Best Gridlife Podcasts (2026)

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Episode 161: Stepping "Backwards" 1:08:46

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Send us a text Ayden Westbye joins me to talk about transitioning from a Camaro in HPDE to racing and TTing a Miata... some say its stepping backward... some say its stepping forward as a driver... all agree they are completely different. Support the showBy Kaan

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GHiT 0745: Our Annual (But Very Late) Goals Review and Our Goals for 2026 1:08:01

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GHiT 0745: Our Annual (But Very Late) Goals Review and Our Goals for 2026 Bill loves goals and after many reschedulings, we get this one done in just under the wire. We review our 2025 goals and how we did. Then we forecast some challenging goals for 2026. How did we do? Not well, lol. Did we miss something? Please let us know at GarageHeroesInTrai…

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Episode 160: The End... Season 3 Wrap Up 53:48

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Send us a text Jason Lineberg joins me so we can close out year 3 of the podcast.... I guess eventually we wont have to do these... but its good to chill out and talk about the accomplishments of the year and where the podcast is headed. Support the showBy Kaan

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Episode 159: Operation Motorsport 36:55

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Send us a text Jason Leach of Operation Motorsport joins us to talk about how we can give back to veterans through motorsports. If you know a veteran, if you are a veteran, if you care about your veterans... you want to listen to this and get involved. www.operationmotorsport.org Support the showBy Kaan

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Back again in time for the holidays 1:24:12

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Episode 580 - Lots of things are keeping us away from the microphones this year. We connect in advance of PRI to talk about things we're buying, and all the things that have happened in the last few months.

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GHiT 0744: Scott Robertson - Year in Review and Our Coach for 2026 1:32:47

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GHiT 0744: Scott Robertson - Year in Review and Our Coach for 2026 It is always great to talk with Scott Robertson of Robertson Racing and the Track Walking podcast, but this year we are going to be working with Scott to improve our skills on track, and off. For the first section of this episode, we go over Scott's past year and then (smoothly?) tr…

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Episode 158: Dillons First Endurance Race! 56:52

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Send us a text Dillion and Peter joing me to talk about Dillions first endurance race. The trials, the tribulations, the lessons learned, and the epic stories... these guys made it more tempting. Support the showBy Kaan

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2025 GIVEAWAY Announcement! 15:30

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Send us a text TUNE IN to hear what the giveaway will be for 2025! Go to @theblindapexpodcast on IG to find the post to enter! If you like what you hear... SHARE the podcast with friends and think about directly supporting the podcast at www.buymeacoffee.com/theblindapexpodcast Support the showBy Kaan

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GHiT 0743: Queers Shifting Gears - Race and Year In Review 1:19:51

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GHiT 0743: Queers Shifting Gears - Race and Year In Review Our friends at Queers Shifting Gears have come a long (LONG) way in the past year or so and went from knowing what Lemons racing is to KNOWING what Lemons racing is. We saw them at our race at Summit Point and now we get to see how that race went and how the year of endurance racing progres…

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Episode 157: ASM S2ks and BRZ/FRSs 49:24

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Send us a text Andy Smedegard of ASMotorsports (@asmotorsports.us) joins me to talk about the development of the "trainer" S2000s and the new work with the BRZ/FRS chassis... and we even talk a little SuperK. If you like what you hear, please share the podcast or consider donating at buymeacoffee.com/theblindapexpodcast Support the show…

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Episode 156: 8th Gen Civics (and 1 9th) Gone WILD 1:36:02

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Send us a text Kevin Zhu meets the Honda Challenge 8th and 9th gen civic crew... and we all try to convince you guys to move away from golden era cars and into our beloved mcpherson cars. If you like what you hear... please share the podcast with friends. Support the showBy Kaan

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Mad Mike Whiddett 1:56:04

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On the final episode of the 2025 season, Jacob is in New Zealand to chat with Mad Mike. They talk about the good old days, why he is so loyal to Mazda, and what it would take for him to come back to FD. Save 20% off merch https://shopfd.com/ Code - PODCAST25 Produced by Jacob Gettins https://linktr.ee/jako13 Formula DRIFT - https://www.formulad.com…

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Episode 155: Making Car Adjustments 1:00:34

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Send us a text GLTC Legend, Eric Kutil (joins me to expand on the thoughts about "if you aren't making adjustments ever session, you aren't trying to go faster." If you like what you hear... share the podcast with friends and/or consider supporting the podcast through buymeacoffee.com/theblindapexpodcast Support the show…

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Darren Kelly 1:49:24

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This week, Jacob is in the land of the Kiwi with Darren Kelly. They chat about life with the Aston, what it's going to take to get him back to FD, and why he left. https://www.instagram.com/darrenkelly.116/?hl=en Save 20% off merch https://shopfd.com/ Code - PODCAST25 Produced by Jacob Gettins https://linktr.ee/jako13 Formula DRIFT - https://www.fo…

