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Last episode 3 months agoA weekly podcast hosted by Austin Cabot, Adam Jabaay, and Abrin Schmucker covering track days, club racing, autocrossing, and other various driving hobbies. By Drivers, For Drivers.
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Episodes (586)
Danny Puskar of G-LOC Brakes & James Wilson of Black Armor Helmets
Episode 186 - We sit down with Danny Puskar of G-LOC Brakes and James Wilson of Black Armor Helmets to talk about the history of their businesses and their involvment in the motorsports world. Both companies are strikingly similar in their approach to the market and we find out that the two of them have actually been able to help each others businesses grow. Tune in to hear their great stories and learn a little bit more about what makes these two guys tick.
Mike Lewin & Daniel O'Donnell of Professional Awesome (NSFW)
Episode 185 - We sat down with Mike Lewin & Daniel O'Donnell at PRI to discuss their season, their hard fought battle at Super Lap Battle, and learn about Mike's new found love of fishing.
Paul Gerrard (American Stig) and Cody Loveland at PRI
Episode 184 - Austin and Adam are at PRI 2017 with Cody Loveland from Lovefab and Driver Paul Gerrard. We talk Pikes Peak, what it's like to drive the Enviate Hypercar, and hear about Paul's driving history - most noteably his role at the Stig for Topgear US.
Jay Braxton of Stilo Helmets
Episode 183 - Austin and Adam are at PRI 2017 with Jay Braxton of Stilo Helmets. Jay was instrumental in bringing the original HANS device to the public and has worked in the racing safety equipment space ever since. We talk about new Stilo helmets, the new FIA 8860 designation, Head & Neck Restraints, and best practices for caring for nomex products. Jay also shares some stories from his travels and experiences in the professional racing world. For more on Stilo Helmets, visit http://simpsonraceproducts.com/stilo/
Andrew Rains from Apex Pro at PRI 2017
Episode 182 - Austin and Adam are at PRI 2017 talking with Andrew Rains of Apex Pro - a Digital Driving Coach. We talk about Apex Pro can help you find the hidden potential left in your vehicle in real time while on track and learn how it's proprietary Apex Score can quickly help you quickly determine how your laps stack up post session. The unit packs some very complex technology but pacakges it in an easy to use and read interface. We learn about the development process behind the product and hear about Andrew's past endeavours in pro racing. For more on Apex Pro, check out www.apextrackcoach.com
Step Brothers from the North - Time Attack Driver James Houghton & Mechanical Magician Eric Lavigne
Episode 181 - Our Canadian buddies, James Houghton & Eric Lavigne are on the show talking about Super Lap Battle, Speed Ring, and their plans for the K Tuned Intergra Type R for 2018. From building a motor on the floor of the trailer at Super Lap Battle to James almost dying of hyperthermia, we've got nothing but good stories to talk about with these guys. Classical Canadian Story Telling is a dying art, but these two have the technique nailed down. We also hear from James about his sponsor list as Eric sighs.
Part 2 - Miata Super Lap Battle Recap - 949 Racing / Good-win Racing / Blackbird Fabworx
Episode 180 - Part 2 of our interview with Emilio Cervantes, Dan Howard and Sonny Watanasirisuk from 949 Racing along with Ryan Passey from Good-win Racing and Moti Almagor from Blackbird Fabworx. We recap what went down at Super Lap Battle, talk about the best way to build miatas for the track, and take some listner calls. We also talk about how far the miata track tuning game has changed in the past years and months even. Check out Part 1 if you haven't already!
Miata Super Lap Battle Recap - 949 Racing / Good-win Racing / Blackbird Fabworx - Part 1
Episode 179 - Part 1 of our interview with Emilio Cervantes, Dan Howard and Sonny Watanasirisuk from 949 Racing along with Ryan Passey from Good-win Racing and Moti Almagor from Blackbird Fabworx. We recap what went down at Super Lap Battle, talk about the best way to build miatas for the track, and take some listner calls. We also talk about how far the miata track tuning game has changed in the past years and months even. Be sure to listen to Part 2 in the coming days!
