Driving While Awesome is an automotive podcast starring Lane Skelton, Waarren Madsen, and Art Cervantes. Experts in automotive opinion, long-time friends discuss topics on cars of all types, heavy on fun and cheap sports cars from the '80s and '90s, from a podcast studio in Santa Cruz, California. New episodes are uploaded every Thursday. Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook @drivingwhileawesome and visit our website at drivingwhileawesome.com
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We share the stories and inspiration that will help get more people behind the wheel and on the track. Track days, HPDE, SCCA, NASA, ChampCar, LeMons, and autocrossing - we interview drivers and industry insiders that will help drivers along their motorsports journey. The name, Late To Grid? In the past the host, Bill Snow, was always late to the track, late to get the car ready, and hence - Late To Grid. His goal with the podcast is to grow the sport and highlight the tools and resources th ...
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A Dying Breed - DWA! Podcast Ep. #853
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Lane Visits the guys at Kooglewerks, Art has an E30 update, Warren goes silent, and we answer questions from the listeners.By Lane Skelton, Warren Madsen, Art Cervantes
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How This Mini Cooper Expert Found Success in Wheel-to-Wheel Racing
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Send us a text Bill Snow welcomes Adrian Willoughby, a Mini Cooper parts expert and avid racer, to the Late to Grid podcast. Listen as Adrian shares his motorsports journey from dirt tracks to endurance racing, including his first track day, his surprising start in wheel-to-wheel racing, and the importance of safety and community in the sport. Get …
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Digital Boys - DWA! Podcast Ep. #852
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We complain about technology, talk about F1, Warren has project car updates, and we answer questions from the listeners.By Lane Skelton, Warren Madsen, Art Cervantes
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We talk about our adventures on the DWA! Rally XV, driving amazing roads in Northern California, crushing beers, and eating mediocre food. We'd like to thank our Rally sponsors: -Cars & Bids -Griot's Garage -Beeline Motor Club -Throttle Grotto -Cat & Cloud CoffeeBy Art Cervantes, Warren Madsen, Lane Skelton
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From Spectator Drags to Baja: Jasper Drengler's Wild Motorsports Journey 🏁
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Send us a text Join Bill Snow on Late To Grid as he chats with Jasper Drengler, a passionate racer who's taken on everything from dirt ovals to the Nurburgring! Get ready for a wild ride as Jasper shares his incredible journey of racing in all 50 states, the thrill of his first race win, and his upcoming challenge: the Baja 1000! Key Takeaways: Fin…
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Luft 10 and Rally Prep - DWA! Podcast Ep. #850
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Excuse the audio, we had some technical difficulties. Lane went to Luftgekuhlt 10 at Universal Studios Hollywood and he and Warren talk rally prep and answer some questions from the listeners.By Lane Skelton, Warren Madsen, Art Cervantes
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Lane drives a BMW E60 M5 manual, is Danny Ric really out of Formula 1?, and trivia.By Lane Skelton, Warren Madsen, Art Cervantes
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Hoosier Track Attack Tire: The Millers Spill the Secrets 🤫
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Send us a text Join Bill Snow on Late To Grid for a tire talk with a twist! Johnny Miller and Johnny V Miller, father and son, from Track Day Tire.com, reveal the secrets of the brand new Hoosier Track Attack tire. Get insider tips on this game-changing tire, learn about its unique features, and hear about the incredible testing experience that had…
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Rally prep continuesBy Lane Skelton, Warren Madsen, Art Cervantes
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Way Down Yonder on the Chattahoochee - DWA! Podcast Ep. #847
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Warren and Art are on their own while Lane is on tour in Memphis and Ohio. They talk about Radwood Detroit and answer questions from our awesome listeners.By Lane Skelton, Warren Madsen, Art Cervantes
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Off Road Limos and James Earl Jones - DWA! Podcast Ep. #846
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We talk about the passing of James Earl Jones, which gets us into movie talk, then we answer some questions from the listeners and we wrap the show up with some trivia.By Lane Skelton, Art Cervantes, Warren Madsen
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Airports, BBS Wheels, and Rally Prep - DWA! Podcast Ep. #845
