feed03.fireside.fm Fri, 06 Feb 2026 06:31:51 -0600 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Hugh Jass Paddock Pass https://hughjass.fireside.fm Thu, 12 Mar 2020 22:14:17 -0400 Formed in 2015, Team Hugh Jass got their start competing in online endurance events through the iRacing simulation platform. Since then they have expanded rapidly, competing in multiple events, launching a broadcast channel, running the ChampCar Sim Series, and racing their own Miata in endurance races around the USA. Hugh Jass Paddock Pass is the latest venture, a biweekly podcast where members of the team get together to discuss the latest news in global motorsport, updates from their own racing adventures, and interviews with members of the team and listeners. en-us © 2026 Hugh Jass Paddock Pass episodic A Beginner's Guide to Motorsport and SimRacing Thomas Ellison Formed in 2015, Team Hugh Jass got their start competing in online endurance events through the iRacing simulation platform. Since then they have expanded rapidly, competing in multiple events, launching a broadcast channel, running the ChampCar Sim Series, and racing their own Miata in endurance races around the USA. Hugh Jass Paddock Pass is the latest venture, a biweekly podcast where members of the team get together to discuss the latest news in global motorsport, updates from their own racing adventures, and interviews with members of the team and listeners. false motorsports, formula1, cars, miata, wec, grandprix, mazda Thomas Ellison hjmpodcast@gmail.com yes Episode 12: The Hugh Jass Return https://hughjass.fireside.fm/12 b001f254-b791-454a-b1fb-5aa7106f4a2b Thu, 12 Mar 2020 21:00:00 -0400 hjmpodcast@gmail.com (Thomas Ellison) full 2 Thomas Ellison Team Hugh Jass get together to discuss the latest news in the world of Motorsport and SimRacing, interview members of the team and figures from the motorsport community, and give an update on their own racing adventures 1:07:48 false We're Back!

Season 2 of the Hugh Jass Paddock Pass kicks off with our Formula 1 preview. Who will win the teammate battles of the year? Will the top 3 teams find themselves under threat? Is Antonio Giovinazzi underrated? All these items discussed, and more. Please note, this episode was recorded before the cancellation of the 2020 Australian Grand Prix, so some of the predictions might be delayed.

Plus we provide updates from the world of simracing, and a report from the first ChampCar event of the year for Team Hugh Jass and their trusty Miata.

Finally, if you wish to support Andrew's tremendous solo effort in the iRacing Sebring 12hrs, please follow the link below.

http://action.humanesociety.org/site/TR?px=13840459&pg=personal&fr_id=1173

]]> motorsports, formula1, cars, miata, wec, grandprix, mazda We're Back!

Season 2 of the Hugh Jass Paddock Pass kicks off with our Formula 1 preview. Who will win the teammate battles of the year? Will the top 3 teams find themselves under threat? Is Antonio Giovinazzi underrated? All these items discussed, and more. Please note, this episode was recorded before the cancellation of the 2020 Australian Grand Prix, so some of the predictions might be delayed.

Plus we provide updates from the world of simracing, and a report from the first ChampCar event of the year for Team Hugh Jass and their trusty Miata.

Finally, if you wish to support Andrew's tremendous solo effort in the iRacing Sebring 12hrs, please follow the link below.

http://action.humanesociety.org/site/TR?px=13840459&pg=personal&fr_id=1173

]]> We're Back!

Season 2 of the Hugh Jass Paddock Pass kicks off with our Formula 1 preview. Who will win the teammate battles of the year? Will the top 3 teams find themselves under threat? Is Antonio Giovinazzi underrated? All these items discussed, and more. Please note, this episode was recorded before the cancellation of the 2020 Australian Grand Prix, so some of the predictions might be delayed.

Plus we provide updates from the world of simracing, and a report from the first ChampCar event of the year for Team Hugh Jass and their trusty Miata.

