Garage Heroes In Training

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.

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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 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

Determining the Rain Line

DwD 0279: Determining the Rain Line

On this issue of Dominating with Dawson, Alex joins us to help define what the rain line is on a track and how to find it on a track, especially when it is our first time at a track. The discussion wanders a bit, but all of it should help you in determining the rain line and allow you to optimize it to that specific day’s track conditions and your car.

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 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. When purchasing an 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.

Best regards,

Vicki, Jennifer, Alan, and Bill

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

DwD 0279: Determining the Rain Line

Our Annual Season Review and 2022 Goals

This Episode Kicks Off Our 5th Podcast Season

Our win at PittRace — **We Won Our First Race Ever**

GHIT 0278: Our Annual Season Review and Goals Episode Starts our 5th Podcast Season

We take a look back at how our team and drivers 2021 racing season went and compare it to our planned goals. We did have quite a year and accomplished quite a bit. How did we do versus how we wanted? As always, you will have to listen to find out. And as always, the episode ends with each of us giving our 2022 goals for ourselves and our team. We would love to know if you have any 2022 goals that you can share and wish you have the best year ever, both on and off the track.

Bill with Ross Bentley — We FINALLY Met Ross Bentley

If you would like to help grow our sport and this 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 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

The Wilson sisters — Three Wilson Sisters Raced This Year

Highlights for this episode are:

1) Alan now organizes, preps, and runs his own car, the MooStang. We learn how this went for his first season and what we are still working on.

2) Looking back at where we were going into this season versus where we are now, there has been a ton of progress.

3) While the goals we all had were great, some of the discussion helps us to better define both the progress we made, as well as refining the path forward from here.

4) We did a great job of getting a bunch of new people to the track and several drivers to the track that raced with other teams. That is the primary reason we started this podcast and is fantastic!

5) Guess who says “I’m not just here for the Slurpees, lol”. Not a big surprise for you long time home gamers.

6) We all are looking forward to trying as many different tracks and racing series as we can this year and maybe for the first time working with a coach at the track.

7) We managed to make a Max Headroom reference within the episode. You never know where we may wander.

8) Vicki and Alan cannot seem to remember when they each earned their black flags this year. We also had a few black flags from several of our friends that drive with us this year. Notably, none of our all ladies team earned a flag a the Thompson event.

9) Every year we go over what issues our cars had at the track and what we did (or are going to do) to resolve the issue long term.

10) We have determined a key indicator that implies that a specific spare part is required for our race cars.

11) Tips we learned on testing and replacing wheel studs for our cars.

12) Vicki is bored winning???

13) Our traditional Good, Bad, and the Ugly for the 2021 season.

GHIT 0278: Our Annual Season Review and 2022 Goals Episode Starts our 5th Podcast Season

shifting points — **Training for Our First All Ladies Racing Team (That Kicked Butt!)**

The Buillac Trunk — **We Painted Amanda’s Awesome Buillac Trunk**

Racing with Chris Fix — **We Raced With Chris Fix and His Team**

Mia learning to drive — **Mia Started Learning to Drive**

Strong theming game — **Out Theming was on point**

What Tire Pressure Should I Use

Such a simple question or is it?

DwD 0277: “What Tire Pressure Should I Use” – such a simple question or is it

On this issue of Dominating with Dawson, we try to answer the potentially unanswerable question that we hear at the track “What Tire Pressure Should I Use?”. Alex joins us as we try to answer as best we can. First we go over several of the factors that can affect what the answer could be. Next we try to go into the various methods that can be used to actually determine the correct answer. (The reference to Andy Hollis during this episode is expected by all long time racers.) Now is we can only have Mr. Hollis as a guest on the podcast. We have a ton of questions.

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. If you could give our podcast a (5-star?) rating or 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.

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

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.

Best regards,

Vicki, Jennifer, Alan, and Bill

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

DwD 0277: “What Tire Pressure Should I Use” – such a simple question or is it

Mike Kramer Honda Challenge Racing Driver

GHIT 0276: Mike Kramer Honda Challenge Racing Driver

Mike Kramer has been racing in Honda Challenge and is the two time H2 champion with NASA Southeast. In addition, he also races in endurance racing with the 24 Hours of Lemons and Lucky Dog. We have several goals for this episode and one of them is not so subtly aimed at convincing Vicki the our 1993 Honda Civic being a front wheel drive car is not so bad and how much fun we will have in 2022 using it as our primary endurance racing car. Mike is a great example of how to start out and grow into an accomplished racing driver by simply making the choice to jump into the high performance driving pool and see what types interest you. It sounds like we will be at several common racing events in 2022 and we can’t wait to catch up with him again.

If you would like to help grow our sport and this 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 Please don’t forget to use our discount code if you are looking to add an Apex Pro. With 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

Highlights from this episode include:

1) Despite having won two NASA SE championships, some of the difficulties Mike has encountered at the recent national championship event, including his overcoming some of the bad experiences at Daytona.

2) How to get started in high performance driving and what to expect and how to improve most quickly. We especially break down some of the common misconceptions that may be preventing you from starting.

3) What we have and should do to our 1993 Honda Civic DX race car build this winter. The discussion goes into several options for racing the car in endurance racing, sprint racing, and HPDE events.

4) How to choose a racing series and what to look for in your area.

5) Advantages and Disadvantages of a front wheel drive and a rear wheel drive. Plus a few of the primary differences between the two types of cars.

6) Some of the differences between regional events and national events.

To follow Mike and his racing exploits, please go to:

Instagram: @argylecivic

GHIT 0276: Mike Kramer Honda Challenge Racing Driver

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