It's someone else. Behind the scenes of James Hinchcliffe's Body Issue shoot (3:55) IndyCar racer James Hinchcliffe explains the physical toll that racing takes on his body, and he relives a dangerous crash that put . PRESEASON POWER RANKINGS: Its crowded at the top with Ganassi and Penske drivers. IndyCar sent a plane to Jeremy and Arlene, allowing them to get to their son in Indianapolis. James Hinchcliffe, one of IndyCar's most popular drivers, says he is stepping away from full-time racing in the series and will be an analyst for NBC Sports in 2022. "It was just the most fun I've ever had. My Dad, Jeremy Hinchcliffe, had been battling an illness for the last two years. Boys sectional scoreboard: Can night No. There also is an appeal to being a professional sports team. Its a big focus to get the McLaren brand out in the world and do good content, which I think were probably the leading team in that sense now. 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. So hes really between a rock and a hard place.. "Our first date, 12-13 years after we met or whatever, literally we were like crying laughing for half the dinner," said Hinchcliffe. Challenge accepted.. Jeremy Hinchcliffe Death -Dead - Obituary - Cause of Death : James Hinchcliffe's father Jeremy Hinchcliffe has Died. Ward said McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown, who also oversees the F1 team, attended more IndyCar races last year and will continue to be a more constant presence this year as the team ramps up. 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. Hinchcliffe, in the mock exasperation that is one of his go-to moves as an Internet-video actor, bemoans the haplessness of his hand-picked inner circle. He won one race at Portland and scored two other podiums, but was only able to finish 10th in the overall standings. And Danica certainly took on a whole new level of fame and notoriety once Go Daddy started marketing her the way they did, Hinchcliffe said. I dont think theres a better IndyCar team to work for right now.. To order "It was all these kind of freaky coincidences. Walter Hinchcliffe was born in Barnsley, Yorkshire, . Were putting the resources behind it but trying to do it in a sustainable way thats good to the people that are working here as well and also just to have fun. My hair cannot blow in the wind!. "Sometimes I think we reconnected just so these two could find each other," said Dalton, looking at her dog in her boyfriend's lap. He finished fourth in points without a win. He sees himself as 80 per cent businessman, 20 per cent driver. Him not getting into the race car was just not even on the agenda, Jeremy Hinchcliffe said. [3] At the 2012 Indianapolis 500, Hinchcliffe qualified 2nd overall while carrying a pair of gloves inside his driving suit, that belonged to the late Greg Moore, whom Hinchcliffe considers the main reason why he got into racing. ", "I know her as one thing," said Hinchcliffe. [11][12] On Bump Day for the 2018 Indianapolis 500, Hinchcliffe ended up failing to qualify for the first time in his career. ET, NBCSN). In one of the dozens of homespun videos on Hinchtown.com, the website owned and operated by Oakville-bred IndyCar driver James Hinchcliffe, Hinchcliffe gathers a fictional support staff for a boardroom meeting. Whether you knew him as Jeremy, The Stache, Papa Hinch, or as I did, Dad, to know him was to love him. We have long-term partners that are major global corporations and these two young guns we feel are the future of the team.. 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. 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. [7] He won his first race with the team in the second race of the year in New Orleans. He moved on to McMaster University after that. To order He also served as the driver analyst for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network for the 2010 Indianapolis 500 as regular driver analyst Davey Hamilton was competing in the race. There were many factors, both personal and professional, that led me to this decision but it truly felt like the time was right.. New hires have come from Fortune 500 companies, major brands and other professional sports an eclectic roster of past employers that includes Disney, SalesForce, the Detroit Lions, Tampa Bay Rays, Republic Airways and Boeing Defense, Space & Security (to name a few). James Hinchcliffe is special that way. Hinchcliffe, 35, spoke to PEOPLE about making the transition from the track to the broadcast booth, and how his successful stint on Dancing with the Stars helped him get there. I know what you mean.". And now, he gets to watch him compete in the Greatest Spectacle in Racing from the storied pole position. According to WTHR, Dalton reached out to see how Hinchcliffe was faring after his life-threatening accident. As in any industry, networking and recruiting are cornerstones to motorsports, where big-league success is predicated as much on driver and car as the countless people who support the stars and build the machines behind the scenes for any IndyCar, NASCAR or Formula One team. I feel like its been so hard to find people in all departments. And by continuing to say it will honour the contract, the team has completely sidelined the 32-year-old Oakville native, who now lives in