Garage Heroes (In Training)

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Is Perfection Keeping You From Starting

Perfection

DwD 0446:  Is Perfection Keeping You From Starting

On this episode we talk about what we see as the second most frequent issue that we see that keeps people from going on track or from autocrossing etc.  That is the pursuit of perfection in preparation.  We go over the base level of driving and car preparation to get started and several of the most frequent “reasons” that the person can’t start until its done.  This includes big brake kits, turbo additions, engine swaps, racing slicks, and many, many others.  (The most prominent reason that we see is that the person did not know it was possible.  Since you ae reading this, you likely know that everyone is welcome to come out and get started.)

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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 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.

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

Hosts and Drivers for the Garage Heroes In Training team

DwD 0446:  Is Perfection Keeping You From Starting

Nik Romano – Suspension 101 – P2

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fast sideways

GHiT 0445:  Nik Romano from Fast Sideway – Suspension 101 – Part 2

We started our introduction to suspensions on episode 430 with Nik Romano.  Nik rejoins for part 2 of our Suspension 101 series. In this episode, we move on from suspension geometry and start to deal with the most important aspect of a suspension : the interaction of the tire with the track.  We go into a simple way to test how/if your suspension geometry changes are during its travel up and down (compression and rebound).  Next, we go into some of the different types of fixed and adjustable coil overs and how they are constructed and work within the suspension system.  We even begin to get into how you can use the suspension to increase grip and then to start to shift the grip around within your car to aid your driving.

We answer the question that has puzzled us since the beginning “why would you want a rear wing on a front wheel drive car”?

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Also, if you could give our podcast a (5-star?) rating, that we would appreciate that 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 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“. You will save 10% during the checkout process at https://candelaria-racing.com/

PS2  If you are looking to add an Apex Pro to your driving telemetry system, we have a discount code. With all Apex Pro systems you will receive a free Windshield Suction Cup Mount for the system. This is 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 0445:  Nik Romano from Fast Sideway – Suspension 101 – Part 2

Dealing with a Bad Handling Car

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DwD 0444:  Dealing with a Bad Handling Car

Despite all of our efforts to prepare the ideal car, some of us have had to deal with a car that is ill mannered. (Or at least not ideal to what we as the driver would like).  During this episode, we talk about a few of the times that we have been on track in a bad handling car.  We then also go into some of the ways to deal with/or drive around the limitations of the car. 

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, and YouTube etc.

Also, if you could give our podcast a (5-star?) rating, that we would appreciate that 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 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/

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

DwD 0444:  Dealing with a Bad Handling Car

Jim Tramontano from No Money Motorsports

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GHIT 0443:  Jim Tramontano from No Money Motorsports

As everyone knows, you cannot even think about racing unless you are an independently wealthy multimillionaire.  Nope.  Jim Tramontano from No Money Motorsports runs full seasons of racing in one of the most competitive racing series of racing while working full time as a teacher.  Jim not only competes in Spec Miata but wins races.  His blog is focused on ways to save money and still be competitive and have a great time on track.  We also talk about all things Spec Miata and racing in general, including spares.

Jim’s blog:  https://nomoneymotorsports.com/

and on Instagram:  @no_money_motorpsorts_blog

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 that 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 0443:  Jim Tramontano from No Money Motorsports

Track Markers – Their Use and Options

track markers

DwD 0442:  Track Markers – Their Use and Options

On this episode of Dominating with Dawson, we go into how to determine what markers to use when on track and some of our personal preferences for selecting markers.  Initially, Ben goes into the way that he prepares for an upcoming track and how he uses this preparation to get his markers ahead of even arriving at the track.  The importance of markers can vary depending on the type of driver that you are, but even the most “feel” oriented driver can always use track markers to gain additional speed and comfort when in track, especially a new to them track.

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 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.

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

Hosts and Drivers for the Garage Heroes In Training team

DwD 0442:  Track Markers – Their Use and Options