Best SCCA Podcasts (2025)

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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

2h ago1:28:52

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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

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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 1:03:58

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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

1M 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 26:27

1M ago26:27

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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 38:33

2M ago38:33

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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

2M ago1:21:35

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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

2M 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 18:58

2M ago18:58

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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

2M ago1:23:11

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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

3M ago54:48

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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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From Pontiac Sunbird to Track Days: Jason Yard’s Motorsports Journey 40:52

3M ago40:52

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Send us a text In this episode of Late to Grid, we dive into the motorsports journey of Jason Yard from Malco Automotive. From his unexpected first drag race in a Pontiac Sunbird to his current role supporting grassroots racing events, Jason shares stories that are equal parts hilarious and inspiring. We explore how Malco is making waves in the hig…

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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

3M ago40:56

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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 25:30

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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

4M ago1:13:39

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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 50:54

4M ago50:54

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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…

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Episode 129: Setups, Alignments, & Stuff 1:19:52

4M ago1:19:52

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Send us a text Future Flyboy, track specific mechanic, and great friend of the Podcast... Manny (aka Emanuel Hernandez ... @emanuel042) joins me to talk about setups, pre track prep, alignment adjustments, etc... get a notebook out... we have a lot to cover! If you want to support the podcast, please share the podcast with friends and/or visit buym…

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Episode 128: The Best Laid Plans... (Explicit) 1:32:00

4M ago1:32:00

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Send us a text This is what happens when two podcasters get together who havent turned a wheel on track all season (1/3 of the way through the year). RaceFFPods own Jaime Garcia joins me to talk about whats going on, how we are coping with the "off season" that has run into the season... and what adjustments we are making to our "plans." If you lik…

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Bonus Episode 1: Motec GPRP Pro 7:06

4M ago7:06

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Send us a text Welcome to our first bonus episode! Kevin Fennel from FastX Autosport joins me to talk about Motec GPRP Pro... a traction control system within Motecs ecosystem to control torque and wheel spin. If you like what you hear... please share the podcast and/or support the podcast directly at buymeacoffee.com/theblindapexpodcast Support th…

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From Garage to Glory: RadAir Racing Takes on Daytona's 14-Hour Enduro 23:27

4M ago23:27

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Send us a text What’s it like racing at Daytona International Speedway with 120+ cars on track and 14 hours ahead of you? In this episode of Late to Grid, host Bill takes you behind the scenes of one of grassroots motorsports' biggest bucket list events — the ChampCar Endurance Series race at Daytona International Speedway. Bill follows the RadAir …

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Returning to Road Atlanta in 2025 56:36

4M ago56:36

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Episode 577 - After a long hiatus, #GRIDLIFE is returning to Road Atlanta. Adam and John Raymond talk while driving to the event.

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Episode 127: Wiring a Race Car with FastX 54:14

4M ago54:14

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Send us a text Kevin Fennel of FastX Autosport joines me to talk about wiring your race car... If you are looking to upgrade, repair, add a PDM, etc... you dont want to miss this one! If you like what you hear, please share the podcast or support the podcast at buymeacoffee.com/theblindapexpodcast Support the show…

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Episode 126: Honda J Series with P2R! 54:01

5M ago54:01

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Send us a text Sean Yearwood from PowerRevRacing.com (P2R) joins me to talk about the Honda J series engines... and the bad (or good) ideas start flying. Front wheel, rear wheel, all wheel... and even PLANES get these engines... If you can... plan on a J series for your next project car! If you like what you hear please share the podcast and/or don…

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Don't Panic! Your Track Day Prep Guide 33:10

5M ago33:10

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Send us a text Feeling behind as the racing season kicks off? Don’t panic — you’re not alone, and we’ve got your back! In this episode of Late To Grid, Bill shares practical, last-minute tips to get you and your car ready for autocross, track days, endurance racing, and HPDE events — even if your garage projects didn’t exactly go as planned over th…

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Episode 125: When to Hire a Race Engineer (maybe part 1!?!?!) 1:12:40

5M ago1:12:40

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Send us a text Bryan Hise from 057Motorsports.com joins me to talk about when we should hire a track side engineer as an amateur and what we can expect! 057 Motorsports also has a product launching soon where the engineer wont have to be track side... and it will save you $$$$ If you like what you hear... share the podcast and/or donate at https://…

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Episode 124: Oiling a Race Car 44:11

5M ago44:11

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Send us a text Joe Adams from the Slick Talk Podcast (@blackstonelaboratories) joins me to talk about oil analysis and your race car! If you like what you hear... please share the podcast! Support the showBy Kaan

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How Did You Get Started in Racing? Best Of Grassroots Motorsports Journeys 32:18

5M ago32:18

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Send us a text How do people really get into motorsports? In this special “Best Of” episode of the Late to Grid Podcast, we throw the green flag on the most inspiring, quirky, and downright passionate origin stories from our favorite grassroots racers. Host Bill takes us on a fast lap through more than a dozen guest highlights—each one sharing how …