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GHiT 0742: Lemons Racing 2025 Review and 2026 Preview with Eric Rood 1:03:41

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GHiT 0742: Lemons Racing 2025 Review and 2026 Preview with Eric Rood 2025 was quite a season for the 24 Hours of Lemons racing series and we discuss the almost complete 2025 season and preview the 2026 schedule with our favorite Everything Bagel, Eric Rood. Did we miss something? Please let us know at [email protected] A link to the …

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Episode 154: Honda Challenge to GR CUP 1:27:24

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Send us a text Patrick Brunson and Scott Adams join me to talk about Patricks journey from Honda Challenge (which he still wants to race) to GR CUP (aka Spec 86)... we even get into how they compare Iracing data to the data from the actual car... and use it to prepare. If you like what you hear, please share the podcast with friends! Support the sh…

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Ron Bergenholtz 1:30:49

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This week, Jacob sits down with Ron Bergenholtz for the first part of their 2-part podcast. If you want to check out part 2, go see "Let's Be RONest" with Ron Bergenholtz, links below. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRyUOtzRhH0&list=PLzmFpekl13YeQ6G08d3Vzx05Xh1VATbjN&index=1 Audio: https://open.spotify.com/episode/15Ei7OTHyIKmtWjlwSbie4 h…

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GHiT 0740: Fire Laps Returns - Even Better and Much More 53:30

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GHiT 0740: Fire Laps Returns - Even Better and Much More It had been a wile since we spoke with David and Daniel from Fire Laps and we thought we had to catch up with how things were progressing. Apparently, it had been way too long and things have advanced and grown in so many ways it was tough to cover them all in one podcast. Their software has …

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GHiT 0741: Aero for Endurance Racing with Mario Korf 1:03:15

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GHiT 0741: Aero for Endurance Racing with Mario Korf We are joined by Mario Korf to talk all things aero, but especially with a focus on the use during endurance races. We address many of the typical concerns, misunderstandings, and lore in the area of using aero in endurance racing and even using aero with a front wheel drive car. Did we miss some…

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Episode 153: Sponsorship/Partnership 102 (aka an update) 1:10:17

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Send us a text Jett from Lead Foot Racing joins me to talk about being marketable and adding value... and tips on how to gain partnerships for your race program. If you like what you hear... please share the podcast! Support the showBy Kaan

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DwD 0739: Lessons Learned From Endurance Racing 17:20

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DwD 0739: Lessons Learned from Endurance Racing Endurance racing can teach you many different things and many are directly applicable to everyday life. Here are some that we thought of and we are sure there are many, many more. Did we miss something? Please let us know at [email protected] A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.co…

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Tommy Lemaire 1:58:32

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This week, Jacob Gettins sits down with Tommy Lemaire. They talk about how he affords to drive, how being called a rookie could hurt a driver, and what next year looks like. https://www.instagram.com/Tommy.lemaire Save 20% off merch https://shopfd.com/ Code - PODCAST25 Produced by Jacob Gettins https://linktr.ee/jako13 Formula DRIFT - https://www.f…

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GHiT 0739: Race Recap: Summit Point - Part 2: One More Time with Feeling (and Energy) 1:14:12

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GHiT 0739: Race Recap: Summit Point - Part 2: One More Time with Feeling (and Energy) Jeff and Eric join us to go over the late race for us of the season at Summit Point. As evidence of the post race hangover effect, this is what happens when you have a few days to recover. One more time, with Feeling, lol. Did we miss something? Please let us know…

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Episode 152: Building Race Teams and the GridLife Commitment 1:15:23

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Send us a text Josh from KDMTuners (kdmtuners.com) joins me to talk about their 2025 season, the commitment it took to run the GridLife season from the west coast, how the teamwork made it happen, and lots of other juicy bits to help us all be successful! If you like what you hear, please share with friends and/or support us at buymeacoffee.com/the…

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DwD 0737: Proper ABS Usage on Track 19:28

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DwD 0737: Proper ABS Usage on Track We love listener questions and this week we were asked what our thoughts were on ABS usage on track. Do we just hammer the brake and let the system figure it out or try to stay just below engagement, etc. Ben had some great thoughts and Bill was there too. Did we miss something? Please let us know at GarageHeroes…

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GHiT 0737: Race Recap: Summit Point - Remember We Are All Counting On You 45:18

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GHiT 0737: Race Recap: Summit Point - Remember We Are All Counting On You Our team combined with the Three Pedal Mafia for Lemons return to Summit Point. How did our car do? Is a post race hangover real? That and a ton of Airplane! (the movie) jokes were shared all weekend. Part 1 of a few where we review our race weekend. Did we miss something? Pl…

