Late to Grid - Grassroots Racing
By: Bill Snow
Language: en-us
Categories: Leisure, Automotive, Sports
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 that will help you get to the track and faster behind t...
Episodes
From Karting to Goodyear Racing: Jay Chapman on Career, Tires & Grassroots Motorsports
Dec 15, 2025Send us a text
In this episode of Late To Grid, Bill sits down with Jay Chapman of Goodyear Racing to unpack a motorsports career built from karting roots, NASCAR weekends, Grand-Am adventures, MX-5 Cup development, and now supporting racers across vintage and grassroots programs.
Jay shares stories of growing up in a karting family, wrenching and volunteering his way into professional motorsports, and eventually designing and supporting racing tires used across SCCA, NASA, vintage series, and more. He also explains how Goodyear develops products for everything from sprint racing to endurance competition — an...
Duration: 00:48:55Brock Yates Jr. on One Lap of America, Car Culture, and the Wildest Stories You've Never Heard
Dec 01, 2025Send us a text
On this episode of the Late To Grid Podcast, Bill sits down with Brock Yates Jr. — the man carrying on the legacy behind the legendary One Lap of America.
If you know the Yates name, you know the stories run deep. And if you don’t know Brock yet… you will by the end of this episode.
Brock shares:
Cooling, Camaraderie, and the Cayman GT4: Jon Miller's Motorsports Mastery
Nov 03, 2025Send us a text
In this episode of the Late to Grid podcast, we sit down with Jon Miller—autocrosser, rally racer, and performance cooling expert from Mishimoto. Jon shares his deep-rooted motorsports journey, which began with his grandparents racing SCCA rallies in the '50s and '60s, and an early secret lesson in driving a manual transmission Ford SHO.
Jon dives into his experience across multiple disciplines, from a chaotic, unsupervised first track day at Nelson Ledges to his favorite form of racing: stage rally. He shares ca...
Duration: 00:48:18Zero Experience, 24-Hour Race: Nigel Boyce's Jump Into Wheel-to-Wheel
Oct 20, 2025Send us a text
In this episode of Late to Grid, we talk to Nigel Boyce, a mechanic who went from zero wheel-to-wheel experience straight into a 24-hour endurance race! Nigel shares his unique path, starting with a lifelong love for cars, graduating to autocross and time trials in his Honda Civic Si, and finally finding his track car in a Dodge Neon.
Nigel recounts the chaos of his first endurance race, including a frantic, eight-hour, last-minute drive to find a mandatory fire suppression system. He offers great advice o...
From GTI to Miata: Nisa Borghi’s Autocross Journey
Oct 06, 2025Send us a text
This week on Late to Grid, Bill sits down with Nisa Borghi to talk about her path into motorsports—from giving her VW GTI a personality on Instagram, to celebrating 100K miles at her first autocross, to taking on the challenge of a rear-wheel-drive Miata.
Nisa shares what it was like stepping into the SCCA community, co-driving with her husband, flagging at Nelson Ledges, and learning the ropes as a woman in motorsports. From trackside lessons to social media connections, her story shows how passion, persistence, and community fuel the journey.
... Duration: 00:45:50It’s Never Too Late to Chase Your Racing Dream
Sep 22, 2025Send us a text
This week on Late to Grid, we sit down with Jon Krolewicz to dive into his incredible motorsports journey. He shares how a third-grade book report on the Indy 500 sparked a lifelong passion , and how a chance meeting with a pro driver his own size transformed his dream into a plan.
Jon offers practical wisdom for anyone looking to get started or level up their game. He reveals the two biggest lessons he learned from karting: the importance of budgeting and how to harness your fear. Jon also talks about his "...
Duration: 00:56:33Building Drivers: How Time, Tools & Family Shape Track Performance
Aug 18, 2025Send us a text
In this episode of Late to Grid, we sit down with Mike—driver, mentor, and seasoned wrench turner—to explore how seat time, smart preparation, and family support all come together to shape a successful race weekend.
Mike shares how his years on track and in the garage have sharpened his approach to racing, teaching him what really matters: learning every time you go out. From talking through pre-race checklists to tracking tire pressures, Mike’s insight is practical, relatable, and perfect for anyone looking to level up their motorsports journey—whether...
Duration: 01:05:12No Rig? No Problem. Getting to the Grid Anyway
Aug 04, 2025Send us a text
In this episode of Late to Grid, we sit down with Jack Butler—a rising star in grassroots motorsports. What started with video games and weekend karting sessions has transformed into real-world racing experience in Champ Car, open-wheel training at the Lucas Oil School of Racing, and competing in 14-hour endurance events at Daytona. Did we mention Jack just graduated high school?
We explore how Jack turned virtual laps into real seat time, the role sim racing played in building racecraft, and what it’s like to juggle college prep while hunt...
Duration: 00:26:31From Daily Driver to Track Night: Dexter’s First Step into Racing
Jul 21, 2025Send us a text
In this episode of Late to Grid, we sit down with Dexter Shreve, who shares the story of finally chasing down his motorsports dream—starting with a Track Night in America event…in his daily driver Toyota Camry.
Dexter walks us through the nerves, the excitement, and the learning curve of getting on track for the first time. From buying his first helmet on the way to the event to pushing his Camry harder than ever before, Dexter’s story proves that you don’t need a race car to get started—...
Duration: 00:39:08The Solo Survival Kit: Everything You Need to Pack for Track Day Success
Jul 07, 2025Send us a text
In this episode of Late to Grid, we dive into the checklist every racer needs to have before heading to the track. Whether you’re new to autocross or you’ve got a season of wheel-to-wheel under your belt, this is your solo survival kit for stress-free events.
Bill shares his essential gear picks, pro tips for packing, and lessons learned from a very wet practice day at Mid-Ohio. Learn why peanut butter & jelly might be your secret weapon, why painter’s tape belongs in every trunk, and how being...
