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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.

F-1 Notes: Williams Considering Selling Shares

January 24th, 2011

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BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — If you have ever wanted to own a F-1 team, but perhaps didn’t have the multimillions needed to buy it, you may soon get the chance to own at least part of one. Williams is considering a flotation of shares of its team on the stock market.

HVM, De Silvestro Land Sponsor

January 24th, 2011

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HVM, De Silvestro Land Sponsor

Simona de Silvestro will begin her sophomore year in the IZOD IndyCar Series with sponsorship from Entergy Nuclear. (Ron McQueeney/IndyCar Photo) BALTIMORE — HVM Racing has partnered with Entergy Nuclear to sponsor driver Simona de Silvestro in the IZOD IndyCar Series for the next three years. “This is great news for HVM and for Simona,” said Keith Wiggins, owner of HVM Racing.

DeWalt On Board With Ambrose Through 2012

January 24th, 2011

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TOWSON, Md. — DeWalt, a manufacturer of industrial power tools, will return to NASCAR as sponsor of Richard Petty Motorsports and driver Marcos Ambrose through the 2012 season. The DeWalt logo will alternate between the hood and quarter-panel of the No

Pirelli Ready For Formula One Challenge

January 23rd, 2011

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BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — Having wound up its final private test session, Pirelli is ready for Formula One.

Australian Grand Prix Future In Doubt?

January 23rd, 2011

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Australian Grand Prix Future In Doubt?

Jenson Button is the two-time and defending winner of the Australian Grand Prix, which is held every year at Albert Park in Melbourne, Australia. (Steve Etherington Photo) BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — It’s time to dump the Australian Grand Prix claims Melbourne’s Lord Mayor Robert Doyle, who forecasts that the cost of the event will approach 70 million taxpayer dollars by 2015

Skoda: Mikkelsen learned from error

January 23rd, 2011

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Skoda: Mikkelsen learned from error

Skoda UK Motorsport driver Andreas Mikkelsen has learned valuable lessons from his stage one crash on the Monte Carlo Rally, according to team chief Cathie Sleigh. The Norwegian damaged the left-rear of the Fabia S2000 on the opening stage of the event. He made it through the stage, but could go no further having damaged the suspension

Solberg considers IRC return

January 23rd, 2011

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Solberg considers IRC return

Petter Solberg says he would be in a much better position to fight for victory if he returned to an Intercontinental Rally Challenge round with Peugeot. Solberg was forced to retire from the Monte Carlo Rally after his 207 S2000 was halted by an alternator failure after the final stage on the IRC opener. The 2003 World Rally champion has now been linked to an entry on the Tour de Corse, IRC round three in May.

Fall-Line Signs Sponsor, Drivers

January 22nd, 2011

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CHICAGO — Fall-Line Motorsports and the Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation have teamed up to field a BMW M3 in the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge Series Grand Sport division this year.

Albany-Saratoga, Devil’s Bowl Join NASCAR

January 22nd, 2011

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SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Albany-Saratoga Speedway promoter Bruce Richards and Bob Duvall, NASCAR Director of Developmental Racing Series Operations, confirmed Saturday during a press conference at the Saratoga Automobile Museum that Albany-Saratoga and its sister track in Vermont, Devil’s Bowl Speedway, will be NASCAR sanctioned in 2011.

Seuss Finds Home At Fishel Racing

January 22nd, 2011

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HAMPSTEAD, N.H. — Andy Seuss will be the new driver of the No. 44 Fishel Racing modified on the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour this season Seuss joins the team after spending the last few seasons at Riggs Racing, where he contended for the series championship.

MRN Partnering With Grand Am For 2011

January 22nd, 2011

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The Motor Racing Network (MRN) will return as the radio broadcast partner of the Grand Am Rolex Series for the 2011 season, starting with a multi-faceted coverage package for next weekend’s season-opening Rolex 24 at Daytona Int’l Speedway. Veteran broadcaster Eli Gold will MRN’s coverage team for the second-straight season. MRN’s coverage of the Rolex 24 will include live coverage and periodic updates on both satellite and terrestrial radio in addition to an on-line streaming element.

