Autocross Talk Podcast with Kinch Reindl

Mike Leeder is your 2019 D Street national champion. He piloted his 2019 Honda Civic Type R to the victory by over two and a half seconds. Since then he sold the civic and now has a Camaro. That sounds like a big change but he had a Camaro before the civic. You will learn … Continue reading "Mike Leeder is your 2019 D Street Autocross national champion" The post Mike Leeder is your 2019 D Street Autocross national champion first appeared on Autocross Talk Podcast with Kinch Reindl.

Craig Wilcox is this episodes featured autocrosser. Craig has 5 SCCA Solo Championships 2006 G-Stock 2008 G-Stock 2010 BSP 2016 STX 2019 SMF 6 ProSolo Championships and he said "Six painful 2nd place finishes for Solo Nationals". On the first take we forgot about the crazy story of his Mini being stolen right before Nationals … Continue reading "Craig Wilcox Multi Time National Champion talks Autocross"

Alex Piehl is on Autocross Talk. He did it right for his 10 year anniversary with the SCCA H Street Pro Solo class championship, STH SCCA SOLO National Championship as well as a Triad award. In a normal year he makes 50 to 60 autocross events a year. He brings 6 Sigma thoughts to autocross. … Continue reading "Alex Piehl won the STH National Championship and HStreet ProSolo Championship"

David Marcus has is the first Solo Nationals champion to win in an all electric car. David shares his autocross tips and thoughts on this podcast. He won both the BStreet Solo Nationals and Pro Solo class in a Tesla Model 3. He also won the STX SCCA Solo National championship in STX. He started … Continue reading "David Marcus multiple time SCCA Solo National Autocross Champion"

Mark Legg is on Autocross Talk. He is a racing coach for cars as well as bicycle racing. He knows more than a couple of things about professional racing since he was a cyclist as well as a coach for his wife and others. His wife Kate Compton is a 15-time national champion. This episode … Continue reading "Mark Legg on Mental and Physical tips for Autocross and Car Racing"

http://traffic.libsyn.com/autocrosstalk/Mark_Daddio_Autocross_Talk_2020_62.mp3 Mark Daddio is featured on this episode of the show. 12 SCCA Solo National Championships 11 Pro Solo Class Championships 2 Over All Pros Solo Championships Hear Mark Daddio's thoughts on Autocross Coaching and Autocross Tips he uses. I like his moto "just drive" when it comes time for his run. This is a … Continue reading "Mark Daddio Talks Autocross racing in this episode"

Glen The Hurricane Hernandez is on Autocross Talk 20 Plus National Trophies ProSolo Championships It was great to catch up with Glen to hear about how he got into cars, his stories and thoughts on racing. You will hear how he got started autocrossing. A lot of you will be looking for a job at … Continue reading "Glen The Hurricane Hernandez is on Autocross Talk"

Adam Benaway SCCA Autocross National Champion talks racing with us on this show. Adam is the only champion so far in the 2 year old Solo Spec Coupe class. That is 2 national championship in 2 years. He has been blazing fast each year. You will get to hear his thoughts on how his military … Continue reading "Adam Benaway SCCA Autocross National Champion talks racing with us"

Jennifer takes this podcast where this podcast has not been before....Horse talk and comic book store talk.  The horses we had in common. Her comic book store is www.AtomicEmpire.com We talk a lot about Autocross as well! As usual I think you will learn some new racing tips and ideas to try at your next … Continue reading "Jennifer Bedell is this weeks guest"

This show features Dennis Sparks and Jordan Towns. Learn what drives them and their journey to championships, Pro Solo Challenge wins and Fletcher Cup wins. "Anything worth doing is worth trying to be the absolute best at" Jordan Towns. "You want to go faster drive with someone faster with data" Dennis Sparks You will hear … Continue reading "National Champions Dennis Sparks and Jordan Towns are the guests"

Thomas Thompson is on Autocross Talk he runs the site National Autocross News NAXN.org and you can find them on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/autoxnews/ They are always looking for contributors who would like to write about autocross! He shares his stories and insights ranging from XP to STH. He would live to hear what you would … Continue reading "Thomas Thompson of Autocross News Network is on the show"

Marchell Fletcher joins us for this podcast.  A 5 time Solo National Champion. And if her name sounds familiar its because the "Fletcher Cup" is named in her honor. We cover topic from ice racing, mental blocks, Bio feedback devices and differences in coaching women vs. men. And like Jeremy Foley her question is should … Continue reading "Marchell Fletcher 5 time national champion"

