TPF #557- Epic 2017 Season Review

Early last fall, the Sports Car Club of America announced a new entry-level pro formula car program, Formula 4. When most people think of junior formula programs in the US, the Mazda Road to Indy is the first to come to mind. While the combination of USF2000, Pro Mazda and Indy Lights makes for an excellent program for those seeking a career in IndyCar, it's lack of inclusion in the Super License program makes it a challenging path for those seeking a career in Formula 1.Paul gives us the complete details on the origins of the Formula 4 program, how it fits into the SCCA Pro Racing program, and into the larger American junior formula car racing landscape.

28 Jan 201627min

Join Grace and me as we discuss the formula 1 news of the week. We cover Williams F1, trump cards, FIA Geneva meetings, cheap engines and more.

26 Jan 20161h 26min

Join Paul and me as we share interviews with FIA president Jean Todt and Williams F1 technical director Pat Symonds. We discuss their comments from the AUTOSPORT show International in the UK and even chat about the Charsley Troubled Youth Tour.

18 Jan 20161h 33min

Join Grace and me as we discuss the Formula 1 news of the week. We chat about F1 in America, Mercedes domination and Renault's willingness to change engine regulations. We also discuss that youngster Sebastien Loeb.

11 Jan 20161h 11min

Join Paul and me as we host our 2015 Formula One Season Review. We cover each team as they finish and share our thoughts on the drivers and teams. It's a lot to cover so get a cup of coffee and sit back...it's a long one this week. Apologies for that folks. I tried to keep it short but I'm verbose and that just wasn't in the cards.

5 Jan 20161h 40min

Join Grace and me for our New Year's Resolution show in which we offer our suggestions for F1 teams and drivers and what they should make as their 2016 resolutions. We left Messrs. Todt and Ecclestone for your recommendations so let's hear them in the comment section below.

31 Dec 20151h 14min

Join Paul, Dave, Tom, Andy and me as we engage in a star-studded podcast called the Big Holiday Quiz show. We put our minds to the test and continue the tradition of a quiz that is intended to challenge your mind and your patience.Here's how we play the game:For the first four rounds, I have assembled an equal number of questions for each of our contestants on each of their chosen 'specialist' subjects:Paul - F1 in the 1970sAndy - F1 in the 1990sDave - GP racing in the 1930sTom - Sports car racing, any periodFor the final four rounds, the contestants have compiled their own questions for each other and the defending champion, Andrew, takes on former champion Dave against young upstarts Tom and Paul. Can Andy be like Lewis and defend his title? Will Dave be like Niki Lauda and come back to win another title? Is Paul this podcasts "Plucky Teen"? Can Tom finally put his epic motorsport knowledge to good use? You'll have to listen to find out.On behalf of all of us at FBC, have the happiest of Holidays and thank you for all your support and for listening.

20 Dec 20151h 27min

Join Grace and me as we discuss the Formula 1 news of the week. We discuss Spygate Redux, Mercedes and Ferrari destroying F1, STR's all-nighter and much more.

14 Dec 20151h 15min