As a follow up to Episode 186, Brandon Marshall of Lifeline Fire & Safety Systems North America, joins me to talk about things we need to take into consideration when selecting and installing our fire suppression systems. 

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GLGT race, Chris Delucia (@c.delucia) joins me to talk about his recent race car fire... what he did right, what he did wrong, and the changes he is making. YOU NEED TO LISTEN TO THIS!! 

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Dave Gambino of RP Performance joins me to talk Miatas... in case you guys havent been convinced by my sales pitch on the C5 Vette ... we talk Miatas and which ones to buy (daily, track, and race) in 2026.

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Mario Korf from Occamsracers.com joins me to do a wind tunnel debrief... He took a crew to the wind tunnel to test wings and endplates, among other things. And for 2027 he is offering his services and wants to take 10 cars from the podcast to do baselines and more testing! 

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Charlie Moua of Doryoku MFG joins me to talk about my K24 issues AND growing his business from the best valve covers in the game to new motorsports products... He isnt just making your race car look good... he's here to make you fast! 

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Mario Gomez of Gridseat.co joins me to talk about discovering endurance racing and his mission to get more people into it... the easy way. If you are curious about endurance racing or run a team that needs to fill seats... this podcast is for you! 

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Bailey of Pizza Boy Metal Works (@pizzaboymetalworks) joins me to talk shop... when, how, what to know in advance and the costs associated with bespoke custom parts for our race cars... do you have a poorly supported car or want to stand out on IG? you need these parts! 

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Austin of Wunderladen Racing joins me to talk about the parts development and needs of the FK8/FL5 Type R platforms... form a street car, dual use, or race car... "they dont need much" but what they need is critical to the success of the platform. IF YOU LIKE WHAT YOU HEAR SHARE THE PODCAST WITH FRIENDS! 

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AK from CHAOS Fab Shop (chaosfabshop.com @chaosfabshop) joins me to talk about truck and trailer maintenance. The Chaos team spends most weekend at some offroad park or drift event all over the United States... so who better to talk to us about how to keep our rigs rolling!?!?!

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Jaime, from RaceFFPod, brings a box of tissues as I explain how to destroy an ENGINE and TRANSMISSION at the same time. When tolerances stack and you get a little careless, massive destruction occurs. Learn from me... dont do this the hard way. 

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John from Hytech exhaust... a man that has been building high quality, race proven (on all levels) headers and exhausts... joins me to talk about the important pieces of the exhaust side of the engine and what we need to consider. He told me he's controversial and he didn't disappoint. 

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Carlos (@cvr49) joins me to talk about how he got into his vette and fresh new balance shoes... and we devolved into how he uses the outlap to feel the tires and the techniques he uses to feel the tires out before a stint on track. 

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Did you know springs are a wear item on your race car? Did you know they dont just compress but they can bend? Frank from Swift Springs joins me to educate us on springs, what to look for, what to avoid, and the harsh environment they live in. 

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Jake from @bainracing joins me to talk about the induction side of the engine. In a world of peak HP or detuning engines for classes... we need more education on this side of the engine to maximize our performance. 

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Race and Hyperfest Event Director Chris Cobetto joins me to talk about Hyperfest 2026. 24 years of Hyperfest... the event lives on, evolves, and has so much to do (even FREE stuff!)... it truly is the Automotive Amusement Park! 

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Because of the drama from the sway bar episode... Ms. Jackie Andrews (@lo_buk_motorsports) joins me to talk about all the advice on the internet for your setup... and why it doesnt usually work. Stuff just gets in the way... lots of stuff. 

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At the end of 2026 I will be upgrading to Penske dampers on the 8th gen Civic... I sit down with a Penske Shock Tech, Brian Miller, and Penske's unofficial social media guy, Trent Daggett to talk about the process, the reasons why you should go Penske, and much more! 

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Remember when Race Hero died? Are you having flashbacks fighting with Speed Hives last year? THERE IS A SOLUTION!!!! Jon from DriverLink.io joins me to talk about his project to bring back live timing and scoring AND add data, analysis, historical tracking, etc. all in one app! 

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Andrew Brilliant, of world time attack fame and beyond, joins me to talk about aero myths in club racing... and what we can do to better our downforce where rules allow. Yes, we even talked about rules... because I just had to bring it up. 

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NASA FL Chief Instructor Luis Jimenez joins me to give us a Track Talk about Sebring International Raceway... if you are thinking about NASA Nationals 2026... this episode is for you! 

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Megan Ryder, lead engineer of the #98 Bryan Herta Autospor Elantra N.... fresh off her race weekend at Daytona, joins me to talk car preparations... and how to apply what the pros do to our amateur race programs. She's even going racing herself in a retired TCA car! 