Finally, if you wish to support Andrew's tremendous solo effort in the iRacing Sebring 12hrs, please follow the link below.

http://action.humanesociety.org/site/TR?px=13840459&pg=personal&fr_id=1173

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/EWnqSfHP+czp_pcT7 ]]> Tom Ellison Andrew Fawcett Alex Koffard Episode 11: Why Does Lewis Hamilton Complain So Much? https://hughjass.fireside.fm/11 9c872d04-4ef5-41e3-977d-bf22e7e01171 Fri, 22 Nov 2019 07:00:00 -0500 hjmpodcast@gmail.com (Thomas Ellison) full 1 Thomas Ellison Team Hugh Jass get together to discuss the latest news in the world of Motorsport and SimRacing, interview a team member, and give an update on their own racing adventures 1:18:26 false Wrapping up the previous 4 rounds of the F1 Season, which saw a "new" world champion crowned and a Ferrari team that seems to be on the brink of civil war. We discuss what we think makes Lewis Hamilton tick, what Ferrari have to do to sort out their driver management problem, and wonder if Alex Albon is really deserving of a prime Red Bull seat.

]]> motorsports, formula1, cars, miata, wec, grandprix, mazda Wrapping up the previous 4 rounds of the F1 Season, which saw a "new" world champion crowned and a Ferrari team that seems to be on the brink of civil war. We discuss what we think makes Lewis Hamilton tick, what Ferrari have to do to sort out their driver management problem, and wonder if Alex Albon is really deserving of a prime Red Bull seat.

]]> Wrapping up the previous 4 rounds of the F1 Season, which saw a "new" world champion crowned and a Ferrari team that seems to be on the brink of civil war. We discuss what we think makes Lewis Hamilton tick, what Ferrari have to do to sort out their driver management problem, and wonder if Alex Albon is really deserving of a prime Red Bull seat.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/EWnqSfHP+-veLeZx4 ]]> Tom Ellison Andrew Fawcett Alex Koffard Episode 10: Ferrari Resurgence at the Italian GP https://hughjass.fireside.fm/10 d0b5ff58-f2d2-4079-bfe2-7cede1c15690 Tue, 08 Oct 2019 21:00:00 -0400 hjmpodcast@gmail.com (Thomas Ellison) full 1 Thomas Ellison Team Hugh Jass get together to discuss the latest news in the world of Motorsport and SimRacing, interview a team member, and give an update on their own racing adventures 1:04:49 false The HJPP team return from their summer break to unpack the events in the most recent rounds of the 2019 F1 championship, in which we witnessed a resurgence in performance from Ferrari, a driver swap at Red Bull, and continued shenanigans at Haas.

The interview segment sees us catch up with HJ member Ryan Verhulst, who took a trip to Monza for the 2019 Italian GP, and shares his feedback from how to enjoy a trip to an F1 race.

]]> motorsports, formula1, cars, miata, wec, grandprix, mazda The HJPP team return from their summer break to unpack the events in the most recent rounds of the 2019 F1 championship, in which we witnessed a resurgence in performance from Ferrari, a driver swap at Red Bull, and continued shenanigans at Haas.

The interview segment sees us catch up with HJ member Ryan Verhulst, who took a trip to Monza for the 2019 Italian GP, and shares his feedback from how to enjoy a trip to an F1 race.

]]> The HJPP team return from their summer break to unpack the events in the most recent rounds of the 2019 F1 championship, in which we witnessed a resurgence in performance from Ferrari, a driver swap at Red Bull, and continued shenanigans at Haas.

The interview segment sees us catch up with HJ member Ryan Verhulst, who took a trip to Monza for the 2019 Italian GP, and shares his feedback from how to enjoy a trip to an F1 race.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/EWnqSfHP+Hn_qFRqe ]]> Tom Ellison Andrew Fawcett Alex Koffard Episode 9: German and Hungarian GPs, and ChampCar 24h of VIR https://hughjass.fireside.fm/9 b0060d3f-4025-4083-ab68-53cc8c5eb88e Wed, 21 Aug 2019 22:00:00 -0400 hjmpodcast@gmail.com (Thomas Ellison) full 1 Thomas Ellison Team Hugh Jass get together to discuss the latest news in the world of Motorsport and SimRacing, interview a team member, and give an update on their own racing adventures 1:19:43 false A catch-up of the Formula 1 action from Hockenheim, as a wet-dry race served up a treat of racing excitement before the summer break. We also look at the Hungarian Grand Prix, and all the upshot from the "surprise" mid-season announcement from Red Bull.

