Tuesday, 31 October 2017

Red Bull GRC Los Angeles - Content roundup

Below you can find a complete roundup of all of the content produced during my recent trip to Los Angeles, in one convenient location - including work for Red Bull GRC, Autosport, and The Checkered Flag.

Friday, 27 October 2017

Walkinshaw Andretti Supercars deal sealed in less than two hours

Michael Andretti has revealed that his recently-announced deal to team up with Walkinshaw Racing in Australia's Supercars series came about within two hours of both sides meeting for the first time.

"Fernando Alonso one of the best drivers I’ve ever seen" - Michael Andretti

Andretti Autosport boss Michael Andretti has described Fernando Alonso as one of the best drivers he has ever worked with.

Michael Andretti thrilled to have Honda, driver lineup secured for the forseable future

Michael Andretti has described his team's decision to stick with Honda engines for next year's IndyCar Series season, despite a public courting of Chevrolet earlier this year.

Michael Andretti pays tribute to team after third straight GRC crown

Michael Andretti has paid tribute to his team following a third-successive Red Bull Global Rallycross championship triumph for his team in 2017.

Thursday, 26 October 2017

Scott Dixon 'excited' by universal aerokit

Scott Dixon is excited by the new universal aerokit that will be introduced to the IndyCar Series next season.

Wednesday, 25 October 2017

Scott Dixon 'not surprised' to be only Honda in 2017 championship fight

Scott Dixon insists he didn't feel like an underdog despite going up against all for Penske entrants in the IndyCar championship-deciding Grand Prix of Sonoma last month.

Dixon looking for Franchitti-esque relationship in 2018

Scott Dixon has said he hopes that Chip Ganassi Racing returning to a two-car operation in 2018 will allow the team to return to the heights it enjoyed when he drove alongside Dario Franchitti at the team.

Tanner Foust 'bittersweet' over title loss

Tanner Foust has admitted he that losing out on a third Red Bull Global Rallycross title to Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross team mate Scott Speed was 'bittersweet'.

Olsbergs unsure of Honda continuation

Olsbergs MSE boss Andreas Eriksson has admitted that there is nothing in place for his team to continue with Honda next season.

Subaru in talks to supply customer cars

Vermont Sports Car has confirmed that they are in negotiations with team regarding the supply of customer cars for the 2018 Red Bull Global Rallycross season.

Monday, 23 October 2017

Red Bull Global Rallycross gives update on electric series

Red Bull Global Rallycross director of competition Joey Mancari has given a long-awaited update on the series' plans to run an all-electric category.

Andretti, Volkswagen interested in electric rallycross

Michael Andretti has said that it's possible that Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross could expand into Red Bull Global Rallycross' new electric category when it kicks off in 2019.

Olsbergs' Andreas Eriksson laments 'crazy' second half of the season

Andreas Eriksson was left frustrated after a tough second half to the 2017 left Honda out of the championship fight.

Saturday, 21 October 2017

Michael Andretti confirms F1, NASCAR interest

Michael Andretti has revealed that he still harbours plans to take his eponymous team to Formula 1.

Scott Speed: "I play chess out there not checkers"

Scott Speed has said that his third Red Bull Global Rallycross title was different from his first two because of the huge advantage he held going into the closing stages of the season.

Subaru: "This year has been a success"

Vermont Sports Car boss Lance Smith is happy with his Subaru team's performance in 2017, despite them failing to win a main event.

Friday, 20 October 2017

Cyril Raymond looking to Europe for 2018 campaign

Reigning Red Bull GRC Lites and RX2 champion Cyril Raymond has admitted that he'll prefer to race in Europe next season, despite his transatlantic success.

Wednesday, 18 October 2017

Red Bull GRC boss Colin Dyne gets behind the wheel

Red Bull Global Rallycross chief executive Colin Dyne got his first taste of the series from the drivers' seat following last weekend's season finale in Los Angeles.

Olsbergs still keen to give Button his rallycross début

Olsbergs MSE boss Andreas Eriksson isn't ruling out running Jenson Button in future rallycross events, despite the 2009 Formula 1 champion failing to make his début this season.

Tuesday, 17 October 2017

Sunday, 15 October 2017

Foust masterclass fails to prevent third Speed title

A dominant weekend in Los Angeles from Tanner Foust failed to prevent Scott Speed from claiming his third consecutive Red Bull Global Rallycross championship crown.

Saturday, 14 October 2017

Tanner Foust applies the pressure in LA

Tanner Foust began Red Bull Global Rallycross Los Angeles in perfect fashion by sweeping his three heats.

Tanner Foust draws first blood in title decider

Tanner Foust has claimed pole for the title-deciding Red Bull Global Rallycross round in Los Angeles, edging team mate Scott Speed by less than two tenths of a second.

Thursday, 5 October 2017

Red Bull GRC announce Total link-up

Red Bull Global Rallycross has announced a deal with Total Quartz to Become Official Lubricant Partner of the series.