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On GHIT Podcast #0190: Mike Skeen is our Guest

Yes, That Mike Skeen

We were honored to have Mike Skeen join our podcast as a guest.  He is an amazing driver and has seemingly competed in every type of driving we can think of and it seems he usually wins.  We go over a bit about how he progressed and what he is currently racing, as well as a great discussion on the skills and abilities that can separate a great driver from a typical amateur driver.  He has a talent for explaining racing that rivals his driving skills.  I think Vicki and Jen have now added working with Mike as a coach at a track.  Bill was already on board that train long before the episode.  We are pretty sure Ben may even look to join us for that.

Mike Skeen Mustang

On this episode of Dominating with Dawson, we

have our first ever series of story time questions with Ben, Vicki, and Jennifer where we try out two new fast and furious story time questions.

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

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.  We have two systems for our team and Bill is looking to add a third for this season, pending CFO approval from Vicki.  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

Mike Skeen Mercedes

Highlights from this episode include:

1)  It all starts off with a bit where Vicki does a bit of a time delay/selective deafness to whatever Bill says.  In other words, a normal day and episode.  lol.

2)  We learn a bit about how Mike worked his way up through various racing series and progressed to where he is currently competing as a professional driver.

3)  Mike goes into the benefits of the different forms of racing he has done, how each helps him, and the benefits and excitement of cross training as a driver.

4)  Bill dug deep and finally found something Mike hasn’t tried racing, yet.

5)  Mike does a great breakdown on the typical skill differences that separate a good professional driver from an amateur driver in a way that not only helps us to understand but really clarified what we need to look for and work on.  ~31:00 in.

6)  It was also great to hear that even Mike Skeen is still working on his driving and learning things from his recent driving and coaching in some prototype cars.  Once again proving that we are all always “In Training”.

  • Mike Skeen Optima Series
  • Mike Skeen Trans Am
  • Mike Skeen at Pikes Peak

GHIT 0190: Mike Skeen is our Guest

GHIT 0176: The 2020 Dominating With Dawson

All DwD Topics Episode – Part 10 of 10 – By Popular Request

  • A More Aerodynamic Ben Dawson
  • The Dominating Face

The fundamental basis for our podcast has always been to help drivers at all levels improve and while we still have a fun on every episode, we are always trying to improve and help others improve.  One of the best received additions to our podcast has been the Dominating with Dawson topics that Ben Dawson was kind enough to help us with.  Here is the first annual episode that compiles all of the segments for this year.  

If you could let us know what your favorite topic was, we would love to know.  Also, if you have a topic for us to discuss, please let us know and we will make sure it comes out as soon as possible.

On this episode DwD covers:

1) The Perfect race car

2)  Throttle Steering

3)  Understeer

4)  Vision and looking through turns

5)  Weight Transfer and Controlling it to improve your driving

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.  We have two systems for our team and Bill is looking to add a third for this season, pending CFO approval from Vicki.  They are a great system and truly invaluable in safely increasing your speed on track and/or autocross etc.

GHIT 0176: The 2020 Dominating With Dawson Topics – Part 10

Earlier Episodes:

GHIT 0160: The 2020 DwD Topics – Part 1

GHIT 0162: The 2020 DwD Topics – Part 2

GHIT 0164: The 2020 DwD Topics – Part 3

GHIT 0166: The 2020 DwD Topics – Part 4

GHIT 0168: The 2020 DwD Topics – Part 5

GHIT 0170: The 2020 DwD Topics – Part 6

GHIT 0171: The 2020 DwD Topics – Part 7

GHIT 0173: The 2020 DwD Topics – Part 8

GHIT 0174: The 2020 DwD Topics – Part 9

GHIT 0174: The 2020 Dominating With Dawson

All DwD Topics Episode – Part 9 of 10 – By Popular Request

  • DwD D'ing on Track

The fundamental basis for our podcast has always been to help drivers at all levels improve and while we still have a fun on every episode, we are always trying to improve and help others improve.  One of the best received additions to our podcast has been the Dominating with Dawson topics that Ben Dawson was kind enough to help us with.  Here is the first annual episode that compiles all of the segments for this year.  