Jeremy Foley is your SCCA Autocross B Street National Champion. This was an entertaining and enlightening podcast with Jeremy. After listening to this I bet you will be working on your plan for yourself as well finding a way to test, test and test some more......  I know I am! He covers a lot from … Continue reading "Jeremy Foley is your SCCA Autocross B Street National Champion"

This is part 1of Jeff Kiesel's interview. With the final question for you - Star Wars or Star Trek?? I actually used his advice of make a change if you feel like it at Nationals here in 2018 on day one when after the first run I needed some rear grip so I added toe … Continue reading "Jeff Kiesel Part two Star Wars or Star Trek"

This is part 1of Jeff Kiesel's interview. Jeff has won a lot as evidence he has the longest Streak of SCCA Solo National Championships for Men with 12 autocross wins. What stand out to me is how much family matters to him and how much of a family sport autocross is for him. (And as … Continue reading "Jeff Kiesel of Kiesel Family Racing is this shows guest Part 1"

Most of you know Randy Pobst the World Champion Pro Racer with over 60 wins but did you know he started autocrossing at the age of 19. He has Solo National and Pro Solo championships. And you see his article every month in Sports Car Magazine. This interview is before his return to solo nationals … Continue reading "Randy Pobst is on the show, Autocross Champion, World Champion Pro Racer"

Cindy Duncan is a SCCA Solo National Autocross Champion and Driver of the Year winner. She describes Autocross people as her people. Listen in to hear her story.  I am still thinking about Sam's tip to run more gas for her Mustang (A good experiment although a heavy one

Rachel Baker is this weeks guest. She has championships in SMFO in 2014 and ASL in 2016. She brings speed color and smiles with her to Autocrosses and some of that color in the form of hats and dresses. She is the first flutist that I know of on the show She is currently competing … Continue reading "Rachel Baker is this weeks Autocross Guest"

Kevin Dietz is this weeks guest and he just won the Super Challenge in Arkansas (after we recorded this podcast). Learn about how Autocross has become more than just competition for Kevin, its become part of his family! Kevin's award include Roger Johnson Spirit of the Sport Award, 2007 2006 CS Autocross National Championship in … Continue reading "Kevin Dietz National Champion is this weeks fast guest"

Larry MacLeod is this shows guest. He is your 2017 KM ProSolo National Champion in Autocross. This was a fun call with Larry MacLeod also known as Lefty (catch that funny story toward the end). He has been autocrossing a Kart for a long time and driving them fast (Lots of National Trophies).  He did start in … Continue reading "Larry MacLeod your 2017 KM ProSolo National Champion"

This was an in person interview with Annie Gill and Jamie Yost here in Colorado. They both have been driving for quite a while and are friend so we did the combo interview. I've gotten to know Annie over the years of seeing her at many pro solo's and she even stored a Type R … Continue reading "Annie Gill and Jamie Yost are this show guest"

This is the second show for 2017 Autocross SCCA Solo National Rookies Series.  It was fun to hear their insights and experiences.  The may be rookie racers but most of them have autocrossed for quite some time.  So their insights and racing tips are that much more helpful. This show features four guests.  If you've … Continue reading "2017 Solo Nationals Rookies Show 2"

This is the first show for 2017 SCCA Solo National Rookies Series.  It was fun to hear their insights and experiences as well as to get to know some of the newer autocrossers. This show features four guests. D.J. David Alessandrini - C Street 2017 Mazda Miata Greg Tarantino -  F Modified  1937 Chevrolet Legend Haley … Continue reading "2017 Solo Nationals Rookies Show One"

PJ Corrales is this weeks Autocross Talk Guest. He has many trophies in ESP, SM and SSM (and he owns cars in SP and SM and they are both competitive). His Solo National Autocross Trophies: 2015 3rd in ESP 2013 2nd in SM 2012 5th in SM 2011 3rd in SM 2010 4th in SM … Continue reading "PJ Corrales is this weeks Autocross Talk Guest"

David Fauth is this weeks autocross interview on the podcast. His SCCA Solo National Championships: 2005 DSP BMW 325is 2003 DSP BMW 325is 2000 G Stock Type R Integra 2001 G Stock Type R Integra 2009 FSP BMW 2002 2017 CM SCCA Autocross ProSolo Championships 2006 DSP BMW 325is 2005 DSP BMW 325is 2004 DSP … Continue reading "David Fauth is has over 10 autcross championships combining Solo and ProSolo"

This is a great talk by David Fauth on how to approach Solo Nationals from which course to walk first to how aggressive to be. He picked up autocross tips from his experience as well as from other champions like Bob Tunnell. David has 5 Solo Nationals Class Championships to go along with 5 Pro … Continue reading "Solo Nationals Autocross Tips from 5 Time Solo Nationals Champ and 5 Time ProSolo class winner David Fauth"

