Here’s my story on James Hinchcliffe, which was published in the summer 2013 issue of CAA Magazine. I interviewed Hinchcliffe at his parents’ house in Oakville, Ont. His mom and dad were there for part of the interview and offered their own take on his racing career. He’s a good interview — smart, candid and, as most race fans know by now, funny. The interview was conducted before the start of the 2013 IndyCar season and one of the things we talked about was his focus on getting his first IndyCar win. Luckily for both of us, that happened at the first race of the season in St. Petersburg, Fla.. I rewrote a section of the story just before deadline and he, of course, enjoyed a higher profile in IndyCar and in Canadian sports. He’s since added two more wins this season, at Brazil and Iowa.
Paul Ferriss 