Garage Heroes In Training
Garage Heroes In Training
Updated 11 days agoAn amateur endurance auto racing team hoping to show everyone that they too can participate in performance driving or racing. We are a relatively new team and learning right along with you. Our assumption is that you know very little to nothing about the sport but are interested in learning to drive better and eventually maybe even race in a local event of interest. We will cover all forms of racing and hope to be entertaining as well as educational.
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Episodes (769)
GHIT 0443: Jim Tramontano from No Money Motorsports
GHIT 0443: Jim Tramontano from No Money Motorsports As everyone knows, you cannot even think about racing unless you are an independently wealthy multimillionaire. Nope. Jim Tramontano from No Money Motorsports runs full seasons of racing in one of the most competitive racing series of racing while working full time as a teacher. Jim not only competes in Spec Miata but wins races. His blog is focused on ways to save money and still be competitive and have a great time on track. We also talk about all things Spec Miata and racing in general, including spares. Jim's blog: https://nomoneymotorsports.com/ and on Instagram: @no_money_motorpsorts_blog A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/NoMoneyNoProblemRacing If you would like to help grow our podcast and high-performance driving and racing: You can subscribe to our podcast on the podcast provider of your choice, including the Apple podcast app, Google music, Amazon, YouTube etc. Also, if you could give our podcast a (5-star?) rating, that we would appreciate that very much. Even better, a podcast review, would help us to grow the passion and sport of high performance driving and we would appreciate it. We hope you enjoy this episode! PS Are you looking to stream or integrate your telemetry/racing data with video? Candelaria Racing Products Sentinel System may be the perfect solution for you. We are installing the system in two of our cars. If this sounds like something that may help you and your team, please use our discount code "GHIT" for a 10% discount code to all our listeners during the checkout process at https://candelaria-racing.com/ PS2 Please do not forget that if you are looking to add an Apex Pro to your driving telemetry system, do not forget to use our discount code for all Apex Pro systems you will receive a free Windshield Suction Cup Mount for the system, a savings of $40. Just enter the code "ghitlikesapex!" when you order from https://apextrackcoach.com/ Best regards, Vicki, Jennifer, Ben, Alan, Jeremy, and Bill Hosts of the Garage Heroes In Training Podcast and Garage Heroes In Training racing team drivers
DwD 0442: Track Markers – Their Use and Options
DwD 0442: Track Markers – Their Use and Options On this episode of Dominating with Dawson, we go into how to determine what markers to use when on track and some of our personal preferences for selecting markers. Initially, Ben goes into the way that he prepares for an upcoming track and how he uses this preparation to get his markers ahead of even arriving at the track. The importance of markers can vary depending on the type of driver that you are, but even the most "feel" oriented driver can always use track markers to gain additional speed and comfort when in track, especially a new to them track. A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/TrackMarkers If you would like to help grow our sport and this podcast: Awesome choice #1: Subscribe to our podcast on the podcast provider of your choice and every episode will show up. Even Better: If you could give our podcast a (5-star?) rating Mostest Bestest: if you would leave a podcast review We really appreciate it. We hope you enjoy this episode! PS Are you are looking to stream or save your integrated telemetry/racing data with video? Candelaria Racing Products Sentinel System may be the perfect solution for you. We are in the midst of installing the system in two of our cars. If this sounds like something that may help you and your team, please use our discount code "GHIT". This will give 10% discount code to all our listeners during the checkout process. PS2 If you are looking to add an Apex Pro to your driving telemetry system, do not forget to use our discount code for all Apex Pro systems. Please enter the code "ghitlikesapex!". You will receive a free Windshield Suction Cup Mount for the system, a savings of $40. Vicki, Jennifer, Ben, Alan, Jeremy, and Bill Hosts and Drivers for the Garage Heroes In Training team
GHIT 0441: Skye Romanoff - On Rally Cross and Beyond
GHIT 0441: Skye Romanoff - On Rally Cross and Beyond Skye Romanoff has raced in a variety of disciplines and has promoted Rally Cross in California and nationwide. She has recently been invited by the Fern GP team for some test days in England (at Silverstone, how cool is that), with the potential of of driving driving in their Formula 3 cars in the future. If you aren't familiar with Rally Cross, this is a great introduction and we are already looking for a nearby event this summer. In addition, Vicki and Skye bond over their shared enjoyment and love for working on their cars. Skye also has perhaps the best answer we have ever had to the most memorable car breakdown. For more info on Rally Cross, please go to Skye's website at www.rallycra.com A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/SkyeRomanoff If you would like to help grow our podcast and high-performance driving and racing: You can subscribe to our podcast on the podcast provider of your choice, including the Apple podcast app, Google music, Amazon, YouTube etc. Also, if you could give our podcast a (5-star?) rating, that we would appreciate that very much. Even better, a podcast review, would help us to grow the passion and sport of high performance driving and we would appreciate it. We hope you enjoy this episode! PS Are you looking to stream or integrate your telemetry/racing data with video? Candelaria Racing Products Sentinel System may be the perfect solution for you. We are installing the system in two of our cars. If this sounds like something that may help you and your team, please use our discount code "GHIT" for a 10% discount code to all our listeners during the checkout process at https://candelaria-racing.com/ PS2 Please do not forget that if you are looking to add an Apex Pro to your driving telemetry system, do not forget to use our discount code for all Apex Pro systems you will receive a free Windshield Suction Cup Mount for the system, a savings of $40. Just enter the code "ghitlikesapex!" when you order from https://apextrackcoach.com/ Best regards, Vicki, Jennifer, Ben, Alan, Jeremy, and Bill Hosts of the Garage Heroes In Training Podcast and Garage Heroes In Training racing team drivers