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Jackie Andrews (@lo_buk_motorsports), our in house suspension guru and driving coach, joins us to talk swaybars and what they can do to alter the way our car feels! 

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Grant from Honed Developments (@honed_developments) joins me (again) to talk Suspension Frequencies and how to apply them in your life. He also points out how jacked up my suspension is... and we also spent some time catching up... because the parts catalog grew tremendously over the last year and a half! 

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Eli from Evilla Motorsports (@evillamotorsports) joins me to talk about why that lingering second (or third) project car might be holding you back. Can you stay committed to one car? Listen this week to find out why you should! 

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Deacon Greenfield joins me to talk about his journey... from a childhood with RC cars to building a CRX with his family to driving a NC Miata... and his push toward a IMSA ride. We talk about the difference in driving styles and what its taken to get him up front in his SCCA region... its a great story, you wont want to miss. 

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Ricky and Kat (@MSGbuilt) join me to talk about the father/daughter Miata adventure. Kat swears she is going to beat her dad on track one day... and he's completely cool with it. 

If you have a youngster in your life that you want to get involved... this story is full of good advise. The next generation of racer is counting on you! 

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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. 

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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. 

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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

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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. 

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TUNE IN to hear what the giveaway will be for 2025! Go to @theblindapexpodcast on IG to find the post to enter! 

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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. 

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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. 

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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." 

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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. 

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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. 

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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! 

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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! 

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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 your 1st towlos rental. Enter code at checkout

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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! 

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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! 

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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. 

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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! 

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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! 

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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. 

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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! 

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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... 

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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. 

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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! 

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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! 

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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 doing to our sports (passion). 

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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! 

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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

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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!

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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! 

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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 mental health. 

We talk about some of the strategies I use to keep my sanity, relieve the stresses of competitive motorsports, and how important having (and being) a support structure for friends and family can be. 

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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! 

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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! 

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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. 

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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! 

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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." 

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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. 

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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! 

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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! 

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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 $$$$

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Joe Adams from the Slick Talk Podcast (@blackstonelaboratories) joins me to talk about oil analysis and your race car! 

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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! 

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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! 

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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. 

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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.  

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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! 

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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! 

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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! 

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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! 

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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! 

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Bryan "Racing"... an instructor who latched on to the benefits of of SIM racing and even started competing in months long SIM racing competitions... joins me to help talk me off the ledge about the mental challenges associated with sim racing. 

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You and your car will evolve as you grow in motorsports... AND you need to be able to track your growth as a driver AND if the changes you make to the car are actually helping... I think I'm at this point in my "career"... so...

Matt from trailbrake.com and Bryc from AIM join me to talk me through some options... A LOT has changed with the AIM ecosystem in the last 5 years... and its time for me to go back. 

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eNASCAR driver turned SpecE30 racer... Garrett Manes, joins me face to face in the SIMSEATS showroom, to talk about his transition from sim racing to "real racing." He shares tips and tricks on what really applies in the sim world that can impact your IRL track driving. Dont waste time on the sim... make it effective. 

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Evan McLaren (@bigmacvtak), your 2024 ClubTR champion and podcast listener, joins me to give his perspective on learning a new track... He's had to go to new tracks and win on his journey to being ClubTR champ... and I have at least 2 new tracks on my list for 2025... There is a lot of unpack in this one... get a pen and paper ready! 

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With PRI, the holidays... and a new Grid Life class ... it makes scheduling guests tough... So I sat down with Jason Lineberg to talk about the 2024 podcast stats and if I'm going to be able to keep this podcast moving forward. 

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Do you want a "faster car" than a GLTC car? Do you still want single class racing in a super sprint format?!?!?

You are in luck! NEW for 2025 is the Gridlife GT class! Adam Jabaay joins me to talk all things GridLife GT and what GridLife will look like in 2025! 

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Jackie Andrews... driver coach, racer, and Honda Challenge rules committee member... joins me to explain what happened with the rules and how the process works (with NASA). Are we disappointed? YES ... Will we give up? NO! 

I get on my soap box a couple of times... and i might talk out of the side of my mouth at least once... but we are working on that. 

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Ryan Pyles of Virginia Tech Motorsports (https://vtmotorsports.square.site/) joins me to talk about Formula SAE and their program! If you are looking for a young engineer or have a youngster looking at schools that loves motorsports... I can't think of a better opportunity for growth than a FSAE program. 

