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February 2012

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  • David Phillips
    Editor and Chief
    David Phillips is a long-time contributor to print and electronic publications in the U.S. and abroad, including Racer, Autosport, AutoWeek, Motor Sport and SPEEDtv.com, oversees the daily updating of news stories and assigns, edits and contributes feature material for inRacingNews.com.
  • Chris Hall
    iRacing.com Series Writer
    Chris Hall has been writing since the nineties and moved into motorsports reporting in 2005, covering series such as ALMS, British GT, FIA GT, Le Mans and 2CV racing for Full Throttle magazine, Motorsport.com, The-Paddock.net, GTGateway.com, L' Endurance and, of course, inRacingNews. During 2008 and 2009, he worked with the RSS Performance Porsche Carrera Cup Team (and former British GT(C) champions) as a data engineer for a variety of drivers and models of 997s.
  • Jameson Spies
    Contributing Writer
    19 years old, Jameson Spies lives in Quartz Hill, California. He grew-up surrounded by racing. His mother raced late models throughout Southern California while his father built and setup the car. Not surprisingly, Jameson began racing go-karts at the age of 13, and is now racing Spec Trucks at Toyota Speedway at Irwindale. He has a passion about all forms of racing and hopes to make a career out of it.
  • Jason Lofing
    iRacing.com Series Writer
    Jason is 21 years old and was born and raised in Elk Grove. California. A big time NASCAR fan, he hasn’t missed a race on Sunday in years. Lofing is also a huge San Fransisco Giants fan and tries to take in at least a couple games a year. Other than sim racing, his biggest (and far more expensive!) hobby is photography. Although he is rather new to sim racing, Lofing has already accomplished some pretty impressive results, qualifying for the 2011 iRacing Oval Pro Series in Season 1, 2011, winning the inaugural Landon Cassill Qualifying Challenge and finishing runner-up in the second one.
  • Ray Bryden
    Technical contributor
    Ray grew up in Nova Scotia, which means he’s a hockey nut, but in Nova Scotia’s two non-winter months he had to find other diversions, which meant watching F1 racing on weekends with his dad and brothers. Without the resources to get started in racing, he gravitated to computer versions of racing – first Atari games like Pole Position, followed by PC racing games like Indianapolis 500: The Simulation. Dozens of others came and went, until Grand Prix Legends came along and he decided sim-racing was his official hobby. Years were spent enjoying this both offline and online until a few years of fatherhood took priority. When free-time reappeared he heard about iRacing and signed up in 2008 and became so involved in the service that he wrote one of the first books on the subject of sim-racing, iRacing Paddock. When not writing for inRacingNews.com, his main occupation is as a research associate with Saint-Gobain working on advanced ceramic materials.
  • Patrick Atherton
    Contributing Writer
    Patrick Atherton, originally from Adelaide in the state of South Australia, currently resides just outside of Melbourne, Victoria with wife of 17 years and 3 kids. A business manager by profession, but also dabbles with blogging, cartooning and fine art, having been published both as a writer in a short-lived South Australian motorsport yearbook and later as a cartoonist in a niche trade magazine. At the age of 19 he competed in club circuit events in an Austin Healey Sprite, later indulging in sprint karts between 1994 and 2000. Following the move to the State of Victoria he raced Road Race Karts (“Superkarts” as they are known in Australia) in the popular Rotax class, competing at Phillip Island, Oran Park, Mallala, Wakefield Park, Eastern Creek, Calder Park, Sandown and Winton. It was during this time he met former Australian F2 champion and inventor of Australia’s first, and most prolific race simulator rig, Jon Crooke. This culminated in an introduction to Papyrus’ legendary NR2003 simulation, and the subsequent sim racing addiction which brought him to iRacing.
  • Tim Terry
    Contributing Writer
    Tim Terry, aka the voice of Maritime stock car racing, fell in love with sim racing in 2004 after he joined the Sim Racing Network crew as a pit reporter. From October 2004 to SRNtv’s closure in June 2007, he’s covered prestigious races and leagues such as the Online 500, FLM Fall 400, Real Racing Online and the DMP Racing League – each as the lead broadcaster for the company. At the same time the wheels started to turn in another direction as he began announcing stock car racing locally. Terry became the assistant announcer at Scotia Speedworld in May 2007 and took over full duties in May 2009 when long-time voice Mike Kaplan retired from the track. Terry also became the series voice of the Parts For Trucks Pro Stock Tour in ’09 and continues to hold down both posts in 2011. He has also announced races for the Pro All Stars Series, Atlantic Open Wheel and Maritime League of Legends tours and has called races at six different Atlantic Canadian tracks. Terry can be heard online at WebRacingNetwork.com, RLMtv.com and OLRtv.com covering sim races. He also makes occasional appearances on PSRtv.com. In addition to inRacingNews, his articles and columns can be read on ScotiaSpeedworld.ca, MaritimeProStockTour.com and his own website at timterryonline.com.
  • David Allen
    Contributing Writer
    North Carolina born and raised with over 15 years of computer/IT experience, I combine two of my biggest hobbies -- racing and technology -- here at inRacingNews. In my spare time I run a Nascar fan site and cure my own need for speed riding atvs. If it involves technology or racing I'll be there, but combine the two and I'll be looking a front row seat. Stop by and say hello anytime!
  • Allen Krier
    Contributing Writer
    Allen was born in West Palm Beach, Florida but grew up in Atlanta and attended Georgia College and State University where he received a BS in Information Systems. Currently a resident of Albany, GA, he started sim racing in 2008 while in college when iRacing was first released to the public. Since then, Krier has been a two time iRacing Pro Series driver (2009 and 2010), picking up one Pro Series win at Daytona in ‘09. Besides sim racing, Allen’s other hobbies include RC Car racing as well as “attending and watching any sporting event that I can including going to the local dirt track.