John Hunter is your 2013 CSP National Champion and has 9 trophies at Nationals in all. Although his first daily driver car was a CRX SI he started autocrossing in a mild...super mildly prepped CSP Miata. He has stepped it up and is racing with Ron Ver Mulm (www.RSRacing.com) is his beautiful Camaro. Talk about … Continue reading "John Hunter is a National Champion as well as a Nationals Course designer a coach and much more"

Jinx Jordan is this weeks guest. He has won a lot in his hobby of autocross including: (2016) Driver of Eminence award 2016 Solo Nationals Driver of the Year 2010 Inducted into The Silver Circle (25 events) 2005 1st - Most Years Between First/Last Championships, Men - 29 (1987-2016) 9th - Most Trophy Finishes, Men … Continue reading "Jinx Jordan is this Autocross guest he has won a lot and taught a lot"

Vivek Goel is this weeks guest. He has a blog to share Autocross Tips to help you with autocross racing which is www.BeyondSeatTime.com   I really tried to get great audio having Vivek record with a recorder on his end but even after hours of editing I had to revert back to the skype file. … Continue reading "Vivek Goel of Beyond Seat Time is this weeks guest"

This show features Dave Ogburn who is a multi time SCCA National Champion. 7 trips to Solo Nats, 6 trophies. 2 National Championships A-Stock in 2011 (C5 Corvette) C-Street in 2015 (Scion FR-S). Triad winner in 2015 (C-Street). 3 seasons of ProSolo - 2013 - 3rd in ESP class points, 2014 - 2nd in ESP … Continue reading "This show features Dave Ogburn who is a multi time SCCA Autocross National Champion and road racer"

Paul Russell an 8 time Autocross National Champion in karts is also a multi time ProSolo National Champion shares his racing tips. Share your follow up questions and thoughts on our Facebook Page. Paul also has won 2 Pro Solo over all end of year Challenge Championships. He has 8 Solo Autocross Championships and 7 … Continue reading "Paul Russell an 8 time Autocross National Champion in karts is also a multi time ProSolo National Champion shares his racing tips"

Mike Junior Johnson is this weeks guest. He is not only a decorated Autocross champion but also owner and instructor at EvoSchool.com - Evolution Performance Driving School. He has 10 SCCA Championships over all - 4 for Solo Nationals and 6 for ProSolo Class Championships. 2011 Driver of Eminence award, 2003 Roger Johnson Spirit of … Continue reading "Mike Junior Johnson is this weeks guest He is not only a decorated Autocross champion but also owner and instructor at EvoSchool.com"

This episode is all about course walks for autocross racing. You will hear from 7 past guest how they approach course walking. Looking ahead or the lack thereof also comes up with many of these drivers. Listen up for autocross tips and please share yours on the Facebook page. Brian Peters, March Scrogs, Mark Madarash, … Continue reading "Autocross Tips for Course Walks and how looking ahead ties into walking courses"

Nicole and Jeff Wong are featured on this podcast they are multi time SCCA Autocross Champions. Nicole has 6 SCCA Solo Nationals Championships Jeff has 4 SCCA Solo Nationals Championships 2010 ST Honda Civic Si, 2011 STX Honda Civic Si, 2012 STC Honda Civic Si, 2016 STS They both have won trophies all 8 trips … Continue reading "Nicole and Jeff Wong are featured on this podcast they are multi time SCCA Autocross Champions Learn their autocross tips"

Several people have asked about more specifics on shocks and setup and Matt Davis is on the show to share his insights. He worked at Bilstein for years in Design Engineering and got his start with the FSAE group in college. He spent almost an entire 2 years running a shock dyno at Bilstein.  I don't … Continue reading "Matt Davis is on the podcast to share his insights into shocks and setup"

Nick is the guest on this podcast.  He was just awarded the 2016 Solo Rookie of the Year for Autocross. He was 2nd place in the STR class which had 64 drivers - driving a S2000.  And he wasn't even driving his own car (which helps since he no longer owns an autocross car). I think … Continue reading "Nicholas Chu is your 2016 Solo Rookie of the Year for Autocross"

This was a fun interview with Chris Shenefield who is SCCA Solo Nationals Champion and owner of RedShift Motorsports. He is your 2002 STS National Champion in a Civic Si (9 trophies over all). He has been 2nd four times in ES, STS, STS and STF Third 2 times in STS and STF You can … Continue reading "Chris Shenefield Autocross Champion and owner of RedShift Motorsports"

This podcast features Ross Bentley of SpeedSecrets.com and SpeedSecretsWeekly.com. He is the author of 7 Speed Secrets books. We cover a lot of topics to help you become a better racer.  He is know for his mental tips and exercises. What makes super stars super? How they practice! You can practice Sensory Input Sessions to … Continue reading "Ross Bentley of Speed Secrets is on the podcast He is a Instructor and racer."