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Deren Ardinger (aka @honduh_challenged) joins me to talk limited slip differentials... obviously my car is having some excessive transmission wear, and Deren is my transmission voodoo guy... so we talk limited slip differentials, how they work, and how you can set them up. No I wont tell you how my OSG is set up... because I have NO IDEA... YET

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Driver coach and half of the Track Walking Podcast, Scott Robertson (@robertsonracing @trackwalkingpodcast), joins me to talk about when you need to seek out coaching and how you need to approach it. 

Shocker... I'm personally looking into it, and I had some reservations until I talked with Scott! 

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Daytona and Sebring winner, and driving coach, Dion von Moltke (blayze.io), joins me to talk about habits we can start/reinforce/continue as we street drive that will help us while we are on track... When you are hooked, you are hooked... and you want to maximized EVERY SINGLE opportunity to get better... we give you a dozen examples in this episode! 

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Gabe Orlowitz (@gabeorlowitzracing) joins me to expand on his youtube video covering racing at any budget... there is no time like the present to get into some level of racing.... and we cover most of it! 

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ALERT: We got spicy

On this episode, hot shoe driver Carlos Valenzuela and part time podcaster Jaime Garcia join me to debate wheel to wheel racing and time trails/attack... and we talk some Sundae Cup and if its actually a real time attack class... 

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Reformed Miata driver and GLTC hot shoe Vette driver, Luke McGrew, joins me to talk about the C5 Corvette and how it should be the new answer for "what should my first track car be?!?!?" We get into what they need to be reliable and what to upgrade as you progress. 

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The King of VIR Mr. Peter Krause joins me to talk about Virginia International Raceway... FULL COURSE... we talk about everything from amenities , the history of the track, to a turn by turn evaluation on how to approach the track. 

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I hand the keys to the podcast over to Bill Fisher (@garageheroesintraining) to guide the conversation on my driving and how the podcast has helped me... and he sprinkled in some listener Q&A questions too! 

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Jackie Andrews joins me to talk about the details in your (and mine) suspension that get overlooked. Lord knows I have overlooked them... because I need to address them this offseason. We even get into some of the Honda Challenge rules we can expect in 2025... outside of the new tire. 

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Carbon brakes are an evolving technology that is being used more and more "street" cars... they are no longer just for super cars!

Rami from ReBrakeUSA.com joins me to teach us about carbon brakes, the types, how to use them, how to maintain them, and how good they can be on track. Educate yourself now because the technology and use is coming to a car near you SOON! 

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Mr. Speed Secrets himself, Ross Bentley, joins me to talk about the importance, how and when to conduct a track walk. Something we often take for granted can be such a powerful tool in our drivers tool kit! We talk about the mindset to have, how to prepare, and tips while taking the track walk to optimize the information we gather! 

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Kenton Koch or the Random Vandals Race Team... winner of mutliple 24 hour races, joins me to talk about mental focus while racing. We had to overcome some technical issues, but there is some great information. Its time for some self reflection and assessment... to really see what you need to do to take your mental game to the next level. 

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AJ Hartman (AJ Hartman Aero) and Mario Korf (Occamsracers.com) baby sat me, my preparation, and my wind tunnel tear sheet for my wind tunnel trip... and they join me to go over some of my numbers, provide best practices guidance... drop some news on maybe developing a book... AND encouraging people to go to the wind tunnel themselves! 

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Grant from Honed Development talks about parts development and their roots! We even get into the transition Honed is making to the "new" generation of Honda race cars!!!! 

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James Houghton (@time_attack_typer) and Ryan Bradfield (@hondarcb) join me to talk about deciding on their TSXs and then go into the development and parts they had to fabricate to get the cars racing... in their own unique ways. 

You dont always need to pick a cookie cutter car to go racing... and these two prove it! 

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Lance Fendersons (lancefendersonracing.com) journey hasnt been the easiest... but hes making the best of what life has given him. I sat down with him to talk about the motivation to chase dreams and the focus he needs while in the car... 

His story is one of inspiration and learning... adaptation and perseverance... and one that should teach us all how to focus and reach for our dreams. 

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Its a big decision to pick and dash and/or pdm... and I sit down with Andre Simon to discuss what to take into account and some best practices to set them up! Both can be just seen as IG bling OR super powerful tools to help improve your racing and your race car! 

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Andy Hollis, GRM contributor and tire tester, joins me to talk about 200TW tires. 

With the growth of time trials, with more HPDE folks looking to go a little faster, with race classes moving to 200TW tires... we are all looking for performance and a bang for the buck! We cover that and more! 

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Claire and Erwan from myraces.live (@myraces.live) join me to talk about livestreaming... challenges, best practices, and the awesome (free and paid) services they offer to take your live streaming to the next level! If your family is asking for christmas gift ideas... we got you covered on this one!