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Art and Warren return from RADwood PNW, and we are all preparing for the DWA! Rally #15 in Northern California. If you are interested in joining us on the DWA! Rally, learn more and register at www.drivingwhileawesome.com/dwarallyBy Warren Madsen, Lane Skelton, Art Cervantes
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Forrest Davis of Griot's Motors - DWA! Podcast Ep. #844
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Art and Warren sat down with Forrest Davis of Griot's Motors to learn about growing up as a car guy in the PNW, owning the coolest VW Bug around, and how he became the shop foreman at their world-class restoration facility in Tacoma, WA.By Lane Skelton, Warren Madsen, Art Cervantes
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Monterey Car Week 2024 - DWA! Podcast Ep. #843
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We are joined by our good friend and DWA! Podcast regular Ali Javidan to talk about what we did during Monterey Car Week.By Ali Javidan, Warren Madsen, Art Cervantes, Lane Skelton
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Clark Returns - DWA! Podcast Ep. #842
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Clark Sopper of RoundCat Racing fame is back from Japan for Monterey Car Week. He sits down with Warren and Lane over Jerky to answer some listener questions, they talk about what they are going to do during Car Week, and Lane and Clark have a good ol' auction results battle...who is your money on?By Lane Skelton, Warren Madsen, Clark Sopper
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Head of Motorsport for Maserati: Giovanni Sgro
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Warren and Lane sit down with Giovanni Sgro, Head of Motorsport for Maserati at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering in beautiful Carmel California right after the debut of their new Maserati GT2 Stradale. We talk about the passion for the brand, Giovanni's relationship with Maserati and motorsport, and the new track-only MCXtrema. We hope you enjoy …
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Late to Grid: 944 Fest -- A Porsche Paradise With Tacos, Beer, & More!
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Send us a text Join Bill Snow as he chats with Travis and Kat, the organizers of the legendary 944 Fest, happening this Labor Day weekend at Nelson Ledges! Get ready for an inside look at this iconic event, including: A blast from the past: The story of the very first 944 turbo! The 944 Fest magic: How this event brings together a passionate Porsch…
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Jay Ward: Pixar Animation - DWA! Podcast Ep. #840
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A few weeks ago, Warren sat down with Jay Ward, Creative Director at Pixar Animation Studios in Emeryville, California to discuss how his passion for cars shaped the Cars franchise, some history of Pixar, and more.By Lane Skelton, Warren Madsen, Art Cervantes
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Late to Grid: August Challenge - Who's in Your Room?
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Send us a text This month, Bill encourages listeners to take a hard look at their "room" - their circle of influence, the people who shape their lives and their motorsports journey. Are those around you pushing you toward your goals or holding you back? Bill shares insightful advice on the importance of surrounding yourself with positive, supportiv…
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Riding with Waymo, and Paying to Park - DWA! Podcast Ep. #839
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Art is on assignment in Alaska for his 40th birthday, Warren rides in a Waymo taxi, and Lane kills it at trivia. RIP Nicole Chabot Ryan.By Lane Skelton, Warren Madsen, Art Cervantes
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Late to Grid - John Troche: A Lifetime of Motorsports
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Send us a text Join Bill Snow on Late to Grid as he chats with John Troche, a 79-year-old autocrosser with a lifetime of motorsports experience. John shares his incredible journey, from owning a Cobra at 22 to conquering the autocross scene. Get ready for inspiring stories and valuable advice! Key Takeaways: - The thrill of owning a Cobra at 22: Jo…
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From Texas with Jerky and Good Vibes - DWA! Podcast Ep. #838
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Our friend John Greco is in town from Dallas Texas, and he has Jerky, and a list of questionable dream cars...let's podcast!By John Greco, Warren Madsen, Lane Skelton
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Late to Grid: Bill's Motorsports Journey - From Karting to Atomic Autosports
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Send us a text Buckle up, gearheads! This week's solo episode of Late to Grid is a personal one, as host Bill takes you on a nostalgic journey through his own motorsports adventures. From early days at the Indy 500 to his current role as founder of Atomic Autosports, Bill shares stories of karting, endurance racing, and the creation of Rad Air Raci…
