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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.

2012 Dallara to be called DW12

October 26th, 2011

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2012 Dallara to be called DW12

Dallara has confirmed its 2012 IndyCar single-seater will be called DW12 to honour the memory of the late Dan Wheldon. The Briton, who was killed during the IndyCar season finale at Las Vegas, had helped develop the new car from the Italian manufacturer before his fatal accident

Franchitti: We should race on ovals

October 26th, 2011

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Franchitti: We should race on ovals

Four-time IndyCar Series champion Dario Franchitti believes ovals should remain on the category’s schedule in the future as the investigation into the 15-car crash during the Las Vegas finale that led to Dan Wheldon’s death continues. Franchitti was critical of the decision to run the event on the 1.5-mile Las Vegas Motorspeedway venue at the time because the nature of the track led to close proximity racing with little or no margin for error.

Power suffers compression fracture

October 25th, 2011

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Power suffers compression fracture

Will Power has been diagnosed with a compression fracture following the accident he was involved in during the Las Vegas IndyCar event. The Australian undewent further tests in Indianapolis on Monday as he was experiencing back pains following the crash, despite being released from hospital with no evidence of significant injuries following the accident. On Monday, however, series orthopedic specialist Dr

Drivers hail ‘productive’ meeting

October 25th, 2011

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Drivers hail ‘productive’ meeting

Four-time IndyCar champion Dario Franchitti said he was positive following a meeting between drivers and series bosses on Monday. INDYCAR CEO Randy Bernard invited drivers for a meeting following the death of Dan Wheldon on October 16

Wheldon crash analysis continues

October 25th, 2011

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Wheldon crash analysis continues

IndyCar is continuing to investigate the cause of the 15-car crash that led to the death of Dan Wheldon at Las Vegas Motor Speedway earlier this month. A two-stage investigation is already underway into the accident, that also caused injuries to a number of drivers; including Will Power, Pippa Mann and JR Hildebrand. “We must continue to move forward with a thorough investigation,” said IndyCar CEO Randy Bernard.

Wheldon honoured at public memorial

October 23rd, 2011

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Wheldon honoured at public memorial

Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon was honoured at a public memorial service at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Sunday.

Stewart: IndyCar criticism unfair

October 22nd, 2011

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Stewart: IndyCar criticism unfair

Tony Stewart has defended the IndyCar Series and says the criticism its officials are receiving following the death of Dan Wheldon at Las Vegas last weekend is unfair. Stewart won the 1997 title in what was then known as the Indy Racing League, and believes many have voiced emotional opinions after 33-year-old Wheldon died from injuries sustained in a multi-car incident early in the series finale last Sunday. He underlined that despite racing now being safer than ever, danger will always be a part of the sport and is something drivers have always lived with

Bernard promises thorough investigation

October 21st, 2011

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Bernard promises thorough investigation

IndyCar CEO Randy Bernard says the series will launch a thorough investigation into Dan Wheldon’s fatal accident at Las Vegas in a bid to improve future safety. In his first comments since announcing Wheldon’s death, Bernard said his priorities were to look after Wheldon’s family and fully understand the tragic accident. “We’ve got a lot to do, and we don’t have any time to mess around,” Bernard said

Wheldon family reveals funeral date

October 20th, 2011

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Wheldon family reveals funeral date

Dan Wheldon’s funeral will be held on Saturday in Florida, his family has announced. The funeral will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of St.

NASCAR to honour Wheldon

October 20th, 2011

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NASCAR to honour Wheldon

Dan Wheldon will be honoured by NASCAR drivers and crews this weekend at Talladega with special decals to be stuck on the cars, and moments of silence to be held in his memory. NASCAR has created a special ‘Lionheart’ decal for teams to affix to their cars and trucks, and drivers will also be given the option of running one of their helmets.

