolforestsrally/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bristolforestsrally/
Volunteer Inf...
2020-03-091h 23
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 74 - Dan Downey of Downey Dirty RacingIn 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 encourage you to join the conv...
2020-02-241h 40OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 73 - Rally 2020 with Mike and Ian Followed by an Interview with ARA's Jeremy MeyerIt’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 the downloads!
2020-02-081h 18
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 72 - Sam Albert on VR Gaming and Scott Alderson Art's Rally Coloring BookThis 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 links
www...
2020-01-181h 50
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 71 - Mitch Meadows of Mele Design FirmIn 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 their Mele rallying goodness at the links be...
2020-01-111h 13
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 70 - Taking on the World's Stages with American Co-driver Alex KihuraniIn 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 by an American since John Buffum, a WRC class podium...
2019-12-271h 02
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 69 - RAC Historic Rally Review with 1st in FIA Class Co-Driver Martin BradyIn 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 watch some of the video footage from this...
2019-11-301h 23
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 68 - Rally of the Tall Pines Live Coverage PreviewIn 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
2019-11-2157 min
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 67 - 2019 Lake Superior Performance Rally Review with Al Dantes Jr.In 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
2019-10-271h 44
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 66 - #AmericanInvasion Review of Wales Rally GB with Keanna Erickson-Chang and Ryan BoothIn 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://eventnewss.ynil.com/events/2019/WRGB/WRC/itinerary-WRC.html...
2019-10-142h 18
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 65 - The STPR Review with Regional Overall Winner, Mark PiatkowskiIn 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 enters as a regional instead of national that lead to an interesting idea from none other than Petter So...
2019-09-302h 00
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 64 - Ojibwe Forests Rally Review with Special Guest Ryan BoothIn 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.
2019-09-121h 41
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 63 - Interview with Santiago Daniel Iglesias and a review of Summer Sno*DriftIn 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 Santiago Daniel Iglesias of the Es...
2019-08-311h 07
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Ep. 62 - Christopher Bowes of Bowes Media Discusses Subaru's Launch Control on Amazon PrimeSubaru 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.
2019-08-1436 min
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 61 - Rally Colorado Review and the Story of Earl with Preston Osborn and Ed McNellyIn 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
2019-08-111h 24
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 60 - NEFR Review with Cooper Autoworks Calvin Cooper and Kelsey StephensIn 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
2019-08-0358 min
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 59 - WRC Mid-Season Review with Colin Clark RallyIn 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
2019-07-162h 05
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 58 - Subaru Motorsports USA's Oliver SolbergIn 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.
2019-06-2236 min
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 57 - Oregon Trail Rally Part 2 with Karen Jankowski and Preston OsbornThis 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 regional rally.
You can follow Karen Jankowski of Jankowski Motorsports on Faceb...
2019-06-151h 47
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 56 - Oregon Trail Rally Part 1 with Karen Jankowski and Preston OsbornThis 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 their Facebook and Instagram
2019-06-111h 09
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 55 with Co-Driver Turned Driver, Karen JankowskiIn 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 these links to Facebook and I...
2019-05-111h 27
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 54 - California Rally Series Director Jennifer StonecipherIn 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 Sanctioned
July 26-27: Rally Colorado (C3) Rangely, CO - ARA Sanc...
2019-04-211h 15
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 53 - The 100 Acre Wood Rally Review and an Open Paddock ReunionWell, 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 his first ever stage rally. We didn't have any special guests th...
2019-04-072h 11
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 52 - The Return of Savage Dave Wallingford and Ian Holmes Becomes a Professional Co-DriverThis 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 experience from the Oz Rally Pro Co-Driver Development Acad...
2019-03-1356 min
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 51 with Keanna Erickson-ChangA 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
2019-03-031h 13
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 50 - John Buffum Returns to Monte Carlo 50 Years LaterWe 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 documenting the 50th Anniversary achievement. Epic, simply epic!
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2019-02-231h 01
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 49 with Michael Hooper of River City RallyThis 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:
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2019-02-1855 min
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 48 with Cameron Steely & Preston Osborn of O.D.D. RacingAnother 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 times.
You can follow Cameron and Pres...
2019-02-071h 05
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 47 - The 2019 Sno*Drift Rally Review with Al Dantes Jr.In 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!
2019-02-021h 33
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 46 with 2018 Rally America Champions Dave and Mike BrownIn 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-AQiHHQ
Co-Driver and brother Mike Brown can be followed on Facebook at L5>4 Rally
The Brown brot...
2019-01-1955 minOpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 45 with Doug Shepherd of ARAIn 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.
2019-01-1241 minOpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 44 with Dave CarapetyanIn 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 glued to wieners for…
2018-12-162h 09
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 43 with Antoine L’EstageAlmost 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 plans for the future. We…
2018-11-1857 minOpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 42 with Al Dantes Jr. and Michael HooperFrom 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.
2018-11-051h 19OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 41 with 2018 ARA Open 2WD Co-Driver Champion Martin BradyCo-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 confirmed, others have not. As always, give us a…
2018-10-201h 19OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 40 with Sam Albert of the DirtFish Rally TeamThis 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.
2018-09-301h 25OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 39 with Greg Dorman of Subaru Rally Team USAI 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. …
2018-08-171h 46OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 38 with HammerSport RacingWe 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 topics…
2018-08-1249 min
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 37 with Special Guest Matt JamesThis 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.
2018-07-131h 25OpenPaddock RallyCastOpen Paddock RallyCast Ep.36 with Special Guest Christopher BowesThis 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 always, comments and questions are always welcome! If you…
2018-07-072h 11