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Albert Watson of RaceLouvers.com (@racelouvers) sits down with me to talk about louvers, how they work, and some best practices for how to determine size and placement. RaceLouvers uses CFD, wind tunnel, and track data to develop their WIDE assortment of products... and the results are impressive! 

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Ian Korf (yousuckatracing.com) joins me to talk sim racing... a sim drill everyone should be doing, a budget friendly high-ish end setup, and more! 

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Described as "the most opinionated man in safety gear"... TJ from @OGracing (ogracing.com) joins me to talk about budgeting for safety gear, how to pick the right gear, how the right gear can make you faster and more comfortable, and how to prioritize your upgrades in the future. 

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Mike Skeen (@mikeskeenracing) and I sit down to talk about multi-class racing and how to execute passing. We talked about the influence of rules, etiquette, types of passes, and best practices. Its not overly technical but this podcast really shares some great nuggets of information on how to keep our sport respectful and safe. 

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World famous contingency thief (el oh el) and viral dash cam video creator (its easy in Maryland), Eric Wong (aka Wonger, aka Uncle Wonger) joins me to give his first thoughts on the Toyo Proxes R. He ran them in 100 degree weather on a borrowed BMW... but hes got some good opinions and thoughts on it.  

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Johnny from NineLives Racing joins me to decompress after the wind tunnel trip... and to talk about new products and current accoutrement products he has to help with your splitter and wing downforce production.  Dont worry... I'm working to get Mario back on so we can go over some things and talk about the wind tunnel in depth! 

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Former Summit Point Track Manager, Edwin Pardue, joins me to give our opinions on the current state of club racing... and the balance the tracks, organizers, and participants are trying to strike during our current economic cycle. We even talk about what we ALL can do to help our sport grow! 

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Christina Lam (@christinaylam) joins me to talk about women in motorsports, the hurdles they face, and how she has over come them to go from a grass roots racer to IMSA driver! 

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Here is the long (7 days) awaited Part 2 of the Q&A car development with @CLT_FB6 !!

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Based off the Q&A IG post... @CLT_FB6 and talk about car development... spinning off his question on "how do you make an 8/9th gen civic competitive in racing!?!?" 

This is a PART 1... we got super long on this topic... so stay tuned for PART 2 next week! 

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Steve Brown and I sit down the Monday after Hyperfest and recap the event to include HFGT!!!! ... and talk about his interesting trailer upgrades! 

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Ryan Bradfield (@hondarcb) and Jackie Andrews (lo_buk_motorsports) join me to talk about Honda Challenge's fastest class... H1. These two, along with others, have build H1 cars in an attempt to resurrect this class. Join us as we debate builders vs. drivers class, talk balance of power, the history of H1, and the FUTURE of H1! 

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Jonathan Baker (@32_racing) and I chat about the importance of qualifying and some strategies to get better at it. When my last qualifying session has .62 seconds separating the top 5... I need to figure out how to get better at it if I'm going to get further up the podium in my region! 

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Dillion (aka @ej2_Track_Rat) to talk about what he has been up to, some of the struggles of the 2023 season... and the balance it takes to work on yourself as the driver and the improvements you want to make to the car. Get out our bourbon and a cigar.... and think about yourself as we talk about our situations and our approaches. 

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Chris Cobetto of NASA MA joins me to talk about 23rd annual Hyperfest event! ... and all the spectacles of the automotive circus! We devolve into tips and tricks to "survive" the 3 DAY event as a spectator... Hyperfest 2024 is not an event you want to miss! 

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I've been wanting to build a car and attend this event since college... yes over 20 years now... It was a pleasure to sit down with Tom Suddard and David Wallens to talk about the history of the vent and the 2024 results! If you want a motorsports distraction... if you are in a bit of a racing funk... I think this event will help get you out of it! 

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Mario from www.occamsracers.com joins me to talk in some extra detail about aero. Mario is a regular guy that went down an aerodynamic rabbit hole that lead him to work with CFD models, the wind tunnel, and other aero tools. He has a big project on the books that he's been working on... and he will be back to talk all about it on a future podcast. 

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It can be done... and it should be done... Dont let your assets go unprotected. Yes even my race car is insured for everything but racing! I sit down with Jeff Hall to talk about the options for HPDE, TT, and Race Cars in this episode! 

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David Deatsch, founder and president of Deatschwerks joins me to talk fuel systems... when to upgrade what, when to service them, and a little about the design! 