Duration: 00:18:59From Pontiac Sunbird to Track Days: Jason Yard’s Motorsports Journey
Jun 23, 2025Send us a text
In this episode of Late to Grid, we dive into the motorsports journey of Jason Yard from Malco Automotive. From his unexpected first drag race in a Pontiac Sunbird to his current role supporting grassroots racing events, Jason shares stories that are equal parts hilarious and inspiring. We explore how Malco is making waves in the high-performance driving world, especially when it comes to keeping race cars and tow rigs clean, fast, and photo-ready.
You'll hear how Malco became a staple at tracks like Mid-Ohio, why clean windshields might be your...
Duration: 00:40:52Your First Track Day: Everything You Need to Know to Get on Track Safely and Confidently
Jun 09, 2025Send us a text
Thinking about doing your first track day but don’t know where to start? In this episode of Late To Grid, we flip the script—Josh asks the questions that every new track driver wants answered, and Bill delivers a masterclass on getting started in motorsports.
From picking the right helmet and prepping your car to managing on-track nerves and avoiding rookie mistakes, this episode is packed with advice that will get you from the paddock to the grid with confidence. Bill shares practical tips from his years of experience working with...
Duration: 00:25:34How SEMA’s Mike Spagnola is Paving New Roads Into Motorsports
May 26, 2025Send us a text
In this episode of Late To Grid, we sit down with Mike Spagnola, the President and CEO of SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) — one of the most influential organizations in the automotive and motorsports world.
Mike shares his incredible journey from his early days tinkering in his family’s garage to leading an industry powerhouse that champions innovation, customization, and grassroots racing. We dive deep into how SEMA is actively working to get new people into motorsports, empower young builders and racers, and brid...
Duration: 00:51:29From Garage to Glory: RadAir Racing Takes on Daytona's 14-Hour Enduro
May 12, 2025Send us a text
What’s it like racing at Daytona International Speedway with 120+ cars on track and 14 hours ahead of you? In this episode of Late to Grid, host Bill takes you behind the scenes of one of grassroots motorsports' biggest bucket list events — the ChampCar Endurance Series race at Daytona International Speedway.
Bill follows the RadAir Racing team through the tech line, on pit lane, and post-stint in the garage. You’ll hear first-hand reactions from drivers seeing Daytona’s iconic high banks for the first time, crew mem...
Duration: 00:24:01Don't Panic! Your Track Day Prep Guide
Apr 28, 2025Send us a text
Feeling behind as the racing season kicks off? Don’t panic — you’re not alone, and we’ve got your back! In this episode of Late To Grid, Bill shares practical, last-minute tips to get you and your car ready for autocross, track days, endurance racing, and HPDE events — even if your garage projects didn’t exactly go as planned over the winter.
Whether you're aiming for your first-ever motorsports event or you’re dusting off your helmet after a long off-season, this episode covers the essentials to help you succeed: tire inspectio...
Duration: 00:33:14How Did You Get Started in Racing? Best Of Grassroots Motorsports Journeys
Apr 14, 2025Send us a text
How do people really get into motorsports? In this special “Best Of” episode of the Late to Grid Podcast, we throw the green flag on the most inspiring, quirky, and downright passionate origin stories from our favorite grassroots racers.
Host Bill takes us on a fast lap through more than a dozen guest highlights—each one sharing how they first caught the racing bug. From pushing go-karts uphill, wrenching on beat-up Miatas, attending legendary races as kids, or tagging along with track-day mentors, these stories celebr...
Duration: 00:32:22From Backyard Karting to Championship Wins: Alyssa Korecky’s Racing Journey
Mar 31, 2025Send us a text
In this episode of Late to Grid, we welcome karting champion Alyssa Korecky to the Atomic Autosports studio to share her inspiring and relatable motorsports journey. Starting out on a homemade backyard dirt track, Alyssa evolved from riding a Power Wheels to racing full-speed LO206 karts at premier tracks like Mid-Ohio, Nelson Ledges, and Pitt Race.
We dive deep into Alyssa’s transition from casual backyard fun to competitive karting through the SCCA (Sports Car Club of America) and her first ne...
Duration: 00:32:29Matt Busby on Racing, Track Operations, and the Future of Motorsports
Mar 03, 2025Send 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 Motorsports Park.
We dive into what it takes to get started in racing—whether it's through karting, autocross, or jumping straight into open-wheel cars like Matt did. He shares how saying "yes" to an unexpected job offer in...
Duration: 00:57:44Data-Driven Racing: Insights from Chris Ludwig of LMS EFI
Feb 10, 2025Send 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 shares a funny anecdote about the importance of pre-race bathroom breaks!
The season might be over, but the work is just beginning. Don't let your track, autocross or racecar sit idle this off season. Now is the perfect...
Duration: 00:49:09Racing Mistakes That Cost You (and How to Avoid Them)
Jan 27, 2025Send 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 maximizing track time and avoiding costly errors.
The season might be over, but the work is just beginning. Don't let your track, autocross or racecar sit idle this off season. Now is the perfect time to tackle those...
Duration: 00:49:32Expert Tips for Novice Track Drivers
Jan 13, 2025Send 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 platform. Learn about their focus on driver education, innovative technology, and the importance of the right mindset for a successful track day. Jason also offers valuable advice for first-timers, including essential pre-event prep tips and how to get the most out of your time...
Duration: 00:47:05Atomic Autosports at PRI 2024: Inside the Ultimate Racing Trade Show
Jan 08, 2025Send 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, tools, and trends shaping the future of racing. Plus, hear what stood out to the Atomic crew as they connect with top industry pros and suppliers.
Whether you’re a racing enthusiast, a gearhead, or just curious about the world of high...
Duration: 00:45:33Goal Setting for Your Best Racing Season Yet!
Dec 30, 2024Send 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 SMART goals, prioritize effectively, manage your energy, and leverage the power of coaching to excel both on and off the track. Michael shares inspiring success stories and offers a special discount on his coaching services exclusively for Late to Grid listeners...
