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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.

Edwards hopes to return stronger

November 23rd, 2011

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Edwards hopes to return stronger

Carl Edwards believes he will return a stronger driver in 2012 after losing his best chance of becoming a Sprint Cup Series champion last weekend. Edwards led the standings more than any other driver this season, including six out of the ten weeks of Chase contention.

Montoya gets Heroy as new crew chief

November 23rd, 2011

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Montoya gets Heroy as new crew chief

Chris Heroy will be Juan Pablo Montoya’s crew chief for the 2012 Sprint Cup Series season, Earnhardt Ganassi Racing announced Tuesday. Following a difficult season for the outfit which included replacing Montoya’s previous crew chief Brian Pattie, with Jim Pohlman filling in on an interim basis, the team has named Heroy as the man taking over the role with immediate effect

Stewart praises Edwards’s rivalry

November 22nd, 2011

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Stewart praises Edwards’s rivalry

Tony Stewart has praised Carl Edwards for his sportsmanship following their great battle for the Sprint Cup series title, which he believes Edwards will also win in the future. Following weeks of hard confrontation both on the track and through the media, Stewart recognised Edwards’s fairness in their championship battle, which showed an even score after 36 races, the title going to Stewart by virtue of his superior win tally. Stewart revealed that Edwards was graceful in defeat when speaking to him privately after the race and appreciated his sincerity when congratulating him, while trying to deal with the bitterness of defeat at the same time

Ragan facing Roush Fenway exit

November 22nd, 2011

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Ragan facing Roush Fenway exit

David Ragan is likely to lose his NASCAR Sprint Cup drive with Roush Fenway Racing next year, according to team boss Jack Roush. Ragan has raced full-time for Roush since 2007, but he only took his first Cup victory this season on his way to 23rd in the standings

Stewart wins race and Cup title

November 21st, 2011

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Stewart wins race and Cup title

Tony Stewart overcame adversity to beat Carl Edwards to victory at Homestead, claiming his third NASCAR Sprint Cup Series title in the process. The battle for the 2011 title will go down in the record books as the closest ever in the history of the series as Stewart and Edwards ended up tied in the points after 36 races, with Stewart clinching the title by virtue of his record-breaking five wins during the Chase to Edwards’ single one during the year

Piquet adds Nationwide programme

November 20th, 2011

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Piquet adds Nationwide programme

Nelson Piquet is set to combine a second full season in NASCAR’s Truck series with a partial Nationwide schedule in 2012. The 26-year-old Brazilian will return for a second full season in Trucks with Turner Motorsports, while adding up to seven Nationwide outings to his 2012 schedule.

Edwards boosts title bid with pole

November 19th, 2011

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Edwards boosts title bid with pole

Carl Edwards gained a key morale boost in his bid for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series title, claiming pole position for Sunday’s season finale at Homestead. The Roush Fenway driver had focused solely on qualifying during the final practice of the day, where he set the pace after running second fastest in the first session in which he ran in race trim only.

Edwards quickest in final practice

November 19th, 2011

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Carl Edwards topped the final practice session of the NASCAR Sprint Cup season at Homestead, running just three flying laps while focusing on this afternoon’s qualifying session. Following a busy first session where the Roush Fenway racer was second fastest, Edwards went on to set the best lap of the 60-minute final practice, doing so during his second and final run with a time of 31.57 seconds, at an average speed of 171.124 mph, while simulating qualifying. He had initially set the pace with a first qualifying run in the early minutes, then ran again in the final 20 minutes to remain at the top of the leaderboard with only three timed laps.

Earnhardt tops first practice

November 19th, 2011

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Dale Earnhardt Jr topped the first practice session of the weekend for Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup season finale at Homestead, ahead of title contender Carl Edwards. Hendrick Motorsports driver Earnhardt set the fastest time of the 90-minute session on his first lap on Saturday, after all Cup on-track activities were cancelled on Friday due to rain. Earnhardt’s best lap just edged Chase leader Edwards on a green track following Friday night’s rain

Stewart feeling no pressure

November 18th, 2011

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Stewart feeling no pressure

Tony Stewart believes he enters the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series title decider with the least pressure and claims he has nothing to lose in the season finale at Homestead. The two-time Cup champion ranks only three points behind his Roush Fenway rival, having only led the standings for a week during the Chase following an impressive run during the play-off, albeit not as consistent as Edwards’.

