Best Champcar Podcasts (2025)

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Max Papis - Part 2 - 1000HP Champcars and building MPI 38:42

17h ago38:42

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Chance opportunities with Bobby Rahal, the nickname ‘Mad Max’ and being part of the so called ‘Brat Pack’ of Champcar with Dario Franchitti, Tony Kanaan and the late Greg Moore. How these incredibly competitive athletes became good friends. Plus his NASCAR chapter and how it lead to mentoring Ty and Austin Dillon. Max kindly dialed in at the end of…

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DwD 0675: Jargon 101: Log Book and Tech Inspection 15:32

4h ago15:32

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DwD 0675: Jargon 101: Log Book and Tech Inspection Some series require the car to be inspected at prescribed periods of time and them reinspected at the track for other items. WE talk about the log book, the process, and some of the details and variations between several of the racing series that we have competed with. And if we left anything out, …

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GHiT 0674: Ecotec Miata's with Cameron Recknagel 1:22:16

2h ago1:22:16

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GHiT 0674: Ecotec Miata's with Cameron Recknagel One of the most raced cars in history is the Miata. Vicki loves hers, especially when on track. EcotecMiata enables you to take you stock Miata engine out and substitute in a EcoTec motor that bolts right in and with a few other items, you can increase your Miata's horsepower by nearly double or more…

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The Motorsport Brief - No BS and Business 25:32

32m ago25:32

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There’s two guests for this special Australian Grand Prix-view. First up Guenther Steiner. He’s back on Rusty’s Garage ahead of the F1 season opener. We get Guenther’s observations of the talented rookies lining up on grid this year and how Oscar Piastri might just break the Aussie podium drought at home. How difficult it is to manage two No. 1 dri…

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Max Papis Part 1 - his friend Senna and fencing Ingall 41:39

17h ago41:39

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Don’t worry Russell got even. It’s a great story! Fitting that we’re releasing this ep on the eve of a new Formula One season. Max, through sheer determination and his early grasp of forming lasting commercial relationships, made it to F1. By his own admission his time there was brief. And why it almost marked the end of his career as a professiona…

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DwD 0673 How to Not Be Too Nice on Track and Why 21:31

2d ago21:31

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DwD 0673 How to Not Be Too Nice on Track and Why No one ever wants to be that driver, especially when on track. However, some drivers, especially when they are new, can err towards the other end of the spectrum and end up being in an even worse position when on track. And if we left anything out, please let us know at [email protected]…

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The Motorsport Brief - Aussies vs the Kiwis 17:59

8d ago17:59

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Chaz Mostert and Hayden Paddon are back on the pod but this time in opposing corners ahead of the Race of Champions (ROC)! Mozzie has been given a late call up to join the All Stars team and reckon’s he needs some advice from Hayden. For Paddon the chance to go head-to-head in Sydney with an icon of rallying in Sebastien Loeb was too good an opport…

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GHiT 0672 Eric Rood Joins us to Talk Lemons 2025 and a 2024 Review Plus More 1:26:41

8d ago1:26:41

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GHiT 0672 Eric Rood Joins us to Talk Lemons 2025 and a 2024 Review Plus More Our favorite everything bagel, Eric Rood, joins us to talk all things Lemons, including a review of 2024 and an exciting new 2025 schedule. And if that wasn't enough, we talk about a whole lot more. A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/EverythingBagel2025 We hope …

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Matt Busby on Racing, Track Operations, and the Future of Motorsports 56:50

9d ago56:50

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Send us a text Bill sits down with Matt Busby, President and CEO of Thunderhill Raceway, to talk about everything from his love of rotary engines to the future of track day events. Matt shares his incredible journey from being a car-obsessed teenager in Louisiana to managing world-class racing facilities, including NOLA Motorsports Park and NCM Mot…

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DwD 0671: Traffic Management 33:17

12d ago33:17

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DwD 0671: Traffic Management One of the key separators of endurance racers is the drivers ability to get through traffic, especially in multi class racing. For this episode, Jeff joins us again to talk about various tips and strategies to help you get through traffic, even if you might not have the faster car. And if we left anything out, please le…

