Garage Heroes (In Training)

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DwD 0507:  Racing the Track vs Racing the Other Cars

racing the track

One of the issues that several of our teams’ drivers have had, especially when they first started was racing vs the other cars vs racing the track (or themselves).  We talked with Ben about why each of these can be correct and how to minimize mistakes in going too far in one direction or the other.  The ratio likely changes as you progress as a racing driver.

Do you agree?  Let us know.

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We hope you enjoy this racing the track episode!

PS  Are you are looking to stream or save your integrated telemetry/racing data with video?  Candelaria Racing Products Sentinel System may be the perfect solution for you.  We are in the midst of installing the system in two of our cars.  If this sounds like something that may help you and your team, please use our discount code “GHIT“.  This will give a 10% discount code to all our listeners during the checkout process.

PS2  If you are looking to add an Apex Pro to your driving telemetry system, do not forget to use our discount code for all Apex Pro systems.  Please enter the code “ghitlikesapex!”.  You will receive a free Windshield Suction Cup Mount for the system, a savings of $40.

PS3  Do you collect data and never use it or have time to use it?  Is data analysis almost another job at the track?  Fire Laps may be what you need.  Quick collection & automatic analysis.  Enter “GHiT” and you will get a free 3-months onto your annual membership.  Firelaps.com

Vicki, Jennifer, Ben, Alan, Jeremy, and Bill

Hosts and Drivers for the Garage Heroes in Training team

DwD 0507:  Racing the Track vs Racing the Other Cars

GHiT 0506:  Eric Dewey DeWitt

Dewey wins
Dewey in
Dewey hosting the IAG podcast

We met Dewey Dewitt for the first time at last year’s GridLife event at NJMP and then again this year where he won the Street Mod class in Time Attack.  We talk about Subarus and Time Attack, two things we haven’t talked about much on the podcast to this point.  If you’ve never been at a track and seen Dewey’s post event celebrations, you really need to come to an upcoming event.  Dewey is currently leading in GridLife’s Street Mod Time Attack.  Also, since we recorded, Dewey has started his own podcast and we can’t wait to subscribe.

In this episode, we talk about: 

  • Some recent changes to Dewey’s racing performance and several aspects that have contributed to the upward trend.
  • Recent addition of podium sprint to GridLife’s Time Attack
  • Is Sundae Cup Time Attack?
  • Ways to successfully race a Subaru
  • What Dewey has done to his time Attack car
  • A great and simple discussion of the various classes in GridLife’s Time Attack series
  • Dewey’s pre-race rituals
  • Some of Dewey’s cars names and why

A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/DeweyDeWitt

If you would like to help grow our podcast and high-performance driving and racing:

You can subscribe to our podcast on the podcast provider of your choice, including the Apple podcast app, Google music, Amazon, YouTube, etc.

Also, if you could give our podcast a (5-star?) rating, that we would appreciate very much.  Even better, a podcast review would help us to grow the passion and sport of high performance driving and we would appreciate it.

We hope you enjoy this episode!

PS  Are you looking to stream or integrate your telemetry/racing data with video?  Candelaria Racing Products Sentinel System may be the perfect solution for you.  We are installing the system in two of our cars.  If this sounds like something that may help you and your team, please use our discount code “GHIT” for a 10% discount code to all our listeners during the checkout process at https://candelaria-racing.com/

PS2  Please do not forget that if you are looking to add an Apex Pro to your driving telemetry system, do not forget to use our discount code for all Apex Pro systems you will receive a free Windshield Suction Cup Mount for the system, a savings of $40.  Just enter the code “ghitlikesapex!” when you order from https://apextrackcoach.com/

Best regards,

Vicki, Jennifer, Ben, Alan, Jeremy, and Bill

Hosts of the Garage Heroes in Training Podcast and Garage Heroes in Training racing team drivers

GHiT 0506:  Eric Dewey DeWitt

The Mythology of Late Apex and Braking in a Straight Line

late apex

In this episode of Dominating with Dawson, we go over the often heard mantra of always use a late apex and always brake in a straight line.  While these may be useful in some turns, they should not be construed as applicable to 100% of your laps.  We go into why these methodologies are often taught early in a driver’s education, as well as what the alternatives are and when to start to expand your repertoire and incorporate more advanced techniques.

 If you would like to help grow our sport and this podcast:

Awesome choice #1:  Subscribe to our podcast on the podcast provider of your choice and every episode will show up. 

Even Better:  If you could give our podcast a (5-star?) rating

Mostest Bestest:  if you would leave a podcast review.

We really appreciate it.

We hope you enjoy this episode!

PS  Are you are looking to stream or save your integrated telemetry/racing data with video?  Candelaria Racing Products Sentinel System may be the perfect solution for you.  We are in the midst of installing the system in two of our cars.  If this sounds like something that may help you and your team, please use our discount code “GHIT“.  This will give a 10% discount code to all our listeners during the checkout process.