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Nick Noback 1:59:40

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We are back with Nick Noback right after the shoreline showdown. We get into the track layout, what broke on his car, and who will be on his door in 2026? https://www.instagram.com/nicknoback https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeNhvTW83Jan6ZeeKqSdVEg Save 20% off merch https://shopfd.com/ Code - PODCAST25 Produced by Jacob Gettins https://linktr.ee/j…

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Episode 151: AI Race Engineer 57:16

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Send us a text The guys at RACESETUPPRO.COM join me to talk about how their product can help us get faster by dialing in our cars! I didnt think it could be done, there are so many factors... but these guys are making it happen! If you like what you hear, please share the podcast or think about supporting it at buymeacoffee.com/theblindapexpodcast …

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GHiT 0736: GHiT (finally) Goes Autocrossing/Solo 53:12

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GHiT 0736: GHiT (finally) Goes Autocrossing/Solo Our team showed up in force to a recent SCCA Autocross (code name Solo) event. We had four cars, five drivers and nearly a dozen errors, lol. Want to know what it was like? Want to hear all that we screwed up? Its in here. AND We had to have Audra on for this one. Did we miss something? Please let us…

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Shoreline Showdown Podium Show 14:03

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One last time for 2025 — the first-ever Shoreline Showdown crowns its podium under the lights of Long Beach. 1. @JackShanahan59 2. @Hiroya.Minowa 3. @JamesDeane130 Enjoy. Save 20% off merch https://shopfd.com/ Code - PODCAST25 Produced by Jacob Gettins https://linktr.ee/jako13 Formula DRIFT - https://www.formulad.com/ Edited by Kyle Mayhew - https:…

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Episode 150: From the Surgical Room to the Garage 1:07:37

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Send us a text Dr. Matt Jones of Towlos joins us to talk about traits you might already possess that you can lean on to help you in the garage and on the track to get faster! If you need to rent a trailer or would like to make some money off the trailer that is sitting at your house... visit Towlos.com AND for our listeners use BLIND12 for 12% off …

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DwD 0735: Passing Proximity - Near or Far? 11:18

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DwD 0735: Passing Proximity - Near or Far? We often hear people discussing how to pass, but not often do they ever review how close or far to be from a car that you are passing. So we do. PS It REALLY matters. Did we miss something? Please let us know at [email protected] A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/PassingProximity…

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Matt Field 2:10:18

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This week, Jacob Gettins and Matt Field break down the finer points of drift marketing, how partnerships really happen, and what it will take to get the C8 in FD. https://www.instagram.com/mattfield777/ https://futureofdrift.com/ https://linktr.ee/mattfield777?utm_source=fdpodcast Enjoy. Save 20% off merch https://shopfd.com/ Code - PODCAST25 Produ…

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GHiT 0734: Prepping for NHMS and Summit Point Races - And More 56:10

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GHiT 0734: Prepping for NHMS and Summit Point Races - And More We have two of our cars entering the next Lemons race at NHMS and one entering the Summit Point race, our first time at the track. What have we been doing? How has prep gone? And a whole lot of other news and updates. Did we miss something? Please let us know at GarageHeroesInTraining@g…

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Episode 149: DIY Budget Data?!?! 1:27:58

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Send us a text Dan from osms.io joins me to talk about his open source budget friendly track/race car data system he is developing! Sure I just ordered an AIM dash... but this system, if you are tech savy, would be pennies on the dollar! If you want to support the podcast, share with friends or consider contributing at buymeacoffee.com/theblindapex…

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DwD 0733: When to Turn Off Traction Control When On Track - Plus Instructor Storytime 28:37

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DwD 0733: When to Turn Off Traction Control When On Track - Plus Instructor Storytime We review when to turn off traction control when on track, as well as several of the other driver aid systems (nannies). We then meander into a few fun stories about when we were instructing. Do you have any instructing stories? Please let us know at GarageHeroesI…

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Shoreline Showdown Preview with Ryan Sage 1:48:25

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Today, you get the behind-the-scenes look at what it took to get Shorline Showdown to happen. Jacob and Ryan also talk about bread, work ethic, and what car rides sound like between hotels and the track... it got a little weird. Enjoy. Save 20% off merch https://shopfd.com/ Code - PODCAST25 Produced by Jacob Gettins https://linktr.ee/jako13 Formula…

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GHiT 0732: Waka Motorsports K Swap 1:07:51

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GHiT 0734: Catching up with Rich from Waka Motorsports Our friends over at Waka Motorsports had finally gotten there 1993 Honda Civic EG Hatchback dialed in after several races on the struggle bus. Obviously that meant they needed to K Swap it. Or did they? Did we miss something? Please let us know at [email protected] A link to the …

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Episode 148: Intro to Porsche 57:41

