Canadian actress Rebecca Dalton, married to husband James Hinchcliffe, stars in A Tiny Home Christmas. James Hinchcliffe, one of the most popular drivers in the NTT IndyCar Series, said Tuesday he is leaving full-time racing on the circuit. The head count was up to 94 by mid-February and is expected to be at least 100 by the end of March. 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. https://ftw.usatoday.com/2021/04/indycar-james-hinchcliffe-father-helmet-design-mustache, 11 questions with 45-year-old Jimmie Johnson, NASCAR's 7-time champ turned IndyCar rookie, IndyCar driver Alexander Rossi on the 'wild experience' of sneezing while driving 200 mph, IndyCar driver James Hinchcliffe celebrates return to Andretti Autosport with perfect 'Friends' joke, 6-time IndyCar champ Scott Dixon talks going for No. For the 2009 season, he competed in Indy Lights for Sam Schmidt Motorsports in their No. Hinchcliffe once again raced in the Champ Car Atlantic Series in 2007, this time with the Sierra Sierra team. When IndyCar Series star James Hinchcliffe debuted his new helmet this year in the season-opener earlier this month at Barber Motorsports Park, there was something different about it: A touching and quirky tribute to his late father, Jeremy. 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. [10] He finished seventh in the race. Sort of. 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. Republication or distribution of this content is pic.twitter.com/lge1w0SqJX, James Hinchcliffe (@Hinchtown) April 27, 2021. Trafalgar High School in Oakville was his alma mater. And wants to make this something special. The group of people that are in charge (of) who joins the team, I think they know exactly what we need, and I trust theyre going to make the right decisions. 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. James Hinchcliffe competes on Dancing With the Stars in 2016. And now, he gets to watch him compete in the Greatest Spectacle in Racing from the storied pole position. 4 talking about this. ", "And the first thing he said when he woke up?" Indiana Senate passes bill to ban books in school libraries, Lawmakers who build homes file bills to help homebuilders save money, Eli Lilly contractor accused of underpaying IT employees, 317 Project: Crispus Attucks Museum tells Black History loud and clear, Who makes the best pizza in Indianapolis? Im excited to see how it goes.. 5 Dallara-Chevrolet. Were not shy to hire a visa candidate who might require extra effort to obtain work permits. James Hinchcliffe's best Indy 500 finish is 6th in 2012. On race day, Hinchcliffe overtook pole-sitter Ryan Briscoe on the first lap, and ended up leading five of the 200 laps on his way to a creditable 6th-place finish. My hair cant blow in the wind! he bellows. He had this trademark mustache his whole life and his nickname to many was the Stache, so I thought that was a pretty fitting way to honor him, by putting a likeness of his mustache on my lid.. Ward said the schedule was among the reasons that engineer Ryan Kelly chose to join Rossis car after multiple seasons in the NASCAR Cup Series. James Douglas Meredith Hinchcliffe (born December 5, 1986) is a Canadian race car driver and commentator best known for competing in the IndyCar Series. Leena Gade became Hinchcliffe's lead race engineer for the 2018 season, becoming the first female lead race engineer in Indycar. He started from the pole position in 2016, the year after he was almost killed in a practice crash at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.. Boys sectional scoreboard: Can night No. The Arrow McLaren organizational hierarchy was restructured with last years departure of Taylor Kiel (who left to become team manager for Ganassi). 2023 CIRCLE CITY BROADCASTING I, LLC. Her name is Rebecca Dalton, a Canadian actress. I knew it was going to be weird not having him at the track, so I wanted to do something to make sure he was with me every race, Hinchcliffe said. Whether its grabbing a badass mechanic out of World of Outlaws and introducing them to IndyCar. Shes a complete unicorn and super hard worker. Hinchcliffe, in a big-league career that goes back to 2011, has won six races in all that time. He finished eighth in the sprint race and 13th in the feature in his first race at Zandvoort, then had a stunning weekend in Brno. 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. "And I remember thinking, 'What a ridiculous statement. https://t.co/mHHWXQ5pte pic.twitter.com/shWCEFnUqw, Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team (@ArrowMcLaren) February 21, 2023, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Flipboard (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), He worked as an IndyCar on NBC analyst and pit reporter, Schedules, start times and how to watch the 2023 IndyCar season opener, from preseason testing at The Thermal Club, organizational hierarchy was restructured, Its crowded at the top with Ganassi and Penske drivers, Rossis signing was followed by the arrival, was announced as a finalist for Indys Best and Brightest,. He was going to be back in a car without any doubt. Hinchcliffe is a partner with production company Frost Marks Films out of Toronto. James. All we can do is look across what corporations and companies are doing when people tell us we could do better in one space or another, she said. "You're great too. 2 Due to an injury, Burgess was unable to perform with Hinchcliffe, but did choreograph the dances. "Sometimes I think we reconnected just so these two could find each other," said Dalton, looking at her dog in her boyfriend's lap. "I see it. It takes some investment.. Hinchcliffe and Dalton, who now is his girlfriend, don't agree on the timing of the late invitation. 