Duration: 00:34:48From F1 Dreams to Automotive Aftermarket Guru
Dec 16, 2024Send us a text
Join Bill from Atomic Auto Sports as he chats with Andrew Markel, Technical Director of Content for Babcock's Media and a lifelong motorsports enthusiast. Andrew shares his incredible journey, from witnessing Formula 1 in Detroit as a child to his current work creating automotive content and his ongoing passion for grassroots racing. Hear about his experiences at the Indy 500, various driver's schools (including the unforgettable Bridgestone Ice Driving Academy!), and his hilarious adventures with old cars and pull-a-parts. Andrew’s story is an inspiration for anyone with a passion for cars and racing!
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Duration: 00:41:49Track Heroes: How High-Performance Driving Heals Veterans' PTSD
Dec 02, 2024Send us a text
Luke Ryker from Track Heroes joins us to share his inspiring story of using high-performance driving to help veterans and first responders overcome PTSD. Discover the science behind this unique program, how it works, and the incredible impact it's having on the lives of those who've served. Learn about the different stages of the program, their partnerships with organizations like BMW Performance Center, and how you can get involved!
The season might be over, but the work is just beginning. Don't let your track, autocross or racecar sit idle this off...
Duration: 00:45:36SEMA 2024: Upgrading Your Race Car with Hawk, Hoosier, NRG, & DEI
Nov 25, 2024Send us a text
Get the inside scoop on SEMA 2024! We hit the show floor and talked to top industry players: Hawk Performance, Hoosier Tire, NRG Innovations, and Design Engineering, Inc. (DEI). Learn about their latest products, tips for track success, and how their innovations can elevate your racing game. From brake pads to tires, seats to heat shielding, this episode is packed with insights for every racer.
The season might be over, but the work is just beginning. Don't let your track, autocross or racecar sit idle this off season. Now is the perfect...
Duration: 00:24:56Eric Baun - From Music to Motorsports, Racing with MS & a Love for the Track
Nov 11, 2024Send us a text
Bill Snow welcomes Eric Baun, a sales rep and avid racer, to the Late to Grid podcast. Listen as Eric shares his motorsports journey from his first track day in a Volkswagen to his current passion for karting and endurance racing, including his surprising start in wheel-to-wheel racing, his experience managing multiple sclerosis, and his goal of reaching the next level in motorsport.
Get Eric's advice on how to get started in racing, the resources he uses to improve his driving, and his vision for the future. You won't want to...
Duration: 00:45:30How This Mini Cooper Expert Found Success in Wheel-to-Wheel Racing
Oct 28, 2024Send 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 Adrian's advice on how to get started in racing, the resources he uses to improve his driving, and his ultimate goal of racing at the Rolex 24 Hours. You won't want to miss this inspiring story!
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From Spectator Drags to Baja: Jasper Drengler's Wild Motorsports Journey 🏁
Oct 14, 2024Send 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:
Find your passion: Jasper's story shows how a love of cars can lead to an amazing life full of adventure and achievement.Set a budget and stick to it: Jasper... Duration: 00:48:20Hoosier Track Attack Tire: The Millers Spill the Secrets 🤫
Sep 30, 2024Send 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 them raving!
Key Takeaways:
The Hoosier Track Attack Tire: This is no ordinary street tire – it's a race tire engineered for ultimate performance and grip.Unsprung Weight Matters: Jo... Duration: 00:45:19Late to Grid: 944 Fest -- A Porsche Paradise With Tacos, Beer, & More!
Aug 19, 2024Send 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 Porsche community.
Food, fun, and festivities: From the epic Saturday night barbecue to the Atomic Lapping Day on Sunday, there's something...
Late to Grid: August Challenge - Who's in Your Room?
Aug 12, 2024Send 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, supportive individuals.
Key Takeaways:
- The power of influence: Who we surround ourselves with shapes our goals and actions.
- Choosing the right circle: Seek out those who support...
Late to Grid - John Troche: A Lifetime of Motorsports
Aug 05, 2024Send 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: John's passion for cars started young, and his story of finding a classic Cobra is truly remarkable!
- Learn from the best: John shares his experience w...
Late to Grid: Bill's Motorsports Journey - From Karting to Atomic Autosports
Aug 01, 2024Send 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 Racing, a successful team built around the iconic Dodge Neon.
Get ready for a mix of laughs, wisdom, and inspiring anecdotes as Bill reveals the lessons learned through years of wrenching, racing, and building...
Late To Grid: July Challenge - Do Less & Achieve More!
Jul 01, 2024Send 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 one free deal on the Continental Extreme Contact Force (TW200) tire.
Don't forget to:
Su...
Duration: 00:05:27Late to Grid: Taylor Allen - From Buick Regals to Vintage Indy Cars
Jun 16, 2024Send 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” decals on his friends’ cars, and the story behind his Corvette crash at Gingerman. He talks about his experiences racing with RadAir Racing, including their memorable (and often bizarre) radio chatter, and shares his plans for up...
Duration: 00:33:46You Have Data - Now What? Race Keeper and Data Guru Bill Stevens Shares His Wisdom
Jun 03, 2024Send 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! In this episode of Late Grid, Bill Stevens, a racing veteran and Race Keeper guru, reveals how anyone can use data to transform their driving.
Bil...
Duration: 00:45:105 Tips For Better Time Trial Results + The New TT Experience School with Dan Dennehy
May 20, 2024Send 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 Time Trial:
......You'll have to listen to get the details
Dan shares some personal updates - which are awesome. So e...
Get On Track with NASA HPDE - Joey Pollak and Derek Mortland
May 13, 2024Send 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: AtomicVIP at TrackDayTire.com to get special pricing on Hoosier and Toyo tires. That code will also get you a buy three get one free d...
The Late To Grid May Challenge - Make It About You
May 03, 2024Send 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 Bill Snow to learn more about franchise opportunities with Rad Air Complete Car Care. Learn more at: Franchising with Rad Air...
