There's an entire performance element to it," he explained to PEOPLE. presentation-ready copies of Toronto Star content for distribution It was a strictly platonic date because, frankly, I was terrified of her. "And then she's obviously on the screen portraying someone else, this completely different character. "There's no way. 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. James Hinchcliffe's Bio, Age. Were not where we want to be right now, but thats normal. At one time, there were seats open, so Hinchcliffe has to bear some responsibility for his predicament. Arrow McLaren uses applicant tracking software to determine the best matches on background, education and experience. "And I remember thinking, 'What a ridiculous statement. He said he does not plan to retire from racing, and the TV booth also could also be an option. 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. | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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. 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. Last year, we did five races in four weekends. She was pretty much the prettiest girl in school. 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. We obviously have the resources to tap into and the shared knowledge of the greater McLaren Racing group. Rossis signing was followed by the arrival of Brian Barnhart, the former IndyCar VP of competition who called strategy in Rossis final season at Andretti (when he ended a three-year winless drought). INDIANAPOLIS (WTHR) - Long before IndyCar driver James Hinchcliffe survived a near fatal accident at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in May 2015; long before he came back to win the Indianapolis 500 pole last year; and long before he finished runner up on Dancing with the Stars last season Hinchcliffe was a Canadian teenager chasing his dream to be a race car driver. On August 30, 2016, Hinchcliffe was announced as one of the celebrity contestants for season 23 of Dancing with the Stars. James. My hair cant blow in the wind! he bellows. His expansive Rolodex comes in handy but hasnt been key in expanding to a third car. When you invest in software, you invest in the efficiency of a lot of your people. Nominate your favorite, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Im really happy to be working with (Todd) because its a different culture for her. 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. Women comprise nearly 20 percent of its staff with many in the engineering department. "She was pretty much the prettiest girl in school. 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. It was a very mutually beneficial partnership.. Its the best team Ive ever worked at in terms of mechanics, engineers, commercial. The team also has been aggressive outside racing. A FaceTime conversation in September 2015 led to Facebook messages, then text messages. We want to pull the best of the world of motor racing and beyond. 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. Unfortunately for the race car driver, he doesn't think he'll be able to use the same pre-show ritual he had during Dancing with the Stars: "Tequila.". [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 think that also helps to diversify the portfolio of talent that we have internally and the ability to learn from one another and grow as a team.. He worked as an IndyCar on NBC analyst and pit reporter during the 2020 season. I feel like its been so hard to find people in all departments. He was partnered with professional dancer Sharna Burgess. 7, his future teammate, Jimmie Johnson, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Hinchliffe announced the couple's engagement on his Instagram by posting a photo of the two with a caption that read, "Wait, what?! "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. pic.twitter.com/ZxizkBt9vk, James Hinchcliffe (@Hinchtown) February 11, 2021. Thats racing. Father. 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. "Sometimes I think we reconnected just so these two could find each other," said Dalton, looking at her dog in her boyfriend's lap. Thats not to say Hinchcliffe is planning to unveil his own version of a swimsuit calendar. Hinchcliffe, who was a self-proclaimed nerd attending high school in Toronto, Canada, actually took Dalton, who also attended his high school, to prom in 2004. [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. "It was a strictly platonic date because, frankly, I was terrified of her," said Hinchcliffe. "Our first date, 12 13 years after we met or whatever, literally we were like crying laughing for half the dinner," Hinchcliffe told WTHR. The 2022 movie followed the life of Blair, who had to team up with her ex-fling as they built a tiny home for the unsheltered in the community. I guess were a pretty fun family. 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. According to WTHR, Dalton reached out to see how Hinchcliffe was faring after his life-threatening accident. 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. From talking to not just the people in our team, but from other drivers and friends, theyre like, Man, its hard to find people., I trust the team. Rosenqvist, driver of the No. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your device and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. Hinchcliffe led much of the Firestone 600 later that year, only to finish second in a photo finish to Graham Rahal. I think weve done a great job of that. Gundlach, who recently was announced as a finalist for Indys Best and Brightest, previously worked cars that won two championships with Scott Dixon at Ganassi. ET, NBCSN). But Jeremy knows a win wont come easy. Its pretty amazing to me with how involved he is with every aspect of the IndyCar organization, the F1 organization. Except for Scott Dixon, Alexander Rossi and Marco Andretti, none of the other drivers in IndyCar are even making close to that. However, after the 2011 IndyCar season it was announced that Newman/Haas Racing would not be returning to IndyCar making Hinchcliffe a free agent. Desperate, he asked the friend of a friend from an acting class they all took together. He won three of those after joining Schmidt Peterson Motorsports in 2015. "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. 