Zionsville, Ind. Trafalgar High School in Oakville was his alma mater. Its just about putting it all together on the right day.. He was going to be back in a car without any doubt. Scott said Arrow McLaren has lost only three team members since last years Sept. 11 finale at Laguna Seca, an unheard-of number that she attributes to working hard on trying to give back to employees with extra cash and time off. Perhaps he doesnt sound particularly stressed because hes doing what he calls a dream job. Hinchcliffe, however, struggled in both races and had finishes of 20th and 19th, respectively. We still have time, he said. The 34-year-old Canadian said he is not retiring and will explore other types of racing. He finished 11th in the Indy GP and 7th in the Indy 500. pic.twitter.com/lge1w0SqJX, James Hinchcliffe (@Hinchtown) April 27, 2021. The most successful team in IndyCar racing, for years, has been Team Penske. James Hinchcliffe calls the business and marketing side of racing a very unfortunate biproduct of the sport. Still, theres no denying the size of the biproduct. In addition to Grace Hackenberg, Gundlach also played a role in the teams acquisition of systems engineer Lizzie Todd, who came from previous roles at Andretti and Penske. We come back between most races. Thankfully (Go Daddys) customers are not calling for that, Hinchcliffe quipped in a recent interview. Weve got a lot of new stuff that were now gelling the team and figuring out how to work together and build on the processes. 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. On the helmet Hinchcliffe said he designed himself is the image of a thick, brown mustache a look which was so synonymous with his father that Jeremy was also nicknamed the Stache.. With a decade-plus of incredible memories in the bank, I am happy to announce I am stepping away from full-time IndyCar competition, Hinchcliffe posted on social media. Rebecca Dalton and James Hinchcliffe before prom in 2004. On January 10, 2012, it was announced that Hinchcliffe would succeed Danica Patrick as the driver of the GoDaddy car for Andretti Autosport. Nominate your favorite, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Star Newspapers Limited and/or its licensors. He started on the front row for the Indy 500 three times in nine appearances. James Hinchcliffe calls the business and marketing side of racing a "very unfortunate biproduct of the sport.". To order copies of 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. 2023 CIRCLE CITY BROADCASTING I, LLC. I think thatll grow into a bigger, better version of a big team than there is. Bio James Hinchcliffe, best known for being a Race Car Driver, was born in Oakville, Ontario, Canada on Friday, December 5, 1986. Weve got all these new people, all this new equipment, Ward said. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Hinchcliffe lost 14 pints of blood as he was rushed to the hospital following the crash during a practice session. Never miss a story sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Dalton found a dress. Hate making mistakes.. During the 2011 IZOD IndyCar World Championship on lap 12, he went veered down, making wheel-to-wheel contact with Wade Cunningham, which caused the latter to spin and collect various drivers, that would lead to various chain reactions, causing the death of Dan Wheldon. At one time, there were seats open, so Hinchcliffe has to bear some responsibility for his predicament. [21] In 2022, he rejoined NBC Sports as a full-time analyst joining play-by-play voice Leigh Diffey and analyst Townsend Bell, replacing fellow Canadian Paul Tracy, and will serve as an analyst for some IMSA races. I'm sure there's a script in there somewhere. Republication or distribution of this content is his father, Jeremy, was originally from England, and loved . He currently works as a television sports broadcaster for NBC, Showtime, and the NFL Network. Hinchcliffe captured three wins and five more podium finishes on his way to second in the championship behind French rookie Jean-Karl Vernay who was driving the Schmidt No. Through all the challenges and uncertainty there were two constants, my unabated desire to make it in IndyCar and my familys unwavering support. James Hinchcliffe competes on Dancing With the Stars in 2016. [17], If he did not succeed as a professional racing driver, Hinchcliffe wanted to be a motorsports journalist. "I see it. It's weird having a conversation with her about her, but it's not her. So, the really severe danger was the massive blood loss, Jeremy Hinchcliffe said. "The thing is, and I'm going to be a little corny and sappy here but I knew as I was stashing the ring and as we started the boat ride, I had absolutely no nerves at all," Hinchcliffe told Page Six. Natasha Dye is a writer-reporter for PEOPLE Digital covering sports. We'll sometimes talk about it and refer to that person as the character's name. His fame outside of the paddock comes not just from his success during his near-decade in IndyCar, nor a famous last name, or even his results -- good and. [19] He maintained his podcast The Mayor on Air with James Hinchcliffe from 2015 through 2017, typically interviewing drivers from the IndyCar Series. Getting Zak more plugged into the team has been a fantastic side effect