Best SCCA Podcasts (2026)

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The Art of the Sponsorship: Bridging the Gap Between Racing and ROI with JP Moery 31:57

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Send us a text Think you know sponsorships? Think again. In this episode, Bill Snow welcomes JP Moery to the Atomic Auto Sports Studio to peel back the curtain on high-level motorsports partnerships. From his roots in the Washington D.C. business community to managing sponsorships at the IndyCar level with A.J. Foyt Racing, JP shares why true "acti…

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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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Inside PRI 2025: Strategic Networking, AI in Racing, and the Power of the Game Plan 29:36

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Send us a text In this episode of the Late to Grid podcast, Bill Snow takes us inside the 2025 Performance Racing Industry (PRI) show in Indianapolis. Covering over 1,000,000 square feet of exhibitor space, Bill explains why this is his favorite industry event and how grassroots racers can benefit from attending. He breaks down the importance of ar…

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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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From Karting to Goodyear Racing: Jay Chapman on Career, Tires & Grassroots Motorsports 48:55

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Send us a text In this episode of Late To Grid, Bill sits down with Jay Chapman of Goodyear Racing to unpack a motorsports career built from karting roots, NASCAR weekends, Grand-Am adventures, MX-5 Cup development, and now supporting racers across vintage and grassroots programs. Jay shares stories of growing up in a karting family, wrenching and …

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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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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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Brock Yates Jr. on One Lap of America, Car Culture, and the Wildest Stories You've Never Heard 54:27

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Send us a text On this episode of the Late To Grid Podcast, Bill sits down with Brock Yates Jr. — the man carrying on the legacy behind the legendary One Lap of America. If you know the Yates name, you know the stories run deep. And if you don’t know Brock yet… you will by the end of this episode. Brock shares: Growing up surrounded by racing legen…

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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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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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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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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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Cooling, Camaraderie, and the Cayman GT4: Jon Miller's Motorsports Mastery 48:18

2M ago48:18

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Send us a text In this episode of the Late to Grid podcast, we sit down with Jon Miller—autocrosser, rally racer, and performance cooling expert from Mishimoto. Jon shares his deep-rooted motorsports journey, which began with his grandparents racing SCCA rallies in the '50s and '60s, and an early secret lesson in driving a manual transmission Ford …

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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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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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Zero Experience, 24-Hour Race: Nigel Boyce's Jump Into Wheel-to-Wheel 35:58

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Send us a text In this episode of Late to Grid, we talk to Nigel Boyce, a mechanic who went from zero wheel-to-wheel experience straight into a 24-hour endurance race! Nigel shares his unique path, starting with a lifelong love for cars, graduating to autocross and time trials in his Honda Civic Si, and finally finding his track car in a Dodge Neon…

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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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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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From GTI to Miata: Nisa Borghi’s Autocross Journey 45:50

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Send us a text This week on Late to Grid, Bill sits down with Nisa Borghi to talk about her path into motorsports—from giving her VW GTI a personality on Instagram, to celebrating 100K miles at her first autocross, to taking on the challenge of a rear-wheel-drive Miata. Nisa shares what it was like stepping into the SCCA community, co-driving with …

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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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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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It’s Never Too Late to Chase Your Racing Dream 56:33

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Send us a text This week on Late to Grid, we sit down with Jon Krolewicz to dive into his incredible motorsports journey. He shares how a third-grade book report on the Indy 500 sparked a lifelong passion , and how a chance meeting with a pro driver his own size transformed his dream into a plan. Jon offers practical wisdom for anyone looking to ge…

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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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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…

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Episode 144: Toyo R Followup 44:28

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Send us a text Some people love it, some hate it, and some people just dont care... the "new" Toyo R has been a "weird" tire to figure out... Ms. Jackie Andrews (lo_buk_motorsports) of LoBuk Motorsports joins me to talk about the Toyo R and her experiences with it... coaching, setup, and overseeing the NE Honda Challenge group that run it. Support …

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Episode 143: Taking Driver Coaching to 11 51:35

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Send us a text Mario Korf joins me to talk about the Speed Secrets Academy... a 2 or 3 day event packed with drills, taught by heavy hitter race coaches, personalized for you! This isnt your average HPDE! 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 142: Are Brake Lines Consumable? 1:04:37

4M ago1:04:37

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Send us a text Shawn Bassett of Hel Performance USA joins me to talk brake/hydrolic lines.... wear and potential issues... and we go down a rabbit hole on if they are actually a consumable like I seem to be using them as... If you like what you hear... please share and consider donating to buymeacoffee.com/theblindapexpodcast Support the show…

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Building Drivers: How Time, Tools & Family Shape Track Performance 1:05:12

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Send us a text In this episode of Late to Grid, we sit down with Mike—driver, mentor, and seasoned wrench turner—to explore how seat time, smart preparation, and family support all come together to shape a successful race weekend. Mike shares how his years on track and in the garage have sharpened his approach to racing, teaching him what really ma…

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Episode 141: Miatas and BRZs with 949 Racing 1:16:20

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Send us a text Long time Miata racer and founder of 949 racing and Super Miata, Emilio, joins me to talk about the basic needs for each chassis and the development of parts for each. If you like what you hear... please share with friends or consider donating at buymeacoffee.com/theblindapexpodcast Support the show…

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10th Anniversary Special - Austin is at Road America! 56:27

5M ago56:27

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Episode 579 - Austin joins Adam and Abe at Road America for #GRIDLIFE Summer Apex. We talk about cars, planes, bikes and getting old.