If you could let us know what your favorite topic was, we would love to know.  Also, if you have a topic for us to discuss, please let us know and we will make sure it comes out as soon as possible.

On this episode DwD covers:

1) Speed through a turn

2)  Sway bar

3)  Talent vs learning

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.  We have two systems for our team and Bill is looking to add a third for this season, pending CFO approval from Vicki.  They are a great system and truly invaluable in safely increasing your speed on track and/or autocross etc.

GHIT 0174: The 2020 Dominating With Dawson Topics – Part 9

Earlier Episodes:

GHIT 0160: The 2020 DwD Topics – Part 1

GHIT 0162: The 2020 DwD Topics – Part 2

GHIT 0164: The 2020 DwD Topics – Part 3

GHIT 0166: The 2020 DwD Topics – Part 4

GHIT 0168: The 2020 DwD Topics – Part 5

GHIT 0170: The 2020 DwD Topics – Part 6

GHIT 0171: The 2020 DwD Topics – Part 7

GHIT 0173: The 2020 DwD Topics – Part 8

GHIT 0173: The 2020 Dominating With Dawson

Topics – Part 8 of 10 – By Popular Demand

The fundamental basis for our podcast has always been to help drivers at all levels improve and while we still have a fun on every episode, we are always trying to improve and help others improve.  One of the best received additions to our podcast has been the Dominating with Dawson topics that Ben Dawson was kind enough to help us with.  Here is the first annual episode that compiles all of the segments for this year.  

If you could let us know what your favorite topic was, we would love to know.  Also, if you have a topic for us to discuss, please let us know and we will make sure it comes out as soon as possible.

On this all Dominating With Dawson episode we cover:

1) Relative importance of Commitment vs Perfection

2) Seat and Mirror positioning

3)  Shuffle Steering

4)  Single Inputs progressing to more complicated multiple inputs

5)  Slow Turns and Fast Turns

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.  We have two systems for our team and Bill is looking to add a third for this season, pending CFO approval from Vicki.  They are a great system and truly invaluable in safely increasing your speed on track and/or autocross etc.

GHIT 0173: The 2020 Dominating With Dawson Topics – Part 8

Earlier Episodes:

GHIT 0160: The 2020 DwD Topics – Part 1

GHIT 0162: The 2020 DwD Topics – Part 2

GHIT 0164: The 2020 DwD Topics – Part 3

GHIT 0166: The 2020 DwD Topics – Part 4

GHIT 0168: The 2020 DwD Topics – Part 5

GHIT 0170: The 2020 DwD Topics – Part 6

GHIT 0171: The 2020 DwD Topics – Part 7

GHIT 0171: The 2020 Dominating With Dawson

Topics Part 7 of 10 – By Popular Demand

  • Ready to RAce

The fundamental basis for our podcast has always been to help drivers at all levels improve and while we still have a fun on every episode, we are always trying to improve and help others improve.  One of the best received additions to our podcast has been the Dominating with Dawson topics that Ben Dawson was kind enough to help us with.  Here is the first annual episode that compiles all of the segments for this year.  

If you could let us know what your favorite topic was, we would love to know.  Also, if you have a topic for us to discuss, please let us know and we will make sure it comes out as soon as possible.

On this episode DwD covers:

1) Hydration during racing

2) Left foot braking

3) Pit Driver to Driver Info Exchange

4) Playing Flag Games

5)  Pre-race in race and post-race thoughts

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.  We have two systems for our team and Bill is looking to add a third for this season, pending CFO approval from Vicki.  They are a great system and truly invaluable in safely increasing your speed on track and/or autocross etc.

GHIT 0171: The 2020 Dominating With Dawson Topics – Part 7

Earlier Episodes:

GHIT 0160: The 2020 DwD Topics – Part 1

GHIT 0162: The 2020 DwD Topics – Part 2

GHIT 0164: The 2020 DwD Topics – Part 3

GHIT 0166: The 2020 DwD Topics – Part 4

GHIT 0168: The 2020 DwD Topics – Part 5

GHIT 0170: The 2020 DwD Topics – Part 6

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