Button to get first run in new McLaren

January 16th, 2012

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Button to get first run in new McLaren

Jenson Button will be the first driver to sample the new McLaren MP4-27 at next month’s Jerez test. McLaren has confirmed that Button will take the wheel on February 7 for the first run of the car at the Spanish track

Sakhir welcomes reinstated staff

January 16th, 2012

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Sakhir welcomes reinstated staff

The Bahrain International Circuit has formally welcomed back the employees who were dismissed during last year’s protests in the nation. The Sakhir track reinstated the staff members on the advice of the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry, which is examining events around 2011′s political tensions

Kubica leaves hospital after leg surgery

January 16th, 2012

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Kubica leaves hospital after leg surgery

Robert Kubica has returned to his home in Monaco to continue rehabilitation, following the latest operation required after a fall that injured his leg last week. Kubica reopened a fracture in his right tibia, originally broken in his horrific rally crash last year, when he fell near an apartment he was staying at in Viareggio in Italy.

DRS zones to be adjusted for 2012

January 16th, 2012

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DRS zones to be adjusted for 2012

Formula 1′s DRS rules will remain unchanged in 2012, AUTOSPORT has learned, but the FIA plans to tweak the overtaking zones on the back of the experience of last year. The Drag Reduction System was introduced at the start of 2011 as a means of helping overtaking – with drivers allowed to use the straightline speed boost at designated spots on the track if they get within one second of the car ahead of them at a set point

Virgin to carry Sky F1 channel

January 16th, 2012

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Virgin to carry Sky F1 channel

Virgin Media has confirmed that it will carry Sky Sports’ new bespoke Formula 1 channel when it launches this season. Sky Sports F1 will be available alongside the rest of the Sky Sports package for Virgin customers.

Ferrari: F1 must keep European races

January 13th, 2012

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Ferrari: F1 must keep European races

Formula 1 chiefs should do all they can to ensure historic European races are kept on the calendar amid the push to expand the championship around the world. That is the view of Ferrari vice chairman Piero Ferrari, the only surviving son of company founder Enzo.

McLaren not afraid to take risks

January 13th, 2012

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McLaren not afraid to take risks

McLaren has not been afraid to take risks with its 2012 car despite suffering a major setback during pre-season testing last year with its unsuccessful ‘octopus’ exhaust system. McLaren Racing managing director Jonathan Neale, speaking in today’s Motorsport Safety Fund Sid Watkins lecture at AUTOSPORT International, insists that the team’s early struggles in 2011 will not force it into taking a more conservative approach with the MP4-27, either in terms of concept or development

Sutil to stand trial over assault claim

January 13th, 2012

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Sutil to stand trial over assault claim

Adrian Sutil is set to stand trial in Munich at the end of the month in relation to a claim that he assaulted Lotus F1 co-owner Eric Lux in a Shanghai nightclub last April. A number of Sutil’s fellow F1 drivers who were present in the club could be called to present evidence in the case.

Ferrari has own reactive height system

January 12th, 2012

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Ferrari has own reactive height system

Ferrari has already developed its own version of the Lotus reactive ride-height system for its 2012 car, and is now just awaiting final approval from the FIA over its legality. Lotus has pioneered a way for the ride height on its car to be maintained under braking – which will help both aerodynamic performance and stability. The system is fully mechanical and activated by brake torque.