PS2  If you are looking to add an Apex Pro to your driving telemetry system, do not forget to use our discount code for all Apex Pro systems.  Please enter the code “ghitlikesapex!”.  You will receive a free Windshield Suction Cup Mount for the system, a savings of $40.

PS3  Do you collect data and never use it or have time to use it?  Is data analysis almost another job at the track?  Fire Laps may be what you need.  Quick collection & automatic analysis.  Enter “GHiT” and you will get a free 3-months onto your annual membership.  Firelaps.com

Vicki, Jennifer, Ben, Alan, Jeremy, and Bill

Hosts and Drivers for the Garage Heroes in Training team

DwD 0504:  The Mythology of Late Apex and Braking in a Straight Line

Glenn Robinson

Glenn Robinson

We first met Glenn Robinson at Mid-Ohio and then he and Bill worked their way up to comp school and instructor school.  In spite of this, he agreed to come on to our podcast, lol.  Glenn currently races primarily with NASA Great lakes and is one of the two co-leaders of the TREC endurance racing series there as well.  In his spare time, he is the Director of Operations at PittRace International.  We were lucky enough to talk to Glenn right after a very successful event where they held the NASA National Championship.

If you would like to help grow our podcast and high-performance driving and racing:

You can subscribe to our podcast on the podcast provider of your choice, including the Apple podcast app, Google music, Amazon, YouTube, etc.

Also, if you could give our podcast a (5-star?) rating, that we would appreciate very much.  Even better, a podcast review would help us to grow the passion and sport of high performance driving and we would appreciate it.

We hope you enjoy this episode!

PS  Are you looking to stream or integrate your telemetry/racing data with video?  Candelaria Racing Products Sentinel System may be the perfect solution for you.  We are installing the system in two of our cars.  If this sounds like something that may help you and your team, please use our discount code “GHIT” for a 10% discount code to all our listeners during the checkout process at https://candelaria-racing.com/

PS2  Are you are looking to add an Apex Pro to your driving telemetry system? If so, use our discount code for all Apex Pro systems. With it, you will receive a free Windshield Suction Cup Mount for the system, a savings of $40.  Just enter the code “ghitlikesapex!” when you order from https://apextrackcoach.com/

Best regards,

Vicki, Jennifer, Audra, Ben, Alan, Jeremy, and Bill

Hosts of the Garage Heroes in Training Podcast and Garage Heroes in Training racing team drivers

GHiT 0503:  Glenn Robinson

The Fail Failage Rally 2023

In episode 502, The ladies are preparing for another rally in two cars.  Vicki, Jennifer, and their mom will be running in our Fit and Audra will be entering this year in another BMW with Max.  We talk about some of our preparation for the rally as well as some of the future plans for Audra’s race car, perhaps even cars?!?!?!?!?!  The hook is sunk and sunk deep. Welcome to this year’s Fall Failage rally.

Plus 2024 Goals start being discussed.  This one could be a big one.  And how Bill is becoming a serial killer of Honda Fits.

In episode 505, We talk again with Rally Master Jeff about the Fall Failage rally.  This time, Vicki entered the rally with Jennifer and their Mom.  They travelled with Audra and Max, as well as Ryan and Matt.  Much fun was had by all.

If you would like to help grow our podcast and high-performance driving and racing:

You can subscribe to our podcast on the podcast provider of your choice, including the Apple podcast app, Google music, Amazon, YouTube, etc.

Also, if you could give our podcast a (5-star?) rating, that we would appreciate very much.  Even better, a podcast review, would help us to grow the passion and sport of high performance driving and we would appreciate it.

We hope you enjoy this Fall Failage Rally episode!

PS  Are you looking to stream or integrate your telemetry/racing data with video?  Candelaria Racing Products Sentinel System may be the perfect solution for you.  We are installing the system in two of our cars.  If this sounds like something that may help you and your team, please use our discount code “GHIT” for a 10% discount code to all our listeners during the checkout process at https://candelaria-racing.com/

PS2  Please do not forget that if you are looking to add an Apex Pro to your driving telemetry system, do not forget to use our discount code for all Apex Pro systems you will receive a free Windshield Suction Cup Mount for the system, a savings of $40.  Just enter the code “ghitlikesapex!” when you order from https://apextrackcoach.com/

Best regards,

Vicki, Jennifer, Ben, Alan, Jeremy, and Bill

Hosts of the Garage Heroes in Training Podcast and Garage Heroes in Training racing team drivers

GHiT 0502:  Fail Failage Rally 2023 – Pre-Rally Update

GHiT 0505:  Fall Failage Rally Review 2023