DwD 0440: Antilock Braking Systems (ABS) On Track
DwD 0440: Antilock Braking Systems (ABS) On Track On this episode of Dominating with Dawson, Blake fills in for Ben and we discuss the proper use of ABS systems on a race track. There are several advantages to using ABS on track, especially when a track is wet, but there are also a few things to be aware of and even potentially better ways to drive than using the ABS system. Ben does make a guest appearance at the end to add to the discussion, so you still get your does of the Dominator. A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/ToABSOrNotToABS If you would like to help grow our sport and this podcast: Awesome choice #1: Subscribe to our podcast on the podcast provider of your choice and every episode will show up. Even Better: If you could give our podcast a (5-star?) rating Mostest Bestest: if you would leave a podcast review We really appreciate it. We hope you enjoy this episode! PS Are you are looking to stream or save your integrated telemetry/racing data with video? Candelaria Racing Products Sentinel System may be the perfect solution for you. We are in the midst of installing the system in two of our cars. If this sounds like something that may help you and your team, please use our discount code "GHIT". This will give 10% discount code to all our listeners during the checkout process. PS2 If you are looking to add an Apex Pro to your driving telemetry system, do not forget to use our discount code for all Apex Pro systems. Please enter the code "ghitlikesapex!". You will receive a free Windshield Suction Cup Mount for the system, a savings of $40. Vicki, Jennifer, Ben, Alan, Jeremy, and Bill Hosts and Drivers for the Garage Heroes In Training team
GHiT 0439: Mario Korf from the Occam's Racer
GHiT 0439: Mario Korf from the Occam's Racers Mario Korf comes on the podcast, and we talk all things aero and beyond. Mario has a blog that is on our can't miss list. The blog is called Occam's Racer and in it he tries to understand and explain aero for racing through tons of experiments to support or disprove theories. In addition, Mario was on the team that Ben raced with for his first Lemons race. It would seem that we would focus on racing aero, but that just wouldn't be our way and we bounce all over the place, along with he help of a surprise guest who pops in for about 20 minutes. A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/OccamsRacers If you would like to help grow our podcast and high-performance driving and racing: You can subscribe to our podcast on the podcast provider of your choice, including the Apple podcast app, Google music, Amazon, and YouTube etc. Also, if you could give our podcast a (5-star?) rating, that we would appreciate that very much. Even better, a podcast review, would help us to grow the passion and sport of high performance driving and we would appreciate it. We hope you enjoy this episode! PS Are you looking to stream or save your integrated telemetry/racing data with you video? Candelaria Racing Products Sentinel System may be the perfect solution for you. We are amid installing the system in two of our cars. If this sounds like something that may help you and your team, please use our discount code "GHIT" for a 10% discount code to all our listeners during the checkout process at https://candelaria-racing.com/ PS2 Please do not forget that if you are looking to add an Apex Pro to your driving telemetry system, do not forget to use our discount code for all Apex Pro systems you will receive a free Windshield Suction Cup Mount for the system, a savings of $40. Just enter the code "ghitlikesapex!" when you order from https://apextrackcoach.com/ Best regards, Vicki, Jennifer, Ben, Alan, Jeremy, and Bill Hosts of the Garage Heroes In Training Podcast and Garage Heroes In Training racing team drivers
WOOT 0128: Christian James Hand Breaks Down Music on his Show "The Session"
For anyone over 18 and who has any interest or especially if you love music, here is our first episode with an Explicit tag and not for the kiddies, but it just flowed naturally that we are releasing it as is (We are running it live). If there are kids in the car with you, you may want to listen to this episode later. In a long overdue Way Off Our Topic (WOOT) episode, we are joined by a special guest Christian James Hand who has a tremendous way to break down music into its component tracks (also called Stems) during his shows to demonstrate the individual components that are combined into the finished song. Our description does not do justice to his amazing style and presentation that he puts together. If you are even the slightest bit interested in music or ever were, we would hope that you would listen to one of his live shows on Instagram or to one of the podcasts he has and allow Christian to give you one of the greatest gifts that we know of. Christian's "The Session" breakdowns give you the ability to hear a song for the first time all over again! We hope you enjoy the episode! Best regards, Bill, Vicki, Jennifer, and Alan Hosts of the Garage Heroes In Training podcast and team members in the GHiT Immature Endurance Racing Team Highlights from the episode include: 1) A short bit about touring with PM Dawn Peter Gabriel, The Grave Diggers and RZA and an acapella rendition of "Jam On It" by Newcleus on stage in front of tens of thousands live and broadcast over Swedish radio 2) Business tips, including do not buy a company blimp 3) Working on music videos including "Hey Ya" by the Outkast and several Def Leppard videos as well as Ben Stiller and Vince Vaughn's "Dodgeball: An Underdog Story" movie. 4) An upcoming podcast where he breaks down music with the cooperation of and with Universal Music 5) Benny cannot seem to count to six, lol. 6) Another special guest appearance by his Funko Pop "Odd Job" 7) How music is made and how it has progressed to where it is now 8) How Christian approaches music and how the song creation process in incorporated into his live song breakdown shows. 9) The incredible opportunity Christian has when being able to unpainting a painting when he dissects the song to its original moments and components and stories. 10) How sometimes the simplest songs are often some of the most complex tapestries to weave. 11) Incredible music recording history and stories 12) How digital processing, Pro Tools, and over-processing has impacted modern music and removed much of the humanity of current recordings. 13) What is groove and what is pocket? 14) The Gadd-Weckl-Colaiuta Drum Showdown is found at: https://youtu.be/K7h6hOs_ySw 15) Some of the fantastic songs to breakdown that came to mind during our discussion and are well worth listening to again, for the first time, especially for the songs that have almost become musical "wall paper" or have faded into the status of background music. 