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. Its more about were happy and want people to know, and word spreads that this is a place thats trying to be good to its people and gunning for the very top. How much he loves IndyCar. His guidance, his laugh and his love are three things I have, and will always, cherish. "I asked Becky to come with me as a friend because I would never have had the guts to ask her as a date," Hinchcliffe told WTHR in Indianapolis. In 2005, he raced in the Star Mazda Series, finishing third overall with three wins. Her name is Rebecca Dalton, a Canadian actress. "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. Regular browsers of Hinchtown.com will have seen the driver don a bathing suit to inexplicably test the human applications of a dog-washing machine. He scored second in the sprint race at the Czech round and led the feature for the majority of the race, but clashed with eventual winner Alex Yoong which dropped him down to fifth. [9] Briscoe and Conor Daly replaced Hinchcliffe in the car for the remainder of the 2015 season. Through the cheers and hugs, the two shared a moment that many didnt think would be possible one year ago. expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Toronto The love story that exists between IndyCar driver James Hinchcliffe and his wife, actress Becky Dalton, is the fodder of many romantic comedies. This is certainly an exciting company to work for because the brand is quite well known globally, and that certainly helps from a recruitment perspective. "I think one of the things that attracted me to it in the first place was, there's something about the rush of live TV. Father Walter Hinchcliffe. Then weve got some really experienced guys from other IndyCar teams as well.. We still have time, he said. asked Dalton. But Jeremy knows a win wont come easy. Harry Arthur Hinchcliffe 1888 - 1972. ", "Just getting through life with him is awesome because you meet every conflict with this really light attitude," said Dalton. You can tell by these announcements that were constantly pushing to win races and the McLaren association is specifically for that, said Schmidt, a quadriplegic as the result of an Indy Racing League crash at Walt Disney Worlds Mickyard in 2000. For James to go out on the last run of the day for the last four laps and to grab the pole by three one hundredths of a second was very, very special. There were many ups and many downs. 5 car, filling the open seat left by Simon Pagenaud. This was not a decision taken lightly and it was one made with the full support of my family and closest supporters. Its high schoolers. In a year thats seen Hinchcliffe replace NASCAR-bound Danica Patrick in the seat of the race car sponsored by the Internet domain registrar, the fictional subplot has him bent on supplanting Patrick as the face of the GoDaddy.com homepage. "It was just the most fun I've ever had.". It's someone else. [8] He remained hospitalized during the race and Ryan Briscoe took Hinchcliffe's position for the race. Obviously, were very happy with what weve managed to pull together in recruiting talented people at a time where its a scrap for talent out there. Super positive. I love you, Dad. Official Facebook Page for NTT IndyCar Series driver James Hinchcliffe That company has been around a while. wishtv.com your home page, Business, Equity and Opportunities Podcast with Scott Sander, Myles Colvin captivates Heritage Christian crowds, preps for Purdue, Indiana wildlife expert on bald eagle killing: Its sad, IMPD policy on seized guns called into question, Indiana governor grants clemency to prisoner with inoperable brain tumor, 2 tornadoes confirmed in northern Hancock County. If you embrace it for what it is, the American culture and the IndyCar experience, its a neat option for these guys. Jeremy Hinchcliffe Death -Dead - Obituary - Cause of Death : James Hinchcliffe's father Jeremy Hinchcliffe has Died. INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) "By the time he was 12, he was going to be an IndyCar driver and there was no doubt in his mind whatsoever that he was going to make it," said Jeremy Hinchcliffe. On the surface, six wins and one pole in an 11-year career isn't exactly eye-popping, but he wasn't just a race car driver. Though the weather nearly ruined the proposal, Hinchcliffe managed to pop the question to an overjoyed Dalton. The engineering is growing more slowly but continuously. All James Hinchcliffe. Her many credits include the current series Good Witch on the Hallmark Channel. It is a fun group. Disappointment aside, I still have my health and incredible family, friends and fan support. He makes an effort to keep everyone up to date from top to bottom as to where things are, what the current objectives are and whats the future look like. "I really am. Just the camaraderie. One member of Hinchcliffes staff suggests he make his hair look as nice as Danicas.. Viso. 2 match last night's drama? [19] He maintained his podcast The Mayor on Air with James Hinchcliffe from 2015 through 2017, typically interviewing drivers from the IndyCar Series. [The new helmet is] my normal design that Troy Lee paints, but this year with the added tribute to Dad, the Andretti Autosport driver said via email. She was pretty much the prettiest girl in school. He finished fourth in points without a win. In the 2010 season, he signed on with the less historically-successful Team Moore Racing in their No. Its collegiate students wanting to grow a career. The team also has been aggressive outside racing. Gundlach forwarded Hackenbergs contact information to an Arrow McLaren hiring