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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.

Jim Rathmann dies aged 83

November 24th, 2011

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Jim Rathmann dies aged 83

Jim Rathmann, the winner of the 1960 Indianapolis 500, has died at the age of 83.

HVM drive for Alesi ‘discussed’

November 18th, 2011

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HVM drive for Alesi ‘discussed’

New Lotus partner HVM could run Jean Alesi in the 2012 Indianapolis 500 as the team continues to evaluate operating a second car full-time in the IndyCar Series next season. HVM, along with Bryan Herta Autosports and Dreyer & Reinbold, was this week named as an official partner of Group Lotus with the sportscar manufacturer entering the sport as an engine supplier in 2012, using V6 turbo-charged units built by Judd. And with Lotus-backed Alesi intent on making his debut at Indianapolis next May – at the age of 47 – HVM team owner Keith Wiggins admitted to AUTOSPORT that the idea to run the Frenchman alongside regular driver Simona de Silvestro had already been discussed

Herta, Dreyer and Reinbold pick Lotus

November 18th, 2011

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Herta, Dreyer and Reinbold pick Lotus

Indianapolis 500 winning team Bryan Herta Autosport and series regular Dreyer & Reinbold Racing will join HVM and newcomer Michael Shank Racing in running Lotus engines in next year’s IndyCar Series. Lotus announced Herta and Dreyer & Reinbold alongside HVM in Las Vegas on Thursday.

HVM to use Lotus engines in 2012

November 17th, 2011

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HVM to use Lotus engines in 2012

HVM has become the second team to confirm it will use Lotus engines in the 2012 IndyCar Series, after Michael Shank Racing announced last month that it was use the motors for its entry into the category. HVM team owner and former Formula 1 entrant Keith Wiggins said of the decision that he had no doubts about switching to Lotus power for the new-for-2012 format instead of the Honda or Chevrolet options. “Despite the choices, once it was apparent that Lotus would produce an engine, it was a clear decision for us to run with them,” said Wiggins.

Briscoe advocates enclosed cockpits

November 17th, 2011

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Briscoe advocates enclosed cockpits

Ryan Briscoe believes IndyCar should be open to the idea of a closed cockpit future as it works to improve safety following the death of Dan Wheldon. Double Indianapolis 500 winner Wheldon lost his life when his car flew into the catchfencing in a horrific multi-car crash in the season finale at Las Vegas a month ago. Briscoe escaped an aerial crash of his own at Chicagoland in 2005, and hopes the Wheldon tragedy spurs significant changes.

Power completes IndyCar test return

November 16th, 2011

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Power completes IndyCar test return

Will Power made his IndyCar test return in the new Dallara DW12 chassis, just four weeks after breaking his back in the huge crash at Las Vegas which claimed the life of Dan Wheldon. Power was able to climb out of the car himself following his crash, but was taken to hospital by ambulance to be treated for a fractured vertebrae.

Hildebrand and Kimball retain rides

November 16th, 2011

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Hildebrand and Kimball retain rides

JR Hildebrand will remain with Panther Racing until at least the end of the 2013 IndyCar Series season after the team confirmed it had taken its option up on the 23-year-old Californian. Hildebrand finished runner-up in the Rookie of the Year standings behind Newman/Haas driver James Hinchcliffe and would have won his maiden Indianapolis 500 had he not crashed on the final turn, handing victory to the late Dan Wheldon

IndyCar to race in China in 2012

November 10th, 2011

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IndyCar to race in China in 2012

The IndyCar Series has announced that it will race in China for the first time next season, when it adds a street race in Qingdao, a coastal city between Beijing and Shanghai. The inaugural Qingdao event will take place on on 19 August next year

Baltimore facing uncertain future

November 8th, 2011

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Baltimore facing uncertain future

IndyCar’s hopes of returning to Baltimore have been cast into doubt after city officials threatened to withdraw their support of the event over claims that they are still owed money by the race organisers. According to The Associated Press , Baltimore deputy mayor Kaliope Parthemos said that Baltimore Racing Development “has not honoured the terms of its contract,” and that it must “work immediately to pay debts owed to the City and State … aggressively work to repay any debts to vendors, and present a restructured company and management team, or the City will terminate its contract with BRD.” It is understood that up to $1.5 million in tax and debts are owed to the local authorities, which covered the cost of roadworks in the lead-up to the event and provided police, parking and other services.

