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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.

Wheldon’s team boss could quit

October 18th, 2011

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Wheldon’s team boss could quit

IndyCar team owner Sam Schmidt is considering quitting motorsport following the death of his driver Dan Wheldon at the Las Vegas IndyCar. Wheldon died from head injuries sustained in the 15-car pile-up last Sunday, and Schmidt, whose eponymous outfit co-fielded the British driver’s car with Bryan Herta Autosport at Las Vegas, said that he is now having serious doubts about continuing in the sport.

Head trauma caused Wheldon’s death

October 18th, 2011

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Head trauma caused Wheldon’s death

Dan Wheldon died as a result of head injuries sustained in the accident he suffered on the 11th lap of the IndyCar Series finale at Las Vegas, it has been confirmed.

Kanaan will race on in IndyCar

October 18th, 2011

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Kanaan will race on in IndyCar

Tony Kanaan, the former team-mate and long-time friend of Dan Wheldon who was killed in the IndyCar Series finale at Las Vegas, says the day he believes the sport is too dangerous is the day he will retire from racing. Kanaan was leading Sunday’s tragic race, which was red-flagged and not restarted following the multi-car crash on lap 11 that claimed Wheldon’s life. Speaking on CNN’s Piers Morgan Tonight on Monday, Kanaan was asked for his opinion of safety standards in IndyCar racing, and if he might reconsider his future as a driver after seeing the aftermath of the fatal crash

Andretti: Wheldon crash a ‘one-off’

October 18th, 2011

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Andretti: Wheldon crash a ‘one-off’

IndyCar racing legend and former F1 world champion Mario Andretti has backed the safety systems at Las Vegas Motor Speedway following Dan Wheldon’s fatal crash on Sunday, and believes the accident was a “freakish” one-off. Speaking exclusively on CNN’s Piers Morgan Tonight on Monday, Andretti said he was surprised that more drivers did not suffer serious injuries in the horrific multi-car crash in the IndyCar season finale that claimed Wheldon’s life

Tracy urges safety push on fencing

October 18th, 2011

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Tracy urges safety push on fencing

Paul Tracy hopes that Dan Wheldon’s tragic death will act as a catalyst for IndyCar chiefs to lift safety levels another notch, as he admits he is considering retiring after the events of the weekend. The Canadian was one of 15 drivers caught up in a high-speed crash at the Las Vegas Motorsport Speedway, which resulted in Wheldon dying from head injuries sustained after he hit the catch fencing. Tracy says the shocking events have left him contemplating whether or not to continue racing, while he believes the safety focus should now revolve around the design of fencing at ovals.

Hildebrand leaves hospital

October 17th, 2011

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Hildebrand leaves hospital

IndyCar driver JR Hildebrand has been released from hospital after sustaining injuries in the Las Vegas crash in which Dan Wheldon lost his life.

Johnson: IndyCar should quit ovals

October 17th, 2011

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Johnson: IndyCar should quit ovals

Jimmie Johnson believes IndyCar should abandon racing on ovals and instead focus on road and street courses following the accident that claimed the life of Dan Wheldon in the series finale at Las Vegas last Sunday. Speaking at Charlotte Motor Speedway during a NASCAR test, the five-time Sprint Cup champion also expressed his sorrow at the death of Wheldon in the 15-car pile-up. “[I'm] extremely sad to see what took place yesterday in the [IndyCar] race,” said Johnson.

Mann released from hospital

October 17th, 2011

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Mann released from hospital

Pippa Mann has been released from hospital following treatment to injuries sustained in the 15-car Las Vegas crash that killed Dan Wheldon. The Rahal Letterman Lanigan driver was launched over the back of the cars of Paul Tracy and Thomas Scheckter; her car catching fire as it somersaulted through the air and leaving her with burns to her right hand

Wheldon’s family asks for privacy

October 17th, 2011

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Dan Wheldon’s family has asked to be allowed to deal with his tragic death in private, as tributes continued to pour in for the two-time Indianapolis 500 winner. Wheldon was killed in a crash during the IndyCar season finale at Las Vegas on Sunday, after his car was involved in a 15-car pile-up in the early stages of the race. With a host of leading figures from the world of motor racing paying their respects to Wheldon since the crash, his family issued a short statement on Monday expressing gratitude for the sympathy, but making it clear that they wish to deal with the matter away from the public spotlight

BRDC mourns loss of ‘great talent’

October 17th, 2011

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BRDC mourns loss of ‘great talent’

Dan Wheldon was one of the ‘great talents of his generation’ according to British Racing Drivers’ Club president Derek Warwick. Wheldon was killed after suffering injuries in an accident during the early stages of the IndyCar Series finale at Las Vegas on Sunday.