April Challenge To Make You A Better Person (And A Better Driver)
Apr 02, 2024Send 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 upRead one bookPrepare for your events - Inventory conceptConnect with people - NetworkingFinish your projectsAre you up for the challenge? I know you can do it!
I reference three episodes:
Motorsports Fitness With Trey Shannon
Get In Shape With Trilogy
Goal Setting
... Duration: 00:07:17
Late To Grind: Saevar Thordarson from Heritage Coffee in Solon, Ohio
Apr 01, 2024Send 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 say that they listened to the Late To Grind podcast will get a coupon for a free coffee at Heritage Coffee.
Find previous episodes of the Late To Grid podcast o...
Mark Nolan - Cleveland's Car Guy Is Going Racing
Mar 25, 2024Send 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 everything in life and making decisions to support that.
Connect with Mark:
Facebook
Instagram
Find previous episodes of th...
March Challenge To Make You A Better Person (And Driver)
Mar 02, 2024Send us a text
How did you February go for you? Are you in a better place than you were on February 1st?
Let's keep the momentum rolling!!
Here’s the Late To Grid March Challenge:
Are you up for the challenge? I know you can do it!
I reference three episodes:
Motorsports Fitn...
Sarin Kodappully - Asking Questions Leads To Racing Joy
Feb 26, 2024Send us a text
Sarin Kodappully takes to areas we never thought of when thinking about racing and life. He proposes the question, Where do you the joy from by being involved in racing? Think about that! Powerful.
Sarin is a pure racer who has been passionate about motorsports for his entire life. His pursuits in motorsports have taken him to kart racing, sim racing, open wheel racing, sports car racing, autocross, track days, time trials, and endurance racing.
Outside of motorsports, Sarin works as a vehicle dynamics engineer for Nexteer Automotive, developing mot...
30+ Years of Racing with Will Nonnamaker of Team Shalen
Feb 19, 2024Send us a text
Will Nonnamaker from Team Shalen joins Bill on this episode to talk about racing and business.
Will started racing in SCCA club racing and grew through the racing ranks eventually getting into Grand Am racing. He and the Shalen team are now focused on the ChampCar Endurance Series and are constantly on the podium.
Will's great quotes from this episode:
Connect with Team Shalen:
Beers With Bill - Devan Keeling Talks Gridlife, SCCA, And His ChampCar Mustang Build
Feb 12, 2024Send us a text
It was great to have Devan on the podcast again.
In this Beers with Bill episode I catch up with Devan to chat about his 2023 season and what he has planned for 2024.
We cover Gridlife, SCCA Time Trials, the Ultimate Track Car Challenge, his ChampCar build, and lots more.
Have a guess what tool that Devan loans out most at the track?
We talk about getting started in ChampCar and how to approach the .
Here's the link to Devan's episode which was released i...
February Challenge To Make You A Better Driver (And Person)
Feb 01, 2024Send us a text
How did you January go for you? Are you in a better place than you were on January 1st?
Let's keep the momentum rolling!!
Here’s the Late To Grid February Challenge:
Are you up for...
Duration: 00:04:59Talking Autocross with Chip Manuel
Jan 29, 2024Send us a text
In this episode of the Late To Grid podcast Bill sits down with Chip Manuel to learn more about Chip's motorsports background and how he approaches autocross competitions.
Chips says that he was first a car guy (think Fast & Furious) and then found motorsports. Hi did his first autocross while studying at Clemson.
He shares some awesome insights about how to approach autocross events and how to get faster.
Chip's advice to autocross beginners:
Lots of Goals & Advice Shared at the Neohio SCCA Open House at Track First
Jan 22, 2024Send us a text
The Neohio SCCA held its January Social at Track First in Akron Ohio and Bill set up the Atomic Autosports studio in one of the McCann Racing lounges and boy did some of the attendees have some great goals and motorsports advice to share.
Listen in as attendees share their 2024 racing and motorsports goals as well as the best motorsports advice they've received.
Learn more about Track First.
Racing with Rad Air. Want to get on track in wheel to wheel racing with ChampCar? Checkout th...
Matt Harbert - Rad Air Racing & Atomic Autosports & Full Of Energy
Jan 10, 2024Send us a text
Matt Harbert is an automotive technician at Atomic Autosports and Rad Air in Wickliffe. He's also the team lead on the Rad Air Racing team and I finally had him on the podcast.
Matt's full of energy and represents the great part of our sport. I am excited to see people like Matt taking an interest in grassroots racing and contributing to the industry rather than just be in the industry.
Matt shares some great advice...
January Challenge To Make You A Better Driver (and person)
Jan 01, 2024Send us a text
The new year is here and it's the perfect time to hit the reset button on whatever has taken your focus away from being your best.
In this episode I offer up a challenge to start the year off by taking steps to be a better you.
Goal Setting For Racers - Make This Your Best Year!
Dec 27, 2023Send us a text
The new year is almost here and it's time to get your goals in place to make sure that you won't be late to grid.
Why is goal setting so important for racers? We have a lot to do and having goals will help us make decisions that get us to the desired outcome that we have for our racing efforts.
In this episode I walk you through how to set goals and detail out the items that need to be completed to achieve your goals. It might seem li...
Saying Yes Leads To Motorsports Opportunity with Tim Obert from High Voltage Indoor Karting
Dec 18, 2023Send us a text
Tim Obert from High Voltage Indoor Karting joins the Late To Grid Podcast to share his motorsports journey.
Tim talks about hanging at the track with fellow Corvette families and wanting to build a go kart everywhere there wasn't one.
He's worked for Penske, Springsport Speedway, and Pepsi. Tim's a big collector of IndyCar memorabilia.
We talk about his indoor karting can help driver's stay sharp all year long.
Tim's advice:
Has Tim been Late To Grid? Yes! Not only...
