Tech House and Speed by Bill Wood: Episode 97

Tech House and Speed by Bill Wood:  Episode 97

Guests: Patrick Richard (00:00), Pontus Tidemand (16:14), Vaughn Gittin (26:20), Craig Breen (38:59)

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We have champions wall-to-wall this week on Tech House & Speed. And we're talking about championships won all over the map from Sweden to China and most points in between. And the best part is this: a couple of these champions are veterans at this winning. The other two are experienced at winning but their new championships are pushing them further into the international spotlight including the one from Tech House & Speed.

In Segment One we get a headline from four-time Canadian rally champion Patrick Richard. He's headed to this weekend's Rally of the Tall Pines in Ontario, Canada and he's taking with him a new contract. He talks about who that contract is with and what he's going to Tall Pines to prove. It'll be a dog fight but Richard has a lot of dog in him for the battle against 2011 champions from the U.S. and Canada.

In Segment Two we go to Sweden where we talk with Pontus Tidemand, the Swedish National Rally Champion. It's also been announced that Tidemand is a finalist in the FIA Institute for Driving Excellence. He's one of 18 from around the world who will be the headline makers in future motorsport. And you have a chance to meet him now. 

Patrick Richard	Pontus Tidemand	Vaughn Gittin	Craig Breen

In Segment Three we go to Maryland where we talk with 2010 Formula Drift champion Vaughn Gittin who took his championship skills to China this year. Did it cost him in the U.S. where he dropped to 11th this season in Formula D? We talk to Vaughn about what happened this year and some of his future plans that might include a roll in the dirt.

Finally in Segment Four we go to Ireland where we talk with Craig Breen, 2011 WRC Academy champion. That's a title he won at Rally Great Britain two weekends ago. It's also a title that's changed his future. Breen will be stepping up in category to run a Ford Fiesta S2000 in the SWRC competition next year. He may also use it in some IRC competition. He's done both. He now has the money to be a regular in both. If you have missed any part of this episode or guest, you can go to iTunes where this and past shows are available for your convenience. Tech House & Speed archives are also available "On Demand" or via RSS syndication at www.ByBillWood.com, www.TechHouseandSpeed.com or at www.RaceFanRadio.com! Enjoy!! TRT: 53:19