app02 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 03:25:06 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Hugh Jass Paddock Pass - Episodes Tagged with “Champcar” https://hughjass.fireside.fm/tags/champcar Thu, 12 Mar 2020 21:00:00 -0400 Formed in 2015, Team Hugh Jass got their start competing in online endurance events through the iRacing simulation platform. Since then they have expanded rapidly, competing in multiple events, launching a broadcast channel, running the ChampCar Sim Series, and racing their own Miata in endurance races around the USA. Hugh Jass Paddock Pass is the latest venture, a biweekly podcast where members of the team get together to discuss the latest news in global motorsport, updates from their own racing adventures, and interviews with members of the team and listeners. en-us episodic A Beginner's Guide to Motorsport and SimRacing Thomas Ellison Formed in 2015, Team Hugh Jass got their start competing in online endurance events through the iRacing simulation platform. Since then they have expanded rapidly, competing in multiple events, launching a broadcast channel, running the ChampCar Sim Series, and racing their own Miata in endurance races around the USA. Hugh Jass Paddock Pass is the latest venture, a biweekly podcast where members of the team get together to discuss the latest news in global motorsport, updates from their own racing adventures, and interviews with members of the team and listeners. no motorsports, formula1, cars, miata, wec, grandprix, mazda Thomas Ellison hjmpodcast@gmail.com Episode 12: The Hugh Jass Return https://hughjass.fireside.fm/12 b001f254-b791-454a-b1fb-5aa7106f4a2b Thu, 12 Mar 2020 21:00:00 -0400 Thomas Ellison full 2 Thomas Ellison Team Hugh Jass get together to discuss the latest news in the world of Motorsport and SimRacing, interview members of the team and figures from the motorsport community, and give an update on their own racing adventures 1:07:48 no <p>We're Back!</p> <p>Season 2 of the Hugh Jass Paddock Pass kicks off with our Formula 1 preview. Who will win the teammate battles of the year? Will the top 3 teams find themselves under threat? Is Antonio Giovinazzi underrated? All these items discussed, and more. Please note, this episode was recorded before the cancellation of the 2020 Australian Grand Prix, so some of the predictions might be delayed.</p> <p>Plus we provide updates from the world of simracing, and a report from the first ChampCar event of the year for Team Hugh Jass and their trusty Miata. </p> <p>Finally, if you wish to support Andrew's tremendous solo effort in the iRacing Sebring 12hrs, please follow the link below.</p> <p><a href="http://action.humanesociety.org/site/TR?px=13840459&amp;pg=personal&amp;fr_id=1173" rel="nofollow noopener">http://action.humanesociety.org/site/TR?px=13840459&amp;pg=personal&amp;fr_id=1173</a> </p> motorsports, formula1, cars, miata, wec, grandprix, mazda We're Back!

Season 2 of the Hugh Jass Paddock Pass kicks off with our Formula 1 preview. Who will win the teammate battles of the year? Will the top 3 teams find themselves under threat? Is Antonio Giovinazzi underrated? All these items discussed, and more. Please note, this episode was recorded before the cancellation of the 2020 Australian Grand Prix, so some of the predictions might be delayed.

Plus we provide updates from the world of simracing, and a report from the first ChampCar event of the year for Team Hugh Jass and their trusty Miata.

Finally, if you wish to support Andrew's tremendous solo effort in the iRacing Sebring 12hrs, please follow the link below.

http://action.humanesociety.org/site/TR?px=13840459&pg=personal&fr_id=1173

]]> We're Back!

Season 2 of the Hugh Jass Paddock Pass kicks off with our Formula 1 preview. Who will win the teammate battles of the year? Will the top 3 teams find themselves under threat? Is Antonio Giovinazzi underrated? All these items discussed, and more. Please note, this episode was recorded before the cancellation of the 2020 Australian Grand Prix, so some of the predictions might be delayed.

Plus we provide updates from the world of simracing, and a report from the first ChampCar event of the year for Team Hugh Jass and their trusty Miata.

