I think we want people who want to be with the team, so its not so much about trying to headhunt people, he said. We'll sometimes talk about it and refer to that person as the character's name. Her name is Rebecca Dalton, a Canadian actress. He said this on numerous occasions in recent months after news broke that Schmidt and his Calgary-based partner, Rick Peterson, had agreed to merge their racing operation with a division of the McLaren Formula One team. According to a wedding registry posted on The Knot, the couple also got married in 2019 at a ceremony in Muskoka, Ontario. [20], In 2020, Hinchcliffe joined NBC Sports as analyst for IndyCar races and select IMSA races when he did not enter as a driver. In 2016, he appeared on season 23 of the ABC series Dancing with the Stars, finishing in second place. ET, NBCSN). They will pay him his salary (estimated in the neighbourhood of $500,000 U.S. a year) but to earn it he will have to go to the races and be in their hospitality unit and shake hands with people and talk about racing and be a personality. Example video title will go here for this video, Cost of Care: Dealing with medical bills and healthcare costs. Though rivals such as Penske, Ganassi and Andretti Autosport hold pretty tight to their total rewards packages, Scott said Arrow McLaren annually surveys its employees about benefits. That really helps, he said. I get out of the car and the first thing he says is, 'I hope you're not going to drive like that with my daughter in the car' - great first impression.". He then joined A1 Team Canada in A1 Grand Prix. One member of Hinchcliffes staff suggests he make his hair look as nice as Danicas.. To order People get to see how much enthusiasm Zak brings. For me, weve tried to make it our own a little bit. So, the really severe danger was the massive blood loss, Jeremy Hinchcliffe said. He's still always learning about his new career, though, he said. About that, Mr. Hinchcliffe is not joking. [2] He then picked up his first career Top 5 finish in just his second start in the series on the Streets of Long Beach with a fourth-place finish. And one of the easiest parts of our job, in that respect, is the fact that Im not a woman.. Hinchcliffe, however, struggled in both races and had finishes of 20th and 19th, respectively. Death Notice for Today February 11. James Douglas Meredith Hinchcliffe (born December 5, 1986) is a Canadian race car driver and commentator best known for competing in the IndyCar Series. Hinchcliffe took on the role of being a spokesperson, promoter . Rebecca Dalton and James Hinchcliffe before . permissions/licensing, please go to: www.TorontoStarReprints.com. The insider added that if Hinchcliffe balks or refuses an assignment, the team would consider that a breach of contract and stop paying him. In the 2014 Grand Prix of Indianapolis, Hinchcliffe was hit by debris, and a CT scan revealed he had suffered a concussion, and needed medical clearance before racing again. James Hinchcliffe was in intensive care late Tuesday following his vicious Indianapolis 500 practice crash, though he was stable and improving. He missed most of that same 2015 season after being critically injured in a crash at Indianapolis, then came back in 2016 and won the pole for the 500. Long before James Hinchcliffe was racing around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, he was a Canadian teenager looking for a prom date. During the season he was also a guest commentator on the international feed for Champ Car races. 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The problem for Hinchcliffe, who only found out about this last Sunday night, is that he has a contract, all right, but actually driving a racing car for Arrow McLaren SP next year is not part of the deal. Speaking specifically about Hinchcliffe, Schmidt said: This is one of the toughest decisions we have had to make since we have been team owners, because I personally have known James, (father) Jeremy, (mother) Arlene, his brother Chris for 11 years and love him. They do that countdown, the light goes on, and you're on.". (The) remarkable thing was that there were no fractures, and there were no damaged organs. James might walk away but he would be taking a big chance, the source said. Star Newspapers Limited and/or its licensors. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. And now that hes at the top of the mountain, or at least making the noise of a man whod like to scale the sports summit, theres more than one extra benefit. [18], (key) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap), On August 30, 2016, he appeared on an episode of Celebrity Family Feud featuring IndyCar drivers competing against swimsuit models. I think that it is very important to see that the company emphasizes bringing the right people in, and the right people are women.. "I asked Becky to come with me as a friend because I would never have had the guts to ask her as a date," said Hinchcliffe. "You can make a joke about anything. And that was awesome for a nerd like me. Dalton was working on a project in Los Angeles. And although Hinchcliffe has always maintained that sponsor Arrow Electronics was in his corner no matter what, particularly after he failed to qualify at Indy in 2018, he surely must have been aware that the company was furious about him