Making Track Days a Household Name: The Story Behind HPDEjunkie.com (Dave Peters)
About this episode
In this episode, we welcome Dave Peters, director of HPDEJunkie.com, a website dedicated to promoting HPDE and consolidating event schedules across North America. Dave shares the inception of HPDEJunkie, his passion for motorsports, the logistical challenges of maintaining an extensive event calendar, and the importance of driving safe and responsibly. The podcast also emphasizes the need for early registration due to the high demand for track days, and Peters discusses his partnerships and future plans, aiming to further enhance the motorsports community.
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00:00 Discovering HPDEJunkie 00:52 Interview with Dave Peters 01:09 Founding and Early Days of HPDE Junkie 03:36 HPDE Junkie's Mission and Operations 05:18 Challenges and Growth 06:11 Nationwide and Canadian Expansion 08:30 Event Scheduling and Collaboration 20:12 Safety and Best Practices 21:28 Advice for New HPDE Enthusiasts 27:07 Future Plans and Acknowledgements 31:40 Conclusion and Final Thoughts====================
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