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RADwood NorCal - DWA! Podcast Ep. #837
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Art, Warren, and Dante talk inside baseball about RADwood NorCal while Lane is on special assignment in Maui (for the record, Lane wore shorts the entire trip, and never wore jeans while on the island of Maui, and only wore his New Balances to and from the airport).By Dante, Warren Madsen, Art Cervantes
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The Need For Speed - DWA! Podcast Ep. #836
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Warren and Art prep for RADwood NorCal as Lane gets ready for Island life.By Lane Skelton, Art Cervantes, Warren Madsen
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The King Of SUVs: Ali Javidan - DWA! Podcast Ep. #835
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Ali joins the crew to talk about his luxury SUV buying/owning experience, selling the MK1 Escort and more.By Ali Javidan, Art Cervantes, Warren Madsen, Lane Skelton
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We Are Imposters - DWA! Podcast Ep. #834
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It's Hot, but our little slivers of land by the coast are staying cool as ICE. We talk about weird food, F1, DWA! Morning Motors, and much more. Thanks to all our listeners and supporters over the past 10+ years. Don't forget to rate and review the show wherever you listen...we are told it helps something.…
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Late To Grid: July Challenge - Do Less & Achieve More!
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Send us a text This month's challenge from host Bill Snow is to not get more done, but having less to do. When we say no to something we are actually saying yes to something else. Where can you delegate in your life? What can you say no to? Save on endurance and track day race tires! Use code: SnowVIP at TrackDayTire.com to get you a buy three get …
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Roadtrip To Yellowstone And A Sonoma Track Day - DWA! Podcast Ep. #833
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Warren drives to Yosemite with his family in their new Mazda CX-50 and Lane does a private track day at Sonoma Raceway in his Porsche 981 Boxster S. All this and more on this episode of the DWA! Podcast.By Lane Skelton, Warren Madsen, Art Cervantes
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Are You Down With Backdates? - DWA! Podcast Ep. #832
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We answer questions from you, the listeners, and Warren's wife buys a brand new car.By Lane Skelton, Warren Madsen, Art Cervantes
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Late to Grid: Taylor Allen - From Buick Regals to Vintage Indy Cars
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Send us a text This week on Late to Grid, Bill welcomes Taylor Allen to the Atomic Autosports studio for a chat about his motorsports journey, which has taken him from a surprising first track day experience in a Buick Regal to driving vintage Indy cars. Taylor shares his early days of autocrossing and time trials, his hilarious “Taylor Allen” deca…
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For Now On, We Only Talk Electric Cars - DWA! Podcast Ep. #831
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Art and Warren both bought new cars, Warren has e36 updates and Lane drove his '65 Beetle.By Lane Skelton, Warren Madsen, Art Cervantes
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Art's Skyline Is Sold - DWA! Podcast Ep. #830
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Art sold his Skyline on Cars and Bids, and we have news on the BMW X5 accident...all this and more on this episode of the DWA! Podcast.By Art Cervantes, Warren Madsen
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You Have Data - Now What? Race Keeper and Data Guru Bill Stevens Shares His Wisdom
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Send us a text Get ready to unlock the secrets of racing data! Join us as Bill Stevens, a seasoned racer and Race Keeper guru from BNS Racing Services, takes us on a thrilling ride through the world of data acquisition. Race Faster with Data: Unlock the Secrets of Race Keeper with Expert Bill Stevens 🏎️ Think data is just for engineers? Think again…
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Art Says Goodbye To The BMW X5, and Nissan Skyline - DWA! Podcast Ep. #829
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Art's BMW got hit, and his Skyline is on Cars and Bids. Warren went camping and we have a BMW E36 Update. All this and more on this episode of the DWA! PodcastBy Lane Skelton, Warren Madsen, Art Cervantes
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Art's Classic Rally Experience, and RADwood Dream Cars - DWA! Podcast Ep. #828
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5 Tips For Better Time Trial Results + The New TT Experience School with Dan Dennehy