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Jett from Lead Foot Racing (@lead_foot_racing) joints me to talk about running a rental race team and his passions from designing affordable high performance race cars from scratch! I once wanted to build a couple of cars and rent them out... do some endurance races, etc. We get into the details on how this all works! 

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Tom O'Gorman joins my 100% selfish podcast to help me get better at braking... I promise you will learn something too! TOMO has some big news coming... so stay tuned... to The Lizard Brain Podcast to find out! 

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Matt from trailbrake.com joins me to talk about data... collecting it for the driver, for the car, how to look at the data... and how to setup your AIM system to optimize both!

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These arent the karts you race around at the beach after you spend the day fishing and slamming beers... legit, fast, and competitive karting!!! I say down with DJ Fitzpatrick (@fitzpatrickwakesngears ) to talk karting... that he and his old son participate in... HINT... its a family affair! 

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Ever wanted to race GLTC? Do you wonder why GridLife is so hot right now? Have you ever wondered what it takes to run Gridlife or what type of person it takes to think up a race class!??!? I sit down with Adam Jabaay and talk about it all... to include his racing background and how this "semi professional" race series started... and where its headed! 

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"Taking it to the Track" isnt just for cars! I sit down with Mason Leuck (@mason_leuck)... JMU student and passionate motorcycle racer to talk about motorcycle track days, getting into motorcycle racing... AND how taking your motorcycle on track could make you a better race car driver! 

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I sit down with "experienced" racer Jasper Drengler of DRENGLER Racing to talk about his experiences with asphalt and dirt circle track racing... and how the skills you develop there can translate to being better on a road course. 

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Aleric Sanders, aspiring racer, engineer, and BMW enthusiast, joins me to talk about a NEW spec BMW class that is in its infancy.... SPECE9X! These cars are extremely reasonably priced for the performance level they produce. If you are looking for a new class... this one might be for you... and you can get in on the ground floor! 

The build price break down can be found here! 
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Chad Slagg... +20 year K series racer, joins me to talk about the pros and cons of the K series, extras you should bring, and his opinions on the K20 vs K24. You wont want to miss this one if you drive a Honda... or BRZ/FRS, E30, S2000, or any of the other millions of cars they are swapping the K series into! 

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Long time friend, rocket scientist (probably) and multiple MIT degree holder Marc B. joins me to talk about some of the thermodynamic challenges I am having with my car and to go over the basics of thermodynamics and the challenge we face as racers. 

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I sat down with Calos Valenzuela (@cvr49)... hot shoe international race car driver... to talk about what test and practice days are and how he approaches them. Get your notebook out folks... its time to learn! 

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I sat down with Brian Tillett to talk mullets and whiskey... also known as Camaro Mustang Challenge (CMC)! If you have a Foxbody/SN95 and/or F body... this is your class! you cant compete in American Iron and American Iron extreme with the new cars and tech... but this class balances budgets and performance to have a good time on and off the track. 

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Jason Lineberg (@clearbrookspeedshed) comes back on the show to talk about where the Podcast is... where it is heading... and the 1 year celebration giveaways that will happen in January. 

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I sat down with drifter and rookie w2w racer Emanuel Hernandez and GLTC Champ Tom O'Gorman to talk about the "traditional path" of autox, hpde, and time attack to get you to wheel to wheel racing... and the skills we think you need to focus on with each discipline to make you better when you race wheel to wheel. 

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I sit down with old internet friend Dave Marino (@dave__marino) to catch up and to talk about his journey to working for @random_vandals_racing .... If you are looking to work for a pro team... he has some great advice. 

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Most of us don't have a wind tunnel or even access to computer aided aero design... yet our classes allow for aero. I sit down with AJ Hartman (www.ajhartmanaero.com) to talk about the basics and get a better grasp on where the grassroots racer should be concentrating. AJ spends a lot of time using CFD and actual wind tunnel time and he was happy to share his knowledge with us! 

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Its been a while since I had my first track day experience.... so I sat down with Jared Mason (@jaredmason2) after his FIRST WEEKEND on track... and it was a great one! If you know someone going to the track for the first time... its part of your duty to help them... and this episode will definitely do that! 

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As soon as I started the podcast, Micheal Young  (@trackthatshit) claimed episode 501 (the car number on his Integra Type R)... and as soon as he began building his "new" car... I started talking to him about episode 51 (the car number on his K swapped Civic)... and the rest his history. 

Mike is the NASA MA Series Leader for Honda Challenge... part of the rules committee... and we sat down at his shop to talk shop about what it is like to be a series leader, what its like to regrow a class, and how much he HATES cheaters. 

