How This Mini Cooper Expert Found Success in Wheel-to-Wheel Racing

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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!
Thanks for listening and taking an interest in growing grassroots racing. The Late To Grid podcast shares the stories and inspiration that help listeners along their motorsports journey.
Find all episodes on the Atomic Autosports website.
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Thanks for listening and taking an interest in growing grassroots racing. The Late To Grid podcast shares the stories and inspiration that help listeners along their motorsports journey.
Find all episodes on the Atomic Autosports website.

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1. Intro & Energetic Adrian (00:00:00)

2. Money Shift Racing & Champ Car Success (00:01:44)

3. Mechanical Mayhem at the Track (00:03:42)

4. Advice for First-Time Track Drivers (00:05:33)

5. From Dirt Tracks to Mini Coopers (00:07:50)

6. Dad's Influence and the Sprint Car Dream (00:12:16)

7. Finding Your Joy in Motorsports (00:19:08)

8. Adrian's #1 Advice for New Racers (00:21:20)

9. Frank Schwarz & the Wheel-to-Wheel Debut (00:23:57)

10. The Power of Being Prepared (00:28:09)

11. The Mini Community & Mini USA Support (00:32:09)

12. The Business & Racing Synergy (00:35:32)

13. The Big Repair and Frank's Dedication (00:38:50)

14. The "Yo, Adrian!" Moment and Kevin's Trust (00:43:57)

15. Racing at Night, Groundhog Sightings, and a Safety Focus (00:47:14)

16. The Rolex 24 Dream (00:50:59)

17. Bronze Driver Status & Money Shift Racing (00:51:54)

18. Giving Back and Instructing (00:53:09)

19. Sharing Knowledge and Supporting Others (00:56:08)

20. Advice for First-Time Racers: Auto Interests (00:57:07)

21. The Importance of Safety Equipment (00:58:29)

22. Learning from Videos and Other Drivers (01:00:30)

23. Never Late to Grid... Except for Mechanical Issues (01:03:10)

24. Analyzing Video and Racecraft (01:04:08)

25. The Sim Debate: Learning a Track vs. Honing Skills (01:04:50)

26. Connecting with Adrian (01:06:57)

27. The NCM Time Trial Mishap and a Bent Brake Line (01:08:54)

28. The Bleeder Break and a Night of Repairs (01:10:55)

29. Final Laps and Making it to the Grid (01:13:18)