Finally, if you wish to support Andrew's tremendous solo effort in the iRacing Sebring 12hrs, please follow the link below.

http://action.humanesociety.org/site/TR?px=13840459&pg=personal&fr_id=1173

]]> Episode 9: German and Hungarian GPs, and ChampCar 24h of VIR https://hughjass.fireside.fm/9 b0060d3f-4025-4083-ab68-53cc8c5eb88e Wed, 21 Aug 2019 22:00:00 -0400 Thomas Ellison full 1 Thomas Ellison Team Hugh Jass get together to discuss the latest news in the world of Motorsport and SimRacing, interview a team member, and give an update on their own racing adventures 1:19:43 no <p>A catch-up of the Formula 1 action from Hockenheim, as a wet-dry race served up a treat of racing excitement before the summer break. We also look at the Hungarian Grand Prix, and all the upshot from the "surprise" mid-season announcement from Red Bull. </p> <p>In action closer to home, we look back upon the Hugh Jass effort at the Lifeline ChampCar 24hr of VIR, and a weekend of trials, tribulations, and ultimate successes for our whole team of plucky amateur racers. </p> <p>Thanks as ever for listening, and please contact us at <a href="mailto:hjmpodcast@gmail.com" rel="nofollow noopener">hjmpodcast@gmail.com</a> if you have any feedback or questions. </p> motorsports, formula1, cars, miata, wec, grandprix, mazda A catch-up of the Formula 1 action from Hockenheim, as a wet-dry race served up a treat of racing excitement before the summer break. We also look at the Hungarian Grand Prix, and all the upshot from the "surprise" mid-season announcement from Red Bull.

In action closer to home, we look back upon the Hugh Jass effort at the Lifeline ChampCar 24hr of VIR, and a weekend of trials, tribulations, and ultimate successes for our whole team of plucky amateur racers.

Thanks as ever for listening, and please contact us at hjmpodcast@gmail.com if you have any feedback or questions.

]]> A catch-up of the Formula 1 action from Hockenheim, as a wet-dry race served up a treat of racing excitement before the summer break. We also look at the Hungarian Grand Prix, and all the upshot from the "surprise" mid-season announcement from Red Bull.

In action closer to home, we look back upon the Hugh Jass effort at the Lifeline ChampCar 24hr of VIR, and a weekend of trials, tribulations, and ultimate successes for our whole team of plucky amateur racers.

Thanks as ever for listening, and please contact us at hjmpodcast@gmail.com if you have any feedback or questions.

]]> Episode 8: British GP and Indy Adventures https://hughjass.fireside.fm/8 b3f9e5fa-1276-4b7f-8635-ec03c3cddd70 Thu, 25 Jul 2019 21:00:00 -0400 Thomas Ellison full 1 Thomas Ellison Team Hugh Jass get together to discuss the latest news in the world of Motorsport and SimRacing, interview a team member, and give an update on their own racing adventures 1:22:47 no <p>Following a team trip to the ChampCar race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, we reminisce on an excellent weekend of racing and camaraderie. </p> <p>We discuss the British GP and all the excitement and drama that caused, including what the future may hold for Sebastian Vettel. </p> <p>The interviewee for this episode is Tom Ellison, one of the hosts, as his co-presenters turn their questions towards one of their own. </p> motorsports, formula1, cars, miata, wec, grandprix, mazda, champcar Following a team trip to the ChampCar race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, we reminisce on an excellent weekend of racing and camaraderie.

We discuss the British GP and all the excitement and drama that caused, including what the future may hold for Sebastian Vettel.

The interviewee for this episode is Tom Ellison, one of the hosts, as his co-presenters turn their questions towards one of their own.

]]> Following a team trip to the ChampCar race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, we reminisce on an excellent weekend of racing and camaraderie.

We discuss the British GP and all the excitement and drama that caused, including what the future may hold for Sebastian Vettel.

The interviewee for this episode is Tom Ellison, one of the hosts, as his co-presenters turn their questions towards one of their own.