Edwards ‘ready’ for title

November 18th, 2011

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Edwards ‘ready’ for title

Carl Edwards says he feels ready to become a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion at Homestead on Sunday and does not believe his experience deficit relative to title rival Tony Stewart is crucial heading into the season finale.

NASCAR working on tandem drafts

November 17th, 2011

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NASCAR working on tandem drafts

Drivers and NASCAR officials say they are still looking for ways to limit tandem racing at restrictor plate tracks following a Sprint Cup Series test at Daytona on Tuesday. Six drivers ran on the 2.5-mile high banks trying different restrictor plates, spoilers and suspension settings among other possible solutions as NASCAR hopes to at least limit the two-car drafting that has prevailed this year both at the Florida track and Talladega.

Harvick willing to help Stewart

November 16th, 2011

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Harvick willing to help Stewart

Kevin Harvick hopes to give fellow Chevrolet driver Tony Stewart a push in his bid to win a third Sprint Cup series title.

Lindsey Rebounds at Homestead

by Jason Lofing on November 16th, 2011

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Lindsey took advantage of a late restart to beat Pope for his second win of the season.

Marcus Lindsey’s troubled 24th place finish last week at Phoenix International Raceway seems like the distant past after he grabbed his second win of the young 2011 NASCAR iRacing.com Pro Series (NiPS) season at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Tuesday evening. Unlike his win in the season opener at Texas, Lindsey did not have the car to beat in South Florida.  Instead, he was in the right place at the right time on a late restart and took full advantage of the opportunity to lead Daniel Pope II and Michael Conti across the finish line. The bulk of the online race was led not by Lindsey, but by teammates Pope and Richie Davidowitz. After two quick cautions to open the action, the race went green for nearly the rest of the 133 [...]

Piquet to make Nationwide oval debut

November 15th, 2011

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Piquet to make Nationwide oval debut

Nelson Piquet Jr will make his NASCAR Nationwide Series maiden oval outing next weekend in the season-finale at Homestead.

Stewart: Johnson’s streak a one-off

November 14th, 2011

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Stewart: Johnson’s streak a one-off

Tony Stewart thinks Jimmie Johnson’s streak of five consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup Series titles – which came to an end when Johnson was knocked out of the 2011 championship hunt at Phoenix on Sunday – is a feat that will never be achieved again. Stewart and title rival Carl Edwards will head into next weekend’s season finale at Homestead to decide who becomes Johnson’s successor, after the Hendrick Motorsports driver’s 14th-place finish yesterday put him mathematically out of contention for another title

Engelhart in at Irwindale

by Tim Terry on November 14th, 2011

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The Tour Mods opened Season 4 with a memorable week at Irwindale.

They say one race could change the complexion of a season long championship. The top split race of Week One in 2011 Season Four on the iRacing.com Tour Modified Series (iTMS) may very well be looked back upon in 12 weeks as that online race. The series visited Toyota Speedway at Irwindale for Round One of the 12 round tour and it was two former series champions showing the way in California. Herb Engelhart was the winner when the drivers took to the track for Thursday’s 3641 Strength of Field (sof) race. Engelhart led 51 of the 100 laps in the event to take the win over teammate and reigning Tour Modified champion Brandon Salvatore. The one lead change happened between the two when Salvatore lost the lead he enjoyed [...]

Kahne wins for Red Bull at Phoenix

November 14th, 2011

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Kahne wins for Red Bull at Phoenix

Kasey Kahne claimed his first victory for Red Bull Racing in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series ahead of Chase contenders Carl Edwards and Tony Stewart at Phoenix on Sunday.

Hornish hopes win revives career

November 13th, 2011

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Hornish hopes win revives career

Sam Hornish Jr hopes his NASCAR career gets a new lease following his first win in the Nationwide Series on Saturday at Phoenix. Nearly five years after making his NASCAR debut at the same venue, the three-time IndyCar champion claimed his maiden victory in the Nationwide Series, edging reigning series’ champion Brad Keselowski to a Penske one-two, in the first race ever held in the reconfigured Phoenix International Raceway. Hornish has only ran a partial Nationwide schedule this season after losing his drive in the Sprint Cup series at the end of last year, as his outfit downsized from three to two full-time cars for former champion Kurt Busch and Keselowski, both Chase contenders this season.

New Phoenix ‘tough’ for overtaking

November 13th, 2011

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NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers say they will face uncertain track conditions in today’s Chase race at Phoenix as the evolving new surface and weather conditions have turned it into a ‘moving target’.