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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.

Oliver Rowland profile

December 5th, 2011

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Oliver Rowland profile

You would be hard pressed to find any 19-year-olds who have packed more peaks and troughs into their life than the winner of the 2011 McLaren AUTOSPORT BRDC Award. Now Sheffield’s Oliver Rowland is the talk of the British motorsport scene, thanks to a blistering run of late-season form that provided him with the runner-up spot in the Formula Renault UK Championship, title victory in the Formula Renault Finals Series – and culminated in his being crowned our 23rd Award winner

McLaren AUTOSPORT BRDC: Rowland

December 4th, 2011

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McLaren AUTOSPORT BRDC: Rowland

Formula Renault UK runner-up Oliver Rowland has won a Formula 1 test with McLaren after being named as the 23rd winner of the McLaren AUTOSPORT BRDC Award. Rowland, who also gets £100,000, full membership of the BRDC, a TW Steel watch, Puma racewear for a year, was revealed as the winner at the AUTOSPORT Awards in London on Sunday night.

Gregor Grant Award: Damon Hill

December 4th, 2011

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Gregor Grant Award: Damon Hill

1996 Formula 1 world champion and ex-British Racing Drivers’ Club president Damon Hill has been presented with a Gregor Grant Award at tonight’s AUTOSPORT Awards. After an eight-year career in the sport’s highest category, Hill was appointed president of the BRDC in 2006 and was instrumental in securing a long-term deal for Silverstone to host Formula 1, before announcing his decision to step down in August this year.

Racing Car of the Year: Red Bull RB7

December 4th, 2011

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Racing Car of the Year: Red Bull RB7

The Red Bull RB7 has been named as Racing Car of the Year at the 2011 AUTOSPORT Awards in London. The machine, which took Sebastian Vettel to the Formula 1 world title and Mark Webber to third place in the championship, overcame competition from the rival McLaren MP4-26, the Audi R18 and Peugeot 908 sportscars, the new generation Dallara GP2/11 and the World Touring Car Championship-dominating Chevrolet Cruze to take the prize. It is the second year in a row that a Red Bull has won the award, the RB6 having taken it in 2010.

Gregor Grant Award: Dan Wheldon

December 4th, 2011

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Gregor Grant Award: Dan Wheldon

Dan Wheldon was honoured at this year’s AUTOSPORT Awards as he received a posthumous Gregor Grant Award in recognition of his lifetime achievements in motorsport. Wheldon, a two-time Indianapolis 500 winner and the 2005 IndyCar Series champion, died on Sunday 16 October as a result of injuries sustained in a crash at the IndyCar season finale at Las Vegas

Rally Car of the Year: Mini

December 4th, 2011

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Rally Car of the Year: Mini

The Mini WRC has been named Rally Car of the Year at the AUTOSPORT Awards in London. The car, which made its World Rally Championship debut this year, beat off competition from the Citroen DS3 WRC, Ford Fiesta WRC, Skoda Fabia S2000, Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X and Subaru Impreza WRX to win the award.

Rally Driver of the Year: Loeb

December 4th, 2011

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Rally Driver of the Year: Loeb

Eight-time World Rally champion Sebastien Loeb has won Rally Driver of the Year at the 2011 AUTOSPORT Awards. It is the sixth time he has been voted the season’s top rally driver by AUTOSPORT readers

Pioneering and Innovation: Senna film

December 4th, 2011

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Pioneering and Innovation: Senna film

‘Senna’, the movie tribute to the life of three-time Formula 1 world champion Ayrton Senna, has won the Pioneering and Innovation Award at the 2011 AUTOSPORT Awards in London. The documentary film, which was released this year, has received rave reviews from critics during the year and brought the story of the iconic Brazilian driver, who was killed at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix, to new audiences

John Bolster Award: Gian Paolo Dallara

December 4th, 2011

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John Bolster Award: Gian Paolo Dallara

Gian Paolo Dallara, leading engineer and founder of Dallara Automobili, has been honoured with a John Bolster Award in recognition of his outfit’s outstanding achievements in motorsport. The 2011 season was hugely successful for Dallara and confirmed its status as one of the world’s premier single-seater manufacturers

Rookie of the Year: Paul di Resta

December 4th, 2011

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Rookie of the Year: Paul di Resta

Paul di Resta has been named as the AUTOSPORT.com Rookie of the Year at the AUTOSPORT Awards in London. The 25-year-old Force India driver beat off competition from fellow Formula 1 rookies Sergio Perez, Jerome D’Ambrosio, Daniel Ricciardo and Pastor Maldonado, plus Daytona 500 winner Trevor Bayne, IndyCar first-timers James Hinchcliffe and JR Hildebrand, DTM racer Edoardo Mortara and GP3 rookie Lewis Williamson to win the award, which is voted for by readers of AUTOSPORT.com. Di Resta, who joins a list of winners that includes former F1 world champions Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button, and the late Dan Wheldon, was presented with his award by Patrick Head

National Driver of the Year: Matt Neal

December 4th, 2011

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National Driver of the Year: Matt Neal

Matt Neal has been named National Driver of the Year at the AUTOSPORT Awards in London. Neal, who sealed his third British Touring Car Championship crown this year, beat his touring car rivals Gordon Shedden and Jason Plato and British Formula 3 champion Felipe Nasr to win the award. Neal paid tribute to his fierce rivalry with Plato as he accepted the award, saying: “We have a bit of a love/hate relationship.

