Send us a text AJ Hartman (AJ Hartman Aero) and Mario Korf (Occamsracers.com) baby sat me, my preparation, and my wind tunnel tear sheet for my wind tunnel trip... and they join me to go over some of my numbers, provide best practices guidance... drop some news on maybe developing a book... AND encouraging people to go to the wind tunnel themselves…

Send us a text Grant from Honed Development talks about parts development and their roots! We even get into the transition Honed is making to the "new" generation of Honda race cars!!!! If you like what you hear, please download, share, review and give the podcast a 5 star rating!Av Kaan

Send us a text James Houghton (@time_attack_typer) and Ryan Bradfield (@hondarcb) join me to talk about deciding on their TSXs and then go into the development and parts they had to fabricate to get the cars racing... in their own unique ways. You dont always need to pick a cookie cutter car to go racing... and these two prove it! If you like what …

Send us a text Lance Fendersons (lancefendersonracing.com) journey hasnt been the easiest... but hes making the best of what life has given him. I sat down with him to talk about the motivation to chase dreams and the focus he needs while in the car... His story is one of inspiration and learning... adaptation and perseverance... and one that shoul…

Send us a text $100 off your HP Academy course purchase! Use Code: BLIND100 Its a big decision to pick and dash and/or pdm... and I sit down with Andre Simon to discuss what to take into account and some best practices to set them up! Both can be just seen as IG bling OR super powerful tools to help improve your racing and your race car! Support an…

Send us a text Andy Hollis, GRM contributor and tire tester, joins me to talk about 200TW tires. With the growth of time trials, with more HPDE folks looking to go a little faster, with race classes moving to 200TW tires... we are all looking for performance and a bang for the buck! We cover that and more! Support any podcast you enjoy by... downlo…

Send us a text Claire and Erwan from myraces.live (@myraces.live) join me to talk about livestreaming... challenges, best practices, and the awesome (free and paid) services they offer to take your live streaming to the next level! If your family is asking for christmas gift ideas... we got you covered on this one! NOTE: There is some feedback with…

Send us a text Albert Watson of RaceLouvers.com (@racelouvers) sits down with me to talk about louvers, how they work, and some best practices for how to determine size and placement. RaceLouvers uses CFD, wind tunnel, and track data to develop their WIDE assortment of products... and the results are impressive! To support the podcast please downlo…

Send us a text Ian Korf (yousuckatracing.com) joins me to talk sim racing... a sim drill everyone should be doing, a budget friendly high-ish end setup, and more! Support the podcast by sharing, downloading, reviewing and giving the podcast a 5 star rating on your favorite platform!Av Kaan

Send us a text Described as "the most opinionated man in safety gear"... TJ from @OGracing (ogracing.com) joins me to talk about budgeting for safety gear, how to pick the right gear, how the right gear can make you faster and more comfortable, and how to prioritize your upgrades in the future. To support the podcast, please share, download, rate a…

Send us a text Mike Skeen (@mikeskeenracing) and I sit down to talk about multi-class racing and how to execute passing. We talked about the influence of rules, etiquette, types of passes, and best practices. Its not overly technical but this podcast really shares some great nuggets of information on how to keep our sport respectful and safe. If yo…

Send us a text World famous contingency thief (el oh el) and viral dash cam video creator (its easy in Maryland), Eric Wong (aka Wonger, aka Uncle Wonger) joins me to give his first thoughts on the Toyo Proxes R. He ran them in 100 degree weather on a borrowed BMW... but hes got some good opinions and thoughts on it. If would like to support the po…

Send us a text Johnny from NineLives Racing joins me to decompress after the wind tunnel trip... and to talk about new products and current accoutrement products he has to help with your splitter and wing downforce production. Dont worry... I'm working to get Mario back on so we can go over some things and talk about the wind tunnel in depth! To su…

Send us a text Former Summit Point Track Manager, Edwin Pardue, joins me to give our opinions on the current state of club racing... and the balance the tracks, organizers, and participants are trying to strike during our current economic cycle. We even talk about what we ALL can do to help our sport grow! To support the podcast... please DOWNLOAD,…

Send us a text Christina Lam (@christinaylam) joins me to talk about women in motorsports, the hurdles they face, and how she has over come them to go from a grass roots racer to IMSA driver! If you like what you hear, please SHARE the episode with friends... this is the best way to support the podcast!…

Send us a text Here is the long (7 days) awaited Part 2 of the Q&A car development with @CLT_FB6 !! If you like what you hear... please DOWNLOAD, SHARE, and Rate/Review (5 stars please) the podcast!Av Kaan

Send us a text Based off the Q&A IG post... @CLT_FB6 and talk about car development... spinning off his question on "how do you make an 8/9th gen civic competitive in racing!?!?" This is a PART 1... we got super long on this topic... so stay tuned for PART 2 next week!Av Kaan