16) Christian's rock band member breakdown is hilarious, every single time. 17) I think Christian nearly broke Vicki when he discussed his inability to listen to music while "occupied" 18) Some highlighted drum tracks, bass tracks, and guitar tracks that came to mind and are some of the cannot miss episodes. 19) His thoughts on concerts in general and the Counting Crows performing Mr. Jones in specific. 20) What Christian feels are the root masterpieces for rock music after the Beatles catalogue. You can hear Christian James Hand break down songs at a variety of places online including: At "The Sessions On Air" on Instagram at 11 AM Pacific or 2 PM Eastern on Instagram @thesessiononair Podcasts such as: The Session Heide and Frank Show weekly on Mondays And try to catch him at a live show once they are able to resume. Details will be provided on his website at: https://thesessiononair.com/ Audioslave's Cochise music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDMvN45sjo4 and yes, it is mind blowing! Budget music systems suggestions: Sony MDR-7506 headphones at ~$90 Better: Audeze headphones at around $400 use Christian's discount code PS Audio Sprout system ~$600 Rega Planar 2 turntable for ~$200 Sumiko Needle Polk Audio or Klipsch or JBL Speakers of your choice (don't need powered set Total system around $1,000 max
DwD 0438: Fuel Conservation Methods
DwD 0438: Fuel Conservation Methods When endurance racing, the race can often be won or lost by the pit stop strategy and sometimes the race breaks down in such a way that your team can be a few laps short from what is needed to avoid another pit stop and that can make or break the victory. Ben and Bill discuss some of their favorite ways to save a little gas and extend the number of laps and maybe sneak out a victory when you may not be the fastest in your class. A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/FuelConservMode If you would like to help grow our sport and this podcast: Awesome choice #1: Subscribe to our podcast on the podcast provider of your choice and every episode will show up. Even Better: If you could give our podcast a (5-star?) rating Mostest Bestest: if you would leave a podcast review We really appreciate it. We hope you enjoy this episode! PS Looking to stream or save your integrated telemetry/racing data with video? Candelaria Racing Products Sentinel System may be the perfect solution for you. We are in the midst of installing the system in two of our cars. If this sounds like something that may help you and your team, please use our discount code "GHIT". This will give 10% discount code to all our listeners during the checkout process. PS2 If you are looking to add an Apex Pro to your driving telemetry system, do not forget to use our discount code for all Apex Pro systems. Please enter the code "ghitlikesapex!". You will receive a free Windshield Suction Cup Mount for the system, a savings of $40. Vicki, Jennifer, Ben, Alan, Jeremy, and Bill Hosts and Drivers for the Garage Heroes In Training team
GHIT 0437: Dion von Moltke Returns and We Talk All Things Racing
GHIT 0437: Dion von Moltke Returns and We Talk All Things Racing Dion von Moltke has raced professionally at some of the highest levels and has started an online coaching and education coaching business that includes some of the best racing (and other) coaches across the globe. We have been subscribers since day one and never fail to see improvements after every session and know of nothing that can compare in value for the dollar and minute. During this episode Dion discusses topics including: 1) What separates a good racer from a still learning racer? 2) What are the things that we will never stop working on? 3) Why should we work on a corner backwards? 4) What is the top priority of a particular corner and how to determine it 5) Feel references vs visual references (or both) and how to get better at references 6) How to most quickly learn a track or a new car 7) Why should I wait until I have perfected my driving and car to get a coach? (100% facetiously worded) 8) How do you prioritize what to work on with your personal driving or with students, and even more advanced students 9) Hitting target spots vs hitting target spots with correct car angle and weight loading 10)If I get oversteer or understeer does that mean I just blew the corner? 11)How to drive around understeer 12)Why is the slow point of a corner so important 13)Proper footwork through a turn (with a manual transmission) 14)The 5 types of braking zones (and why they matter) BONUS TIP: Dion provides several tips on what to look at when trying to improve by looking at your own video and data. If you want even more information from Dion and his team, please go to: https://blayze.io/car-racing and try out their trail subscription special for $29 for one month access. A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/BlayzeCoaching If you would like to help grow our podcast and high-performance driving and racing: You can subscribe to our podcast on the podcast provider of your choice, including the Apple podcast app, Google music, Amazon, YouTube etc. Also, if you could give our podcast a (5-star?) rating, that we would appreciate that very much. Even better, a podcast review, would help us to grow the passion and sport of high performance driving and we would appreciate it. We hope you enjoy this episode! PS Are you looking to stream or integrate your telemetry/racing data with video? Candelaria Racing Products Sentinel System may be the perfect solution for you. We are installing the system in two of our cars. If this sounds like something that may help you and your team, please use our discount code "GHIT" for a 10% discount code to all our listeners during the checkout process at https://candelaria-racing.com/ PS2 Please do not forget that if you are looking to add an Apex Pro to your driving telemetry system, do not forget to use our discount code for all Apex Pro systems you will receive a free Windshield Suction Cup Mount for the system, a savings of $40. Just enter the code "ghitlikesapex!" when you order from https://apextrackcoach.com/ Best regards, Vicki, Jennifer, Ben, Alan, Jeremy, and Bill Hosts of the Garage Heroes In Training Podcast and Garage Heroes In Training racing team drivers
DwD 0436: Blind Corners