In action closer to home, we look back upon the Hugh Jass effort at the Lifeline ChampCar 24hr of VIR, and a weekend of trials, tribulations, and ultimate successes for our whole team of plucky amateur racers.

Thanks as ever for listening, and please contact us at hjmpodcast@gmail.com if you have any feedback or questions.

]]> motorsports, formula1, cars, miata, wec, grandprix, mazda A catch-up of the Formula 1 action from Hockenheim, as a wet-dry race served up a treat of racing excitement before the summer break. We also look at the Hungarian Grand Prix, and all the upshot from the "surprise" mid-season announcement from Red Bull.

In action closer to home, we look back upon the Hugh Jass effort at the Lifeline ChampCar 24hr of VIR, and a weekend of trials, tribulations, and ultimate successes for our whole team of plucky amateur racers.

Thanks as ever for listening, and please contact us at hjmpodcast@gmail.com if you have any feedback or questions.

]]> A catch-up of the Formula 1 action from Hockenheim, as a wet-dry race served up a treat of racing excitement before the summer break. We also look at the Hungarian Grand Prix, and all the upshot from the "surprise" mid-season announcement from Red Bull.

In action closer to home, we look back upon the Hugh Jass effort at the Lifeline ChampCar 24hr of VIR, and a weekend of trials, tribulations, and ultimate successes for our whole team of plucky amateur racers.

Thanks as ever for listening, and please contact us at hjmpodcast@gmail.com if you have any feedback or questions.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/EWnqSfHP+jXNOf_jI ]]> Tom Ellison Andrew Fawcett Alex Koffard Episode 8: British GP and Indy Adventures https://hughjass.fireside.fm/8 b3f9e5fa-1276-4b7f-8635-ec03c3cddd70 Thu, 25 Jul 2019 21:00:00 -0400 hjmpodcast@gmail.com (Thomas Ellison) full 1 Thomas Ellison Team Hugh Jass get together to discuss the latest news in the world of Motorsport and SimRacing, interview a team member, and give an update on their own racing adventures 1:22:47 false Following a team trip to the ChampCar race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, we reminisce on an excellent weekend of racing and camaraderie.

We discuss the British GP and all the excitement and drama that caused, including what the future may hold for Sebastian Vettel.

The interviewee for this episode is Tom Ellison, one of the hosts, as his co-presenters turn their questions towards one of their own.

]]> motorsports, formula1, cars, miata, wec, grandprix, mazda, champcar Following a team trip to the ChampCar race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, we reminisce on an excellent weekend of racing and camaraderie.

We discuss the British GP and all the excitement and drama that caused, including what the future may hold for Sebastian Vettel.

The interviewee for this episode is Tom Ellison, one of the hosts, as his co-presenters turn their questions towards one of their own.

]]> Following a team trip to the ChampCar race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, we reminisce on an excellent weekend of racing and camaraderie.

We discuss the British GP and all the excitement and drama that caused, including what the future may hold for Sebastian Vettel.

The interviewee for this episode is Tom Ellison, one of the hosts, as his co-presenters turn their questions towards one of their own.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/EWnqSfHP+wU0V30II ]]> Tom Ellison Andrew Fawcett Alex Koffard Episode 7: Austrian GP Controversy and the Max Verstappen Debate https://hughjass.fireside.fm/7 d4242694-8175-42d8-8f4e-74eb59140508 Mon, 22 Jul 2019 21:00:00 -0400 hjmpodcast@gmail.com (Thomas Ellison) full 1 Thomas Ellison Team Hugh Jass get together to discuss the latest news in the world of Motorsport and SimRacing, interview a team member, and give an update on their own racing adventures 1:30:54 false All the fallout from the contentious Austrian GP, as we discuss whether the FIA finally got a decision correct. There is an update to the ChampCar entry for the race at the world famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Our guest for this week is the HJ tame racing driver Jeff Tyler, who gives his views on how to approach amateur motorsport.

