Guests & Interviews

Tom O’Gorman Returns for a Second Lap

GHiT 0428: Tom O’Gorman Returns for a Second Lap

Tom O’Gorman returns for a second lap and we catch up on what he has been up to since his last visit. This includes his new podcast with DJ Alessandrini called “Lizard Brains”. Did we talk about Tom’s recent IMSA pro race at Daytona? Yep. Did we talk about the twin autocross events last year in a brand new Acura NSX? Indeed. What about endurance racing, did Tom talk about his recent run at the national championship with ChampCar? Yes, yes we did. What about the differences in returning to the pro racing paddock after a few years racing and coaching with grassroots racing series including GLTC? We did and included a few things each of us can take from pro racing paddocks and help our racing. Bridgestone RE 71 RS tire review, Tom’s YouTube series on learning mechanic’ing on his BRZ.

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

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GHiT 0428: Tom O’Gorman Returns for a Second Lap

Top 5 Tracks that are Fun to Drive

DwD 0427: Top 5 Tracks that are Fun to Drive

With the upcoming 2023 One lap of America coming up, Ben, Vicki, Jennifer, and Bill decided to have a lighter DwD episode and go over what are their Top 5 tracks that are fun to drive. We also go into some of the details of the track that make them so much fun. We then end with a review of some of our favorite turns we have driven so far.

So what is your Top 5 favorite tracks, so far?

Did we ever cover our 5? Tune in to find out.

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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.

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

Hosts and Drivers for the Garage Heroes In Training team

Top 5 Tracks that are Fun to Drive

Tom Thalmann

and His 675,000+ mile 911

GHiT 0426: Tom Thalmann and His 675,000+ mile 911

We read about Tom Thalmann and his daily driven Porsche 911 Turbo and Ben said “I need to know more about this guy”. So we did. We talk about how Tom has bonded with his 996 turbo and many stories of the drives and what it has taken to keep the car on the street. Have not fear though, Tom also takes the car on track several times each year. So if you see an Artic Silver 911 Turbo on the roads, its probably Tom, lol. We also get into his upcoming cross country trip to Laguna Seca with Rennsport Reunion VII and how he will replicate a large portion of the original Cannonball Run path until veering north to Laguna Seca. (A veritable left turn at Albuquerque)

Tom also has one of the best road trip ideas that we have ever heard. Anyone have any better ideas? Please let us know.

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PS Are looking to stream or save your integrated telemetry/racing data with you video? Candelaria Racing Products Sentinel System may be the perfect solution for you. We are amid 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/

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Retreat From Moscow 2023

GHiT 0423: Retreat From Moscow 2023 – Day 1

GHiT 0423: Retreat From Moscow 2023 – Day 2 and 3

We join Rally Master Jeff from the end of Day 1 of the 2023 Retreat From Moscow Lemons Rally. Vicki and Bill were able to meet the rally kickoff meetup last night and were assisting with pre-rally inspections this morning. We reviewed todays festivities and were joined by Mike and Ed, two friends from the Rally who are driving in their early 2000’s T-Bird. THUNDERBIRD.

Then: We join Rally Master Jeff from the end of Day 3 of the 2023 Retreat From Moscow Lemons Rally. Rally Master Jeff was a bit under the weather but the rally must go on. Also, we will need a short moment of silence for last rally review guests red Thunderbird.

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

Hosts and Drivers for the Garage Heroes In Training team

GHiT 0423: Retreat From Moscow 2023 – Day 1

GHiT 0425: Retreat From Moscow 2023 – Day 2 and 3

Dillon “EJ2 Track Rat” Brennan

Returns for a Second Lap

GHIT 0421: Dillon “EJ2 Track Rat” Brennan Returns for a Second Lap

We are long overdue in having Dillon back onto the podcast. Dillon was one of our early guests and is a staple at the local NASA Northeast events in Honda Challenge and as an instructor. Don’t forget to tune into Dillon’s EJ2 Track Rat YouTube channel and watch and learn how to prep a race car very well, yet quite frugally. During this episode we talk to Dillon about his plans for creating a race car for the NASA Northeast volunteers and friends to get out on track and enjoy racing. We also get into his current projects and preparations for the upcoming national event this summer at PittRace. We will also be going to nationals with some friends to meet and root for a bunch of racing friends.

As a bonus, we go over a stress free way to decide on a baby name. What other racing podcast gives you these kinds of insights? What we do for our listeners, lol.

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

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

GHIT 0421: Dillon “EJ2 Track Rat” Brennan Returns for a Second Lap