Dominating with Dawson

March 8th: Survive The 25

2021 Competition Edition – Quick Snapshot

Top 5’ish

Position	Entrant	Podcast	Points
1	Alex L	Listener	75 points
2	Bill	GHiT	63 points
3	Eric K	Listener	41 points
4	Vicki	GHiT	39 points
	Jeff	E1R	39 points
6	Jon	91 Octane	33 points

Full Update as of February 2, 2022

February 2nd update: Sometimes with a hobby, things can get out of balance. Especially if your hobby is in the least bit competitive and you are a competitive person. This is particularly true of racing drivers. And that is why we are starting the Survive the 25 challenge.

As such, four of the hosts from four of your favorite podcasts have joined together for a 2021 winter challenge.

We have agreed to a contest where hopefully we will all win.

By April 15th, each of us will have

Lost at least 25 pounds (~11.5 kg)
Read at least 5 racing books
Raced in at least 5 karting races or sim racing events for at least 1 hour

We would love it if you would like to join us.

Simply post on Instagram using the hashtag #SurviveThe25 and we will figure out how to get a leaderboard together and maybe some swag from your favorite podcasts.

Survive the 25 Podcast Host Challengers

In the South Jersey corner, we have Jeff Wakeman, one of the hosts of the Everyone Racers podcast

In the SoCal corner we have two podcast hosts.

Joining us from parts unknown, is Jamie, host of the Racer FF podcast.

Also from the SoCal corner, we have Jon who cohosts the NinetyOneOctane podcast.

And from the northeast corner of Pennsylvania, we have one of the hosts of the Garage Heroes In Training podcast.

Who will win?

Who will not win?

Do you have a favorite?

Why aren’t you listening to all of these podcasts?

Please let us know in the comments below.

Last updated: Just started

Competitors	Pounds Lost (1 pt per pound) (2 pt per lb – Sundae Cup)	Books Read (5 pts ea)	Races Completed (5 pts ea)	Total max 75 pt	Winner?
Podcast Hosts AKA Sources of the Swag
Jaime RaceFF Podcast	-5 lb	5 pts 1) Making Sense of Squiggly Lines	10 pts Nov Dec Jan	25	TBD
Jeff Everyone Racers Podcast	-7 lb	5 pts	10 pts Nov Dec Jan	27	TBD
Jon NinetyOne Octane Podcast	-8 lb	10 pts 1) How to Build a Car	5 pt Nov	23	TBD
Vicki Garage Heroes In Training	-4 lb	5 pts 1) Optimum Drive	10 pts Nov Dec	23	TBD
Bill Garage Heroes In Training	-9 lb	15 pts 1) Optimum Drive 2) How to Build a Car 3) Winning is Not Enough 4) The Mechanic’s Tale	15 pts Nov Dec Jan Feb	49	TBD
Tony Unaccepted Podcast		5 pts	10 pts Nov Dec	15
Listeners Entered
Alex L	-12.5 lb Complete!	4	20pts	65	TBD
Amanda T	-4 lb	1) Speed Secrets	10 pts Nov Dec	23	TBD
Dave C	-7 lb		10 pts Nov Dec Jan	22	TBD
Eli V	-4 lb	2		18
Eric K	-6 lb	2		16
Jake	-10 lb		10 pts Nov Dec	20
Justin	-6 lb	1) Race to Win 2) Race Car Engineer	5 pt Nov	21
Patrick C			10 pts Nov Dec	10
Could be YOU

Updated as of: February 2nd, 2022

Increasing Grip – By the Driver – Part 1

DwD 0287: Increasing Grip – By the Driver – Part 1

On this issue of Dominating with Dawson, we start to try to go into a topic we heard on the (tremendous) Track Walking podcast. On this particular episode, they had Paul Gerrard on as a guest. They were discussing several factors that a driver can influence the limit of grip on track. The information, and especially the discussion, was so valuable we try to go into the topic and discuss it here.

We did not do a great job on this first attempt but the discussion is a good one. Hopefully the discussion serve to help you to think about the limit and how it can be affected by many factors that the driver influences. Grip is influenced just by external factors and car/setup factors. Also, Vicki’s definition of being on the limit may be a simple yet descriptive evaluation of being at the limit for some of you. It would probably help if Bill knew how to ask the actual question that would lead to the desired discussion. This podcast thing isn’t as easy as we had hoped, lol. Still in training.

If you would be interested in helping grow our sport of high performance driving and our podcast:

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 or even better, a podcast review, we would greatly appreciate it and it would help us to grow the passion and sport of high performance driving.

For instance, leaving an Apple Podcast rating is very easy. If you go to your podcast library, under shows and click on the podcast you can leave a (5?) star rating and enter your review.

We hope you enjoy this episode!

