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Look up: Ford GT Pace Car looking for a home

November 4, 2008

So why are you looking up? Well, the Ford GT Pace Car that has been the subject of our header image for the past couple of years is going to auction today. This image was taken by Jaimie Macpherson at the 2007 Steeleback Grand Prix in Toronto. With the absence of Champ Car and the [...]

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On the auction block: Everything needed to run an open wheel series and more

May 23, 2008

What happens when you merge two organizations? Usually you end up with a ton of surplus desks and stationary. When those two organizations happen to be pro racing series through, you get an unbelievable amount of cool stuff. In the aftermath of the IRL/CCWS reunification, there is an absolute ton of said stuff and there [...]

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Indycar holds reunification press conference

February 28, 2008

It is finally official, the IRL & CCWS are one. The way it should have always been. Sour grapes of the past aside though, as Karl Kalkhoven said: “Now is not the time to look back”
Greg MacPherson from Inside Track live blogged the press conference yesterday and has some great insight.
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IRL & Champ Car reunite: Great for racing, terrible for Toronto

February 23, 2008

Ever since North America’s open wheel racing series was torn apart by Tony George and his American only plan, I, like many fans have dreamed of the day the two series would quit struggling and get back together. At its peak, CART offered some of the best racing in the world. What followed would be [...]

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Open wheel racing in North America to be saved! Could it be true?

February 19, 2008

Ever since Tony George ripped open wheel racing in North America apart, there have been annual rumors that a reunification between Champ Car and the IRL was in the works. Every time, it has turned out to be nothing more than wishful thinking.
SpeedTV is reporting that the powers that be may have an announcement as [...]

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Steelback drops out as Toronto Grand Prix title sponsor

December 20, 2007

When the financial woes of Steelback Brewery and the D’Angelo brands hit the news last month, we felt certain that it would affect the Toronto Grand Prix for Champ Car. Officials from Wasanda Enterprises, who have been funding Steelback, said at the time that the event sponsorship would not likely be affected.

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Random images from the Toronto Grand Prix

July 15, 2007

I’ve been having so much fun with the great shots my new camera has provided, that I’ve forgotten the other half of the team! You see, I’ve just the writing hack with a new toy camera. The brains of the operation belong to techie guru Jaimie Macpherson, who is also the guy who makes things [...]

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Drivers at Steelback Grand Prix of Toronto

July 14, 2007

One of the great things about heading to a big race on a media pass is access to the drivers. During Saturday’s morning practice session, I got some great driver shots, just by being patient.

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Will Power wins CCWS Steelback Grand Prix

July 8, 2007

I must admit, I didn’t watch today’s Champ Car race, as I was standing in the rain at another track. Yesterday though, I was able to spend some quality time close to the Aussie Vineyards pits and got tons of great shots of both cars. As the number 5 of Will Power was pitted in [...]

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More Katherine Legge

July 7, 2007

It’s been a long day, but we came back with some killer shots of the Steelback Grand Prix weekend in Toronto. I thought it might be a good idea to follow up yesterday’s shot of Ms. Legge with one of today’s many candids.
It’s not too catch the show. If you’re in Toronto, head to the [...]

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