of this change, Ward said. to colleagues, clients or customers, or inquire about "I don't think that's going to be a good idea for this one," he laughed. All Doyel: Colts sure do sound like they want Alabama's Bryce Young, Colts GM Chris Ballard and coach Shane Steichen both said QB come in all shapes and sizes. After starting last season with 61 employees, the Arrow McLaren payroll mushroomed in the offseason. The Arrow McLaren organizational hierarchy was restructured with last years departure of Taylor Kiel (who left to become team manager for Ganassi). At the end of the day, theres not much that a little maple syrup and a Leafs game cant fix. And now, working for NBC Sports, Hinchcliffe believes those same performance skills have been key for when he's live commentating on races. Jody Scott, McLarens director of people who joined the team a year ago from Anthem, Inc. (now Elevance Health), said there was no target for the number of hires outside motorsports. One member of Hinchcliffes staff suggests he make his hair look as nice as Danicas.. In the wall, knocked unconscious with a piece of suspension piercing his leg, James wreck left him fighting for his life. Hinchcliffe then collected a top ten on the Streets of So Paulo in Brazil. 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. On May 22, 2016, Hinchcliffe won the pole position for the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500, a year after his near-fatal crash at the track. If the 25-year-old Hinchcliffe is fond of portraying himself as an underdog with loveable shortcomings, one certainly cant accuse him of standing in awe of Patricks outsized public profile. Kiels team president role essentially was split between Ward and other managers. But theres undeniable ambition at the root of his Web-based humour. ", "You make that sound bad," said Hinchcliffe. . The head count was up to 94 by mid-February and is expected to be at least 100 by the end of March. But the fact of the matter is, the modern-day racing driver has a lot more responsibilities than just driving a race car. Not really, though. His expansive Rolodex comes in handy but hasnt been key in expanding to a third car. The IndyCar Series returns to the track this weekend for a doubleheader at Texas Motor Speedway, starting with the Genesys 300 on Saturday (7 p.m. 7, his future teammate, Jimmie Johnson, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. [16] Rosenqvist, driver of the No. 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. When you want to build a high-powered racing team, software is really, really important, Ward said. 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. Hinchcliffe then rebounded to collect his second Top 10 of the season with a sixth at the Milwaukee Mile. James might walk away but he would be taking a big chance, the source said. And one of the easiest parts of our job, in that respect, is the fact that Im not a woman.. The recruitment pitch to join the Arrow McLaren IndyCar team started with the 21st century social media version of a corporate headhunters cold call. Last year, we did five races in four weekends. He and fellow IndyCar driver Alexander Rossi host a podcast together called Off Track with Hinch and Rossi. This copy is for your personal non-commercial use only. And the sooner that you acknowledge that and embrace it, I think the more successful youre going to be.. He would then replace Zach Veach for the final three races of the season in the No 26 car after the latter was fired by Andretti. So thats infectious for everybody.. As Hinchcliffe told the outlet, the pair had immediate chemistry. He loved the track. | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. "You're great too. 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. The Indy 500 is no joke. It takes some investment.. Racing director Gavin Ward, who oversees day-to-day operations as the direct report to McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown, started last July after working as head engineer for Josef Newgarden at Team Penske. Thats exciting. It was a strictly platonic date because, frankly, I was terrified of her. Over the past year, the team has received tens of thousands of resumes sometimes hundreds specifically for an open position while transforming its staff. Been weird not having Dad at the races, but his famous Stache rides with me now every time I strap in. 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. "And I remember thinking, 'What a ridiculous statement. And I found her in a magazine and just reached out to her.. I think that it is very important to see that the company emphasizes bringing the right people in, and the right people are women.. 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. All 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. "The good news is we are going to save $2,000 in hotel . Cris Collinsworth was born on 27 January 1959. He has consistently said that his team, Arrow McLaren SP Racing (a.k.a. Hinchcliffe led much of the Firestone 600 later that year, only to finish second in a photo finish to Graham Rahal. And if they were? In 2016, he appeared on season 23 of the ABC series Dancing with the Stars, finishing in second place. 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. 