207 - I Like to Know the Thing I Didn't Know Yesterday (Mike Lewin)
About this episode
Mike Lewin from Professional Awesome shares his journey in motorsports, discussing the evolution of time attack racing and the challenges faced by newcomers today. He reflects on the importance of learning from failures and the thrill of problem-solving in automotive projects. The conversation dives into his upcoming project: a Factory Five Shelby Cobra replica, which he plans to modify significantly, including an LS engine and electric power steering. The episode highlights the blend of engineering, creativity, and personal significance behind his automotive endeavors.
Mike likes K'NEX... Seth wonders why hope springs eternal... and Scott says a totally unique statement in the history of statements...
We sit down with Mike Lewin to talk about being professionally awesome, thinking systematically, the skill of optimism and growth mindset, and the dumbest car he owns.
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Chevrolet Corvette
"...Chevy just released in terms of the they're hyper corvettes and things like that, right? Like those are ridic..."
Mclaren F1
"... my God, the F1, the F1, the F1, the F1, like the McLaren F1. It's like, oh, my gosh, that's crazy, right?"
Mazda MX-5 / Miata
"...als become more rabid. But it is something like a Miata or an Elise or something along those lines that I..."
Lotus Elise
"...ore rabid. But it is something like a Miata or an Elise or something along those lines that I think is en..."
Mustang Fox Body
"...f a Miata didn't exist or if like us, let's say a Fox body didn't exist. Right. They're not great."
Subaru BRZ
"... point. Yeah, I think the I think the FRS and the BRZ is probably the closest that's in terms of a new ..."
911 Porsche Gt3
"...mine just drove got an opportunity to drive a new Porsche GT3. And he was like, what do you even like?"
Toyota Camry
"...hat you go to Toyota right now and you just buy a Camry and it would crush the shit out of that car. And ..."
Chrysler Pacifica
"...german with good tires. I drove my mom's Chrysler Pacifica over the weekend. And that thing is shockingly qu..."
Cadillac ELR
"I was about to hold on. The ELR is the Cadillac version of both. Both. Yes. Those..."
Shelby Cobra
"...ed about? I'm going to ruin a factory five Shelby Cobra replica. That's what I'm going to do."
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