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Episode 123: Track Talk - NJMP Thunderbolt 41:22

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Send us a text NASA NE Race Director, Brian Casella, joins me to talk out... NJMP Thunderbolt! In 2025 NASA NE and NASA MA will have a crossover race there... and I'm hoping to go... I need some tips and you get to listen to them! If you like what you hear, please share the podcast. Support the showBy Kaan

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Some Car Talk, Mostly Bikes 1:27:34

5M ago1:27:34

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Episode 576 - Since before Thanksgiving, Abe's been focused on diet and exercise instead of podcasting. Adam and Abe finally connect for a show, and end up talking about some car things, but mostly biking. Sorry not sorry.

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Episode 122: How to Drive a FWD Car FAST 54:31

5M ago54:31

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Send us a text Obviously I can't speak on this topic... I am joined by 2024 SCCC TCA Champion Eric Kunz (@erickunz.racing) to talk about his story and QUICK transition from karts to TCA champion in his Honda Civic. He's got some great tips for us FWD racers out there! If you like what you hear... please share the podcast with friends. Support the s…

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From Backyard Karting to Championship Wins: Alyssa Korecky’s Racing Journey 32:25

6M ago32:25

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Send us a text In this episode of Late to Grid, we welcome karting champion Alyssa Korecky to the Atomic Autosports studio to share her inspiring and relatable motorsports journey. Starting out on a homemade backyard dirt track, Alyssa evolved from riding a Power Wheels to racing full-speed LO206 karts at premier tracks like Mid-Ohio, Nelson Ledges…

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Episode 121: Intermediate Iracing (whatever that is) 1:23:54

6M ago1:23:54

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Send us a text Club race and now competitive Iracer... Dillion (@EJ2_Track_Rat) joins me to talk about his journey in competitive Iracing, some of his Iracing projects, and what it means and what it takes to be an intermediate iracer. If you like what you hear, please share the podcast with friends! Support the show…

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Episode 120: Tips for a Mid Pack Racer 1:16:00

6M ago1:16:00

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Send us a text James Houghton, co-host of the Heat Exchanger Podcast, GLTC/GLGT driver, Time Attack wizard... joins me to talk about tips for mid-pack racers to get to the front. If you like what you hear... please share the podcast and give it a 5 star review on your favorite podcasting platform! Support the show…

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Episode 119: HYPERFEST 2025 and HFGT NEWS!!! 55:40

6M ago55:40

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Send us a text Jack Cobetto joins me to talk HYPERFEST 2025 and to announce some BIG HFGT news! Thats all I have for you... you'll have to listen to find out what it is! Support the showBy Kaan

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James Wood at PRI: Project Cars, GRM, and #GRIDLIFE 37:05

6M ago37:05

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Episode 575 - At PRI, Adam does a show with James Wood to talk about project cars, a new role at Grassroots Motorsports Magazine, and his history with #GRIDLIFE.

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Episode 118: Race Programme 3.OHHHHH 1:21:26

6M ago1:21:26

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Send us a text Vicki and Bill from Garage Heroes In Training (aka GHiT @garageheroesintraining) revisit "race programs"... what it means to us, what it comprises, and how it can help us get faster! Support the showBy Kaan

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Matt Busby on Racing, Track Operations, and the Future of Motorsports 56:30

7M ago56:30

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Send us a text Bill sits down with Matt Busby, President and CEO of Thunderhill Raceway, to talk about everything from his love of rotary engines to the future of track day events. Matt shares his incredible journey from being a car-obsessed teenager in Louisiana to managing world-class racing facilities, including NOLA Motorsports Park and NCM Mot…

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Episode 117: Making a Rotary Reliable on Track 1:10:10

7M ago1:10:10

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Send us a text Mr. RAD (@rad_potential) himself, youtube rotary nerd, comes on the podcast to talk about those dirty doritos... the rotary engine... specifically about the RX8... you know, a super budget friendly rear wheel drive sports car?!?! We all like to tinker... these cars are in our wheel house folks! If you like what you hear... please sha…

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Episode 116: Ecotec Swap?!?! 1:11:31

7M ago1:11:31

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Send us a text Do you have a NA/NB Miata thats a little tired? Dont want to source another 1.6 or 1.8 engine from a junk yard (if you can even do that anymore)... I sat down with Cameron of ecotecmiata.ca to talk bout a cost effective way to really wake up your "track weapon." He believes in the swap so much... be bought the company! If you like wh…

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Episode 115: 3D Printing for Race Cars 54:50

7M ago54:50

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Send us a text Seth (@mount_tele_lion), our hill climb guru, has been doing some wild 3D printing jobs for his hill climb car.... and maybe a miata... He joins us to talk about his 6 month journey from gadgets to car parts... the skills you need to pick up and the tools to get the job done! If you like what you hear, please share the podcast with f…