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. ST. PETE PRIMER:Schedules, start times and how to watch the 2023 IndyCar season opener. ", "You make that sound bad," said Hinchcliffe. He currently works as a television sports broadcaster for NBC, Showtime, and the NFL Network. Thats exciting. Dalton still splits time between Toronto and Los Angeles for acting roles, but she has moved to Indianapolis with her three-year-old cockapoo, Lucy. If you do not yet have a Torstar account, you can create one now (it is free), Copyright owned or licensed by Toronto Star Newspapers Limited. Weve been kicked down before and come back stronger. I think its a more family friendly way to go racing. 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. And wants to make this something special. ", After their platonic prom date, the pair did not speak to one another again until Hinchcliffe nearly died during an accident at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 2015. My Dad was such a big personality and was such a fixture at the track. 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. Been weird not having Dad at the races, but his famous Stache rides with me now every time I strap in. I got to rock up with her on my arm. Those are the nice things that people want out of family who do this.. Were trying to avoid too many parallels between her and myself. In 2016, he appeared on season 23 of the ABC series Dancing with the Stars, finishing in second place. 2 entry. 5 car, filling the open seat left by Simon Pagenaud. I think people start to realize that IndyCar is a pretty fun place to be and not a bad way to go racing, Ward said. pic.twitter.com/lge1w0SqJX, James Hinchcliffe (@Hinchtown) April 27, 2021. What Happened? And he was the one who said hes in the wall in turn three, Jeremy Hinchcliffe said. 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. People get to see how much enthusiasm Zak brings. I think that it is very important to see that the company emphasizes bringing the right people in, and the right people are women.. 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. Some of the new faces are at the very top. "It's true. We have an ethos here where we dont necessarily want to do things the way theyve always been done in the IndyCar world. Guess who is historically small for a quarterback, As work-from-home persists, developers rethink Indy's high rises, Colts GM Chris Ballard says he isn't convinced team to trade up for QB, Court records: Child custody dispute behind double shooting, Leo's Market & Eatery coming to Indy in April, Babyface talks doc, and not falling under the spell of Michael Jackson, Doyel: Benner had a wall, but if you got inside the view was lovely, Kiss announces Indianapolis concert as part of final tour, Roachdale landfill owner hosting public meeting on waste from Ohio, Eli Lilly will cut price of insulin by 70%, Openings and closings: See what came, went in February, Indy strip club with history of violence abruptly closes. I'm sure there's a script in there somewhere. People are hungry and people feel like were out here to do damage.. 3:05. Hinchcliffe finished 18th at the first race of the season at Texas Motor Speedway. James Hinchcliffe is special that way. 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. Hinchliffe graduated a few weeks later and went on to fulfill his dream to race IndyCars.Dalton graduated two years later and fulfilled her dream to be an actress. No ones ever going to say weve got everything figured out. IndyCar sent a plane to Jeremy and Arlene, allowing them to get to their son in Indianapolis. Immediate surgery was required. Frederick Leslie Hinchcliffe 1888 - 1973. The insider added that if Hinchcliffe balks or refuses an assignment, the team would consider that a breach of contract and stop paying him. Honestly, this team comes from humble beginnings in the IndyCar world. For me, weve tried to make it our own a little bit. [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 work really well in it, and Im excited to bring her in and experience that. 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. Lester James Hinchcliffe 1888 - 1888. 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). his father, Jeremy, was originally from England, and loved . Just like the U.S. business world since the Great Resignation of 2020-21, one of the loudest narratives in racing has been the difficulty of hiring and keeping strong personnel since the COVID-19 pandemic upended the worlds workforce. Through all the challenges and uncertainty there were two constants, my unabated desire to make it in IndyCar and my familys unwavering support. Hinchcliffe is married to Canadian actress Rebecca Dalton. 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. [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. This copy is for your personal non-commercial use only. "And I get out of the car having never met him before and he just happens to be outside to witness this entry. Hoosiers have mixed feelings about contaminated soil headed to Indiana, 'Like driving an obstacle course' | Indy DPW receives $10 million to tackle potholes, Wednesday evening Live Doppler 13 forecast March 1, 2023, Live Doppler 13 Weather Blog: Record temperatures today, heavy rain Friday, KRAVITZ: Ten months later, a grateful Hinchcliffe is counting his blessings and good fortune. Weve done a bit of that. It was only a little more than a decade ago that he was a 9-year-old go-karting in Uxbridge. Getting Zak more plugged into the team has been a fantastic side effect of this change, Ward 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.". Star Newspapers Limited and/or its licensors. And though hes only 25 starts into his IndyCar career, Hinchcliffe still trails Patrick in career IndyCar victories, 1-0. Cris Collinsworth was born on 27 January 1959. Over the past year, the team has received tens of thousands of resumes sometimes hundreds specifically for an open position while transforming its staff. "I felt so comfortable and I just knew that I was absolutely doing the right thing. Hinchcliffe took on the role of being a spokesperson, promoter . An inside look at how James Hinchcliffe went from successful IndyCar driver to expensive glad-hander Popularity aside, in auto racing the name of the game is winning, and the Oakville driver hasn . Popularity aside, in auto racing, as it is in all sports, the name of the game is winning. James Hinchcliffe was born in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, on December 5, 1986. He moved on to McMaster University after that. My hair cannot blow in the wind!. That is still here fueling this and educating all the new people coming in to continue that mentality. He started from the pole position in 2016, the year after he was almost killed in a practice crash at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.. 