Please note - due to a couple of quality control issues, the interview portion of the episode does feature some brief skips in audio transmission. Due to this, and other production delays, this episode has been published a bit later than planned, and after the Indianapolis ChampCar round. We will bring you an update in Episode 8.

]]> motorsports, formula1, cars, miata, wec, grandprix, mazda All the fallout from the contentious Austrian GP, as we discuss whether the FIA finally got a decision correct. There is an update to the ChampCar entry for the race at the world famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Our guest for this week is the HJ tame racing driver Jeff Tyler, who gives his views on how to approach amateur motorsport.

Please note - due to a couple of quality control issues, the interview portion of the episode does feature some brief skips in audio transmission. Due to this, and other production delays, this episode has been published a bit later than planned, and after the Indianapolis ChampCar round. We will bring you an update in Episode 8.

]]> All the fallout from the contentious Austrian GP, as we discuss whether the FIA finally got a decision correct. There is an update to the ChampCar entry for the race at the world famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Our guest for this week is the HJ tame racing driver Jeff Tyler, who gives his views on how to approach amateur motorsport.

Please note - due to a couple of quality control issues, the interview portion of the episode does feature some brief skips in audio transmission. Due to this, and other production delays, this episode has been published a bit later than planned, and after the Indianapolis ChampCar round. We will bring you an update in Episode 8.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/EWnqSfHP+kwLKtFv0 ]]> Tom Ellison Andrew Fawcett Alex Koffard Episode 6: French GP Snoozefest and Budget Ice Racing https://hughjass.fireside.fm/6 a339b6a3-7ad0-46fa-8494-660af2c84ae1 Thu, 27 Jun 2019 21:00:00 -0400 hjmpodcast@gmail.com (Thomas Ellison) full 1 Thomas Ellison Team Hugh Jass get together to discuss the latest news in the world of Motorsport and SimRacing, interview a team member, and give an update on their own racing adventures 1:15:27 false A review of the most boring race of the season thus far - we discuss why the French GP was such a dull experience for the viewer, and changes that could be made to the sport.

We look at the Le Mans and Nurburgring 24 hour races, and explains why we thinks we're entering another golden era of sportscar racing.

Our guest is Evan Merrill, who tells us about his adventures amateur ice racing in the wilds of upstate New York.

]]> motorsports, formula1, cars, miata, wec, grandprix, mazda A review of the most boring race of the season thus far - we discuss why the French GP was such a dull experience for the viewer, and changes that could be made to the sport.

We look at the Le Mans and Nurburgring 24 hour races, and explains why we thinks we're entering another golden era of sportscar racing.

Our guest is Evan Merrill, who tells us about his adventures amateur ice racing in the wilds of upstate New York.

]]> A review of the most boring race of the season thus far - we discuss why the French GP was such a dull experience for the viewer, and changes that could be made to the sport.

We look at the Le Mans and Nurburgring 24 hour races, and explains why we thinks we're entering another golden era of sportscar racing.

Our guest is Evan Merrill, who tells us about his adventures amateur ice racing in the wilds of upstate New York.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/EWnqSfHP+v-Iq7OxF ]]> Tom Ellison Andrew Fawcett Alex Koffard Episode 5: Canadian GP Shambles and Affordable Autocross https://hughjass.fireside.fm/5 411b9c8d-9ab6-4a36-8f70-ea1e4a0431a1 Thu, 13 Jun 2019 18:00:00 -0400 hjmpodcast@gmail.com (Thomas Ellison) full 1 Thomas Ellison Team Hugh Jass get together to discuss the latest news in the world of Motorsport and SimRacing, interview a team member, and give an update on their own racing adventures 1:16:38 false Following the controversial Canadian Grand Prix, the team get together to discuss the rights and wrongs of the FIA rulebook, and all other good or bad drives in Montreal. Andrew is very excited for Le Mans, and doesn't care who knows it. Our guest is Floridaman Justin Hall, who will tell us all about his Autocross experiences, and how this hobby offers an affordable route into motorsport for all enthusiasts.