DwD 0436: Blind Corners One of the things that a lot of beginners have trouble with is when they are approaching a corner of the track that does not allow the driver to see around the corner. While this can be disconcerting, this should not be a big deal for you on track. Ben offers up some great advice on dealing with blind corners and starts with the ever important topic of the safety of going through blind corners. We hope this helps you at you next rack event. A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/BlindCornersBetter If you would like to help grow our sport and this podcast: Awesome choice #1: Subscribe to our podcast on the podcast provider of your choice and every episode will show up. Even Better: If you could give our podcast a (5-star?) rating Mostest Bestest: if you would leave a podcast review We really appreciate it. We hope you enjoy this episode! PS Are you are looking to stream or save your integrated telemetry/racing data with video? Candelaria Racing Products Sentinel System may be the perfect solution for you. We are in the midst of installing the system in two of our cars. If this sounds like something that may help you and your team, please use our discount code "GHIT". This will give 10% discount code to all our listeners during the checkout process. PS2 If you are looking to add an Apex Pro to your driving telemetry system, do not forget to use our discount code for all Apex Pro systems. Please enter the code "ghitlikesapex!". You will receive a free Windshield Suction Cup Mount for the system, a savings of $40. Vicki, Jennifer, Ben, Alan, Jeremy, and Bill Hosts and Drivers for the Garage Heroes In Training team
GHiT 0435: Host of the Blind Apex Podcast and Honda Challenge Race Driver – Kaan Canturk
GHiT 0435: Host of the Blind Apex Podcast and Honda Challenge Race Driver – Kaan Canturk Once we found the Blind Apex podcast, we knew we had to have Kaan on our podcast. Kaan competes primarily in the NASA Mid Atlantic Honda Challenge H2 series. He started a podcast that is aimed at helping everyone get better at racing and optimizing their racing program. During this episode we go over how Kaan started out in his racing and what he has learned to this point. Tons of tips, tricks and lessons learned and there is a good amount of smack talking during the episode, all very good natured ribbing. If you like our podcast, the Blind Apex podcast is probably the most similarly themed podcast that we have found to date and really enjoy listening for his advice and perspectives. A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/KaanRocksGHiT If you would like to help grow our podcast and high-performance driving and racing: You can subscribe to our podcast on the podcast provider of your choice, including the Apple podcast app, Google music, Amazon, and YouTube etc. Also, if you could give our podcast a (5-star?) rating, that we would appreciate that very much. Even better, a podcast review, would help us to grow the passion and sport of high performance driving and we would appreciate it. We hope you enjoy this episode! PS Are you looking to stream or save your integrated telemetry/racing data with you video? Candelaria Racing Products Sentinel System may be the perfect solution for you. We are amid installing the system in two of our cars. If this sounds like something that may help you and your team, please use our discount code "GHIT" for a 10% discount code to all our listeners during the checkout process at https://candelaria-racing.com/ PS2 Please do not forget that if you are looking to add an Apex Pro to your driving telemetry system, do not forget to use our discount code for all Apex Pro systems you will receive a free Windshield Suction Cup Mount for the system, a savings of $40. Just enter the code "ghitlikesapex!" when you order from https://apextrackcoach.com/ Best regards, Vicki, Jennifer, Ben, Alan, Jeremy, and Bill Hosts of the Garage Heroes In Training Podcast and Garage Heroes In Training racing team drivers
GHiT 0434: GHIT Builds an Engine and a Trans??? – With a Ton of help
GHiT 0434: GHIT Builds an Engine and a Trans??? – With a Ton of help Our engine gave up at our last race and we needed to (finally) start prepping for real for the upcoming 2023 season. As everyone knows, we started knowing (less than) nothing about car repairs and this week we took on our biggest challenge to date, pull the entire drive train in our 1993 Honda Civic EG Hatchback, build an engine and transmission, and replace it into the chassis for a rapidly upcoming test day. Here how things went and a ton of learning was had by all, even Bill. Special huge thanks to Chris and Chrissy from the Everyone Racers Podcast and The Three Pedal Mafia for their help and guidance and another thank you to Scott McMichael for coming up and assisting and learning with us. Further proof that anyone can do this. A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/GHiTEngineBuilders If you would like to help grow our podcast and high-performance driving and racing: You can subscribe to our podcast on the podcast provider of your choice, including the Apple podcast app, Google music, Amazon, and YouTube etc. Also, if you could give our podcast a (5-star?) rating, that we would appreciate that very much. Even better, a podcast review, would help us to grow the passion and sport of high performance driving and we would appreciate it. We hope you enjoy this episode! PS Are you looking to stream or save your integrated telemetry/racing data with you video? Candelaria Racing Products Sentinel System may be the perfect solution for you. We are amid installing the system in two of our cars. If this sounds like something that may help you and your team, please use our discount code "GHIT" for a 10% discount code to all our listeners during the checkout process at https://candelaria-racing.com/ PS2 Please do not forget that if you are looking to add an Apex Pro to your driving telemetry system, do not forget to use our discount code for all Apex Pro systems you will receive a free Windshield Suction Cup Mount for the system, a savings of $40. Just enter the code "ghitlikesapex!" when you order from https://apextrackcoach.com/ Best regards, Vicki, Jennifer, Ben, Alan, Jeremy, and Bill Hosts of the Garage Heroes In Training Podcast and Garage Heroes In Training racing team drivers
DwD 0433: Turbo Charger vs a Super Charger