Send us a text Steve Brown and I sit down the Monday after Hyperfest and recap the event to include HFGT!!!! ... and talk about his interesting trailer upgrades! To support the podcast, please share, rate, and review!Av Kaan

Send us a text Ryan Bradfield (@hondarcb) and Jackie Andrews (lo_buk_motorsports) join me to talk about Honda Challenge's fastest class... H1. These two, along with others, have build H1 cars in an attempt to resurrect this class. Join us as we debate builders vs. drivers class, talk balance of power, the history of H1, and the FUTURE of H1! If you…

Send us a text Jonathan Baker (@32_racing) and I chat about the importance of qualifying and some strategies to get better at it. When my last qualifying session has .62 seconds separating the top 5... I need to figure out how to get better at it if I'm going to get further up the podium in my region! If you want to support the podcast... please sh…

Send us a text Dillion (aka @ej2_Track_Rat) to talk about what he has been up to, some of the struggles of the 2023 season... and the balance it takes to work on yourself as the driver and the improvements you want to make to the car. Get out our bourbon and a cigar.... and think about yourself as we talk about our situations and our approaches. If…

Send us a text Chris Cobetto of NASA MA joins me to talk about 23rd annual Hyperfest event! ... and all the spectacles of the automotive circus! We devolve into tips and tricks to "survive" the 3 DAY event as a spectator... Hyperfest 2024 is not an event you want to miss! To support the podcast, please share the podcast, download it, and give it a …

Send us a text I've been wanting to build a car and attend this event since college... yes over 20 years now... It was a pleasure to sit down with Tom Suddard and David Wallens to talk about the history of the vent and the 2024 results! If you want a motorsports distraction... if you are in a bit of a racing funk... I think this event will help get…

Send us a text Mario from www.occamsracers.com joins me to talk in some extra detail about aero. Mario is a regular guy that went down an aerodynamic rabbit hole that lead him to work with CFD models, the wind tunnel, and other aero tools. He has a big project on the books that he's been working on... and he will be back to talk all about it on a f…

Send us a text It can be done... and it should be done... Dont let your assets go unprotected. Yes even my race car is insured for everything but racing! I sit down with Jeff Hall to talk about the options for HPDE, TT, and Race Cars in this episode! If you want to help the podcast, please SHARE, DOWNLOAD, REVIEW, and Rate (5 stars please) the podc…

Send us a text David Deatsch, founder and president of Deatschwerks joins me to talk fuel systems... when to upgrade what, when to service them, and a little about the design! If you want to help the PODCAST GROW... please SHARE, DOWNLOAD, RATE, and REVIEW (5 stars) the podcastAv Kaan

Send us a text Jett from Lead Foot Racing (@lead_foot_racing) joints me to talk about running a rental race team and his passions from designing affordable high performance race cars from scratch! I once wanted to build a couple of cars and rent them out... do some endurance races, etc. We get into the details on how this all works! If you like wha…

Send us a text Tom O'Gorman joins my 100% selfish podcast to help me get better at braking... I promise you will learn something too! TOMO has some big news coming... so stay tuned... to The Lizard Brain Podcast to find out! If you like what you hear, please SHARE and put the podcast on AUTO DOWNLOAD!…

Send us a text Matt from trailbrake.com joins me to talk about data... collecting it for the driver, for the car, how to look at the data... and how to setup your AIM system to optimize both! If you like what you hear, please DOWNLOAD and SHARE the podcast!Av Kaan

Send us a text These arent the karts you race around at the beach after you spend the day fishing and slamming beers... legit, fast, and competitive karting!!! I say down with DJ Fitzpatrick (@fitzpatrickwakesngears ) to talk karting... that he and his old son participate in... HINT... its a family affair! If you like what you hear... PLEASE DOWNLO…

Send us a text Ever wanted to race GLTC? Do you wonder why GridLife is so hot right now? Have you ever wondered what it takes to run Gridlife or what type of person it takes to think up a race class!??!? I sit down with Adam Jabaay and talk about it all... to include his racing background and how this "semi professional" race series started... and …

Send us a text "Taking it to the Track" isnt just for cars! I sit down with Mason Leuck (@mason_leuck)... JMU student and passionate motorcycle racer to talk about motorcycle track days, getting into motorcycle racing... AND how taking your motorcycle on track could make you a better race car driver! If you like what you hear... please DOWNLOAD, SH…

Send us a text I sit down with "experienced" racer Jasper Drengler of DRENGLER Racing to talk about his experiences with asphalt and dirt circle track racing... and how the skills you develop there can translate to being better on a road course. If you like what you hear, please SHARE, DOWNLOAD, RATE (5 stars), and REVIEW the podcast!…

Send us a text Aleric Sanders, aspiring racer, engineer, and BMW enthusiast, joins me to talk about a NEW spec BMW class that is in its infancy.... SPECE9X! These cars are extremely reasonably priced for the performance level they produce. If you are looking for a new class... this one might be for you... and you can get in on the ground floor! The…