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Send us a text Dan Dennehy is back for his third visit on the podcast to talk about time trials and the upcoming time trial experience at Pittsburgh International Race Complex. Learn more about the TT Experience School: May 31 & June 2 TT Experience School Dan's previous episodes: You down with OPTT? SCCA Enduro Recap Dan's five tips for a better T…
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Get On Track with NASA HPDE - Joey Pollak and Derek Mortland
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Send us a text Joey Pollak and Derek Mortland, who both instruct with NASA Great Lakes and AutoInterests, join Bill to talk about their motorsports journeys and how drivers can get on track with NASA and NASA's HPDE progression program. Learn more... NASA Great Lakes Drive NASA (National Website) Email Joey Email Derek Save on race tires! Use code:…
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Rally Recap With The Beeline Boyz - DWA! Podcast Ep. #826
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Warren and Lane are joined by Dante and Ryan of Beeline Motor Club to talk about the DWA! Classic Rally and much more.By Dante, Ryan, Warren Madsen, Lane Skelton
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The Late To Grid May Challenge - Make It About You
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Send us a text The May Challenge is focused on what you need. Where do you need to improve? Make a list and start working on it. The goal is to be better tomorrow than you were today. Racing with Rad Air. Want to get on track in wheel to wheel racing with ChampCar? Checkout the listings on Seat4Sale. Want to live Life In The Fast Lane? Connect with…
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10th Anniversary Show - DWA! Podcast Ep. #825
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10 years, 825 episodes, and we're still doing it. This podcast has introduced us to some amazing people and provided some awesome opportunities. Thanks for the last 10 years!By Art Cervantes, Warren Madsen, Lane Skelton
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Warren Sells His BMW E30 After 19 Years! - DWA! Podcast Ep. #823
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Warren Sells His BMW E30 After 19 Years!By Lane Skelton, Warren Madsen, Art Cervantes
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Car Snacks, Midship Runabouts, and Depreciation - DWA! Podcast Ep. #822
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Nic Cuarta of Beeline Motor Club is back to fill in for Art, who is on special assignment at sea.By Nic Cuarta, Warren Madsen, Lane Skelton
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Rally Ready - DWA! Podcast Ep. #821
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We are all together in the same room for the first time in a while. Skyline watch is in full effect, Art's Honda powered E30 will be on the DWA! Classic Rally, and Lane and Warren have project car updates. We also answer some listener questions, and end the show with some trivia.By Lane Skelton, Warren Madsen, Art Cervantes
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April Challenge To Make You A Better Person (And A Better Driver)
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Send us a text How did March go for you? Are you in a better place than you were on March 1st? Let's keep the momentum rolling!! Here’s the Late To Grid April Challenge: Continue to live a healthy lifestyle, but turn it up Read one book Prepare for your events - Inventory concept Connect with people - Networking Finish your projects Are you up for …
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Late To Grind: Saevar Thordarson from Heritage Coffee in Solon, Ohio
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Send us a text Saevar Thordarson joins the Late To Grind to talk about his coffee ownership journey. Learn more about Heritage Coffee: Heritage Coffee Website Heritage Coffee Instagram Heritage Coffee Facebook Connect with Saevar: Saevar on Instagram Saevar on LinkedIn The first ten (10) people that stop by Atomic Autosports in Wickliffe, Ohio and …
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Get A Rope! - DWA! Podcast Ep. #820
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While Lane is in NYC, Art and Warren talk about poor customer service, the DWA Classic Rally, what could have been with French cars in the US, Time Out Dolls and more.By Warren Madsen, Art Cervantes
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Mark Nolan - Cleveland's Car Guy Is Going Racing
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Send us a text If you live in Cleveland, Ohio you know Mark Nolan. He's been on air for 35 years and always has a smile. Plus, he's a car guy who is going racing. He just sold his Tex Powell build Oldsmobile GT car so that he could focus on getting more seat team, work towards his SCCA competition license, and go racing. Mark talks about balancing …
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