DwD 0433: Turbo Charger vs a Super Charger On this week's Dominating with Dawson, Ben and Bill go into what the differences are between a turbocharger and a super charger. We have received a few emails recently and seen some posts on the various social medias that indicate at least a few people seem to be confused about each and how they work. We thought we would take a shot at going into some of the key differences between each, especially pertaining to endurance racing. So on an episode with two of the non-mechanicals talking, we go into a mechanical topic. What could go wrong? A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/TurboVsSuperCharger If you would like to help grow our sport and this podcast: Awesome choice #1: Subscribe to our podcast on the podcast provider of your choice and every episode will show up. Even Better: If you could give our podcast a (5-star?) rating Mostest Bestest: if you would leave a podcast review We really appreciate it. We hope you enjoy this episode! PS Are you are looking to stream or save your integrated telemetry/racing data with video? Candelaria Racing Products Sentinel System may be the perfect solution for you. We are in the midst of installing the system in two of our cars. If this sounds like something that may help you and your team, please use our discount code "GHIT". This will give 10% discount code to all our listeners during the checkout process. PS2 If you are looking to add an Apex Pro to your driving telemetry system, do not forget to use our discount code for all Apex Pro systems. Please enter the code "ghitlikesapex!". You will receive a free Windshield Suction Cup Mount for the system, a savings of $40. Vicki, Jennifer, Ben, Alan, Jeremy, and Bill Hosts and Drivers for the Garage Heroes In Training team
GHiT 0432: Track Insurance with Ryan Staub from Lockton Motorsports
GHiT 0432: Track Insurance with Ryan Staub from Lockton Motorsports We were joined by Ryan Staub from Lockton Motorsports to discuss a topic we have never covered yet, track day insurance. This is an essential area to consider if you cannot afford to walk away from your car in case of an accident on track. Track insurance and off track insurance can vary quite widely and is almost always NOT covered by your normal car insurance. It should also be a consideration for where you choose to go for your track days, HPDE's and racing events. So much that we didn't know and hopefully this helps you as well. A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/TrackInsurance101 If you would like to help grow our podcast and high-performance driving and racing: You can subscribe to our podcast on the podcast provider of your choice, including the Apple podcast app, Google music, Amazon, and YouTube etc. Also, if you could give our podcast a (5-star?) rating, that we would appreciate that very much. Even better, a podcast review, would help us to grow the passion and sport of high performance driving and we would appreciate it. We hope you enjoy this episode! PS Are you looking to stream or save your integrated telemetry/racing data with you video? Candelaria Racing Products Sentinel System may be the perfect solution for you. We are amid installing the system in two of our cars. If this sounds like something that may help you and your team, please use our discount code "GHIT" for a 10% discount code to all our listeners during the checkout process at https://candelaria-racing.com/ PS2 Please do not forget that if you are looking to add an Apex Pro to your driving telemetry system, do not forget to use our discount code for all Apex Pro systems you will receive a free Windshield Suction Cup Mount for the system, a savings of $40. Just enter the code "ghitlikesapex!" when you order from https://apextrackcoach.com/ Best regards, Vicki, Jennifer, Ben, Alan, Jeremy, and Bill Hosts of the Garage Heroes In Training Podcast and Garage Heroes In Training racing team drivers
DwD 0431: Throttle Applications Tips
DwD 0431: Throttle Applications Tips As Ken Hill said in his past podcast, the fastest lap is created by the driver who is on wide open throttle the longest. So how do you get there best? Do you roll on the throttle or feather it, or slam it down to the floor, etc., etc., etc. Also, does it matter? Does it vary from turn to turn? Does it vary from car to car or turn to turn? How many times do we say Ross Bentley's favorite answer of "it depends". Come on in and find out how we each do this and what the best way actually is. So pick a turn, pick a track and what do you think you are doing and what you should be doing? Hint: Ben makes several sad faces and Bill predicts that this episode may be saving Vicki at least a second on her next visit to the track. A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/ThrottleDDR If you would like to help grow our sport and this podcast: Awesome choice #1: Subscribe to our podcast on the podcast provider of your choice and every episode will show up. Even Better: If you could give our podcast a (5-star?) rating Mostest Bestest: if you would leave a podcast review We really appreciate it. We hope you enjoy this episode! PS Are you are looking to stream or save your integrated telemetry/racing data with video? Candelaria Racing Products Sentinel System may be the perfect solution for you. We are in the midst of installing the system in two of our cars. If this sounds like something that may help you and your team, please use our discount code "GHIT". This will give 10% discount code to all our listeners during the checkout process. PS2 If you are looking to add an Apex Pro to your driving telemetry system, do not forget to use our discount code for all Apex Pro systems. Please enter the code "ghitlikesapex!". You will receive a free Windshield Suction Cup Mount for the system, a savings of $40. Vicki, Jennifer, Ben, Alan, Jeremy, and Bill Hosts and Drivers for the Garage Heroes In Training team
GHiT 0430: Nik Romano from Fast Sideway – Suspension 101 – Part 1
GHiT 0430: Nik Romano from Fast Sideway – Suspension 101 – Part 1 Nik Romano joins us to start to dig into the aspect of the race car that we know the least about, the suspension and suspension adjustments. In this episode, we go into the most common different types of suspensions and suspension design and how they work and how these designs and adjustments can lead to some of the biggest gains on track. This is a great starting point if you know or understand nothing about suspensions and suspension adjustment (because we are right there with you). We learned a ton already in this part one and cannot wait until part two. A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/SuspensionPart1 If you would like to help grow our podcast and high-performance driving and racing: You can subscribe to our podcast on the podcast provider of your choice, including the Apple podcast app, Google music, Amazon, and YouTube etc. Also, if you could give our podcast a (5-star?) rating, that we would appreciate that very much. Even better, a podcast review, would help us to grow the passion and sport of high performance driving and we would appreciate it. We hope you enjoy this episode! PS Are you looking to stream or save your integrated telemetry/racing data with you video? Candelaria Racing Products Sentinel System may be the perfect solution for you. We are amid installing the system in two of our cars. If this sounds like something that may help you and your team, please use our discount code "GHIT" for a 10% discount code to all our listeners during the checkout process at https://candelaria-racing.com/ PS2 Please do not forget that if you are looking to add an Apex Pro to your driving telemetry system, do not forget to use our discount code for all Apex Pro systems you will receive a free Windshield Suction Cup Mount for the system, a savings of $40. Just enter the code "ghitlikesapex!" when you order from https://apextrackcoach.com/ Best regards, Vicki, Jennifer, Ben, Alan, Jeremy, and Bill Hosts of the Garage Heroes In Training Podcast and Garage Heroes In Training racing team drivers Links: http://blogs.youwheel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Macpherson_Strut_Suspension.jpg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxHc2ipG8QI&t=357s https://www.quia.com/files/quia/users/pwarren7/doublewishbone.jpg https://lh4.ggpht.com/_Ii1ukGkfijY/SqiZIYtiALI/AAAAAAAABq8/z-w23DnYFjk/clip_image0053.jpg?imgmax=800