Duration: 01:03:22Talking Tires And So Much More with Johnny Miller From Track Day Tire
Dec 04, 2023Send us a text
Johnny Miller is a very accomplished race car driver and he shares so much!
The conversation ranges from Johnny's racing career which started in SCCA autocross to why being relevant is important in your racing career (hint: this helps with getting sponsorships for grassroots racing).
He grew from Autocross to racing professionally in Trans Am, IMSA, and NASCAR.
He's set track records at many tracks, landed great sponsorships, and built a tire business to help grow grassroots racing.
Did you know that the government of N...
Finding & Landing Sponsors - How To Build Your Sponsorship Plan (A Replay)
Nov 27, 2023Send us a text
Here's a replay of Bill's popular sponsorship episode. As we head into the new year your sponsorship planning should be well underway and this episode will help.
Bill Snow shares his insights into how to build a sponsorship plan for your racing program. Sponsorships have to go beyond product sponsors if you want to get to the next level of getting funding for you and your team. Having a plan and knowing your value is key to building your program.
Over the years Bill has been involved with securing spon...
Just Getting Started - Camp Teague
Nov 20, 2023Send us a text
Camp Teague is just wrapping up his first season of racing and he jumped right into wheel to wheel racing with ChampCar. It was through networking and meeting Kyle Lockrow (who was a previous guest on the podcast) that Camp was able to get into racing.
He first caught the car bug by watching the Disney movie, Cars.
With Camp being so new to racing he shares so many interesting points that can really help our listeners get started in racing.
Camp's advice to those that want t...
Hard Work Pays Off - Les Epps
Nov 06, 2023Send us a text
Les Epps who races and works with Hard Times Racing and Round 3 Racing has a smile and personality that would light up any room and truly loves motorsports and racing.At age five his father said you can be an architect or race car driver and you know how Les answered. His dad then bought him go kart and put an asphalt track in their front yard.
He started autocrossing and then did a three day HPDE event at Autobahn. He was hooked.
Advice from his mom - yo... Duration: 01:07:14
Sim Racing to Wheel to Wheel Racing with Andy Blanchard
Oct 30, 2023Send us a text
Andy Blanchard joins the Late To Grid podcast to talk about his motorsports journey which includes moving from sim-racing (he repurposes arcade consoles) to a track day with Reed Kryder (here's a link to Reed on the Late To Grid podcast) to wheel to wheel racing with Lemons and ChampCar.
Bill and Andy talk about Andy's 2023 season, what's planned for the off-season, and what 2024 has in store for the team. They are really hoping to do an endurance race at Nelson Ledges Road Course.
Andy shares the fun story o...
Talking 944 Fest with Travis & Cat
Oct 24, 2023Send us a text
What started out as trolling 944 Fest on Instagram turned into lots of fun banter and an excellent weekend at Nelson Ledges playing with Porsches and having a great time.
It only made sense to have Travis and Cat on the podcast to talk about 944 Fest and their backgrounds.
We talk about a lot of different things and we laugh a lot too. They seem to make quite a few OnlyFans.com references -that must be a site for 944 things. They have ten, yes ten 944s. They have a very coo...
How To Make The Most Of Your "Off Season" with Michael Ribas
Oct 16, 2023Send us a text
The off-season is shorter than we think and Michael Ribas joins the podcast to share some ideas about how to make the most of the off-season.
Michael Ribas is a performance coach (business, life, everything) and was a guest in season two of the Late To Grid podcast. Here's his episode.
Here are some ideas to get you started in your off-season planning and execution:
1. Take a break. Connect with your family. Relax
2. Perform a recap of the season. What worked, what didn't, and what do you ne...
Autocross to Time Trials to Wheel To Wheel - Toby Weber Shares His Racing Journey
Oct 09, 2023Send us a text
Toby Weber started competing in Autocross events in 2014 in a Lotus 7 and has grown his motorsports endeavors to include track days, time trials and wheel to wheel racing. He also works with Xtreme Xperience as an instructor.
Toby has had a stellar 2023 season including a first place in class at the 14 hour enduro at Nelson Ledges Road Course. In 2024 he plans to continue competing in the OPTT time trials, continuing with endurance racing, and working with Xtreme Xperience.
Toby once thought that motorsports was only for people with money. It's...
I'm Frustrated.
Oct 03, 2023Send us a text
In this episode I leave the Atomic Autosports studio and jump into the truck to head to Pitt Race for the ChampCar race. I thought, why not record a quick episode?
I share some RX-7 updates (944 Fest, Mid-Ohio, and more), but I also share some frustrations I have.
Why am I frustrated? Life. I am not doing the things I want or need to be doing and it's frustrating, I share some insights and I offer some ideas to reduce frustrations. Maybe you share the same frustrations?
Lookin...
Catching up on Rad Air Racing's 2023 ChampCar Season with the Wednesday Night Crew
Sep 25, 2023Send us a text
The Wednesday Night Crew comes into the Atomic Autosports studio to share their updates on the ChampCar races that Rad Air Racing competed in and we talk about the upcoming Pitt Race event.
Keep up to date on the team on Instagram: Rad Air Racing
Looking for track day tires? Bill can save you some money!
The Continental ExtremeContact Force 200 is the tire everyone is talking about. Head over to trackdaytire.com, add four ECF tires to your cart and enter code SnowVIP and that 4th...
Renting Race Cars & B Spec Racing with Frank Schwartz
Sep 19, 2023Send us a text
Renting a race car is a great way to get on track and not worry about the hassle of storing, prepping, maintaining, and transporting you race car. Frank and Bill discuss the rental programs that Grass Paddock Motorsports offers and how it works.
Frank Schwartz is one of the driving forces behind the growth of B-Spec racing and many people called him crazy for buying a B Spec race car. He applied his business knowledge to B Spec racing and now it's the fastest growing form of racing in the United St...