IndyCar cancels prize-giving ceremony

October 17th, 2011

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IndyCar cancels prize-giving ceremony

IndyCar officials have cancelled the annual championship prize-giving event following the tragic death of Dan Wheldon in the season finale at Las Vegas. Wheldon was killed after suffering fatal injuries in a 15-car pile-up in the early stages of the race. Following news of his death, the final round of the series was cancelled and drivers took part in a five-lap tribute to the two-time Indy 500 winner

Power released from hospital

October 17th, 2011

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Power released from hospital

Will Power has been released from hospital following his involvement in the Las Vegas IndyCar accident in which Dan Wheldon lost his life, while Pippa Mann and JR Hildebrand will be kept in overnight for observation. Power, Mann and Hildebrand were all caught up in the 15-car accident on lap 11 of the Las Vegas event.

Ganassi and Franchitti on Wheldon

October 16th, 2011

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Four-time IndyCar Series champion and two-time Indy 500 winner Dario Franchitti and his team boss, Chip Ganassi, gave their thoughts following the death of Dan Wheldon in the 2011 IndyCar Series finale at Las Vegas today. Q.

Motorsport pays tribute to Wheldon

October 16th, 2011

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Motorsport pays tribute to Wheldon

Drivers, teams and officials from the IndyCar Series and the rest of worldwide motorsport have been paying tribute to 2005 and 2011 Indianapolis 500 winner and ’05 IndyCar champion Dan Wheldon, who died in an accident at Las Vegas on Sunday. The 33-year-old Briton was involved in a 15-car pile-up on lap 12 of the race, with his Sam Schmidt Motorsports car launched into the air in the accident and rolling across the track before making contact with the safety fence and barrier. He was airlifted to hospital but died from what were described as “unsurvivable injuries.” Wheldon had started from the rear of the field as part of a $5 million challenge that would have seen him and a randomly chosen fan win $2.5 million each had he won the race, which was cancelled after the crash

Franchitti ‘numb’ over Wheldon loss

October 16th, 2011

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Franchitti ‘numb’ over Wheldon loss

Newly-crowned IndyCar Series champion Dario Franchitti described himself as ‘numb’ and ‘speechless’ over the loss of his former team-mate and friend Dan Wheldon, who died from injuries sustained in an accident in the championship finale at Las Vegas on Sunday. Franchitti raced alongside Wheldon at Andretti Green for three years between 2003 and 2005, before competing against him when Wheldon switched to Ganassi, then Panther Racing and most recently Bryan Herta Autosport and Sam Schmidt Motorsports (which he was racing for at Las Vegas). “One minute we’re joking around at the driver intros and the next Dan’s gone,” he told AUTOSPORT.

Wheldon dies from injuries

October 16th, 2011

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Wheldon dies from injuries

Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner and 2005 IndyCar Series champion Dan Wheldon has died from his injuries sustained in a crash at the IndyCar Series finale at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, it has been confirmed.

Wheldon airlifted to hospital

October 16th, 2011

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Dan Wheldon has been airlifted to University Medical Centre in Las Vegas following a huge 15-car accident in the early stages of the IndyCar Series finale. Pippa Mann, who climbed aided from her car, as well as JR Hildebrand have also been taken to the hospital by road. Wheldon, this year’s Indianapolis 500 winner, was one of at least four drivers whose cars became airborne in the crash, which occurred on the 12th lap of the race.

Finale red-flagged after huge crash

October 16th, 2011

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The final round of the IndyCar Series has been red flagged at Las Vegas following a horrendous 13-car pile-up after 12 laps. The crash was triggered when Sebastian Saavedra’s Conquest Racing car clipped James Hinchcliffe’s Newman/Haas machine on the run into Turn 1. Saavedra got loose in Turn 2, and this triggered further collisions, with Will Power’s Penske car was one of many to fly high into the air after being left with nowhere to go

Rice penalised, sent to back of grid

October 15th, 2011

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Rice penalised, sent to back of grid

Former Indianapolis 500 winner Buddy Rice will start from the back of the grid in Sunday’s IndyCar Series finale at Las Vegas after his times were nullified after qualifying. The 35-year-old American is driving a second Panther Racing entry this weekend, alongside team regular JR Hildebrand, and initially qualified 19th. But series officials deemed that Rice had dipped below the white line during his 200.392mph qualifying run and sent him to the back of the field.

Indy title rivals expect better race

October 15th, 2011

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Indy title rivals expect better race

IndyCar title rivals Dario Franchitti and Will Power are optimistic that they can still get to the front in the Las Vegas finale despite only qualifying on row eight. Both drivers struggled for speed on Friday, qualifying 17th and 18th, with Power ahead. Penske driver Power, who trails Franchitti by 18 points, said his car simply did not have the pace in qualifying trim, but hopes to race his way forward on Sunday