DwD 0429: How Best to Progress Your Car - Properly
DwD 0429: How Best to Progress Your Car - Properly You find yourself with a car that you want to take to the track. What do you do? Where do you start? Who can you rely on to find good information? We didn't know when we started. We have been doing this for a bit and offer up our suggestions on what to do, how to do it, and where to find information to assist you in getting your car prepared safely, quickly, and economically. What are some great places to go, websites, YouTube channels, forums, etc. that you rely on? Vicki has her go to website. A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/RaceCarPrepProperly If you would like to help grow our sport and this podcast: Awesome choice #1: Subscribe to our podcast on the podcast provider of your choice and every episode will show up. Even Better: If you could give our podcast a (5-star?) rating Mostest Bestest: if you would leave a podcast review We really appreciate it. We hope you enjoy this episode! PS Are you are looking to stream or save your integrated telemetry/racing data with video? Candelaria Racing Products Sentinel System may be the perfect solution for you. We are in the midst of installing the system in two of our cars. If this sounds like something that may help you and your team, please use our discount code "GHIT". This will give 10% discount code to all our listeners during the checkout process. PS2 If you are looking to add an Apex Pro to your driving telemetry system, do not forget to use our discount code for all Apex Pro systems. Please enter the code "ghitlikesapex!". You will receive a free Windshield Suction Cup Mount for the system, a savings of $40. Vicki, Jennifer, Ben, Alan, Jeremy, and Bill Hosts and Drivers for the Garage Heroes In Training team
GHiT 0428: Tom O'Gorman Returns for a Second Lap
GHiT 0428: Tom O'Gorman Returns for a Second Lap Tom O returns for a second lap and we catch up on what he has been up to since his last visit. This includes his new podcast with DJ Alessandrini called "Lizard Brains". Did we talk about Tom's recent IMSA pro race at Daytona? Yep. Did we talk about the twin autocross events last year in a brand new Acura NSX? Indeed. What about endurance racing, did Tom talk about his recent run at the national championship with ChampCar? Yes, yes we did. What about the differences in returning to the pro racing paddock after a few years racing and coaching with grassroots racing series including GLTC? We did and included a few things each of us can take from pro racing paddocks and help our racing. Bridgestone RE 71 RS tire review, Tom's YouTube series on learning mechanic'ing on his BRZ. A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/TomOreturns If you would like to help grow our podcast and high-performance driving and racing: You can subscribe to our podcast on the podcast provider of your choice, including the Apple podcast app, Google music, Amazon, and YouTube etc. Also, if you could give our podcast a (5-star?) rating, that we would appreciate that very much. Even better, a podcast review, would help us to grow the passion and sport of high performance driving and we would appreciate it. We hope you enjoy this episode! PS If you are looking to stream or save your integrated telemetry/racing data with you video, Candelaria Racing Products Sentinel System may be the perfect solution for you. We are amid installing the system in two of our cars. If this sounds like something that may help you and your team, please use our discount code "GHIT" for a 10% discount code to all our listeners during the checkout process at https://candelaria-racing.com/ PS2 Please do not forget that if you are looking to add an Apex Pro to your driving telemetry system, do not forget to use our discount code for all Apex Pro systems you will receive a free Windshield Suction Cup Mount for the system, a savings of $40. Just enter the code "ghitlikesapex!" when you order from https://apextrackcoach.com/ Best regards, Vicki, Jennifer, Ben, Alan, Jeremy, and Bill Hosts of the Garage Heroes In Training Podcast and Garage Heroes In Training racing team drivers
DwD 427: Top 5 Tracks that are Fun to Drive
DwD 0427: Top 5 Tracks that are Fun to Drive With the upcoming 2023 One lap of America coming up, Ben, Vicki, Jennifer, and Bill decided to have a lighter DwD episode and go over what are their Top 5 tracks that are fun to drive. We also go into some of the details of the track that make them so much fun. We then end with a review of some of our favorite turns we have driven so far. So what is your Top 5 favorite tracks, so far? Did we ever cover our 5? Tune in to find out. A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/Top5RaceTracks If you would like to help grow our sport and this podcast: Awesome choice #1: Subscribe to our podcast on the podcast provider of your choice and every episode will show up. Even Better: If you could give our podcast a (5-star?) rating Mostest Bestest: if you would leave a podcast review We really appreciate it. We hope you enjoy this episode! PS Are you are looking to stream or save your integrated telemetry/racing data with video? Candelaria Racing Products Sentinel System may be the perfect solution for you. We are in the midst of installing the system in two of our cars. If this sounds like something that may help you and your team, please use our discount code "GHIT". This will give 10% discount code to all our listeners during the checkout process. PS2 If you are looking to add an Apex Pro to your driving telemetry system, do not forget to use our discount code for all Apex Pro systems. Please enter the code "ghitlikesapex!". You will receive a free Windshield Suction Cup Mount for the system, a savings of $40. Vicki, Jennifer, Ben, Alan, Jeremy, and Bill Hosts and Drivers for the Garage Heroes In Training team
GHiT 0426: Tom Thalmann and His 675,000+ mile 911