Need A Trailer? Rent One With Towlos.com! Matt Jones Shares His Motorsports And Business Journey
Aug 23, 2023Send us a text
Bill loves the business side of motorsports and that is what makes this episode with Matt Jones so fun.
Matt is an orthopedic surgeon who recently pivoted to become a tech entrepreneur and started Towlos.com which connects trailer owners with trailer renters. Like most great ideas Matt saw the need for access to trailer rental when he and his friends wanted to trailer their Corvettes to the track.
Some of Matt's advice:
Manfred Woodall - 80+ Tracks Days And There's More To Life Than Just Racing
Aug 14, 2023Send us a text
Bill interviews Manfred Woodall who became interested in motorsports through the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix when he was 13. Manfred bought a Honda S2000 and started autocrossing. He then campaigned a Pontiac GXP Soltice.Then in 2018 he hunted down a Camaro to get back involved.
Manfred talks about how he loves being at the track and the motorsports community.
He also shares the news he received earlier this year regarding a cancer diagnosis. The great news is that he fought and won! This serves as a great reminder that men ne... Duration: 00:45:43
Bill Shares His Updates & Adam DeLong Joins To Talk Mid-Ohio Time Trials
Aug 06, 2023Send us a text
In this episode of the Late To Grid podcast, Bill shares some of his recent on track experiences including karting at Thompson Kart Raceway, a Track Night in America at Nelson Ledges, and having the RX-7 at a Time Trial event.
He also has Adam DeLong on from the Ohio Valley Region of the SCCA to talk about the August 11th Time Trial event at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.
Learn More & Register: OVR Time Trial @ Mid-Ohio
Ohio Valley Region of the SCCA Website
Email Adam: timetrials@o...
Brian Salo - From Autocross To Wheel To Wheel & The Pursuit Of Getting Faster
Jul 31, 2023Send us a text
Another engineer on the show!
Brian Salo shares his motorsports journey which includes autocross, track days, time trials and wheel to wheel racing.
What does he enjoy about motorsports? Driving and the connection with the race car - plus the accomplishment of getting better and faster.
Brian mentions these previous guests: Chris Carlisle & Ross Bentley.
Catch up and connect with Brian on his YouTube Channel
And has he ever been late to grid? The answer is yes, but you'll have to listen to ge...
Kyle Lockrow - ARCA, NASCAR, ChampCar, Spotting, Sponsorship, Coaching...A Lot!
Jul 24, 2023Send us a text
Wow, we covered a lot of topics with Kyle Lockrow!
If it has an engine, Kyle will race it! He started in karts and has raced modifieds, legends, late models, sports cars, and has worked with NASCAR truck teams on testing. Plus, he's a regular spotter and coaches drivers. Does this guy sleep?
Kyle shares some great advice:
Get this...Kyle shares a story of how one of the drivers he coaches impro...
Duration: 00:55:04Beers With Bill: Catching up with Mike Kubiak
Jul 17, 2023Send us a text
Bill is back in the Atomic Autosports studio to bring you a new podcast format titled; Beers with Bill. The idea is to catch up with previous guests over a beer and talk about racing and life.
For the first edition of Beers with Bill, Mike Kubiak is on the podcast. Mike is the kind of guy that makes being at the track enjoyable. He's always smiling, is willing to help, and is a great competitor.
Bill caught up with Mike just a week after the SCCA Time Trial even...
The Journey From Formula SAE To GT4 With Kevin Boehm
Jul 10, 2023Send us a text
Kevin Boehm joins the podcast to talk about his motorsports journey and share his advice to get active in grassroots racing.
Kevin is a championship-winning driver and engineer. He currently competes in the Pirelli GT4 America series in the No. 92 CrowdStrike Racing/AWS BMW M4 GT4 with co-driver Kenton Koch.
In 2020, Boehm was awarded the TC America series TCA Drivers’ Championship and TCA Team Championship as well as the TCA Rookie of the Year Award. He is...
Shortest Night of Nelson Ledges Recap with Rad Air Racing
Jul 03, 2023Send us a text
In this episode of the Late To Grid podcast I catch up with the members of the Rad Air Racing team who had just finished the Shortest Night of Nelson Ledges, a 14 hour endurance, race where the team took a second place finish in their class.
Looking to rent a seat or find a seat? Check out the Seat 4 Sale episode.
Looking for track day tires? Bill can save you some money!
The new Continental ExtremeContact Force 200 is out and is the tire everyone is talking about. Head...
The Sponsor Side of Sponsorships
Jun 21, 2023Send us a text
In this episode ai sit down with Saevar Thordarson from Heritage Coffee in Solon Ohio to talk about why his company decided to sponsor a race team.
We talk about what he liked in the opportunity, how his involved has helped his business and its future growth plan, and how motorsports sponsorships differ from the other advertising pitches a business owner gets bombarded with.
Saevar and his team have gotten involved with the Rad Air Racing team and Saevar talks about the first few months of that relationship.
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You're Invited! 75 Hard - HPDE Edition
May 30, 2023Send us a text
Who wants to get in great shape this summer and be best version of themselves?
Bill is hosting a 75 Hard challenge for the motorsports community starting on June 9, 2023. Are you in?
In this episode Bill shares the details you need to know to get in on the challenge.
Send Bill an email to get in on the challenge and if you are interested in being a guest on an upcoming episode to discuss your progress in the 75 Hard HPDE challenge.
oh, Don't forget to listen t...
Track Day Prep For Beginners (and a good reminder for the experienced drivers)
May 22, 2023Send us a text
In April I gave a presentation at the SCCA's 2023 Day of Motorsports at Nelson Ledges Road Course to help beginners with their track day prep. I then recorded a similar version of the presentation to share with our listeners on our YouTube channel and now it's in audio form for the podcast.
Key Take A Ways:
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Duration: 00:32:05Brian Farnham, SCCA Formula Vee Driver & Runoffs Winner
May 14, 2023Send us a text
Bill and Brian talk about Brian's motorsports journey which started with him helping his dad at the track thenBrian started karting, got his comp license and started racing Formula Vee.