Kevin Boehm talks about tuning the new NSX stability control and building the new The Civic Type R swapped Civic Coupe
Episode 178 - Honda Engineer Kevin Boehm talks to Adam and Austin about how he got into racing attending Porsche Club events with his dad, becoming an engineer for Honda where he has had some very unique experiences. From racing in the IMSA series for the HART team, to tuning the stability control on the new NSX and swapping the new Civic Type R's K20C1 turbocharged 2.0L motor into a new Civic coupe, Kevin shares tons of stories and talks about future plans in this episode of SlipAngle.
Mike Kang of 86 Cup and Counter Space Garage
Episode 177 - Austin sits down with Mike Kang at Super Lap Battle to talk about 86 Cup - the challenge for FRS/BRZ and GT86 Chassis. From bone stock cars to crazy motor swaps with tons of aero, 86 Cup has a place for every level of vehicle prep. We learn about where 86 Cup started, what Mike things of the 86 chassis vs his S2000, and hear about what constantly testing and trying new things can get you in chassis development.
Will Au-Yeung and the 2017 World Time Attack Challenge
Episode 176 - We catch up with Will Au-Yeung at Super Lap Battle and hear about his experience at this years World Time Attack Challenge (WTAC) event. Finishing with the fastest lap time ever run by a North American team, Will talks about the event, the car culture in Australia, and what his thought process was throughout the event. We hear about the hospitality Will and his team received, what the track at Sydney Motorsports Park is like to drive, and hear a drivers perspective on what is considered the premier time attack event in the world.
SEMA, Ambulances, Motorcycle Engines and Double Decker Busses
Episode 175 - Austin and Adam talk about their recent SEMA experience and double decker bus RVs. Austin decided to keep the ambulance and has started to do some work to it, and Adam has decided to buy a Yamaha R1 motor for the Fraser.
#GRIDLIFE TrackBattle Round 5 - Part III - Kris Miller from Powerstop Brakes and Dan O'Donnell from Professional Awesome
Episode 174 - We're in the tower at Gingerman Raceway again but are now joined by Kris Miller from Powerstop Brakes and Dan O'Donnell from Professional Awesome to talk about the season. Kris tells us about Powerstop's Mustang they build with Vaughn Gittin, Jr. and how they are awarding the grand prizes of a trip to Bondurant to the top #GRIDLIFE TrackBattle drivers. Dan talks about their EVO, their plans for the rest of the season, and how Professional Awesome has been helping teams across the country find time and go faster.
Live from #GRIDLIFE TrackBattle Round 5 - Part 2
Episode 173 - Austin and Adam are in the tower at #GRIDLIFE TrackBattle Round 5 announcing a nothing session of Time Attack.
#GRIDLIFE TrackBattle Round 5 with Tom O'Dell and Kevin Wesley of FCA
Episode 172 - Austin and Adam are in the tower at Gingerman Raceway for round 5 of #GRIDLIFE TrackBattle with Tom O'Dell and Kevin Wesley. Tom returns to the show to once again to talk about his (crazy) history in racing. Kevin makes his first appearance to talk about his previous driving endeavours. We hear form both about what they think of Gridlife and what they have planned for next year.
Together Once More - The Road to Round 5
Episode 171 - Austin and Adam recorded a show together, in person, for the first time in a few months. We talk about what's been going on - Adam has a hole in the block of the Fraser, Austin went on a huge motorcycle ride, and we ran a cool event called Speed Ring and found a tried out a new format that will change US Time Attack forever.
Gridlife South 2017 Part 1 with Matt Farah
Episode 170 - Austin and Matt Farah are on the mic from #Gridlife Track Battle round 4 at Road Atlanta announcing. This was the first session we announced so many stories are told as voices and minds are fresh before turning to mush from the weekend. We hear stories from Matt about VIR, the Civic Type R he brought to Atlanta, and we call out some blazing fast lap times as they come in during this 2nd time attack session recorded live. Stay tuned for more live announcing from Gridlife South. We even do our bluetooth call in from Matt during one of the final time attack session - but that's all in a future episode.
