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. ", "Honestly, every time I see him on track I'm so proud," said Dalton. 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.". If you embrace it for what it is, the American culture and the IndyCar experience, its a neat option for these guys. Those are the nice things that people want out of family who do this.. He sees himself as 80 per . He's often called by his nicknames Hinch and Hinchtown. "There's no way. 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. 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.. "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. Well, its easy to get the sense that Hinchcliffe would find a way to pull it off. On February 19, 2020, Andretti Autosport announced they have signed Hinchcliffe to a three-race deal for the 2020 season which will be his second stint with the team. [20], In 2020, Hinchcliffe joined NBC Sports as analyst for IndyCar races and select IMSA races when he did not enter as a driver. 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. But Jeremy knows a win wont come easy. Last year, we did five races in four weekends. Bio James Hinchcliffe, best known for being a Race Car Driver, was born in Oakville, Ontario, Canada on Friday, December 5, 1986. Hinchcliffe was testing his IndyCar in Fontana, California. "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. Death Notice for Today February 11. Every time he was asked, Schmidt would say the same thing: We have a contract.. According to a wedding registry posted on The Knot, the couple also got married in 2019 at a ceremony in Muskoka, Ontario. 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. He was replaced in the team by Devlin DeFrancesco for the 2022 season. 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. She was pretty much the prettiest girl in school. James Hinchcliffe's birth sign is Sagittarius. "She was pretty much the prettiest girl in school. ", 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. [17], If he did not succeed as a professional racing driver, Hinchcliffe wanted to be a motorsports journalist. Walter Hinchcliffe was born in Barnsley, Yorkshire, . "And then she's obviously on the screen portraying someone else, this completely different character. Hinchcliffe finished fourth in points without a win or pole position. Im really happy to be working with (Todd) because its a different culture for her. [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. 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. 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. 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. The most successful team in IndyCar racing, for years, has been Team Penske. He moved on to McMaster University after that. "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. On October 7, 2014, it was announced that Hinchcliffe would join Schmidt Peterson Motorsports for the 2015 season and drive the No. There were many ups and many downs. 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 rising stars in two different worlds of entertainment did not see or talk to each other after high school for almost 12 years. Viso. Dalton followed the reports, but several months passed before she reached out through their mutual friend from high school. "I felt so comfortable and I just knew that I was absolutely doing the right thing. Schmidt, during a midweek media conference that made Hinchcliffes exit official and introduced Pato OWard and Oliver Askew as the teams drivers, said that he and his partner, Peterson, want to win the Indianapolis 500 and the series championship in that order. Arrow McLaren still has done much of its hiring through the paddocks traditional word of mouth manner. Sometimes its easy to forget that, but I think were doing a good job here. 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. There were no romantic sparks that night during a prom cruise on a tall ship in the Toronto Harbor, maybe partly because Hinchcliffe had a friend who had his eye on Dalton and Dalton had a friend who liked Hinchcliffe. A source familiar with the situation, who has been granted anonymity to speak freely about the situation, told the Star that, Schmidt Peterson have really put the screws to James. ET, NBCSN). James Hinchcliffe's hobbies are Reading, photography, learning, traveling . ", "Just getting through life with him is awesome because you meet every conflict with this really light attitude," said Dalton. Hinchcliffe returned to Andretti for 2013, and started the season by winning the season opener in St. Petersburg, Florida, for his first series victory. You've gotta think that standing close to the microwave, staring expectantly through the little window at whatever food you're heating up, something I do alarmingly often, MUST have some negative long term health consequences. This is simply our next fight. It is a fun group. He loved bonding with the crew guys, meeting fans, entertaining friends. 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. Weve pulled a No. Perhaps he doesnt sound particularly stressed because hes doing what he calls a dream job. Shes a complete unicorn and super hard worker. She's been named as a finalist for Indy's Best and Brightest for Technology. It was a very mutually beneficial partnership.. Race car driver James Hinchcliffe announced he'd be stepping away from competing full-time in IndyCar last year, but it wasn't long before the six-time champion found a new passion: broadcasting. In July of 2018, James Hinchcliffe proposed to Rebecca Dalton during a boat ride in Muskoka, Ontario. There is one way in which Arrow McLarens transformation is noticeable. Father. I dont think theres a better IndyCar team to work for right now.. The 34-year-old is not retiring, saying he plans to . I guess a large part of my sense of humour comes from being born without any recognizable form of dignity. You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. "It was a strictly platonic date because, frankly, I was terrified of her," said Hinchcliffe. The road to the Indy 500 passed in a blur of weekends at racetracks, of missed school dances and teenage parties, of parents and siblings sacrificing their time and money to achieve one young mans goal. Honestly, there was already so much talent in the group, and I feel like so much more has been added on which is just going to help us to really get us where we want to be.. He complements my strengths very well, and his experience is a good buffer. Dalton was working on a project in Los Angeles. Desperate, he asked the friend of a friend from an acting class they all took together. He was partnered with professional dancer Sharna Burgess. According to Hinchcliffe's father, Jeremy, the accident occurred while he was driving 224 miles per hour, and the impact of Hinchcliffe slamming into the track wall drove a chunk of the vehicle's . But Ward said it wasnt necessarily a driver-executive package deal. (The) remarkable thing was that there were no fractures, and there were no damaged organs. 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. Long before James Hinchcliffe was racing around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, he was a Canadian teenager looking for a prom date. They might also have him do some appearances away from the races. 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). "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. His guidance, his laugh and his love are three things I have, and will always, cherish. But also building a machine of a race team that can develop all year round, not sort of go racing in the season and do development in the offseason. Hinchcliffe won six races for Andretti Autosport and Schmidt Peterson Motorsports. But I love watching her perform. Her many credits include the current series Good Witch on the Hallmark Channel. I think a lot of credit goes to Go Daddy for the way they decided to embrace Danica and use her in their marketing. He finished fourth in points without a win. 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. [11][12] On Bump Day for the 2018 Indianapolis 500, Hinchcliffe ended up failing to qualify for the first time in his career. He also added the adorable hashtag, "#BeckyGetsHinched.". Women comprise nearly 20 percent of its staff with many in the engineering department. Been weird not having Dad at the races, but his famous Stache rides with me now every time I strap in. Make (Its) retaining the people youve got, he said. Please check your email for a confirmation. Dalton recently moved to Indianapolis with her cockapoo, "Lucy.". Ward noted two important additions from the world of Big Data and analytics in data and strategy lead Michael Gethers (who came from Salesforce) and engineer Eric Hestekin (who arrived from Boeing Defense). 2023 CIRCLE CITY BROADCASTING I, LLC. Dalton found a dress. James Douglas Meredith Hinchcliffe (born December 5, 1986) is a Canadian race car driver and commentator best known for competing in the IndyCar Series. 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