GHiT 0426: Tom Thalmann and His 675,000+ mile 911 We read about Tom and his daily driven Porsche 911 Turbo and Ben said "I need to know more about this guy". So we did. We talk about how Tom has bonded with his 996 turbo and many stories of the drives and what it has taken to keep the car on the street. Have not fear though, Tom also takes the car on track several times each year. So if you see an Artic Silver 911 Turbo on the roads, its probably Tom, lol. We also get into his upcoming cross country trip to Laguna Seca with Rennsport Reunion VII and how he will replicate a large portion of the original Cannonball Run path until veering north to Laguna Seca. (A veritable left turn at Albuquerque) Tom also has one of the best road trip ideas that we have ever heard. Anyone have any better ideas? Please let us know. A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/TomThalmann If you would like to help grow our podcast and high-performance driving and racing: You can subscribe to our podcast on the podcast provider of your choice, including the Apple podcast app, Google music, Amazon, and YouTube etc. Also, if you could give our podcast a (5-star?) rating, that we would appreciate that very much. Even better, a podcast review, would help us to grow the passion and sport of high performance driving and we would appreciate it. We hope you enjoy this episode! PS If you are looking to stream or save your integrated telemetry/racing data with you video, Candelaria Racing Products Sentinel System may be the perfect solution for you. We are amid installing the system in two of our cars. If this sounds like something that may help you and your team, please use our discount code "GHIT" for a 10% discount code to all our listeners during the checkout process at https://candelaria-racing.com/ PS2 Please do not forget that if you are looking to add an Apex Pro to your driving telemetry system, do not forget to use our discount code for all Apex Pro systems you will receive a free Windshield Suction Cup Mount for the system, a savings of $40. Just enter the code "ghitlikesapex!" when you order from https://apextrackcoach.com/ Best regards, Vicki, Jennifer, Ben, Alan, Jeremy, and Bill Hosts of the Garage Heroes In Training Podcast and Garage Heroes In Training racing team drivers
GHiT 0425: Retreat From Moscow 2023 - Day 2 and 3
GHiT 0425: Retreat From Moscow 2023 - Day 2 and 3 We join Rally Master Jeff from the end of Day 3 of the 2023 Retreat From Moscow Lemons Rally. Rally Master Jeff was a bit under the weather but the rally must go on. Also, we will need a short moment of silence for last rally review guests red Thunderbird. A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/RetreatFromMoscow2023Day2and3 If you would like to help grow our sport and this podcast: Awesome choice #1: Subscribe to our podcast on the podcast provider of your choice and every episode will show up. Even Better: If you could give our podcast a (5-star?) rating Mostest Bestest: if you would leave a podcast review We really appreciate it. We hope you enjoy this episode! PS Are you are looking to stream or save your integrated telemetry/racing data with video? Candelaria Racing Products Sentinel System may be the perfect solution for you. We are in the midst of installing the system in two of our cars. If this sounds like something that may help you and your team, please use our discount code "GHIT". This will give 10% discount code to all our listeners during the checkout process. PS2 If you are looking to add an Apex Pro to your driving telemetry system, do not forget to use our discount code for all Apex Pro systems. Please enter the code "ghitlikesapex!". You will receive a free Windshield Suction Cup Mount for the system, a savings of $40. Vicki, Jennifer, Ben, Alan, Jeremy, and Bill Hosts and Drivers for the Garage Heroes In Training team
WOOT 0424: Our Hero Related Preview of 2023
WOOT 0424: Our Hero Related Preview of 2023 In our latest Way Off Our Topic episode, we successfully avoided talking about racing for most of the episode and focused on the upcoming hero related movies and tv shows for 2023 and even some further out. Unfortunately, we recorded this prior to updated plans for the DC universe shows and movies by James Gunn so that will have to be in a future show. Benny, Alex, Vicki, and Bill went into a bit of a geek deep dive, so strap in. So which ones are you most looking forward to? Which ones are you most concerned about? A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/MCUorDCEU If you would like to help grow our podcast and high-performance driving and racing: You can subscribe to our podcast on the podcast provider of your choice, including the Apple podcast app, Google music, Amazon, and YouTube etc. Also, if you could give our podcast a (5-star?) rating, that we would appreciate that very much. Even better, a podcast review, would help us to grow the passion and sport of high performance driving and we would appreciate it. We hope you enjoy this episode! PS If you are looking to stream or save your integrated telemetry/racing data with you video, Candelaria Racing Products Sentinel System may be the perfect solution for you. We are amid installing the system in two of our cars. If this sounds like something that may help you and your team, please use our discount code "GHIT" for a 10% discount code to all our listeners during the checkout process at https://candelaria-racing.com/ PS2 Please do not forget that if you are looking to add an Apex Pro to your driving telemetry system, do not forget to use our discount code for all Apex Pro systems you will receive a free Windshield Suction Cup Mount for the system, a savings of $40. Just enter the code "ghitlikesapex!" when you order from https://apextrackcoach.com/ Best regards, Vicki, Jennifer, Ben, Alan, Jeremy, and Bill Hosts of the Garage Heroes In Training Podcast and Garage Heroes In Training racing team drivers
GHiT 0423: Retreat From Moscow 2023 - Day 1