Brian recommends finding a way to get into the paddock and learn from that side of the sport before you jump into racing. Look for opportunities to help others. He also spends some time with iRacing to keep sharp and learn new tracks.
Brian talks about working with a driver development coach and reading up on subjects to look fo...
Nick Boyeas - SCCA ITA Racer
May 08, 2023Send us a text
Nick Boyas is Vehicle Controls Engineer for Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems in Avon, OH and co-owner of Maniates Motorsports in Parma, OH. He races an Improved Touring A - Honda Civic EF.
Connect with Nick:
Instagram: nboyeas
Instagram: Maniates_motorsports
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nboyeas
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LMS-EFI Website, Facebook, Instagram
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ETC Coaching Michael Ribas on LinkedIn, ETC Website, ETC Instagram
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Ross Bentley From Speed Secrets
May 01, 2023Send us a text
How cool is it that I have Ross Bentley on the Late To Grid podcast to talk about his motorsports background? Very cool I think!
Ross is a driver coach for high-performance and race drivers. He loves to help drivers of all levels and types with not just the physical aspect of performance driving, but also the mental game. Ross's coaching services include; in-person 1-on-1 and group coaching, as well as seminars and workshops; also online webinars, training videos, and through writing books and articles.
Like many of my gues...
A Fast Guy - Devan Keeling
Apr 24, 2023Send us a text
Devan Keeling is a Mechanical Engineer who caught the racing bug as a sophomore in college when a classmate invited him to an SCCA event.
Devan is coming off of his best season with taking the Ultimate 1 Championship for OH&PA and has a the U1 track record at Nelson Ledges and Pitt Race.
Devan's advice for getting on track:
Then...
RegisterGet seat timeGet basic... Duration: 01:03:30Motorsports Through The Lens - The Legendary Randy Ericksen
Apr 16, 2023Send us a text
Randy Ericksen doesn't drive, but he has a unique perspective on motorsports as he sees the sport through the lens of his cameras.
He caught the racing bug at 5 years old when his parents took him along on Time, Speed, Distance rallies and over years finds himself at the coolest tracks either taking pictures or capturing video for race teams. He also works for Michelin at select endurance races to make sure that the tire are ready to go for the teams.
Randy produces a podcast that covers adventure r...
New Motorsports Experience Park in Ohio - Kris McCrone
Apr 10, 2023Send us a text
Kris McCrone is an entrepreneur who was re-engaged with motorsports in 2018 by his kids who found pictures of his late father and brother from the 80's and 90's racing.
Currently, all of his efforts have been focused on building the Motorsports Experience Park in Lorain, Ohio and operating the Ohio Sprint Series. Phase I of the facility - The LOK (Lorain Ohio KartPlex) will be operational in the Summer of 2023.
Like many of our guests, Kris was born into motorsports and his children are racing in karts today.
Building A Racing Sponsorship Plan
Apr 07, 2023Send us a text
So you want to go out and find sponsors for your racing program, right? Do you know where to start?
Bill Snow shares his insights into how to build a sponsorship plan for your racing program. Sponsorships have to go beyond product sponsors if you want to get to the next level of getting funding for you and your team. Having a plan and knowing your value is key to building your program.
Over the years Bill has been involved with securing sponsors, fan activation, building plans, and developing valu...
This One Spirals Out Of Control - The Wednesday Night Crew
Apr 03, 2023Send us a text
What started off as an idea to get the Wednesday Night Crew together for build updates and advice turned into a long episode of laughter and jokes. We managed to get some updates on their two Dodge Neon builds and talked about about two of the team's current sponsors, Heritage Coffee & Hoppin' Frog Brewery.
Check out our sponsors:
LMS-EFI Website, Facebook, Instagram
Atomic Autosports Website, Facebook, Instagram
ETC Coaching Michael Ribas on LinkedIn, ETC Website, ETC Instagram
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You down with OPTT? The OH & PA Time Trial Championship
Mar 28, 2023Send us a text
You down with OPTT?
You will be after this episode. Bill sits down with the a few of the guys involved with a really cool time trial concept that continues the Northern Ohio and Western PA rivalry.
This is the second year for the Regional Time Trial Championship that is designed to foster inclusion and fun between the NEOhio, Steel Cities, and other SCCA regions.
Plus they've lined up some really cool award categories with awesome sponsors including MisFit Autowerks, Hawk Brakes, Summit Racing, and Yellow Bridge Bre...
SCCA Day of Motorsports with Jennifer Bradford
Mar 23, 2023Send us a text
Bill sits down with Jennifer Bradford from the Neohio SCCA to talk about her motorsports background and the upcoming Neohio SCCA Day of Motorsports.
Jennifer has been an SCCA member since birth, no joke, and is involved in racing, just like her mom, dad, and brother. Jen races her F500 in autocross and time trial events and is working to obtain her competition license.
Bill and Jennifer discuss:
What the Da...
Chase McIntyre - Spec Miata Racer
Mar 18, 2023Send us a text
Chase McIntyre started his racing journey in his senior year in high school when his parents sent him to the Mid-Ohio driving school as a graduation gift. From there he rented a Spec Racer Ford from previous guest Reed Kryder to see how he could do in a real race car. He went on to get his NASA and SCCA license during a driving school at VIR.
Chase races a Spec Miata and in 2021 won Rookie of the year and the SLT championship with Neohio SCCA.
In 2022 he won th...
Andy Graham - BoltsandNuts.com - The Business Side of Motorsports
Mar 12, 2023Send us a text
Andy Graham is a 5th generation, fastener businessman and he shares not only his motorsports background, but also his business journey.
He's also a bit famous and has been asked to sign autographs and people recognize the BoltsandNuts.com logo. Andy and his company are big suppliers to some of the biggest names on YouTube and that has paid off in a big way for him and business.
Wants wants get behind the wheel of his 1LE Camaro and do some track days and maybe an autocross or two th...