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Robbie Farr Part 1 - Speedway memories & fudging birth dates 34:07

15d ago34:07

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An Aussie speedway star with a seriously impressive record. We’ve been wanting to get Robbie Farr on the pod for a while and he doesn’t disappoint. The influence of family (he started going to oval tracks like the Sydney Showground and Liverpool when he was just weeks old) and how he harnessed a bit of a ‘wild’ approach in his early years to become…

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Robbie Farr Part 2 - Circuit racing & rivals 36:00

15d ago36:00

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Stats that are off the charts and highlight just how good Robbie is….in all sorts of Speedway classes. How recently, with a little age on his side and in post pandemic pondering, Robbie rediscovered circuit racing with a TA2 machine. Why he’s loving the challenge and how excited he is about taking it to Bathurst. We also reflect on rivals, some bro…

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GHiT 0670: Ron and Jon Capps from NHRA Drag Racing (and much more) 42:21

18d ago42:21

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GHiT 0670: Ron and Jon Capps from NHRA Drag Racing (and much more) We haven't ever drag raced, so naturally, we start at the top of the sport and we were lucky enough to have Ron and Jon Capps from the NHRA come on a discuss the current top level Funny Car racing with the NHRA. Please join us in watching them this weekend as the seasons tarts in ea…

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DwD 0669: Best Driving Songs 22:42

19d ago22:42

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DwD 0669: Best Driving Songs In a 100% fun DwD, Jeff joins us again to discuss the best driving songs of all time. Is it a song that talks about driving? Is is a song that makes you want to drive? Is it a song that makes you want to drive fast? We prefer all of the above. And if we left any songs out, please let us know at GarageHeroesInTraining@gm…

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The Motorsport Brief - Nick Percat 14:52

20d ago14:52

14:52

A ‘Perfect’ preview of the opening round of the 2025 Supercars Championship this weekend with former Bathurst winner Nick Percat. How he plans to build on wins at the Grand Prix and in Tasmania last year and will there be a change in his overall approach to ensure he makes the ‘playoffs’? The growth of Matt Stone Racing, the emergence of young race…

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GHiT 0668: Dewey (Eric DeWitt) Returns to Talk about Qualifying Laps & Time Attack, Plus a Whole Lot More 1:29:28

23d ago1:29:28

1:29:28

GHiT 0668: Dewey (Eric DeWitt) Returns to Talk about Qualifying Laps & Time Attack, Plus a Whole Lot More Dewey is back and we really wanted his input on what to do when trying for that one fast lap when on track. This could be when in a time attack competition or when the series you are competing in sets the starting grid by the car's qualifying l…

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DwD 0667: Renting Seats - Tips For Both Perspectives 23:38

26d ago23:38

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DwD 0667: Renting Seats - Tips For Both Perspectives In the latest dominating with Dawson, we are joined by Jeff Wakeman, the namesake for our racing truck "El Jeffe" and member of the Three Pedal Mafia. We discuss various aspects of renting seats, primarily in endurance racing. What to do and not do from both the drivers perspective and the car ow…

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Jonathan Green Part 2 - Impersonations, falling into Auckland Harbour, the secret to longevity 36:01

27d ago36:01

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We begin the 2nd part of this Feature Episode with an impersonation that is usually reserved for the broadcast team during warmups - let’s just say that Jonathan sounds exactly like one of the Gods of motorcycle racing. How he fell into Auckland Harbour once while doing a story with some Supercars Drivers - it made the nightly news! Why the talent …

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Jonathan Green Part 1 - Oceania Championship, the NZGP, and how turning down acting led to his broadcasting career 38:13

1M ago38:13

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Speed City’s main man is our latest addition to the Garage library. We spoke with him after five epic weeks covering Toyota’s Formula Regional Oceania Championship and the New Zealand Grand Prix. But this ep won’t just appeal to the Kiwis. Lovers of Two-Wheels will enjoy it as well. Rusty talks to JG about his huge stint calling the World Superbike…

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The Motorsport Brief - Supercars Stars at the New Zealand Grand Prix 27:24