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I sat down with Super Touring 4 racer, Mid Atlantic 2023 ST4 Regional Champ, Adam Chugg to go over the "catch all" class for racing... bring your car... any car... and tailor it to your budget, speed needs, and/or desires.... Learn about Super Touring on this podcast! 

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Jason Lineberg (@clearbrookspeedshed)... my dear friend, trusted wrench, sounding board for my race program, and bearded wonder... takes the keys to the podcast in my first in person recording... We talk about the 2023 season, the goals for 2024, and how WE are planning to reach those goals. If you want to know how I plan, how I think about my race program... this episode is for you. 

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I sat down with Dillon  (@EJ2_track_rat) to talk about his 2023 season... the balance he needed to strike in his race program (and life) to aim for his goal of being the H2 national champion... He didn't reach his goal, but I'm convinced he will one day... and we talked about some of the lessons learned and how he is evolving his race program to get there one day! 

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I sat down with Ms. Lo Buk herself... Jackie Andrews to talk about the voodoo (to me anyway) that is ROLL CENTER. As mentioned on Jackies Corner Podcast, she was exploring roll center as a tuning option... and doing some reading in engineer books... it looks like my front grip issues might be related to roll center... and she agreed to sit down and talk about how to measure it and its impacts on your handling.  

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We overcome some of the technical difficulties of recording with 5 people to talk about the newest BMW based spec class in NASA... SPECE46! I was joined by 4 SPECE46 racers to talk about the classes humble beginnings, what it takes to build a car, and how easy it is to go fast in them! 

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In this episode we get back to some hard core learning... with NASA Mid Atlantics own Scott Blair. We learn the basics of how dampers (shocks and struts) work and the basics of adjustment... and where they tie into the "handling" hierarchy of your car. Get a note book out... we are going to SCHOOL! 

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If Honda is going to survive in club racing in the "mid term" the 10th Gen Civic Si is going to have to carry the torch! I sit down with Jasper Drengler to discuss the basics... and weaknesses/strengths of the car. Jasper has build a TCA legal 10th gen, not from a body in white, but form a CoPart flood car and raced it successfully. 

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Offseasons are situationally dependent... what "you" want to do is subjective... Joining me to have some fun, be opinionated, and talk about our 2023 "winter" offseason... the man who brings you cars and Cafe Carrera Coffee... Jon from 91octane! To me, this is where your 2024 race program begins... he might agree but definitely has his opinions! 

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I sat down with "rookie" Honda Challenge Racer to do a little recap of the nationals event and get his perspective on the lessons he learned from "the big event." Patrick is a sim racer turned time trailer.... and now going full tilt at the wheel to wheel discipline. If you have never been to a national level race, you'll definitely learn a thing or two! 

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Seth Monteleone (@mount_tele_lion) joins me to talk about his passion for hillclimbs! In this episode we talk about some of the history and culture of hillclimbs, as well as car prep and driving styles for these unique motorsports events! 

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I sat down with Carey Rouse of the Driven to Compete Podcast to talk Arrive and Drive Racing... We talk money... and compare running a B-Spec car with a Honda Challenge H2 car... its not apples to apples... but it is enlightening! 

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In this episode I sit down with Mr. Ross Bentley (race car driver, race coach, author, and podcaster) of the Speed Secret series to talk about racing in the r*^n. I learned a ton from all of his articles and videos on YouTube... and we expand upon them I this podcast. If you need  more information from Ross and get more speed secrets... check him out at www.speedsecrets.com

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Do you ever wonder what your competition thinks of you?!?!?! Well I sat down with Michael Baldrige of the NASA Great Lakes Region to review the 15 drivers going to nationals to race for the Honda Challenge H2 title. 

Every driver can use an event like a nationals race to learn and get better... better themselves as a driver and better their race program... I hope each of them take this opportunity to improve.

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I am joined by Bill Fischer of Garage Heroes In Training to talk about this "home track," the Pittsburgh International Race Complex... known as Pitt Race! If you are going to 2023 NASA Nationals... you want to listen to this AND go watch the ASM/Tomo YouTube video covering the track. 

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SPEC3... does it really need an intro? It's one of the hottest and fastest growing classes in NASA... and I sat down with Sean Ohara Esq. and Taylor Johnson to talk about the class, the rules, and its growth. If you have a non M E36 laying around... and you don't want to sell it to buy a Honda to race in Honda Challenge... you want to check this out! 

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I'm joined by returning guest, Aldo Alcayaga, an instructor, Honda Challenge racer, and good friend to talk about the track "Summit Main" at Summit Point Raceway. This new series to going to be dedicated to tracks, the amenities, how we see the course layout, and even the history of the tracks. 