appearing nude in a video accompanying an ESPN Magazine feature on injuries suffered by professional athletes. presentation-ready copies of Toronto Star content for distribution I messaged her on Instagram, Hey, I think youre super cool, youre really killing it, and if you ever want to work in IndyCar, let me know, Gundlach told NBC Sports. Hinchcliffe then rebounded to collect his second Top 10 of the season with a sixth at the Milwaukee Mile. It was a very mutually beneficial partnership.. Star Newspapers Limited and/or its licensors. Toronto Star articles, please go to: www.TorontoStarReprints.com, Conversations are opinions of our readers and are subject to the, The Toronto Star and thestar.com, each property of Toronto Star The Arrow McLaren organizational hierarchy was restructured with last years departure of Taylor Kiel (who left to become team manager for Ganassi). Its collegiate students wanting to grow a career. The support from the motorsports community has been overwhelming and is endlessly appreciated, he said. For the 25-year-old Elliott, the series offers him an opportunity to do something that he's only done once before, race against his father Bill. "It's not just about doing the steps and going through the motions. And even if a lawsuit was successful and thats debatable legal fees and court costs would eat up a lot of whatever he might win. As I have posted roles throughout this last year, Ive found a large number of youths all around the world thats interested in getting into motorsports. James Hinchcliffe (@Hinchtown) May 23, 2022 "It was a real conversation, something we were looking into, but ultimately it was always going to come down to the fact that I wasn't going to get. Arrow McLaren SP sided with two young, relatively unproven drivers over veteran James Hinchcliffe for their 2020 campaign. But were also pretty realistic that you cant rob Peter to pay Paul, so were not always going to be able to hire from motorsports and especially other IndyCar teams. Whether its grabbing a badass mechanic out of World of Outlaws and introducing them to IndyCar. In July of 2018, James Hinchcliffe proposed to Rebecca Dalton during a boat ride in Muskoka, Ontario. [23] On November 22, 2016, Hinchcliffe finished in second place to Olympic gymnast Laurie Hernandez. Show more. Staffing has been a top priority at Arrow McLaren for Ward, who says he initially was nave to how hard it is to recruit for talent right now in this sport. He and fellow IndyCar driver Alexander Rossi host a podcast together called Off Track with Hinch and Rossi. Just the camaraderie. He debuted in the IndyCar Series in 2011, winning his first series race, the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, in 2013. He was replaced in the team by Devlin DeFrancesco for the 2022 season. PRESEASON POWER RANKINGS: Its crowded at the top with Ganassi and Penske drivers. But the fact of the matter is, the modern-day racing driver has a lot more responsibilities than just driving a race car. They are on the hook for a lot of money and they will want to get their moneys worth.. Hinchcliffe and Dalton, who now is his girlfriend, don't agree on the timing of the late invitation. Last year, we did five races in four weekends. Walter Hinchcliffe was born in Barnsley, Yorkshire, . ", "You make that sound bad," said Hinchcliffe. In the wall, knocked unconscious with a piece of suspension piercing his leg, James wreck left him fighting for his life. I think thatll grow into a bigger, better version of a big team than there is. Hinchcliffe lost 14 pints of blood as he was rushed to the hospital following the crash during a practice session. Dalton recently moved to Indianapolis with her cockapoo, "Lucy.". Hinchcliffe was scheduled to compete in the GMR Grand Prix, the Indianapolis 500 and the Genesys 600. Thankfully (Go Daddys) customers are not calling for that, Hinchcliffe quipped in a recent interview. Weve got a lot of positivity. Hinchcliffe once again raced in the Champ Car Atlantic Series in 2007, this time with the Sierra Sierra team. Though casting a wide recruitment net dovetails with McLarens progressive outlook, Ward said its also by necessity because for sure, the whole paddock has been in a fight to get the best people.. There were many ups and many downs. ", The love and sense of humor that the couple shares is clear through their witty and romantic posts on their Instagram accounts about one another. In 12th grade, Hinchcliffe was also chasing a date to the 2004 Oakville Trafalgar High School prom after he broke up with his girlfriend a few days before the event. Its the best team Ive ever worked at in terms of mechanics, engineers, commercial. Schmidt and Peterson would continue as owners while McLaren through its sporting director, former CART and IRL driver Gil de Ferran would run the team. The rule that applies to my dad and his family is this: The more they make fun of you, the more they like you.. This season, for instance, Penske driver Josef Newgarden won the IndyCar championship and teammate Simon Pagenaud won the Indianapolis 500. He raced next at the Beijing round, finishing fourth in the sprint race and 10th in the feature race which he could have won but for a team pitstop strategy error and then returned after two races out at the New Zealand round, where he finished sixth in both races. expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Toronto I thought I was going to pass out, said Jeremy. Arrow McLaren was known as Schmidt Peterson Motorsports before McLaren Racing gradually became the majority owner in mid-2021. When the deal between McLaren and Schmidt Peterson was first announced, his teammate, ex-F1 driver Marcus Ericsson, immediately went shopping and landed a ride with Chip Ganassi Racing. Next year, he was top rookie in Formula BMW USA, winning three races. I wouldn't do that to you," said Hinchcliffe. James Hinchcliffe, one of the most popular drivers in the NTT IndyCar Series, said Tuesday he is leaving full-time racing on the circuit. I got to rock up with her on my arm. After the race was cancelled due to Wheldons death, points were reset to how it was as of Kentucky, so Hinchcliffe collected Rookie of the Year Honors, just beating out Panther Racing's J. R. Hildebrand. Hes a great personality to the team. In April 2011, Hinchcliffe signed with Newman/Haas Racing to compete in the remainder of 2011 IndyCar Series, excluding the Twin Ring Motegi race, after missing the first race of the season at St. Petersburg. Though staffing up still was very difficult, Rossi credited attracting talent to McLarens high-performance reputation (the company also is known for its sleek street cars). We started from a team that had always been competitive and hungry to find the very last bit, and that is still the backbone here that came from the small, really hungry team. Born in North York and raised in Oakville, Ontario, Hinchcliffe started his career when he received a kart for his 9th birthday and began car racing in 2003, when he finished third in Bridgestone Racing Academy F2000 series. "And I get out of the car having never met him before and he just happens to be outside to witness this entry. On January 26, 2021, Andretti Autosport announced that Hinchcliffe would drive the No 29 car full time for the 2021 season. In the 11 years that followed, I lived out my dream in a way that a nine-year-old kid, sitting in a kart for the first time, could never have imagined.. He moved on to McMaster University after that. Newspapers Limited, 8 Spadina Avenue, 10th Floor, Toronto, ON M5V 0S8. People are curious about IndyCar even if theyve not been involved in the past, she said. This was not a decision taken lightly and it was one made with the full support of my family and closest supporters. ", "People love this story," said Dalton. Hinchcliffe won six races for Andretti Autosport and Schmidt Peterson Motorsports. Its really exciting to be part of a group that still has ties to everyone being very hungry and ambitious and could do all sorts of roles and do whatever needed to be done. Hinchcliffe finished 18th at the first race of the season at Texas Motor Speedway. Jeremy Hinchcliffe, the drivers father and full-time manager, chuckles over a phone line. Long-time IndyCar driver James Hinchcliffe announced he is "stepping away from full-time IndyCar competition" on social media Tuesday. Zak also leads the charge in that. Hinchcliffe returned to Andretti for 2013, and started the season by winning the season opener in St. Petersburg, Florida, for his first series victory. Hinchcliffe also provided commentary for the Eurosport coverage of Champ Car events during the 2006 and 2007 seasons. So its a gut-wrenching decision, but we were faced with an opportunity to pick up these two young guns coming out of Indy Lights that already have 13, 14, 15 years worth of experience and it was just an opportunity that we couldnt pass up. Added Hinchcliffe: "You're not just talking about the race, you're almost making people understand how dramatic it is and how cool it is, what these drivers are doing out there.". James Hinchcliffe suffered an undisclosed injury late last year and early in the 2020-21 IndyCar offseason that required rehab ahead of securing a full-season program with Andretti Autosport . It is a fun group. [7] He won his first race with the team in the second race of the year in New Orleans. Her name is Rebecca Dalton, a Canadian actress. Gracie is a rock star and can do anything, Gundlach said. Weve expanded our operations pretty significantly, she said. Well, its easy to get the sense that Hinchcliffe would find a way to pull it off. Focusing on more diversity through a Path to the Pits internship program that identifies future talent, Scott has been struck by the interest from youth. Challenge accepted.. This copy is for your personal non-commercial use only. New episodes of The Sneak: The Disappearance of Mario Rossi are out now, Sign up for the For The Win newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning, Jimmie Johnson is retiring. The recruitment pitch to join the Arrow McLaren IndyCar team started with the 21st century social media version of a corporate headhunters cold call. ST. PETE PRIMER:Schedules, start times and how to watch the 2023 IndyCar season opener. As per the report, James Hinchcliffe lives in Oakville, Oakville, Canada. I think weve done a great job of that. Weve got intense bits of the season. Before his championship run with Penske, Ward spent more than 12 years as an aerodynamicist and engineer with the Red Bull F1 team. I thought they said 'til DEBT do us part'!" 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