Alonso says Kubica is the best driver

January 12th, 2012

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Alonso says Kubica is the best driver

Robert Kubica has been singled out by Fernando Alonso as the rival he fears the most. Although Kubica is still recovering from injuries he suffered in a rally crash last year, and is currently in hospital after injuring his leg in a fall on Wednesday, Alonso says he believes the Polish driver is the most talented competitor out there. Speaking at Ferrari’s Wrooom media event at Madonna di Campiglio on Thursday about which driver he feared the most, Alonso said: “For me the best driver is Robert Kubica – and I want to wish him the best

Alonso optimistic on title chance

January 12th, 2012

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Alonso optimistic on title chance

Fernando Alonso believes Ferrari has the structure and staff it needs to rediscover its title-winning form, but he is refusing to get too carried away yet about its prospects for 2012. Speaking at Ferrari’s Wrooom media event at Madonna di Campiglio in Italy on Thursday, Alonso said that he was optimistic about the way his team was preparing for the season ahead – but reckoned it would be some time before it knew just how competitive it would be. “We are all optimistic,” said Alonso

Olympic Committee recognises FIA

January 12th, 2012

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Olympic Committee recognises FIA

Motorsport’s ruling body, the FIA, has been recognised by the International Olympic Committee. The IOC recognition is provisional for a period of two years and it has invited the FIA to introduce an Athlete’s Commission so as to make this recognition permanent.

Massa confident he can win again

January 12th, 2012

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Massa confident he can win again

Felipe Massa is confident he can rediscover the race-winning form in 2012 that he believes will help secure his future at Ferrari. Ahead of what has been openly called by team members as a ‘crucial’ season for the Brazilian, Massa believes an improved car will help him get back on to the top step of the podium. Speaking at the Ferrari Wrooom media event at Madonna di Campiglio in Italy on Thursday, Massa said that he was not feeling under any extra pressure to deliver

Gary Anderson joins BBC line-up

January 12th, 2012

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Gary Anderson joins BBC line-up

The BBC has announced that former Jordan technical director Gary Anderson will join its commentary line-up for the 2012 Formula 1 season.

Kubica injures leg in fall in Italy

January 11th, 2012

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Kubica injures leg in fall in Italy

Robert Kubica has injured his leg in a fall near his home, with sources close to the Polish driver suggesting that he has reopened a fracture that he sustained in his rally accident last year. It is understood that Kubica fell over on ice in Pietrasanta, where he lives, and subsequently complained of pain in the right leg which was broken in his crash. He was driven to the local hospital for checks

Williams partners with Michael Johnson

January 11th, 2012

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Williams partners with Michael Johnson

Williams F1 has announced a deal with Olympic gold medallist and former 200m world record holder Michael Johnson. Johnson’s Performance Inc company will provide an intensive training programme for the Formula 1 team’s pit crew personnel, and also evaluate its current training programme. In return, the MJP logo will be displayed on the sleeves of driver and team overalls and on team kit.

Ferrari eager to help F1 secure future

January 11th, 2012

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Ferrari eager to help F1 secure future

Ferrari is eager to play a role in helping secure a better future for grand prix racing, despite its recent decision to break away from the Formula One Teams’ Association (FOTA). That is the view of the Italian car manufacturer’s president Luca di Montezemolo, who believes that securing healthy foundations for F1′s future is more important than it remaining a part of FOTA – which he originally helped create. “I think that as in every moment of life, there are moments that are good and moments that are necessary to change,” said di Montezemolo, during a brief appearance at Ferrari’s Wrooom media event at Madonna di Campiglio

Lotus reactive ride height is legal

January 11th, 2012

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Lotus reactive ride height is legal

Lotus’s rivals look set to be forced to copy its innovative reactive ride height system ahead of the 2012 season, with the FIA happy the concept is totally legal. There has been much intrigue in recent days about the mechanism that Lotus was reported to have tried out at the Abu Dhabi young driver test last year. The mechanical system helps maintain a standard ride height during braking – when often the front of the car would dip down

Domenicali wants swift end to RRA row

January 11th, 2012

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Domenicali wants swift end to RRA row

Ferrari hopes that the long-running dispute over Formula 1′s Resource Restriction Agreement can be resolved by next month, ahead of fresh talks between leading teams over the matter. On the back of Red Bull Racing and Ferrari leaving the Formula One Teams’ Association (FOTA) because of the failure to reach a deal on the matter, further discussions have taken place between the two outfits and McLaren and Mercedes GP to try and hammer out a solution. Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali revealed at his team’s Wrooom media event at Madonna di Campiglio on Wednesday that more talks were planned for next week – which come ahead of crucial discussions about the framing of a new Concorde Agreement

Ferrari awaits FIA call on Lotus device

January 11th, 2012

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Ferrari awaits FIA call on Lotus device

Ferrari is awaiting an answer from the FIA on the legality of an adjustable ride-height braking system that Lotus is believed to be developing for 2012. A report in Gazzetta dello Sport on Tuesday revealed that Lotus was running a ride height control mechanism – reported to be activated by a driver using a pedal – to help maintain the car’s distance from the ground under braking