Killboy (aka Darryl Cannon) - The Tail of the Dragon's Original Photographer
Episode 169 - Austin is in Deal's Gap, North Carolina to sit down with long time friend, Darryl Cannon - aka Killboy. We hear from the first person that told Austin to use the brakes like an on/off switch on a number of topics from how he got started into performance driving, how he found the Tail of the Dragon, and what makes a good fidget spinner. Deal's Gap / The Tail of the Dragon is Austin's favorite place in the whole universe. If you haven't been, and are planning a trip, check out www.killboy.com and www.tailofthedragon.com for the best information.
Time Attack Buddy Devin Giles
Episode 168 - Austin is in Kansas City, MO with Devin Giles in a last minute show while riding cross country. Devin has been a growing force in the track community since 2011. Having gotten his start with an SR-swapped 240sx (which is what he was driving when he and Austin met), Devin quickly bought an S2000 and started modifying it into the turbo track monster it is today. We learn about how he got his love of motorsports through his dad - whose turbo Miata Devin now owns and hear from a driver that always come to the track to lay down the best lap he can. Check out more about Devin on his site, www.no-drift.com
Cole Powelson of Lyfe Motorsport
Episode 167 - Austin is in Salt Lake City, UT with Cole Powelson of Lyfe Motorsport. An all around automotive enthusiast, Cole Powelson spent a few years supporting Porsche race teams before making the jump to running his own operation, Lyfe Motorsport. Cole has competed on a global level in the Lyfe Motorsport R35 GTR in events ranging from the PIkes Peak International Hill Climb to World Time Attack Challenge in Australia. From daily driving his Porsche racecar in his younger years to his hidden passion for Subarus, we get to sit down with Cole and hear about how Lyfe started, what drives him to keep competeing against Pikes Peak every year, and various other things.
Kingpin Machine Chris, and other midnight guests in a paddock
leaning against racecars in the paddock at Road Atlanta after a Ludacris concert at Gridlife south, the recorder got turned on and the record button was pushed.
Adam And TallKyle talk about buying and building r32 skylines while driving a truck
on the way back from delivering his CRX racecar to its new owner, adam and his good buddy Kyle record a podcast about skylines, and other random car stuff......but mostly living with an r32 JDM GTR skyline.
Andy and Ann Hollis after-hours at the Pirelli World Challenge Race - Utah Motorsports Campus
Episode 164 - Austin sits down with Andy and Ann Hollis late at night at Utah Motorsports Campus once the Pirelli World Challenge race is over, dinner has been served, and teams have returned to their hotels for the night. Some listeners may know Andy from his extensive tire testing with Grassroots Motorsports Magazine. Ann is quite the driver in her own right and together Andy and Ann have competited in numerous Tire Rack One Lap of America events and won several national autocross events. These days, Andy is helping out Tom O'Gorman with his HPD backed Pirelli World Challenge effort and toying around with K Swapped Miatas, McLarens, and GTRs. Listen in as we sit in the Hollis Hilton (Andy and Ann's RV) and have a casual chat about their orgins in the sport. We also learn about how many different autocross events you can attend in a single day. What do you think the answer is?
Tom O'Dell of Fiat Chrysler at the Bonneville Salt Flats - Speed Week 2017
Episode 163 - Austin sits down wtih Tom O'Dell on the Bonneville Salt Flats during the 2017 Speed Week festivities. Tom is a seasoned veteran of motosport having worked on teams that have won the 24 Hour of Daytona, 12 Hour of Sebring, the NASCAR Cup Championship, Pikes Peak and numerous other world class events. Working with Fiat Chrysler since the mid 90's (and previous to that Porsche and other factory teams), he has no shortage of stories. We often talk about people behind the scenes making things work and Tom has been doing just that for most of his career. Austin was able to get him to agree to sit down and chat in this rare interview with this incredibly busy guy.
Austin Starts a road trip, Adam falls in love with an odd ball car, and Abrin fixes his EVO at Track Day Picnic
Episode 162 - We realized we hadn't done a show with only each other in a while, so here one is. We catch up on what's going on with Adam's car situation, outline Austin's 10k mile motorcycle trip and have some laughs along the way. Inside Out Car is born, Abrin and Andy fix Abrin's EVO X, Austin makes some jokes probably...