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. 4 talking about this. Republication or distribution of this content is Arrow McLaren was known as Schmidt Peterson Motorsports before McLaren Racing gradually became the majority owner in mid-2021. 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. 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. 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.. permissions/licensing, please go to: www.TorontoStarReprints.com. The only question was how soon.. And if they were? At the end of the day, theres not much that a little maple syrup and a Leafs game cant fix. Following the Indy 500 was the Firestone Twin 275s in Texas. My Dad, Jeremy Hinchcliffe, had been battling an illness for the last two years. WATCH - Was IndyCar Driver James Hinchcliffe Nervous to Come Back After His Near-Fatal Crash? Example video title will go here for this video, Cost of Care: Dealing with medical bills and healthcare costs. Arrow McLaren SP sided with two young, relatively unproven drivers over veteran James Hinchcliffe for their 2020 campaign. It's incredible because acting is one thing, but I'm not out there risking my life when I'm in front of the camera.". He finished ninth. In the wall, knocked unconscious with a piece of suspension piercing his leg, James wreck left him fighting for his life. 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. And that was awesome for a nerd like me. James might walk away but he would be taking a big chance, the source said. And I really appreciate what hes done for the team tremendous, tremendous investor in the sport and our brand and everything else. Hinchcliffe became a fan favorite during the show's 23rd season of the celebrity dancing competition, with him and partner Shana Burgess ultimately finishing in second place. As in 2023, James Hinchcliffe's age is 36 years. 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. Long before James Hinchcliffe was racing around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, he was a Canadian teenager looking for a prom date. They do that countdown, the light goes on, and you're on.". He made his IndyCar debut in 2011 with Newman Haas Racing, spent the next three seasons driving for Andretti, and then five years with Sam Schmidt. If you embrace it for what it is, the American culture and the IndyCar experience, its a neat option for these guys. Zak also leads the charge in that. James Hinchcliffe, one of the most popular drivers in the NTT IndyCar Series, said Tuesday he is leaving full-time racing on the circuit. 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 even if a lawsuit was successful and thats debatable legal fees and court costs would eat up a lot of whatever he might win. 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. He finished fourth in points without a win. 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. 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. After starting last season with 61 employees, the Arrow McLaren payroll mushroomed in the offseason. The Indy 500 is no joke. He's still always learning about his new career, though, he said. 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. 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. 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. Hinchcliffe also provided commentary for the Eurosport coverage of Champ Car events during the 2006 and 2007 seasons. Then weve got some really experienced guys from other IndyCar teams as well.. "I personally have known James, Jeremy (his father), Arlene (his . He has consistently said that his team, Arrow McLaren SP Racing (a.k.a. [9] Briscoe and Conor Daly replaced Hinchcliffe in the car for the remainder of the 2015 season. But then Brian is a great resource for me, for the team. Through the cheers and hugs, the two shared a moment that many didnt think would be possible one year ago. I love you, Dad. The Mayor of Hinchtown is a two-time most popular driver in IndyCar and was a runner-up on the 2016 season of Dancing with the Stars. Hes a six-time IndyCar winner and started on the pole for the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 in 2016, a year after he was nearly killed in a crash at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. This was not a decision taken lightly and it was one made with the full support of my family and closest supporters. He started on the front row for the Indy 500 three times in nine appearances. ", "And the first thing he said when he woke up?" One member of Hinchcliffes staff suggests he make his hair look as nice as Danicas.. ", "I know her as one thing," said Hinchcliffe. So thats infectious for everybody.. rights reserved. The former Inbetweeners actress, 33, rocked a short . Anyone can read Conversations, but to contribute, you should be a registered Torstar account holder. 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). 2023 CIRCLE CITY BROADCASTING I, LLC. 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. 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. In Sundays Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, Gundlach and Hackenberg (a damper specialist who also works on pit stops) will begin their third year together in the engineering department of Arrow McLaren as the team enters its most critical season yet in trying to become a perennial powerhouse championship contender. Hinchcliffe sustained serious injuries in a crash caused by a suspension failure during practice for the 2015 Indianapolis 500, on May 18. 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