29d ago27:24

27:24

Will Brown and Broc Feeney join us as we wrap up a huge weekend at Highlands Motorsport Park. How Will became the first Aussie in 50 years to win the prestigious race and how his Supercars teammate stole the pole with almost no single seater experience. Don’t think for a minute that makes Toyota’s Formula Regional Championship a walk in the park. B…

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GHiT 0666 Ryan Goodnight and Duckia Zhang 1:42:38

1M ago1:42:38

1:42:38

GHiT 0666 Ryan Goodnight and Duckia Zhang Looking to build a race car team from scratch? Duckia and Ryan are starting a team and we try to help with the process to develop their car, their team, their paddock, etc etc etc. Hoping that this one will save you some time and money by learning from us what worked and what didn't. Oh, did we mention that…

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Data-Driven Racing: Insights from Chris Ludwig of LMS EFI 48:55

1M ago48:55

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Send us a text Bill Snow talks with Chris Ludwig of LMS EFI about harnessing data to improve racing performance. Chris shares practical tips on using data effectively at various skill levels, from basic lap time analysis to in-depth brake and throttle assessments. Learn how data can help you become a faster, more consistent driver. Plus, Chris shar…

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DwD 0665: Learning Racing: What We Re-Discovered When Learning Another Sport 24:37

1M ago24:37

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DwD 0665: Learning Racing: What We Re-Discovered When Learning Another Sport In what may be Vicki's least favorite episode, Bill and Jeremy talk about aspects of learning Chess that directly apply to learning to race and drive on track. It may sound like it makes no sense, but this episode could easily be three times as long and may be the first of…

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The Motorsport Brief - Arvid Lindblad: F1’s next big thing? 19:22

1M ago19:22

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Meet Arvid Lindblad, the Red Bull Junior who’s been unstoppable over summer in New Zealand, ahead of his first F2 race at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne next month. The calculated decision to come down under to compete to ensure he has enough points for a Super Licence for F1. Could we see him drive in practice sessions this year maybe even…

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GHiT 0664: Roy Dietsch - And Then we Talk Best Brake Pads 1:05:52

1M ago1:05:52

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GHiT 0664: Roy Dietsch - And Then we Talk Best Brake Pads We subscribed (as you should) to Roy Dietsch's YouTube a few months ago and when his recent episode went into his new favorite brake pads (replacing our team favorite the ST-43's), we knew we had to bring him on. Nothing seems to get racers more revved up online than the best brake pads. So …

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DwD 0663: Fueling for an Endurance Race Weekend - Listener Question 15:17

1M ago15:17

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DwD 0663: Fueling for an Endurance Race Weekend - Listener Question We love our listener questions and for this episode we cover what we recommend for fueling your race car during an endurance racing weekend. This includes fuel containment options in the real world, as well as NJ. We also go into some of the options that may help save your budget e…

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The Motorsport Brief - Dakar Rally winner Daniel Sanders 22:44

1M ago22:44

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‘Chucky’ is back but this time he’s on the pod to talk about winning one of the biggest races in the world! It was a dominant performance rarely seen at Dakar as the Aussie lead from start to finish. The home grown influence on the technical side Daniel pushed for that helped significantly and you’ll get a sense of how much was riding on his should…

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GHiT 0662: Sean Condon - A Listener's Goals for 2025 1:05:39

1M ago1:05:39

1:05:39

GHiT 0662: Sean Condon - A Listener's Goals for 2025 Sean Condon was one of our listeners who wrote in after our goals episode and was willing to come on the podcast. We go over his racing history and obviously his plans for the upcoming season. This is the first of what we hope will be an annual tradition. A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl…

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Racing Mistakes That Cost You (and How to Avoid Them) 49:18

1M ago49:18

49:18

Send us a text Bill Snow interviews Ryan Hall, a professional driver and coach, offering valuable insights for racers of all levels. Ryan shares his experiences in IRL and Champ Car, his coaching methods, and the importance of consistent seat time. He also emphasizes the negative consequences of being late to grid and provides actionable tips for m…

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DwD 0661: What You Should Be Doing This Offseason 33:32