]]> Episode 7: Austrian GP Controversy and the Max Verstappen Debate https://hughjass.fireside.fm/7 d4242694-8175-42d8-8f4e-74eb59140508 Mon, 22 Jul 2019 21:00:00 -0400 Thomas Ellison full 1 Thomas Ellison Team Hugh Jass get together to discuss the latest news in the world of Motorsport and SimRacing, interview a team member, and give an update on their own racing adventures 1:30:54 no <p>All the fallout from the contentious Austrian GP, as we discuss whether the FIA finally got a decision correct. There is an update to the ChampCar entry for the race at the world famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Our guest for this week is the HJ tame racing driver Jeff Tyler, who gives his views on how to approach amateur motorsport.</p> <p>Please note - due to a couple of quality control issues, the interview portion of the episode does feature some brief skips in audio transmission. Due to this, and other production delays, this episode has been published a bit later than planned, and after the Indianapolis ChampCar round. We will bring you an update in Episode 8. </p> motorsports, formula1, cars, miata, wec, grandprix, mazda All the fallout from the contentious Austrian GP, as we discuss whether the FIA finally got a decision correct. There is an update to the ChampCar entry for the race at the world famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Our guest for this week is the HJ tame racing driver Jeff Tyler, who gives his views on how to approach amateur motorsport.

Please note - due to a couple of quality control issues, the interview portion of the episode does feature some brief skips in audio transmission. Due to this, and other production delays, this episode has been published a bit later than planned, and after the Indianapolis ChampCar round. We will bring you an update in Episode 8.

]]> All the fallout from the contentious Austrian GP, as we discuss whether the FIA finally got a decision correct. There is an update to the ChampCar entry for the race at the world famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Our guest for this week is the HJ tame racing driver Jeff Tyler, who gives his views on how to approach amateur motorsport.

Please note - due to a couple of quality control issues, the interview portion of the episode does feature some brief skips in audio transmission. Due to this, and other production delays, this episode has been published a bit later than planned, and after the Indianapolis ChampCar round. We will bring you an update in Episode 8.

]]> Episode 4: The Great Watkins Glen Disappointment https://hughjass.fireside.fm/4 4b1f54ff-afeb-4cb9-bfbb-b6442da6cabc Sun, 09 Jun 2019 09:00:00 -0400 Thomas Ellison full 1 Thomas Ellison Team Hugh Jass get together to discuss the latest news in the world of Motorsport and SimRacing, interview a team member, and give an update on their own racing adventures 1:03:09 no <p>An HJPP special, as the team discuss their first ChampCar event of 2019, and things did not go according to plan. We bring you a full debrief on the HJ entry at the ChampCar Double7 at Watkins Glen, plus all the analysis of the Monaco GP and some bold predictions for the race in Montreal. </p> motorsports, formula1, cars, miata, wec, grandprix, mazda An HJPP special, as the team discuss their first ChampCar event of 2019, and things did not go according to plan. We bring you a full debrief on the HJ entry at the ChampCar Double7 at Watkins Glen, plus all the analysis of the Monaco GP and some bold predictions for the race in Montreal.

]]> An HJPP special, as the team discuss their first ChampCar event of 2019, and things did not go according to plan. We bring you a full debrief on the HJ entry at the ChampCar Double7 at Watkins Glen, plus all the analysis of the Monaco GP and some bold predictions for the race in Montreal.

]]> Episode 3: Spanish GP and the Netflix Effect https://hughjass.fireside.fm/3 5a9db1fc-80a8-43f0-96ad-4b2171f8f106 Thu, 16 May 2019 21:00:00 -0400 Thomas Ellison full 1 Thomas Ellison Team Hugh Jass get together to discuss the latest news in the world of Motorsport and SimRacing, interview a team member, and give an update on their own racing adventures 1:12:31 no <p>Spanish GP, and what a boring race it was! Is current F1 circuit design and the ever-more frantic quest for ratings ruining the heart of racing itself? HJ SOs Zasha and Christine join us to discuss the Netflix F1 documentary and whether it will bring new fans to a sport which needs support. And the latest Hugh Jass update ahead of the 2019 ChampCar debut at Watkins Glen. </p> motorsports, formula1, cars, miata, wec, grandprix, mazda Spanish GP, and what a boring race it was! Is current F1 circuit design and the ever-more frantic quest for ratings ruining the heart of racing itself? HJ SOs Zasha and Christine join us to discuss the Netflix F1 documentary and whether it will bring new fans to a sport which needs support. And the latest Hugh Jass update ahead of the 2019 ChampCar debut at Watkins Glen.