Davison gets Andretti IndyCar test

November 8th, 2011

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Davison gets Andretti IndyCar test

Indy Lights race winner James Davison will test an IndyCar for Andretti Autosport at Palm Beach international Raceway on Thursday. The Australian, who is the cousin of V8 Supercar drivers Will and Alex Davison, will drive the car raced by Mike Conway this year

Kart event to honour Wheldon

November 7th, 2011

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Kart event to honour Wheldon

Dan Wheldon will be honoured in a special memorial kart event on Monday 5 December at Daytona, Milton Keynes.

Carpenter joins forces with Walker

November 7th, 2011

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Carpenter joins forces with Walker

Ed Carpenter has struck a deal with Derrick Walker to run the new IndyCar team that he has launched for the 2012 season. Carpenter, who announced the formation of Ed Carpenter Racing last week, will use Walker’s equipment, expertise and Indianapolis workshop to run his team, leaving him free to concentrate on his role of owner/driver. Walker has a huge amount of experience in Champ Car and IndyCar, having run entries for Roger Penske before setting up his own team in 1990

Patrick still open to Indy 500 return

November 4th, 2011

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Patrick still open to Indy 500 return

Danica Patrick says she still hopes to return to race at the Indianapolis 500 following her full-time move to NASCAR.

Rahal team to use Honda power

November 3rd, 2011

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Rahal team to use Honda power

Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing will run Honda engines for its planned full-time IndyCar return in 2012.

Briscoe stays with Penske for 2012

November 3rd, 2011

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Briscoe stays with Penske for 2012

Ryan Briscoe will remain part of an unchanged Penske line-up in next year’s IndyCar Series.

Rahal purchases two Dallara DW12s

November 3rd, 2011

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Rahal purchases two Dallara DW12s

Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing has ordered two Dallara DW12 chassis with the intention of fielding a team in next year’s IndyCar Series. A team spokesman confirmed to AUTOSPORT, however, that the extent and the details of the programme remain undefined. The team has not run a full schedule in IndyCars since 2008, when Ryan Hunter-Reay scored its most recent victory at Watkins Glen.

Carpenter sets up IndyCar team

November 3rd, 2011

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Carpenter sets up IndyCar team

IndyCar race-winner Ed Carpenter has set up his own team to compete in next year’s championship. Ed Carpenter Racing has been formed by the 30-year-old American, former series chief Tony George and golf legend Fuzzy Zoeller, who has been a long-term backer of the driver. “I am extremely excited about the opportunities that lie ahead with Ed Carpenter Racing,” said Carpenter, who broke his IndyCar duck by winning at Kentucky this season for Sarah Fisher Racing.

KV Racing confirms Chevrolet switch

November 2nd, 2011

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KV Racing confirms Chevrolet switch

KV Racing has confirmed that it will use Chevrolet engines for the 2012 IndyCar season, when the new technical package comes into play. The Indianapolis-based squad – which has enjoyed backing from the Lotus Group for the last two season – is the third high-profile IndyCar team to join forces with Chevrolet alongside Andretti Autosport and Penske. “I am very pleased to announce that KV Racing Technology has reached an agreement to compete with Chevrolet power during the 2012 IndyCar season,” said KVRT co-owner Kevin Kalkhoven

Franchitti completes DW12 test

October 28th, 2011

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Franchitti completes DW12 test

Dario Franchitti completed his first running in Honda’s development Dallara DW12 at Sebring this week. But the reigning IndyCar Series champion admitted that his thoughts are still very much on the loss of his friend and former team-mate Dan Wheldon, who died in an accident at Las Vegas earlier this month.

Zanardi hits out at pack racing

October 27th, 2011

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Zanardi hits out at pack racing

Double Champ Car champion Alex Zanardi has hit out at the pack racing seen in IndyCar after the death of Dan Wheldon in Las Vegas. Wheldon, a two-time Indianapolis 500 winner, was killed in the IndyCar finale following a 15-car accident in which a few other drivers were injured due to the severity of the crash. The crash took place as the drivers travelled at over 200mph.