Mosley urges IndyCar to stay calm

October 20th, 2011

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Mosley urges IndyCar to stay calm

IndyCar chiefs must take a ‘calm and scientific’ approach to investigating safety issues in the wake of Dan Wheldon’s fatal crash, claims former FIA president Max Mosley. Amid intense scrutiny this week about the lessons that can be learned from the events at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, where Wheldon was killed after being involved in a 15-car pile-up, Mosley thinks it vital that there are no knee-jerk reactions to the tragedy. Instead Mosley, who was head of the FIA when Ayrton Senna and Roland Ratzenberger were killed at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix, thinks that a more measured approach is the best way forward.

Webber says Vegas race was too much

October 20th, 2011

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Webber says Vegas race was too much

Mark Webber believes races like the one where Dan Wheldon was killed are simply ‘too much’, the Australian hoping IndyCar learns a ‘heavy lesson’ from it. Red Bull driver Webber reckons racing at the kind of speeds witnessed at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway is too dangerous and thinks the series should do something to put an end to that.

FIA not involved in Vegas investigation

October 20th, 2011

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FIA not involved in Vegas investigation

IndyCar has moved to clarify that the FIA will in fact not be formally involved in the investigation that he will be carried out following the accident in which Dan Wheldon was killed. IndyCar had said on Tuesday that Formula 1′s ruling body, alongside with the Automobile Competition Committee of the United States, would assist with the investigation that would look at the circumstances that led to Wheldon’s fatal crash. “The safety of our drivers, their crews, IndyCar staff, racetrack staff and spectators is always our paramount concern,” read a statement from the IndyCar series organisers

Alesi still planning to race at Indy

October 19th, 2011

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Alesi still planning to race at Indy

Jean Alesi says he is not changing his mind about racing in the Indianapolis 500 despite Dan Wheldon’s fatal accident. The 47-year-old Frenchman announced earlier this year that he will try to qualify for next year’s race, in what will be his debut on an oval circuit. He said the passing of Wheldon had not made him change his mind, as he believes it is safe enough

Power: Vegas race a recipe for disaster

October 19th, 2011

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Power: Vegas race a recipe for disaster

Will Power has described IndyCar’s race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway as a “recipe for disaster” following the huge accident that took Dan Wheldon’s life. Power was one of the 15 drivers involved in the accident, the Australian’s car going airborne and hitting the wall at very high speed

FIA to assist in Wheldon investigation

October 19th, 2011

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FIA to assist in Wheldon investigation

The FIA will assist the IndyCar Series in a full investigation into the accident that led to the death of Dan Wheldon in Las Vegas on Sunday. IndyCar announced on Tuesday that it hopes to be able to announce its initial findings into the reasons behind the multi-car crash that occurred on the 11th lap of the race, causing several cars to become airborne.

Las Vegas boss defends venue

October 18th, 2011

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Las Vegas boss defends venue

Las Vegas Motor Speedway president Chris Powell has defended the venue’s hosting of the IndyCar Series finale in which Dan Wheldon lost his life after a 15-car pile-up.

Wheldon documentary to be shown

October 18th, 2011

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Wheldon documentary to be shown

Dan Wheldon’s life will be celebrated in a special Sky Sports documentary to be screened this week. Dan Wheldon, A Tribute will be shown on Sky Sports 2 and Sky Sports HD2 on Thursday, October 20 at 10pm.

Coulthard: IndyCar should limit speeds

October 18th, 2011

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Coulthard: IndyCar should limit speeds

Retired multiple grand prix winner David Coulthard believes IndyCar Series officials should assess whether the high top speeds being attained during events such as the Las Vegas race in which Dan Wheldon was killed last weekend are necessary. Coulthard, who never competed in US single-seater racing during his career, said in his column for the Daily Telegraph that he did not believe cars needed to race at 225mph for fans to be entertained.

Dallara to name car after Wheldon

October 18th, 2011

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Dallara to name car after Wheldon

Dallara’s 2012 IndyCar chassis will be named in honour of Dan Wheldon, the Italian racing car constructor has confirmed. Wheldon, who died from head injuries sustained in a 15-car pile-up at the IndyCar season finale at Las Vegas Motor Speedway last Sunday, had conducted all the testing of the new-for-2012 car during the second half of this year