1M ago33:32

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DwD 0661: What You Should Be Doing This Offseason All race cars have been known to have issues during a race and especially after a full season. We talk about what you should be doing in the offseason to prepare for a great 2025 season.. And if we left anything out, please let us know at [email protected] A link to the episode is: ht…

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Roberto Moreno - Part 3 52:52

2M ago52:52

52:52

The final lap of a rare 3-parter and he saves some cracking yarns for it. How the so called Piranha Club move to promote Michael Schumacher to Benetton came at his expense. The fallout from that and a 3am phone call from Eddie Jordan to get Roberto to drive for him. Let’s just say he hung up on him a few times. Finding a way to pre-qualify for minn…

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Roberto Moreno - Part 2 58:53

2M ago58:53

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It’s the 2nd of 3 parts of a fascinating story by a great story teller! Roberto continues his gripping recollections of the road to success and while it didn’t yield world championships he scored podiums in F1, special places in the record books along with wins in Indycar. You’ll get a sense of his relentless determination when most of us would giv…

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Roberto Moreno - Part 1 47:42

2M ago47:42

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The ‘Super Sub’ shares passion fuelled stories of his path to Formula 1 and Indycar, a path filled with setbacks and seemingly insurmountable challenges but he never gave up! An insight into his early life in Brazil and the close friendship he formed with F1 World Champion Nelson Piquet when they were both youngsters. Heading to the UK to take on t…

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GHiT 0660: Best Corvette for Racing with Mark Petronis 1:07:31

2M ago1:07:31

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GHiT 0660: Best Corvette for Racing with Mark Petronis Looking to build a race car from a street car? The best answer for many types of racing may be a Corvette. But which one? What to look for? What to look out for? We get a great run down from Mark Petronis who runs a company that supports improving all corvettes for use on the track and for raci…

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DwD 0657: When to Keep Racing vs When to Park the Car 21:15

2M ago21:15

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DwD 0657: When to Keep Racing vs When to Park the Car All race cars have been known to have issues during a race. We talk about when to drive around the problems (and how) as well as when it may be a better plan to go into the pits. And if we left anything out, please let us know at [email protected] A link to the episode is: https:/…

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The Motorsport Brief - Liam Lawson’s back 13:41

2M ago13:41

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RedBull Racing’s new signing for the 2025 F1 season returns to the pod after a huge send off by fans at home in New Zealand. Lawson was trackside for the Next Gen NZ Championship round in Taupo at the weekend, he joined Rusty and broadcast colleague Stephen McIvor for a chat via the Stuff Speed hub - www.stuff.co.nz/speedhub Why Lawson hasn’t chang…

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GHiT 0658: Aric Streeter Knows Racing 1:13:54

2M ago1:13:54

1:13:54

GHiT 0658: Aric Streeter Knows Racing We have been long time fans of what Aric Streeter has been doing with racing. We first heard of him from GridLife, possibly from the Slip Angel podcast and since then he has been all over and helping everyone improve in racing, including at the One Lap of America. We had so much to talk about going into the pod…

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Expert Tips for Novice Track Drivers 46:51

2M ago46:51

46:51

Send us a text Bill chats with Jason Kennedy of Auto Interest, a leading high-performance driving (HPD) organization, about their unique approach to track days and driver education. Jason shares the story of Auto Interest's evolution, from a small group of Ford Taurus enthusiasts to a nationally recognized HPD with a cutting-edge technology platfor…

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DwD 0659: Racing in Slower Cars is GREAT 17:46

2M ago17:46

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DwD 0659: Racing in Slower Cars is GREAT We often hear discussion about racing/driving on track in faster cars. Especially concerning is when the person talking is relatively new to high performance driving and/or racing. Ben and Bill discuss many of the advantages of racing in slower cars. A central point in racing and high performance driving is …

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Atomic Autosports at PRI 2024: Inside the Ultimate Racing Trade Show 45:19

2M ago45:19

45:19

Send us a text Join the Atomic Autosports crew as they hit the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) trade show! 🚗💨 From cutting-edge technology and industry innovations to behind-the-scenes insights, the team shares their experience exploring one of the biggest racing trade shows in the world. Get an up-close look at the latest performance parts, tool…