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On this episode of the podcast... I sit down with Austin Goetz of Wunderladen Racing (https://www.wunderladenracing.com) to talk about who needs a big brake kit, how they are developed, and things to consider when developing one/shopping for one. 

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Fun, simple, durable, cheap... This is the world of Spec E30... and on this episode I sat down with the founder of the class, Carter Hunt Sr, to talk about its founding and what it takes to get a SpecE30 together to go racing. As old as these "German tanks" are... they are still out there for reasonable prices... and make great wheel to wheel race cars. 

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In this episode I sat down with Deren Ardinger; Honda Challenge racer, tuner, race car mechanic/guru, and personal friend; to talk about how to find the right tuner, how to prepare for the dyno, and how to maximize your time (to get the best results) on the dyno. Better power curves result in better lap times... if you are going to strap on to the dyno this offseason... this episode is for you! 

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On this episode I sit down with Zach from @sim.seats (sim-seats.com)to talk about how video games can help you get faster on track... and by video games, I mean DIY and pro built simulation rigs with the right software... we aren't playing with controllers anymore folks! 

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In this episode I talk with Tony Politi of www.politipixels.com (@politipixels on IG) about the benefits of getting professional track photography and how to make sure your car looks the best. I've known Tony for over 20 years... he really wants to help the racers and he works hard to make sure your car looks its best in all the photos. 

This is a followup to "Episode 29: Social Media, Marketing, and Racing!"... a big part of my race program promotion relies on professional photos... and its key to my online marketing. 

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As a follow up to Episode 13: Sponsorship, I sat down with fellow racer and professional marketing consultant Liv Willis of @horsepower_marketing to get the details on how to develop your brand, work on your social media presence, and become a better partner for potential "sponsors." 

you can find her services at horsepower-marketing.com or @horsepower_marketing on IG. 

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Do you track a Honda EP3, RSX, or 8th, 9th, or 10th gen civic?!?!?! Do you want to go race it? 

Honda Challenge - Restricted Prep is the class for you! 

On this episode @ashleytheguy_919 and I sit down to talk out the rules for Restricted Prep and how "easy" it is to get your car legal and ready to race in this class. 

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On this episode I sit down with Dillion (aka EJ2 Track Rat) to explore my desire to potentially become an HPDE Instructor ... and what he thinks it takes to become a good one. If you are looking to save money on practice days and track days... a lot of people look at instructing as an avenue to save that money.

We discuss motivations, traits, and skills it requires to be a good instructor... If you are thinking about becoming an instructor, you will want to check this one out. I'm still not sure I'm cut out for it! 

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I am joined by Nick Amato, an engineer and racer with the Honda America Race Team (HART) to talk about their 2023 One Lap of America campaign. I've always wanted to do One Lap... and here was my chance to get some background from someone who just completed it. If you ever thought about putting a team together... you'll want to give this one a listen! 

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2023 Hyperfest has concluded... and at the request of listeners... I'm doing an event recap with Steve Brown... my paddock partner and fellow Honda Challenge racer. 

Hyperfest is an event you just can't miss, and with the addition of HFGT racing to compliment the "normal" Hyperfest activities... it was a heck of a weekend. 

If anyone has a B18 long or short block, hit up @stevebrownracing ... he is in need! 

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In this episode I sit down (again) with Jonathan Baker of @32_Racing to talk about tires... specifically how to find your ideal tire pressure, how to adjust it... and how to take tire temps to impact your alignment and find those last 10ths... but most importantly, use your tire optimally and get the best life out of them. 

GIVEAWAY ALERT... check @theblindapexpodcast on IG now! 

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I was able to sit down with Scott Malloy, Grid Life official, car builder, and future GLTC racer to go over the "new" Honda swap. 

The L series engine is a 1.5L turbo engine available in the civic, accord, and crv. These are the Honda engines that will (and are) everywhere... if you are swapping a Honda, a Miata, BRZ/FRS, etc... this is going to be the K series replacement. There are a handful of folks in the US that are doing the swap now... and helping get parts developed... and we talk bout it on this episode! 

Follow Scott on IG @gltc_ej2 for future updates! 

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I had the pleasure of sitting down with Ryan Bradfield (@hondarcb) to talk about the details required to build a race car... as he is currently building a Honda Challenge H1 J35 powered TSX. If you are building your own or thinking about building one.... we dropped some knowledge on how to keep things clean, reliable, and performing well. 

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I got to sit down with Carey Rouse... personal trainer, B-Spec racer, and host of the Driven to Compete podcast to talk about health and fitness and its impacts on racing. If you struggle with fitness and weight like I do... hopefully this helps motivate you a little more. 

