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InterviewsOff Road

INTERVIEW: Dylan Parsons prepares for Pro SPEC jump in 2023

By Justin Nguyen
May 7, 2023
7 Mins read

Championship Off-Road driver Dylan Parsons, 2021 1600 Single Buggy champion and newcomer to Pro SPEC trucks, sat down with The Checkered Flag to discuss the upcoming season.

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InterviewsOff Road

INTERVIEW: Rodrigo Ampudia recounts "confidence booster" San Felipe 250 win

By Justin Nguyen
April 15, 2023
9 Mins read
11 days after his San Felipe 250 win, Rodrigo Ampudia spoke with The Checkered Flag about the race’s difficulty, the development of Can-Am’s programme, and racing in Ken Block’s memory.
InterviewsOff Road

INTERVIEW: IODA president Kelly Kuether outlines vision for sportsman short course

By Justin Nguyen
March 29, 2023
10 Mins read
With a month before the season opener, International Off-road Drivers Association president Kelly Kuether spoke with The Checkered Flag on the creation of the series, its mission, and goals for 2023 and beyond for Midwest sportsman short course racing.
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INTERVIEW: IndyCar's Conor Daly chases Daytona 500

By Justin Nguyen
February 11, 2023
12 Mins read
The Checkered Flag got to speak with IndyCar veteran Conor Daly as he gears up for the Daytona 500, including his 2023 NASCAR plans and the life of racing both series.
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INTERVIEW: Aliyyah Koloc prepares for Dakar Rally debut

By Justin Nguyen
December 23, 2022
5 Mins read
As her first Dakar Rally looms, 18-year-old Middle East Cross-Country Bajas champion Aliyyah Koloc spoke with The Checkered Flag about her preparations for the legendary rally raid.
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EXCLUSIVE: Sam Bird Confident "Gen3 will suit me better than Gen2"

By Nick Golding
December 7, 2022
9 Mins read
Sam Bird endured a challenging period in Formula E during the Gen2 era; however, he’s ready to return to his very best in Gen3.
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EXCLUSIVE: Mitch Evans Targeting Season Nine Glory After Feeling "like I've been a bridesmaid"

By Nick Golding
December 3, 2022
9 Mins read
Mitch Evans is hoping that Season Nine will finally be his year after two years of misfortune, as the New Zealander sat down with The Checkered Flag at Jaguar’s Gen3 launch.
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INTERVIEW: Brayton Laster talks about love for pizza; Goals for the 2023 season

By Tyler Benoit
September 20, 2022
2 Mins read
Recently, TCF had the opportunity to have a chat with Brayton Laster. We discuss his love for pizza, and his goals for the 2023 season.
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EXCLUSIVE: Without W Series "I wouldn't have been racing the last four years, period" - Jessica Hawkins

By Nick Golding
September 2, 2022
14 Mins read
Role model, Aston Martin Driver Ambassador and W Series superstar Jessica Hawkins spoke exclusively to TCF about all things from the Women’s Euros to getting a female driver back into Formula 1.
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INTERVIEW: Ace Nilson talks road to Dakar 2023

By Justin Nguyen
August 22, 2022
9 Mins read
Ace Nilson, accepted into the 2023 Dakar Rally, spoke with the The Checkered Flag on his efforts to make the legendary rally raid and balancing racing with working in a COVID-era healthcare industry.
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INTERVIEW: Vesti Delighted With Progress In Rookie F2 Season

By Ashley Hambly
August 21, 2022
6 Mins read
The Checkered Flag sat down with Mercedes junior driver and ART Grand Prix F2 driver Frederik Vesti to hear his thoughts and feelings on his rookie Formula 2 campaign.
Formula EInterviews

Stoffel Vandoorne EXCLUSIVE: "My mind's there [Seoul] already, I'm on the plane"

By Nick Golding
July 31, 2022
3 Mins read
Stoffel Vandoorne is just two weeks away from claiming a deserved Drivers’ Championship, he spoke exclusively to TCF after the London-E-Prix where he got one hand on the title.
Formula EInterviews

Mitch Evans EXCLUSIVE: "We won't go down and give up until it's not possible"

By Nick Golding
July 31, 2022
3 Mins read
Mitch Evans saw his title hopes suffer a huge blow at the London E-Prix, after retiring with just a few minutes to go. He spoke exclusively to TCF after the race.
Formula EInterviews

Jake Dennis Exclusive: "It was like we had been doing it for years"

By Nick Golding
July 30, 2022
2 Mins read
London E-Prix race winner spoke exclusively to The Checkered Flag after the race where he shared his excitement of yet another win on home soil.
Formula EInterviews

Stoffel Vandoorne Exclusive: "I'm committed until the end of the year to keep this level"

By Nick Golding
July 30, 2022
3 Mins read
Drivers’ Championship leader Stoffel Vandoorne spoke exclusively to The Checkered Flag after the London E-Prix, where he extended his championship lead.
Formula 3Interviews

INTERVIEW: O'Sullivan hopes Carlin can move forward throughout FIA F3 season

By Michael Callander
July 1, 2022
9 Mins read
The Checkered Flag spoke to Carlin’s FIA F3 driver, Zak O’Sullivan ahead of Qualifying for his home race at Silverstone this weekend.
InterviewsOff Road

INTERVIEW: SODA President Willie Freshour shakes the can

By Justin Nguyen
May 20, 2022
12 Mins read
The Checkered Flag talks with SODA President Willie Freshour about topics like the season opener at Slinger, fans attending races vs. online streaming, and SODA’s place in Midwestern off-road racing.
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