manager, and the match turned out perfect. The support from the motorsports community has been overwhelming and is endlessly appreciated, he said. 2 entry. Jeremy Hinchcliffe and Arelene Hinchcliffe are his parents. Whether you knew him as Jeremy, The Stache, Papa Hinch, or as I did, Dad, to know him was to love him. We needed to fill the car communicator role, and Alex was pretty happy with (Barnhart) previously, Ward said. Two years later, however, he failed to qualify for that iconic race, something that just cant happen to a team and sponsors who run full-time in the series. "There was a very dramatic scene with me running in with him on the stretcher bleeding and I'm crying," said Dalton. Hell be able to take care of his parents in their old age that is definitely part of the program, said Jeremy Hinchcliffe. Natasha Dye is a writer-reporter for PEOPLE Digital covering sports. He complements my strengths very well, and his experience is a good buffer. During a recent episode of his Off Track podcast, Rossi noted the Thermal test hit some snags as the IndyCar team learned to communicate with McLarens software systems in England. Texas is up next for the Gensys 300! Asked if either Honda U.S.A. or Honda Canada, which use Hinchcliffe in commercials and as an ambassador, might step in to help the Canadian find a job in racing by paying a team to take him on, the source said it was unlikely. About two months before the start of the IndyCar season, Jeremy Hinchcliffe died on February 10 after fighting an undisclosed illness, and James wanted to celebrate his father while, in a. Hinchcliffe lost 14 pints of blood as he was rushed to the hospital following the crash during a practice session. He's still always learning about his new career, though, he said. Amateurish campaign signs are unfurled. There were many factors, both personal and professional, that led me to this decision but it truly felt like the time was right.. And now, working for NBC Sports, Hinchcliffe believes those same performance skills have been key for when he's live commentating on races. ET, NBCSN) and followed by the XPEL 375 on Sunday (5 p.m. James Hinchcliffe can't shake the memories and probably never will: the horrific crash during practice for the 2015 Indianapolis 500 that dramatically changed Hinchcliffe's life. On October 28, 2019, after a season which resulted in a best finish of 3rd at Iowa, the recently renamed Arrow McLaren SP relieved Hinchcliffe of his driving duties and signed 2019 Indy Lights champion Oliver Askew and former Carlin driver and 2018 Indy Lights champion Patricio O'Ward to fill their two seats. Following the Indy 500 was the Firestone Twin 275s in Texas. On August 30, 2016, Hinchcliffe was announced as one of the celebrity contestants for season 23 of Dancing with the Stars. There is one way in which Arrow McLarens transformation is noticeable. Dalton actually once portrayed the girlfriend of a seriously injured race car driver in an episode of the CTV medical drama Saving Hope, which Hinchcliffe watched with his girlfriend. Andretti Autosport did not renew his contract for next year. I think that it is very important to see that the company emphasizes bringing the right people in, and the right people are women.. He debuted in the IndyCar Series in 2011, winning his first series race, the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, in 2013. Maybe one day I'll write it.". All (Its) retaining the people youve got, he said. "The guy was bleeding to death," said Hinchcliffe. ET, NBCSN). Speaking in the lead-up to that disappointment, Hinchcliffe said his inability to win is not weighing too heavily yet. On April 9, 2017, two years after his last win, Hinchcliffe won his first race of the season at the Long Beach Grand Prix. Dalton recently moved to Indianapolis with her cockapoo, "Lucy.". I think it's really cool. 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. He then joined A1 Team Canada in A1 Grand Prix. "Oh yeah, I remember it being the morning of," said Dalton. 1 Score given by guest judge Pitbull. 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.". Example video title will go here for this video, Cost of Care: Dealing with medical bills and healthcare costs. But then Brian is a great resource for me, for the team. Star Newspapers Limited and/or its licensors. She was already a huge personality (before GoDaddy.com). I thought they said 'til DEBT do us part'!" "Our first date, 12 13 years after we met or whatever, literally we were like crying laughing for half the dinner," Hinchcliffe told WTHR. He won three of those after joining Schmidt Peterson Motorsports in 2015. Its a tough thing to win an IndyCar race. Lester James Hinchcliffe 1888 - 1888. In 2015, his first year driving for Schmidt Peterson, he suffered life-threatening blood loss when he was impaled in a crash when his suspension failed while practicing for the Indianapolis 500. For her part, Dalton posted the same picture with a caption that read, "Just got served a life sentence." Weve been kicked down before and come back stronger. We'll sometimes talk about it and refer to that person as the character's name. Schmidt Peterson Motorsports), has a contract with driver James Hinchcliffe for the 2020 IndyCar season and intends to honour it. There has been media speculation since September that Hinchcliffes tenure was in jeopardy, which the driver must have known about. Jeremy Hinchcliffe, James' father, told Autoweek he fully expects to return home to Toronto on Monday along with Hinchcliffe's Mother. 3:05. What Happened? And he was the one who said hes in the wall in turn three, Jeremy Hinchcliffe said. 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