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Send us a text I'm a Honda guy... but sometimes we want to up our game and look at the finer things in life... John Cengiz of Apex Autowerks joins me to talk about budget friendly Porsche track/race cars! If you want to support the podcast, share with friends or consider contributing at buymeacoffee.com/theblindapexpodcast Support the show…

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GHiT 0731: Gary McCormick Returns to Talk B Spec Racing 40:22

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GHiT 0731: Gary McCormick Returns to Talk B Spec Racing We love driving cars at the limit and Gary McCormick returns to discuss how his latest adventures in racing B Spec with the SCCA is going. Hint: its going pretty well. Did we miss something? Please let us know at [email protected] A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/Ga…

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DwD 0730: Mental Bandwidth - A Limited and Vital Commodity on Track 28:37

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DwD 0730: Mental Bandwidth - A Limited and Vital Commodity on Track Ben discusses the limited but essential resource of mental bandwidth when on track. The more you can convert to subconscious / muscle memory, the better you can perform on track and the more that you can respond to faster and better. Did we miss something? Please let us know at Gar…

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Drivers at Gridlife Laguna Seca - Dylan Hughes, Chris Forsberg, Cole Richards, Corey Hosford, and Collin Zielinski 1:43:58

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This week, Jacob catches up with drivers at Gridlife Laguna Seca. Dylan Hughes - https://www.instagram.com/dylanhughes129 Chris "The Force" Forsberg - https://www.instagram.com/chrisforsberg64 Cole Richards - https://www.instagram.com/colerichardz/ Collin Zielinski - https://www.instagram.com/xtremecjz Corey Hosford - https://www.instagram.com/core…

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Episode 147: I'm BACK/Lessons Learned/Event Recap 1:03:11

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Send us a text Vickey and Bill Fischer grill me on what i have been up to, the last race weekend and how it went... i'm only 7 months late with getting this car where it needed to be. If you want to help the podcast, share it with friends or consider contributing at buymeacoffee.com/theblindapexpodcast Support the show…

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Pat Goodin 1:38:30

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Save 20% off merch https://shopfd.com/ Code - PODCAST25 Produced by Jacob Gettins https://linktr.ee/jako13 Formula DRIFT - https://www.formulad.com/ Edited by Kyle Mayhew - https://www.instagram.com/kaywhy_85/ Audio Engineering by J-One Audio Services -https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090486859184 Intro Song by Legna - https://www.tiktok.…

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GHiT 0729: The Costs of Racing with Frank Schwartz 1:14:16

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GHiT 0729: The Costs of Racing with Frank Schwartz We have a great discussion of the costs associated with racing and the potential advantages of renting vs owning your race car. While racing is never going to be called cheap, this is a very viable alternative, especially if you are just getting started in racing. A link to the episode is: https://…

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Episode 146: AI in Motorsports 55:50

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Send us a text David and Daniel Calzada of FireLaps joins us to talk about AI in motorsports, the current status, what the future might hold, and how FireLaps can help you get faster! If you like what you hear... share the episode with friends! Support the showBy Kaan

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GHiT 0728: What to Do to Recover From a Mistake on Track (and learn from it) 18:50

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GHiT 0728: What to Do to Recover From a Mistake on Track (and learn from it) Everyone makes mistakes on track, almost all the time. Some are big, some aren't. With track time being precious and expensive, we decided to go over what you can learn from any mistakes on track and how to get the most out of them. Did we miss something? Please let us kno…

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Drivers at LS Fest - Hooman Rahimi, Taylor Hull, Derek Madison, Jonathan Nerren, Dirk Stratton, Jonathan Cash Hurst 1:39:38

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This week Jacob catches up with driver past and present to find out what they are up to after their time in FD or between rounds. https://www.instagram.com/imonlyhooman/ https://www.instagram.com/taylorhull82 https://www.instagram.com/derek_madison https://www.instagram.com/jonathannerren https://www.instagram.com/dirk_stratton https://www.instagra…

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GHiT 0727: Nick Barbato Returns to Talk GLTC at Lime Rock 2025 with GridLife 53:34

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GHiT 0727: Nick Barbato Returns to Talk GLTC at Lime Rock 2025 with GridLife Nick Barbato returns to talk about the recent GLTC races and more at Lime Rock Park. A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/LimeRockGLTC2025 We hope you enjoy this episode! If you would like to help grow our podcast and high-performance driving and racing: You can s…

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Episode 145: Fast Food... 1:28:52

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Send us a text Sustenance is important... and we all ignore it at the track for various reasons. I sit down with Eli from Evilla Motorsports to talk about the what, when, and how of eating at the race track... even on a budget! If you like what you hear, please share the podcast.... or support the podcast at buymeacoffee.com/theblindapexpodcast Sup…