]]> Spanish GP, and what a boring race it was! Is current F1 circuit design and the ever-more frantic quest for ratings ruining the heart of racing itself? HJ SOs Zasha and Christine join us to discuss the Netflix F1 documentary and whether it will bring new fans to a sport which needs support. And the latest Hugh Jass update ahead of the 2019 ChampCar debut at Watkins Glen.

]]> Episode 2: Azerbaijan GP and ChampCar https://hughjass.fireside.fm/2 88dcebf4-c133-4f05-8264-3fa56accb57a Wed, 01 May 2019 23:00:00 -0400 Thomas Ellison full 1 Thomas Ellison Team Hugh Jass get together to discuss the latest news in the world of Motorsport and SimRacing, interview a team member, and give an update on their own racing adventures 1:20:41 no <p>Welcome to our second episode! News centers around the Azerbaijan GP and the developing rivalry between the Mercedes drivers of Hamilton and Bottas. The main featured discussion is the ChampCar Endurance Series and the evolution of the HJ team in real life racing. Our guest is Devon Peters, an HJ team member from the frozen norths of Saskatchewan who shares his experiences on racing in real life at a 24hr endurance event, and the future of budget endurance racing in North America. </p> motorsports, formula1, cars, miata, wec, grandprix, mazda, endurance, racing Welcome to our second episode! News centers around the Azerbaijan GP and the developing rivalry between the Mercedes drivers of Hamilton and Bottas. The main featured discussion is the ChampCar Endurance Series and the evolution of the HJ team in real life racing. Our guest is Devon Peters, an HJ team member from the frozen norths of Saskatchewan who shares his experiences on racing in real life at a 24hr endurance event, and the future of budget endurance racing in North America.

]]> Welcome to our second episode! News centers around the Azerbaijan GP and the developing rivalry between the Mercedes drivers of Hamilton and Bottas. The main featured discussion is the ChampCar Endurance Series and the evolution of the HJ team in real life racing. Our guest is Devon Peters, an HJ team member from the frozen norths of Saskatchewan who shares his experiences on racing in real life at a 24hr endurance event, and the future of budget endurance racing in North America.

]]> Episode 1: The Hugh Jass Pilot https://hughjass.fireside.fm/1 b368d765-f7cf-4147-b925-b31eedc9404c Thu, 25 Apr 2019 20:00:00 -0400 Thomas Ellison full 1 Thomas Ellison Team Hugh Jass get together to discuss the latest news in the world of Motorsport and SimRacing, interview a team member, and give an update on their own racing adventures 1:13:07 no <p>In our pilot podcast episode, the team try to get to grips with this newfangled web technology. News discussion centers around the Chinese GP and the rocky start to the season for Ferrari. Our guest is Zasha Arroyo-Ellison, who has some interesting questions about simracing, and we round out with an interview with the founding father of Team Hugh Jass, Alex Albert. </p> motorsports, formula1, cars, miata, wec, grandprix, mazda, racing, iRacing, simracing In our pilot podcast episode, the team try to get to grips with this newfangled web technology. News discussion centers around the Chinese GP and the rocky start to the season for Ferrari. Our guest is Zasha Arroyo-Ellison, who has some interesting questions about simracing, and we round out with an interview with the founding father of Team Hugh Jass, Alex Albert.

]]> In our pilot podcast episode, the team try to get to grips with this newfangled web technology. News discussion centers around the Chinese GP and the rocky start to the season for Ferrari. Our guest is Zasha Arroyo-Ellison, who has some interesting questions about simracing, and we round out with an interview with the founding father of Team Hugh Jass, Alex Albert.

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