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

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

Garage Heroes In Training Sep 15, 2025 53 min
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Nick Barbato shares his experiences racing in the GLTC series at Lime Rock Park, discussing car setup challenges, tire choices, and tough competition, especially from rival Paul Darling. He reflects on race strategies, the impact of rewards weight, and the difficulty of overtaking on a tight track. Nick also highlights the camaraderie and sportsmanship in racing, the importance of data analysis, and looks ahead optimistically to the upcoming Pitt Race event with hopes for a podium finish. The episode offers an insider's perspective on grassroots racing dynamics and technical insights.

Topics: GLTC racing Lime Rock Park car setup and tires race strategy competition and rivals rewards weight impact overtaking challenges sportsmanship data analysis in racing upcoming Pitt Race
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Datsun Mido

"So Gridlife GLTC, sir, you came out, I believe last race was mid-o, correct? Yes, sir."
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Honda Fit
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Honda Fit

"Well, they do have one. They have like the Honda Fit series. Wheel to wheel, wheel to wheel."
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Toyota Gr86
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Toyota Gr86

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Chevrolet C8
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Chevrolet C8

"... outside. I think Keteel and the gentleman in the C8 Corvette, Aaron Lifty, I believe his name, they w..."
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Honda S2000
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Honda S2000

"I mean, I was on that light bam, and you can even see on the video. But Matt Walbaum in the S 2000 crept up a little bit next to me, crowded me into one as he should."
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Mazda MX-5 / Miata
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Mazda MX-5 / Miata

"...d then Mr. Emile tab, flying Emile tab in the K24 Miata with a head of steam. He he walked us a couple of..."
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