GHiT 0423: Retreat From Moscow 2023 - Day 1 We join Rally Master Jeff from the end of Day 1 of the 2023 Retreat From Moscow Lemons Rally. Vicki and Bill were able to meet the rally kickoff meetup last night and were assisting with pre-rally inspections this morning. We reviewed todays festivities and were joined by Mike and Ed, two friends from the Rally who are driving in their early 2000's T-Bird. THUNDERBIRD. A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/RetreatFromMoscow2023Day1 If you would like to help grow our sport and this podcast: Awesome choice #1: Subscribe to our podcast on the podcast provider of your choice and every episode will show up. Even Better: If you could give our podcast a (5-star?) rating Mostest Bestest: if you would leave a podcast review We really appreciate it. We hope you enjoy this episode! PS Are you are looking to stream or save your integrated telemetry/racing data with video? Candelaria Racing Products Sentinel System may be the perfect solution for you. We are in the midst of installing the system in two of our cars. If this sounds like something that may help you and your team, please use our discount code "GHIT". This will give 10% discount code to all our listeners during the checkout process. PS2 If you are looking to add an Apex Pro to your driving telemetry system, do not forget to use our discount code for all Apex Pro systems. Please enter the code "ghitlikesapex!". You will receive a free Windshield Suction Cup Mount for the system, a savings of $40. Vicki, Jennifer, Ben, Alan, Jeremy, and Bill Hosts and Drivers for the Garage Heroes In Training team
DwD 0422: Defending a Pass Attempt
DwD 0422: Defending a Pass Attempt We have a passing series that we started last year and will resume soon, but we have not talked a great deal about defending a pass. In this part one episode, we go over a few ideas of what to do and what not to do. It is very obvious that there are significant differences in our hosts approach that is reflected by their relative racing skill progression. There is so much to this topic, we have really only started. So, what is you favorite way to defend a pass on track OR what is your least favorite technique that others have used against you? (or both!) A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/PassingDefenseIdeas If you would like to help grow our sport and this podcast: Awesome choice #1: Subscribe to our podcast on the podcast provider of your choice and every episode will show up. Even Better: If you could give our podcast a (5-star?) rating Mostest Bestest: if you would leave a podcast review We really appreciate it. We hope you enjoy this episode! PS Are you are looking to stream or save your integrated telemetry/racing data with video? Candelaria Racing Products Sentinel System may be the perfect solution for you. We are in the midst of installing the system in two of our cars. If this sounds like something that may help you and your team, please use our discount code "GHIT". This will give 10% discount code to all our listeners during the checkout process. PS2 If you are looking to add an Apex Pro to your driving telemetry system, do not forget to use our discount code for all Apex Pro systems. Please enter the code "ghitlikesapex!". You will receive a free Windshield Suction Cup Mount for the system, a savings of $40. Vicki, Jennifer, Ben, Alan, Jeremy, and Bill Hosts and Drivers for the Garage Heroes In Training team
GHIT 0421: Dillon "EJ2 Track Rat" Brennan Returns for a Second Lap
GHIT 0421: Dillon "EJ2 Track Rat" Brennan Returns for a Second Lap We are long overdue in having Dillon back onto the podcast. Dillon was one of our early guests and is a staple at the local NASA Northeast events in Honda Challenge and as an instructor. Don't forget to tune into Dillon's YouTube channel and watch and learn how to prep a race car very well, yet quite frugally. During this episode we talk to Dillon about his plans for creating a race car for the NASA Northeast volunteers and friends to get out on track and enjoy racing. We also get into his current projects and preparations for the upcoming national event this summer at PittRace. We will also be going to nationals with some friends to meet and root for a bunch of racing friends. As a bonus, we go over a stress free way to decide on a baby name. What other racing podcast gives you these kinds of insights? What we do for our listeners, lol. A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/DillonEJ2TrackRat If you would like to help grow our podcast and high-performance driving and racing: You can subscribe to our podcast on the podcast provider of your choice, including the Apple podcast app, Google music, Amazon, and YouTube etc. Also, if you could give our podcast a (5-star?) rating, that we would appreciate that very much. Even better, a podcast review, would help us to grow the passion and sport of high performance driving and we would appreciate it. We hope you enjoy this episode! PS If you are looking to stream or save your integrated telemetry/racing data with you video, Candelaria Racing Products Sentinel System may be the perfect solution for you. We are amid installing the system in two of our cars. If this sounds like something that may help you and your team, please use our discount code "GHIT" for a 10% discount code to all our listeners during the checkout process at https://candelaria-racing.com/ PS2 Please do not forget that if you are looking to add an Apex Pro to your driving telemetry system, do not forget to use our discount code for all Apex Pro systems you will receive a free Windshield Suction Cup Mount for the system, a savings of $40. Just enter the code "ghitlikesapex!" when you order from https://apextrackcoach.com/ Best regards, Vicki, Jennifer, Ben, Alan, Jeremy, and Bill Hosts of the Garage Heroes In Training Podcast and Garage Heroes In Training racing team drivers
DwD 0420: What Have We Learned Since DwD's Started
DwD 0420: What Have We Learned Since DwD's Started The scariest question Bill has ever attempted. We ask Jennifer, Vicki, and Ben what they have learned since we started the Dominating with Dawson series. Do we hear crickets? Did we help any of us? And the biggest concern, did Ben learn anything? This could be the shortest episode ever. Is it? What is the biggest thing that you have learned from the podcast? Cue the cricket sound machine. A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/DwDLearnings If you would like to help grow our sport and this podcast: Awesome choice #1: Subscribe to our podcast on the podcast provider of your choice and every episode will show up. Even Better: If you could give our podcast a (5-star?) rating Mostest Bestest: if you would leave a podcast review We really appreciate it. We hope you enjoy this episode! PS Are you are looking to stream or save your integrated telemetry/racing data with video? Candelaria Racing Products Sentinel System may be the perfect solution for you. We are in the midst of installing the system in two of our cars. If this sounds like something that may help you and your team, please use our discount code "GHIT". This will give 10% discount code to all our listeners during the checkout process. PS2 If you are looking to add an Apex Pro to your driving telemetry system, do not forget to use our discount code for all Apex Pro systems. Please enter the code "ghitlikesapex!". You will receive a free Windshield Suction Cup Mount for the system, a savings of $40. Vicki, Jennifer, Ben, Alan, Jeremy, and Bill Hosts and Drivers for the Garage Heroes In Training team