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GHiT 0656: Race Review: NHMS 2024 with Slippery Slope 55:02

2M ago55:02

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GHiT 0656: Race Review: NHMS 2024 with Slippery Slope Our sister team Slippery Slope Racing was able to make it to the 2024 NHMS endurance race with the 24 Hours of Lemons. It was far from an easy event. What happened? Did they recover? How was the 2024 Season as a whole? It is in here. A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/SlipperySlope202…

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fixed DwD 0655: Ben Talks Instructing 26:44

2M ago26:44

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DwD 0655: Ben Talks Instructing It had been quite a while since Ben had formally instructed on track at an HPDE. As his season ender, Ben was invited to instruct and he did. How did it go? What did his student need and where did they improve? And what car did they have? Its a good one. And if we left anything out, please let us know at GarageHeroes…

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GHiT 0654: Cage Party for Friendsgiving 1:05:09

2M ago1:05:09

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GHiT 0654: Cage Party for Friendsgiving Having Friendsgiving has become quite the racing tradition since we started racing. This year, we elected to focus primarily on building a cage with a few other smaller racing projects. We had Jeremy and Scott McMichael up for their first ever cage build and we were guided as always by the C&C Racing Factory,…

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Goal Setting for Your Best Racing Season Yet! 34:34

2M ago34:34

34:34

Send us a text Bill from Atomic Auto Sports welcomes back Michael Ribas of Exceed Transition Coaching for a powerful episode focused on goal setting and achieving peak performance in motorsports. Whether you're an autocrosser, time trial enthusiast, or road racer, Michael's insights will help you plan for your best season yet. Learn how to set SMAR…

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The Motorsport Brief - Real Design Group’s Vaughan Cartwright 39:23

2M ago39:23

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It doesn’t matter how good the car is if the driver can’t get comfortable behind the wheel they’ll never perform at their best! Vaughan Cartright has been making world class, bespoke race seat solutions for some of the biggest names in Motorsport for decades. And he looks after drivers all round the world and in all sorts of categories. Check out h…

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DwD 0653: Heel Toe – Part 2 27:39

3M ago27:39

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DwD 0653: Heel Toe – Part 2 In our first ever two part Dominating with Dawson, we go further into the topic of downshifting and the discussion in the “You Suck at Racing” blog by Ian Korf. If you ever pondered or even argued about downshifting on track, this may be an episode that makes you happy or sad or angry, lol. Base Article: https://yousucka…

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GHiT 0652: Club Spec with Blair Deffenbaugh from the SCCA 1:34:21

3M ago1:34:21

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GHiT 0652: Club Spec with Blair Deffenbaugh from the SCCA When we first started racing we were looking to build a car that we could race anywhere and everywhere. It did not exist. But now, we are getting closer with the Club Spec series run by the SCCA. Choose which car, make a few minor and easy upgrades and you are at the sharp tip of the field. …

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The Motorsport Brief - Christmas with Damien Power 23:13

3M ago23:13

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Kids the F word gets used a little so Santa would like you to block your ears as we enjoy a laugh with the very funny brother of Indy 500 winner Will Power. How they fired up the 2-strokes and took the karts out in Toowoomba when they were youngsters. (Ok that’s Rusty’s attempt at using nice words to basically say they terrorized the neighbourhood!…

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DwD 0651: Heel Toe – Part 1 26:29

3M ago26:29

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DwD 0651: Heel Toe – Part 1 We were all fascinated by a recent blog post by friend of the podcast Ian Korf on his “You Suck at Racing” blog that dealt with the efficacy of heel toe downshifting on track. We started off discussing the article and then meandered into a deeper discussion into what heel toe downshifting is and how to do it. I think we …

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The Motorsport Brief - The Race of Champions 19:05

3M ago19:05

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The driving force of the Race of Champions — Fredrik Johnsson — joins us to preview the ROC Sydney Show next March. For more than 30 years the Race of Champions has travelled the globe pitting stars different types of Motorsport against each other in equal machinery to try and figure out who’s the best! The line-up for ROC’s first trip down under i…

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