Send us a text Chad Slagg... +20 year K series racer, joins me to talk about the pros and cons of the K series, extras you should bring, and his opinions on the K20 vs K24. You wont want to miss this one if you drive a Honda... or BRZ/FRS, E30, S2000, or any of the other millions of cars they are swapping the K series into! If you like what you hea…

Send us a text Long time friend, rocket scientist (probably) and multiple MIT degree holder Marc B. joins me to talk about some of the thermodynamic challenges I am having with my car and to go over the basics of thermodynamics and the challenge we face as racers. If you have more thermodynamic related questions... please email theblindapexpodcast@…

Send us a text I sat down with Calos Valenzuela (@cvr49)... hot shoe international race car driver... to talk about what test and practice days are and how he approaches them. Get your notebook out folks... its time to learn! If you like what you hear, please DOWNLOAD, SHARE, RATE (5 STARS) and REVIEW the podcast!…

Send us a text I sat down with Brian Tillett to talk mullets and whiskey... also known as Camaro Mustang Challenge (CMC)! If you have a Foxbody/SN95 and/or F body... this is your class! you cant compete in American Iron and American Iron extreme with the new cars and tech... but this class balances budgets and performance to have a good time on and…

Send us a text Jason Lineberg (@clearbrookspeedshed) comes back on the show to talk about where the Podcast is... where it is heading... and the 1 year celebration giveaways that will happen in January. If you like what you hear... please DOWNLOAD, SHARE, and GIVE A 5 STAR RATING and REVIEW!Av Kaan

Send us a text I sat down with drifter and rookie w2w racer Emanuel Hernandez and GLTC Champ Tom O'Gorman to talk about the "traditional path" of autox, hpde, and time attack to get you to wheel to wheel racing... and the skills we think you need to focus on with each discipline to make you better when you race wheel to wheel. If you like what you …

Send us a text I sit down with old internet friend Dave Marino (@dave__marino) to catch up and to talk about his journey to working for @random_vandals_racing .... If you are looking to work for a pro team... he has some great advice. If you like what you hear, please DOWNLOAD the episode, SHARE the podcast, and give a 5 STAR REVIEW!…

Send us a text Most of us don't have a wind tunnel or even access to computer aided aero design... yet our classes allow for aero. I sit down with AJ Hartman (www.ajhartmanaero.com) to talk about the basics and get a better grasp on where the grassroots racer should be concentrating. AJ spends a lot of time using CFD and actual wind tunnel time and…

Send us a text Its been a while since I had my first track day experience.... so I sat down with Jared Mason (@jaredmason2) after his FIRST WEEKEND on track... and it was a great one! If you know someone going to the track for the first time... its part of your duty to help them... and this episode will definitely do that! If you like what you hear…

Send us a text As soon as I started the podcast, Micheal Young (@trackthatshit) claimed episode 501 (the car number on his Integra Type R)... and as soon as he began building his "new" car... I started talking to him about episode 51 (the car number on his K swapped Civic)... and the rest his history. Mike is the NASA MA Series Leader for Honda Cha…

Send us a text I sat down with Super Touring 4 racer, Mid Atlantic 2023 ST4 Regional Champ, Adam Chugg to go over the "catch all" class for racing... bring your car... any car... and tailor it to your budget, speed needs, and/or desires.... Learn about Super Touring on this podcast! if you like what you hear... download, share, rate (5 stars) and r…

Send us a text Jason Lineberg (@clearbrookspeedshed)... my dear friend, trusted wrench, sounding board for my race program, and bearded wonder... takes the keys to the podcast in my first in person recording... We talk about the 2023 season, the goals for 2024, and how WE are planning to reach those goals. If you want to know how I plan, how I thin…

Send us a text I sat down with Dillon (@EJ2_track_rat) to talk about his 2023 season... the balance he needed to strike in his race program (and life) to aim for his goal of being the H2 national champion... He didn't reach his goal, but I'm convinced he will one day... and we talked about some of the lessons learned and how he is evolving his race…

Send us a text I sat down with Ms. Lo Buk herself... Jackie Andrews to talk about the voodoo (to me anyway) that is ROLL CENTER. As mentioned on Jackies Corner Podcast, she was exploring roll center as a tuning option... and doing some reading in engineer books... it looks like my front grip issues might be related to roll center... and she agreed …

Send us a text We overcome some of the technical difficulties of recording with 5 people to talk about the newest BMW based spec class in NASA... SPECE46! I was joined by 4 SPECE46 racers to talk about the classes humble beginnings, what it takes to build a car, and how easy it is to go fast in them!…

Send us a text In this episode we get back to some hard core learning... with NASA Mid Atlantics own Scott Blair. We learn the basics of how dampers (shocks and struts) work and the basics of adjustment... and where they tie into the "handling" hierarchy of your car. Get a note book out... we are going to SCHOOL! If you like what you hear, please r…