Seat 4 Sale - Finding and Renting Race Seats Has Never Been Easier
Feb 18, 2023Send us a text
Who knew that drinking bourbon on a porch one day would lead to creating a platform that makes it easy for teams to sell seat time and for drivers to explore renting seats in race cars?
Well, that's exactly what we talk about in this episode.
Chris Crouch from Seat 4 Sale joins Bill to talk about the Seat 4 Sale platform.
The team at Seat 4 Sale created the company and website to make racing more accessible for those wanting to get into racing, as well as making the...
How To Get Started - Steve Jaworski's Motorsports Journey
Feb 12, 2023Send us a text
When I started the Late To Grid podcast, Steve Jaworski's story is exactly what I hoped I would be able to share.
Steve was always a spectator at motorsports events, but then he bought his dream car and researched how to get on track. He is now entering his third season of on-track activities and his enthusiasm and level of involvement is growing
Here are the some of things you'll hear in this episode:
Grid Walk: Talking Spec Miatas with Jim Tramontano
Feb 04, 2023Send us a text
In this Grid Walk episode I caught up with Jim Tramontano to hear about his 2022 Spec Miata season and learn more about how he spends his offseason. We also talk about his 2023 plans which includes running with NASA North East and getting to NASA Champs.
Jim runs the No Money Motorsports Blog which contains a lot of great articles to help readers learn more about grassroots racing.
Jim was a guest in season one and was on an episode where we talked Miatas. We Talk Miatas S1 E28.
Jason Pribyl - Growing From Karts To Formula Cars
Jan 27, 2023Send us a text
Jason Pribyl joins Bill in the Atomic Autosports studio to share his motorsports journey.
Jason started racing karts at age 6, moved onto Lucas Oil School Of Racing at age 13 and then onto F1600 in 2019.
In 2022 Jason participated in the Road To Indy program and raced Spec MX-5.
His advice for someone who wants to get started is to look at karting and track days.
Like many other guests, Jason talks about the importance of networking. As Jason builds his motorsports career, he looks for opportunities to...
Motorsports Fitness With Trey Shannon From PitFit
Jan 21, 2023Send us a text
Being behind the wheel requires physical and mental fitness and Trey Shannon explains to our listeners how fitness plays an important role in making sure that drivers are ready to be their best on track. Trey is the Performance Director at PitFit Charlotte in Cornelius, NC.
As Trey prepared to complete in a 24 hour kart event he fell in love with the fitness and nutrition preparations that PitFit designed and implemented with him. He was a full time engineer and started a side hustle of helping driver's with their fitness. This side...
SCCA's Shortest Night at Nelson Ledges - 14 Hour Endurance Race!
Jan 16, 2023Send us a text
It's official!
The Neohio Region of the SCCA is hosting a 14 enduro at Nelson Ledges in June! The rules and licensing will allow for many to sign up and race.
This is how we envision an SCCA enduro!!
Bill & Dave also talk about the Day in Motorsports on April 22, 2023 and the growing Time Trials program.
Event Details:
Neohio SCCA Website
SCCA Enduro Rules
Event Registration & Info (Registration opens 2/1)
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Get On Track With Jason Kennedy And AutoInterests
Jan 11, 2023Send us a text
Happy New Year!
There's no better way to kick of 2023 than to have our first episode with Jason Kennedy from AutoInterests!
I met some of Jason's team at PRI and I knew I had to have him on the podcast. Everywhere I go I hear people talking about his events and now I see why.
Jason created AutoInterests as he saw a need for access to track days and he found a way to utilize his technology background to help his events run smoother and make registration e...
Grid Walk with Luca Mars - Big IMSA Announcement!
Dec 31, 2022Send us a text
IMSA Michelin Pilot driver Luca Mars announces his exciting news about his LMP3 ride for the 2023 Daytona Rolex 24. He'll be racing with the JDC Miller Motorsports team. How cool is that?
We discuss his 2022 successes and podiums. He also discusses his experience with the HPD and the very cool coaches he was able to work with.
For 2023 he'll be back with Kohr Motorsports in the Michelin Pilot series
Connect with Luca on Instagram & Facebook & Website.
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Bill's Shares His Offseason Tips - Quick Episode
Dec 09, 2022Send us a text
Just a quick episode to share some offseason ideas to help get you ready for next season.Ideas shared by:
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Sam Gwatkin Instagram
Ryansrotary Instagram
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Duration: 00:17:05Eric Franz - Time Trial Driver & Endurance Racer
Nov 19, 2022Send us a text
In this episode of the podcast I welcome Eric Franz to the show. Eric and I first met at the SCCA Enduro at Nelson Ledges, but we knew of each other prior to that. As you'll hear in the episode Eric has grown in our sport quite a bit in the past seven years. He started autocrossing and has since moved in to time trial events and endurance racing.
Eric shares some great advice for those looking to get into our sport.
Here's a link to the splitter build: Spl...
Pitt Race ChampCar Race Recap with Rad Air Racing
Oct 15, 2022Send us a text
The Rad Air Complete Car Care team put together a good first outing with the ACR Neon at the Pitt Race ChampCar race. The team joined the podcast to talk more about their experiences and impressions and discuss what's next for their endurance racing team. We recap some of the goofy things we got into as well.
Learn More About Rad Air:
Website: www.RadAir.com
Facebook: Rad Air on Facebook
Instagram: Rad Air IG
Franchising: Own A Rad Air!
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Sam Gwatkin - Marine, Endurance Racer, College Student - He Does It All
Sep 23, 2022Send us a text
It was great to catch up with Sam and be able to share his motorsports background. His ability to manage a busy schedule should show us that it's possible to lead a busy life and still be on track.Sam loves the passion and positivity he sees in the paddock and he exemplifies these characteristics when you see him at the track.
Follow Sam on Instagram:
Gwatkin Racing
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Sho... Duration: 00:52:53