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Episode 140: Korean Domestic Market 1:16:08

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Send us a text Have we all (or just me) been sleeping on the KDM cars here in the US? Eli Villa of evillamotorsports.com joins me to talk about the modern KDM cars... these arent the throw away cars of the 90s anymore! if you like what you hear, please share the podcast with friends and/or consider helping the podcast through buymeacoffee.com/thebl…

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No Rig? No Problem. Getting to the Grid Anyway 26:31

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Send us a text In this episode of Late to Grid, we sit down with Jack Butler—a rising star in grassroots motorsports. What started with video games and weekend karting sessions has transformed into real-world racing experience in Champ Car, open-wheel training at the Lucas Oil School of Racing, and competing in 14-hour endurance events at Daytona. …

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Episode 139: Car Culture and Motorsports 55:09

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Send us a text Bryc Talley, from subiefest.com, is back on the podcast... and are going to talk a little about the current state of the car culture AND how you, as a motorsports enthusiast, should be plugged into it... defeat burnout, develop relationships... have more fun! If you like what you hear, please share the podcast with friends and consid…

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Episode 138: The Motorsports Lifestyle 1:00:18

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Send us a text Evan Mclaren comes back on to talk about eating ramen and crying on the internet... well maybe to stop crying on the internet and to start living a life that lets you live the motorsports lifestyle... a more sustainable and consistent lifestyle where you can hit the go fast crack pipe more regularly... no matter what inflation is doi…

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From Daily Driver to Track Night: Dexter’s First Step into Racing 39:08

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Send us a text In this episode of Late to Grid, we sit down with Dexter Shreve, who shares the story of finally chasing down his motorsports dream—starting with a Track Night in America event…in his daily driver Toyota Camry. Dexter walks us through the nerves, the excitement, and the learning curve of getting on track for the first time. From buyi…

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Episode 137: Making Subarus Reliable... On Track 1:21:35

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Send us a text Eric "Dewey" Dewitt, driver of Boogie, and of Heat Exchanger and IAG Thrusday Thing fame.... Joins me to dispell myths and rumors... and map out when and where you need to upgrade your Subaru to keep it reliable on track! If you like what you hear, please share the podcast... or think about directly supporting the podcast at buymeaco…

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Episode 136: First Track Cars (with rules) 1:24:37

6M ago1:24:37

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Send us a text Jon and Tony from 91Octane join me to talk about their first track cars... and what you might want to make your first track car... Jon was laughing so hard he was clipping and shutting his mic off... its not just dead air LOL If you like what you hear, please share with friends Support the show…

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The Solo Survival Kit: Everything You Need to Pack for Track Day Success 18:59

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Send us a text In this episode of Late to Grid, we dive into the checklist every racer needs to have before heading to the track. Whether you’re new to autocross or you’ve got a season of wheel-to-wheel under your belt, this is your solo survival kit for stress-free events. Bill shares his essential gear picks, pro tips for packing, and lessons lea…

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Episode 135: Event Recap/Offseason Continues 1:23:11

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Send us a text My offseason has continued into the middle of 2025... and its weighting on me. Join me and Bill Fischer from Garage Heroes In Training as we go over how I'm going to attack the rest of the season! If you want to help the podcast... share the podcast and/or visit buymeacoffee.com/theblindapexpodcast Support the show…

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Episode 134: Player Haters at Rockingham 54:48

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Send us a text The man behind the Player Haters Track Event at Rockingham Speedway, Andrew Meek, joins me to talk about the event, his motivations, and whats in store for the future! I didnt get to drive the event... but I did attend it... and everyone was having a blast! Stay tuned to hear whats in store for 2026! If you like what you hear... plea…

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Episode 133: Mental Health and Racing 53:18

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Send us a text Yes you are an Alpha... with an ego... the drive to win is #1 in your life... but its time to check yourself (and your check on your friends) Devin Giles of Professional Awesome Podcast and the Heat Exchanger Podcast... joins me to introduce the Brake Check Podcast... His new venture into help motorsports enthusiasts improve their me…

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2025 GRIDLIFE Midwest Recap 40:56

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Episode 578 - Abe and Adam catch up to talk about things that happened at #GRIDLIFE Midwest 2025.

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Episode 132: Miata Aero (Wind Tunnel Report) 1:18:29

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Send us a text Occamsracers.com ... where you need to go to find the actual report we talked about in this podcast... Mario Korf joins me to talk about the process, content, and the wind tunnel/CFD relationship in this episode! If you like what you hear... share the podcast or go to buymeacoffee.com/theblindapexpodcast Support the show…

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Your First Track Day: Everything You Need to Know to Get on Track Safely and Confidently 25:34

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Send us a text Thinking about doing your first track day but don’t know where to start? In this episode of Late To Grid, we flip the script—Josh asks the questions that every new track driver wants answered, and Bill delivers a masterclass on getting started in motorsports. From picking the right helmet and prepping your car to managing on-track ne…

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Episode 131: One Lap of American... Classes, Cars, and Driver "Prep" 1:13:39

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Send us a text Scott Robertson of Robertson Racing and the Track Walking Podcast... One Lap of America Cult member and top 10 overall finisher in 2025... talks to us about what kind of car it takes to be top 10, what kind of things to consider, and how to prepare and survive as a driver! If you like what you hear, please share with friends. If you …

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Episode 130: Types of Corners and Vmin 57:04

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Send us a text Bill Fischer, co-host of Garage Heroes In Training, joins me as we expand on a recent episode they had about Vmins... by trying to relate it to the types and kinds of corners we usually see on a race track. If you like what you hear, please share the podcast and think about supporting the podcast at www.buymeacoffee.com/theblindapexp…

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How SEMA’s Mike Spagnola is Paving New Roads Into Motorsports 51:29

7M ago51:29

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Send us a text In this episode of Late To Grid, we sit down with Mike Spagnola, the President and CEO of SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) — one of the most influential organizations in the automotive and motorsports world. Mike shares his incredible journey from his early days tinkering in his family’s garage to leading an industry pow…