PS Please don’t forget that if you are looking to add an Apex Pro to your driving telemetry system, don’t forget to use our discount code. On 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. They are a great system and truly invaluable in safely increasing your speed on track and/or autocross etc.

Best regards,

Vicki, Jennifer, Alan, and Bill

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

DwD 028https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/garageheroesintraining/Car_Grip.mp37: Increasing Grip – By the Driver – Part 1

DwD 0284: The Corner Entry: If – Then Game – Courtesy of Ross Bentley

DwD 0284: The Corner Entry – If – Corner Entry Then Game – Courtesy of Ross Bentley

In this Dominating with Dawson episode, we use a recent article by podcast friend Ross Bentley for this second installment of the If-Then Game. On this week’s episode, we focus on corner entry. Join us and play along with our two contestants from the Garage Heroes In Training Team. We are sure this will go into global syndication soon, lol. It ends early due to a recording issue, but is definitely worth a listen.

Special thanks to Ross Bentley for letting us use his article as a basis for this episode.

For instance, leaving an Apple Podcast rating is very easy. If you go to your podcast library, under shows and click on the podcast you can leave a (5?) star rating and enter your review.

We hope you enjoy this episode!

PS Please don’t forget that if you are looking to add an Apex Pro to your driving telemetry system, don’t 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. They are a great system and truly invaluable in safely increasing your speed on track and/or autocross etc. The recently released second generation systems and app increases the capability of the system greatly.

Best regards,

Vicki, Jennifer, Alan, and Bill

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

DwD 0284: The Corner Entry – If – Then Game – Courtesy of Ross Bentley

Slow In Fast Out(?)

Truth or Fiction

vs.

DwD 0282: Slow In Fast Out – Truth or Fiction

On this issue of Dominating with Dawson, we discuss the often referred to concept of “slow in, fast out” for turns especially early in your high performance driving career. As with most aspects of driving, this is a generic truth but not a 100% principle to carry with you for every situation and every turn. The ability to understand when and where to follow and when and where to deviate from the general fundamentals is one of the more significant stages that a driver progresses through. The discussion then goes into several other areas of “rules” and how/when to break them as you progress.

If you would be interested in helping grow our sport of high performance driving and our podcast:

You can subscribe to our podcast on the podcast provider of your choice. This includes the Apple podcast app, Google music, Amazon, and YouTube etc. Also, if you could give our podcast a (5-star?) rating, that would be great. Even better, a podcast review, we would greatly appreciate it. This would help us to grow the passion and sport of high performance driving.

For instance, leaving an Apple Podcast rating is very easy. If you go to your podcast library, under shows and click on the podcast you can leave a (5?) star rating and enter your review.

We hope you enjoy this episode!

Best regards,

Vicki, Jennifer, Alan, and Bill

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

DwD 0282: Slow In Fast Out – Truth or Fiction

Pedal Application and Release

DwD 0274: Pedal Application and Release

On this issue of Dominating with Dawson, we go into an aspect of the smooth is fast principle by going into the ways that each of us apply and release the throttle (or gas pedal) and the brake pedals. To the surprise of no one, Ben is almost a 100% full hammer down. On the other hand, our ladies have a bit of a different practice at this point in their driving. We then try to discuss when and where to apply and release the gas and brake and at what rate. Again, one size may not fit all instances and all cars. This seems to be a theme recently. Lol.

If you would be interested in helping grow our sport of high performance driving and our podcast:

For instance, leaving an Apple Podcast rating is very easy. If you go to your podcast library, under shows and click on the podcast you can leave a (5?) star rating and enter your review.

We hope you enjoy this episode!

PS If you are looking to add an Apex Pro to your driving telemetry system, don’t forget our discount code. Buying an Apex Pro system, you will receive a free Windshield Suction Cup Mount for the system. (a savings of $40) Just enter the code “ghitlikesapex!” when you order. They are a great system and truly invaluable in safely increasing your speed on track and/or autocross etc.

Best regards,

Vicki, Jennifer, Alan, and Bill

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

DwD 0274: Pedal Application and Release

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Dominating with Dawson

2021 Competition Edition – Quick Snapshot

Top 5’ish

Full Update as of February 2, 2022

We would love it if you would like to join us.

Survive the 25 Podcast Host Challengers

Who will win?

Who will not win?

Do you have a favorite?

Why aren’t you listening to all of these podcasts?

Also, any good racing related book suggestions are welcome as well.

DwD 0287: Increasing Grip – By the Driver – Part 1

If you would be interested in helping grow our sport of high performance driving and our podcast:

DwD 0284: The Corner Entry – If – Corner Entry Then Game – Courtesy of Ross Bentley

Truth or Fiction

vs.

DwD 0282: Slow In Fast Out – Truth or Fiction

If you would be interested in helping grow our sport of high performance driving and our podcast:

DwD 0274: Pedal Application and Release