Boost Mobile Sponsoring Pastrana

January 22nd, 2011

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IRVINE, Calif. — Boost Mobile and Samsung Mobile will partner to sponsor action sports star Travis Pastrana in seven NASCAR Nationwide Series events this year for Pastrana Waltrip Racing. Pastrana will make his NASCAR Nationwide Series debut Lucas Oil Raceway in Clermont, Ind., later this year.

Q and A: Wilks on Monte Carlo

January 22nd, 2011

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Q and A: Wilks on Monte Carlo

Guy Wilks made a successful debut with Peugeot UK by taking third place on the Monte Carlo Rally – but only after Peugeot arranged for Stephane Sarrazin to take a time penalty to drop behind him. After the finish, Wilks talked to AUTOSPORT about his week and the eleventh-hour controversy.

Peugeot defends Monte team orders

January 22nd, 2011

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Peugeot defends Monte team orders

Peugeot Sport director Olivier Quesnel has defended his decision to switch Stephane Sarrazin and Guy Wilks around in the Monte Carlo Rally results – handing the Englishman a podium finish. Sarrazin had beaten Wilks to third on the stages, but then checked in late for the final control to drop to fourth place. Wilks will contest the whole Intercontinental Rally Challenge, while Sarrazin’s outing was a one-off for Peugeot, so the team preferred to give Wilks the extra points.

Elena thrilled to finish Monte

January 22nd, 2011

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Elena thrilled to finish Monte

Seven-time World Rally champion co-driver and five-time Monte Carlo Rally winner Daniel Elena was delighted with his 52nd position on this year’s Monte, which finished in the early hours of this morning. The Monegasque swapped to the driving seat for the opening round of the Intercontinental Rally Challenge, rather than co-driving for Sebastien Loeb. Elena guided his Citroen DS3 RS through the three-day event without any major problems – but only just scraped into the final night’s action.

Solberg impresses Peugeot in Monte

January 22nd, 2011

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Solberg impresses Peugeot in Monte

Peugeot Sport director Olivier Quesnel says he has gained a greater understanding of Petter Solberg from working with the Norwegian on this week’s Monte Carlo Rally. Solberg drove a 207 S2000 for the first time on the Intercontinental Rally Challenge opener, but failed to finish after an alternator failure on the run back to the principality in the early hours of Saturday morning. The 2003 world champion had been in contention for a maiden Monte win before an errant tyre choice dropped him from second to seventh on day two

Sarrazin hands podium to Wilks

January 22nd, 2011

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Sarrazin hands podium to Wilks

Guy Wilks has scored the first British podium on the Monte Carlo Rally since 2003, following Peugeot’s decision to drop Stephane Sarrazin to fourth to help Wilks’ Intercontinental Rally Challenge title aspirations. Wilks will contest the whole IRC season with the Peugeot UK team, while Sarrazin’s Monte Carlo Rally outing was a one-off

Solberg retires on final road section

January 22nd, 2011

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Solberg retires on final road section

Petter Solberg was unable to claim his seventh place in the Monte Carlo Rally after an alternator failure halted his Peugeot on the road section back to the finish in Monaco. The 2003 World Rally champion’s car had started to develop the problem near the end of the Cimetiere de Vassieux to Col de Gaudissart stage. Although he reached the flying finish, Solberg then had to nurse the Peugeot through the final 40-kilometre road section back to the service area in order to be classified, and the car came to a halt with 13km to go

Hamlin Leads Daytona Draft Pack

January 21st, 2011

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Hamlin Leads Daytona Draft Pack

Jimmie Johnson (48), Dale Earnhardt, Jr. (88), Brian Vickers (83) and Kasey Kahne draft together during the second day of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series testing at Daytona Int'l Speedway Friday. (Jerry Markland/Getty Images Photo) DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.