British Club Driver: Alex Lynn

December 4th, 2011

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British Club Driver: Alex Lynn

Alex Lynn has been named British Club Driver of the Year at the AUTOSPORT Awards in London. The 18-year-old Briton, who won the Formula Renault UK title this year, beat off competition from Formula Ford champion Scott Malvern, Renault Clio Cup title-winner Paul Rivett, British GT ace Jonathan Adam, Porsche Carrera Cup GB champion James Sutton and Formula Renault BARC title-winner Dino Zamparelli to win the award

23rd Award winner to be announced

December 4th, 2011

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23rd Award winner to be announced

Young British drivers Emil Bernstorff, Tom Blomqvist, Alex Lynn, Scott Malvern, Oliver Rowland and Dino Zamparelli will find out tonight which of them has won the 2011 McLaren AUTOSPORT BRDC Award at the annual AUTOSPORT Awards in London. The victor will join the likes of David Coulthard, Dario Franchitti, Jenson Button, Gary Paffett and Paul di Resta on the list of winners of the prestigious award, which this year features a cash prize of £100,000 as well as the traditional McLaren Formula 1 test, plus full BRDC membership, Puma racewear for a year, and a TW Steel watch. The six contenders were assessed in Mercedes DTM, Formula 2 and McLaren GT3 machinery over two days at Silverstone last month

Award finalists announced

October 6th, 2011

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Award finalists announced

The six finalists for the 2011 McLaren AUTOSPORT BRDC Award have been announced.

Lewis Williamson’s career profile

December 5th, 2010

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Lewis Williamson’s career profile

History is made this year, as for the first time a recipient of the McLaren AUTOSPORT BRDC Award is a former British Grand Prix winner. In this case, however, the British GP in question was held not at Silverstone, but at the picturesque Cadwell Park circuit…

McLaren AUTOSPORT BRDC: Williamson

December 5th, 2010

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McLaren AUTOSPORT BRDC: Williamson

Formula Renault UK runner-up Lewis Williamson has won a Formula 1 test with McLaren after being named as the 22nd winner of the McLaren AUTOSPORT BRDC Award. Williamson, who also gets £100,000, full membership of the BRDC, a TW Steel watch, Puma racewear for a year, and the offer of media training with Lee McKenzie, was revealed as the winner at the AUTOSPORT Awards in London on Sunday night. The 21-year-old was presented with the Award by former winners David Coulthard and Paul di Resta.

Int. Racing Driver: Sebastian Vettel

December 5th, 2010

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Int. Racing Driver: Sebastian Vettel

Sebastian Vettel has been named International Racing Driver of the Year at the AUTOSPORT Awards in London. Vettel became the youngest world champion in Formula 1 history this year after coming out on top of a four-way battle for the title at the final race in Abu Dhabi.

British Comp. Driver: D. Franchitti

December 5th, 2010

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British Comp. Driver: D. Franchitti

IndyCar champion and Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti has been named as British Competition Driver of the Year at the AUTOSPORT Awards. The Scot fended off high-profile rivals such as British Formula 1 duo Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button to secure the prize, which was presented by former grand prix winner and inaugural McLaren AUTOSPORT BRDC Award winner David Coulthard. “It’s a great feeling

Gregor Grant Award: Jackie Stewart

December 5th, 2010

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Gregor Grant Award: Jackie Stewart

Sir Jackie Stewart is the recipient of a Gregor Grant Award at the AUTOSPORT Awards in recognition of his lifetime achievements in motorsport. The three-time Formula 1 World Champion collected his award from another title winner, Damon Hill, the man who succeeded him as president of the British Racing Drivers’ Club. “I knew Gregor, another Scot and a great storyteller,well, so to get this award is an honour,” said Stewart

Gregor Grant Award: R. Barrichello

December 5th, 2010

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Gregor Grant Award: R. Barrichello

Formula 1 veteran Rubens Barrichello has been presented with a Gregor Grant Award at tonight’s AUTOSPORT Awards. This year the Brazilian driver – already the most experienced racer in F1 history – passed the 300-grand prix mark, and continued to show plenty of speed and fighting spirit in his first season with Williams, which raved about both his pace and his technical ability.