]]> motorsports, formula1, cars, miata, wec, grandprix, mazda Following the controversial Canadian Grand Prix, the team get together to discuss the rights and wrongs of the FIA rulebook, and all other good or bad drives in Montreal. Andrew is very excited for Le Mans, and doesn't care who knows it. Our guest is Floridaman Justin Hall, who will tell us all about his Autocross experiences, and how this hobby offers an affordable route into motorsport for all enthusiasts.

]]> Following the controversial Canadian Grand Prix, the team get together to discuss the rights and wrongs of the FIA rulebook, and all other good or bad drives in Montreal. Andrew is very excited for Le Mans, and doesn't care who knows it. Our guest is Floridaman Justin Hall, who will tell us all about his Autocross experiences, and how this hobby offers an affordable route into motorsport for all enthusiasts.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/EWnqSfHP+vxv61hwS ]]> Tom Ellison Andrew Fawcett Alex Koffard Episode 4: The Great Watkins Glen Disappointment https://hughjass.fireside.fm/4 4b1f54ff-afeb-4cb9-bfbb-b6442da6cabc Sun, 09 Jun 2019 09:00:00 -0400 hjmpodcast@gmail.com (Thomas Ellison) full 1 Thomas Ellison Team Hugh Jass get together to discuss the latest news in the world of Motorsport and SimRacing, interview a team member, and give an update on their own racing adventures 1:03:09 false An HJPP special, as the team discuss their first ChampCar event of 2019, and things did not go according to plan. We bring you a full debrief on the HJ entry at the ChampCar Double7 at Watkins Glen, plus all the analysis of the Monaco GP and some bold predictions for the race in Montreal.

]]> motorsports, formula1, cars, miata, wec, grandprix, mazda An HJPP special, as the team discuss their first ChampCar event of 2019, and things did not go according to plan. We bring you a full debrief on the HJ entry at the ChampCar Double7 at Watkins Glen, plus all the analysis of the Monaco GP and some bold predictions for the race in Montreal.

]]> An HJPP special, as the team discuss their first ChampCar event of 2019, and things did not go according to plan. We bring you a full debrief on the HJ entry at the ChampCar Double7 at Watkins Glen, plus all the analysis of the Monaco GP and some bold predictions for the race in Montreal.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/EWnqSfHP+akMclhx6 ]]> Tom Ellison Andrew Fawcett Alex Koffard Episode 3: Spanish GP and the Netflix Effect https://hughjass.fireside.fm/3 5a9db1fc-80a8-43f0-96ad-4b2171f8f106 Thu, 16 May 2019 21:00:00 -0400 hjmpodcast@gmail.com (Thomas Ellison) full 1 Thomas Ellison Team Hugh Jass get together to discuss the latest news in the world of Motorsport and SimRacing, interview a team member, and give an update on their own racing adventures 1:12:31 false Spanish GP, and what a boring race it was! Is current F1 circuit design and the ever-more frantic quest for ratings ruining the heart of racing itself? HJ SOs Zasha and Christine join us to discuss the Netflix F1 documentary and whether it will bring new fans to a sport which needs support. And the latest Hugh Jass update ahead of the 2019 ChampCar debut at Watkins Glen.

]]> motorsports, formula1, cars, miata, wec, grandprix, mazda Spanish GP, and what a boring race it was! Is current F1 circuit design and the ever-more frantic quest for ratings ruining the heart of racing itself? HJ SOs Zasha and Christine join us to discuss the Netflix F1 documentary and whether it will bring new fans to a sport which needs support. And the latest Hugh Jass update ahead of the 2019 ChampCar debut at Watkins Glen.