Visit Careys website if you have any questions or want to check out the podcast. 
www.driventocompete.com 

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On this episode, Jim from nomoneymotorsports.com joins me to talk spec Miata... it pains me to say this, but it is the answer... until you want to have real fun... even Jim knows the joys of Vtec. If you want to get educated on your own alignment, spec Miata, and other motorsports topics... go visit Jims blog! 

If you have ever thought about Spec Miata... we get into how to get started and what the pros and cons are of the class. I had a great time and I think Jim did too... you'll hear some adult beverages getting cracked during this one! 

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Jaime Garcia of the Race FF Pod invades The Blind Apex Podcast.... Jaime and I have too much fun when we get on the mic, but sometimes you need that right? We get into Honda Swaps of the future (leave my K series alone), intro track cars, and some sweet street car dreams. 

If you like what you hear... go follow and give the RACEFFPOD a listen! Jaime was instrumental in helping get me going and getting this podcast started! 

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NASA is bringing a "new" class to the racing world... based on the the Super Touring 4 rules, HFGT intends to bridge the gap between amateur and pro racing. I sat down with Jack Cobetto to discuss how the class came to be and what the future holds. 

https://www.hyper-fest.com/hyperfest-gt

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On this episode I sat down with Vikici and Bill Fischer of Garage Heroes in Training about grassroots endurance racing. If you are interested in participating or starting your own team... this episode would be good for you. 

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I sat down with NASA MA Race Director Chris Cobetto about his brain child... HYPERFEST. The first HYPERFEST was one of the most influential race events in my young motorsports "adventure."

He dropped some nuggets for future HYPERFESTs.... and I had to edit out some potentially awesome stuff that might happen this year. If what I edited out happens... its going to be the icing on the case.  

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In this episode I sit down with driving coach, NE Honda Challenge Director, and H1 driver Jackie Andrews to go over the basics of FWD suspension setup and we even had some 2023 Honda Challenge Nationals predictions ...

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On this episode I speak with Trevor McClure from StraightChicane.racing about the 2023 Dayton 24 hour... what its like being a professional spotter and strategist... and some tips for the less than professional endurance racing folks! 

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On this episode, I speak with long time personal race program supporter James Innes of IPG Parts (ipgparts.com) about getting sponsorships, expectations, and what it all means. 

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I got to sit down with long time driver coach and racer Peter Krause. We discussed the basics of data, data systems, and when/how professional coaching can help. If you are just thinking about data, looking at systems, this is the podcast for you! 

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On this episode I talk with Marcel De Carpel, National Director for Honda Challenge... specifically we talk about the overall process, challenges and difficulties of the rules committee and what racers can do to improve their chances to get a rules request through. 

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On this episode I talk with Jake from OutMotorsports about the importance of "track family" and how having a good, healthy, and accepting track family can help you on and off the track... and help your series grow. 

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On this episode, I sit down with Jonathan Baker to discuss how to prep for a "nationals" event. The details are NASA specific, but the methodology is universal to "national" championship style racing. 

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In this episode I talk to Matt Eastling of the Flagger in Car Alert System (nevermissaflag.com) about the advances of in car flagging/alert systems. There are definite advantages to having a system in your car... it won't make you faster, but being more aware and much less likely to get a DQ due to passing under yellow, among other things... are pretty important. 

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I talk with Adam, driver of #princessthecivic , about the basics of a K swap, how to get started, and what you need to prioritize. This is "the future" of Honda road racing... tune and learn about what the future holds. 

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I am joined by Chris Michaels, 2021 Honda Challenge H2 National Champ, as we attempted to define the often used term... "race program." 

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I talk safety gear with Mark from OG Racing. Your safety gear could be holding you back... we talk about the importance of getting fit, the advances in tech, and some NEW safety standard changes for 2023! 

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I talk with 2022 rookie and Honda Challenge Regional Champ, Steve Brown, about his experience and tips for going through a NASA MA competition school. While "NASA specific," the tips and experience is pretty common among most competition schools. Please like, share, and give the podcast a review! 

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I have a member of my track family, Aldo, on to discuss his transition from being an instructor to becoming a racer and the challenges that come with that. Anyone thinking about transitioning from HPDE or instructing to wheel to wheel racing... you will want to tune in! 

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Just don't let your significant other/spouse listen... Dillion (@EJ_track_rat) and I talk about our race budgets (not in detail), some side hustles, how we obligate that money, and stuff like that. 

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Learn a little more about the vision and future episodes for the podcast and about the host. 

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A quick audio test and description of the podcast... please like and share.... and follow the podcast on instagram as we are currently running a promotional giveaway! 

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