2 match last night's drama? 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. 7 car. The IndyCar team since has been integrated with McLaren Racings F1 operations, which naturally led to some growing pains. Inside Racer James Hinchcliffe's Relationship With Actress Becky Dalton. Its the best team Ive ever worked at in terms of mechanics, engineers, commercial. I love you, Dad. Disappointment aside, I still have my health and incredible family, friends and fan support. "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. Schmidt Peterson Motorsports), has a contract with driver James Hinchcliffe for the 2020 IndyCar season and intends to honour it. James Hinchcliffe was born on December 5, 1986. The rule that applies to my dad and his family is this: The more they make fun of you, the more they like you.. James Hinchcliffe's Bio, Age. There has been media speculation since September that Hinchcliffes tenure was in jeopardy, which the driver must have known about. Arrow McLaren was known as Schmidt Peterson Motorsports before McLaren Racing gradually became the majority owner in mid-2021. 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. Hes happy to be here; were happy to have him.. And I really appreciate what hes done for the team tremendous, tremendous investor in the sport and our brand and everything else. Thats what we like to avoid doing because you lose a little of the human touch that way. But Ward said it wasnt necessarily a driver-executive package deal. I guess a large part of my sense of humour comes from being born without any recognizable form of dignity. Tune into NBC Sports' coverage of the Indianapolis 500, Sunday at 11 a.m. EST on NBC. Anyone can read Conversations, but to contribute, you should be a registered Torstar account holder. I got to rock up with her on my arm. Gutted for my @GoDaddy boys. Following the Indy 500 was the Firestone Twin 275s in Texas. [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. Women comprise nearly 20 percent of its staff with many in the engineering department. You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. Were trying to avoid too many parallels between her and myself. What doesnt kill you makes you stronger, was the message Hinchcliffe posted on Twitter. There arent any rides to be had, for starters, but even if there were none of the other teams is in a position to pay him that kind of money. Hes a great personality to the team. George W Allen 1893 - Unknown. 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? Scott said more than 50 percent of applications are trending from outside the United States, which has helped the team to hire from Canada, Australia and England (including Chris Stafford, who left a position as the lead mechanic for the Williams F1 team). 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. 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. Make "It's true. [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. presentation-ready copies of Toronto Star content for distribution And that was awesome for a nerd like me. "I felt so comfortable and I just knew that I was absolutely doing the right thing. For her part, Dalton posted the same picture with a caption that read, "Just got served a life sentence." [4] Later, in Brazil for the So Paulo Indy 300, Hinchcliffe won the race, with a last turn overtake under Takuma Sato, breaking the winning sequence of Will Power. Zak also leads the charge in that. 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The time zone changes arent quite so big. James. Sometimes its easy to forget that, but I think were doing a good job here. At the time, Hinchcliffe only invited Dalton to attend the prom with him as a friend, since he was too nervous to ask her on a real date. How much he loves IndyCar. Jeremy witnessed firsthand his son winning his first ever pole position for the 100th running of the Indy 500. (The) remarkable thing was that there were no fractures, and there were no damaged organs. WATCH - Was IndyCar Driver James Hinchcliffe Nervous to Come Back After His Near-Fatal Crash? It helps, too, that hes not a stoic, and is gifted with a genuine knack for self-deprecating jokes that most denizens of the sporting realm do not possess. Andretti Autosport did not renew his contract for next year. "She was pretty much the prettiest girl in school. A FaceTime conversation in September 2015 led to Facebook messages, then text messages. James Hinchcliffe was a natural in front of the camera the very first time he stepped into a broadcast booth more than a decade ago. Hinchcliffe once again raced in the Champ Car Atlantic Series in 2007, this time with the Sierra Sierra team. Jeremy Hinchcliffe and Arelene Hinchcliffe are his parents. 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. I think a lot of credit goes to Go Daddy for the way they decided to embrace Danica and use her in their marketing. The engineering is growing more slowly but continuously. No ones ever going to say weve got everything figured out. "There's a few more elements that are kind of new and different to me still that we'll be doing for the first time. It doesnt happen overnight. He complements my strengths very well, and his experience is a good buffer. 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