]]> Spanish GP, and what a boring race it was! Is current F1 circuit design and the ever-more frantic quest for ratings ruining the heart of racing itself? HJ SOs Zasha and Christine join us to discuss the Netflix F1 documentary and whether it will bring new fans to a sport which needs support. And the latest Hugh Jass update ahead of the 2019 ChampCar debut at Watkins Glen.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/EWnqSfHP+lEVbbfz0 ]]> Tom Ellison Andrew Fawcett Alex Koffard Episode 2: Azerbaijan GP and ChampCar https://hughjass.fireside.fm/2 88dcebf4-c133-4f05-8264-3fa56accb57a Wed, 01 May 2019 23:00:00 -0400 hjmpodcast@gmail.com (Thomas Ellison) full 1 Thomas Ellison Team Hugh Jass get together to discuss the latest news in the world of Motorsport and SimRacing, interview a team member, and give an update on their own racing adventures 1:20:41 false Welcome to our second episode! News centers around the Azerbaijan GP and the developing rivalry between the Mercedes drivers of Hamilton and Bottas. The main featured discussion is the ChampCar Endurance Series and the evolution of the HJ team in real life racing. Our guest is Devon Peters, an HJ team member from the frozen norths of Saskatchewan who shares his experiences on racing in real life at a 24hr endurance event, and the future of budget endurance racing in North America.

]]> motorsports, formula1, cars, miata, wec, grandprix, mazda, endurance, racing Welcome to our second episode! News centers around the Azerbaijan GP and the developing rivalry between the Mercedes drivers of Hamilton and Bottas. The main featured discussion is the ChampCar Endurance Series and the evolution of the HJ team in real life racing. Our guest is Devon Peters, an HJ team member from the frozen norths of Saskatchewan who shares his experiences on racing in real life at a 24hr endurance event, and the future of budget endurance racing in North America.

]]> Welcome to our second episode! News centers around the Azerbaijan GP and the developing rivalry between the Mercedes drivers of Hamilton and Bottas. The main featured discussion is the ChampCar Endurance Series and the evolution of the HJ team in real life racing. Our guest is Devon Peters, an HJ team member from the frozen norths of Saskatchewan who shares his experiences on racing in real life at a 24hr endurance event, and the future of budget endurance racing in North America.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/EWnqSfHP+aTShXDO- ]]> Tom Ellison Andrew Fawcett Alex Koffard Episode 1: The Hugh Jass Pilot https://hughjass.fireside.fm/1 b368d765-f7cf-4147-b925-b31eedc9404c Thu, 25 Apr 2019 20:00:00 -0400 hjmpodcast@gmail.com (Thomas Ellison) full 1 Thomas Ellison Team Hugh Jass get together to discuss the latest news in the world of Motorsport and SimRacing, interview a team member, and give an update on their own racing adventures 1:13:07 false In our pilot podcast episode, the team try to get to grips with this newfangled web technology. News discussion centers around the Chinese GP and the rocky start to the season for Ferrari. Our guest is Zasha Arroyo-Ellison, who has some interesting questions about simracing, and we round out with an interview with the founding father of Team Hugh Jass, Alex Albert.

]]> motorsports, formula1, cars, miata, wec, grandprix, mazda, racing, iRacing, simracing In our pilot podcast episode, the team try to get to grips with this newfangled web technology. News discussion centers around the Chinese GP and the rocky start to the season for Ferrari. Our guest is Zasha Arroyo-Ellison, who has some interesting questions about simracing, and we round out with an interview with the founding father of Team Hugh Jass, Alex Albert.

]]> In our pilot podcast episode, the team try to get to grips with this newfangled web technology. News discussion centers around the Chinese GP and the rocky start to the season for Ferrari. Our guest is Zasha Arroyo-Ellison, who has some interesting questions about simracing, and we round out with an interview with the founding father of Team Hugh Jass, Alex Albert.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/EWnqSfHP+XP1DqbOT ]]> Tom Ellison Andrew Fawcett Alex Koffard