Ravi Tomerlin - We Don't Lift Racing
About this episode
Ravi Tomerlin shares his journey from a car enthusiast to the owner of 'We Don't Lift Racing' in Phoenix. He discusses his early experiences with cars, including a memorable head gasket repair on the side of the road and his various vehicles over the years, including an RX-7 and NSX. The conversation delves into his accident in 2009, which significantly impacted his life and led him to become more involved in the automotive community. Ravi also highlights the growth of his shop and the upcoming Southwest Speed Festival, emphasizing his passion for motorsports and community engagement.
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The Southwest Speed Fest returns January 31, 2026. See link below.
Ravi Tomerlin , owner We Don't Lift is a well known Arizona speed shop and repair business owner, and active participant of the NASA AZ Time Attack racing circuit. In this episode, we take a step into Ravi's past to learn of his beginnings, the car accident that almost took his life, and the origins of how We Don't Lift came to be.
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WDL website: https://www.wdlracing.com/WDL Instagram: instagram.com/wedontlift/
Ravi Instagram: instagram.com/wedontlift_ops/ WDL YouTube: https://youtube.com/@WDLRacing
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Acura Integra
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Honda Civic
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Toyota Supra
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Ford Orion
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Toyota Corolla
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Honda S2000
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Nissan Gtr
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Toyota Paseo
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Porsche Cayman
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Porsche 911
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