AutocrosHouston Autocross Roundtable with Zack Barnes, Roger H. Johnson, Daniel McCelvey, Jackie Mutschler and Doug Wille The First in person Autocross Talk Podcast the Houston Roundtable featuring: Zack Barnes (Who coordinated and came up with the idea)  SEB board member and has run  Classes DP, CS, CP, FP, STX Roger H Johnson Mr Course Designer … Continue reading "Houston Autocross Roundtable with Zack Barnes, Roger H. Johnson, Daniel McCelvey, Jackie Mutschler and Doug Wille "

This is the 2nd half of Sam Strano's autocross interview. Among Sam's many accomplishments are the SCCA Autocross 2008 Driver of the Year 2012 Driver of Eminence. Sam covers some autocross tips and setup suggestions. Sam talks about the history of his family's automotive businesses. Sam talks about his favorite memories of he and then Shelly … Continue reading "Part 2 Sam Strano of SCCA Autocross 2008 Driver of the Year 2012 Driver of Eminence"

This is part one of two episodes of Sam Strano's interview. Sam covers a lot of autocross lessons in this first 3 hours from his history, to course design, mental attitude and autocross schools (taking and teaching autocross skills). He mentions how he and Tim Aero would talk for hours about autocrossing. (Much like we do … Continue reading "Sam Strano SCCA Autocross 2008 Driver of the Year 2012 Driver of Eminence and multi time National Champion and ProSolo Champion Autocrosser"

This episode features John Vitamvas. He has 5 Solo Nationals trophies including a 2nd and 3rd in DSP. I really like his insights and opinions on topics such as looking ahead. Maybe you can relate because he doesn't actually think of it as looking ahead. He talks about practicing on the street for brake pedal … Continue reading "John Vitamvas SCCA Autocrosser with tips and suggestions for his years of competition"

Teddie Alexandrova shares her insights on her autocross and racing life including working SCCA's Track Night in America and SCCA's Starting Line school. She is your 2015 F Street Ladies National Champion in a BMW M3 and your 2013  RTR Ladies National Champion in a Honda S2000 CR. Teddie started racing in 2007 in "her baby" … Continue reading "Teddie Alexandrova Autocrosser National Champion and instructor at SCCA Track Night in America and SCCA Starting Line School."

Andy Hollis a multi time Solo and ProSolo national Champion and 3 time overall ProSolo Championships   This podcast has a lot of great tips including: mental preparation tire testing vs. testing your setup with the tires attacking and releasing the brake pedal benefits of coaching car setup and a few more things... Andy Hollis … Continue reading "Andy Hollis a multi time Solo and ProSolo national Champion and 3 time overall ProSolo Champion"

Jason Tipple is a two time SCCA national champion with a 2001 STS Championship and a 2007 FSP Championship both in a Civic Si. We cover a lot of topics in this episode which makes sense for someone who started autocrossing in 1993.  (I'm a bit jealous I didn't start back then!) He like to … Continue reading "Jason Tipple is a two time SCCA Solo National Champion and featured this week"

Andrew Pallotta - Solo Nationals Driver of the Year Solo Nationals Driver of the Year 2014 Solo Nationals Rookie of the Year 2015 Super Challenge win in ES MR2 Solo National Championships 2016 G Street National Champion Ford Focus ST 2015 ES National Champion in MR2 2014 STX National Champion in Scion FR-S 2010 STU … Continue reading "Andrew Pallotta SCCA Solo Nationals Driver of the Year and Autocross Nationals Rookie of the Year"

This podcast features Dee and George Schweikle. They are part of the 100% club of autocrossers who have made it to every single Solo Nationals. Dee won the firs Ladies class championship, which was an indexed class and then won two more championships.  And he won in 1978 along with her. They are also national … Continue reading "SCCA National Champions and 100 percenters Dee and George Schweikle"

This podcast features Tom O'Gorman. Tom gives us a lot of insights into how he learned to autocross, what he does differently when autcrossing versus road racing. He shares many insights from his approach to course walking to what he focuses on when driving. He even left foot brakes....only when playing video games. After listening … Continue reading "Tom O’Gorman 2013 Driver of the year Multi-time National Champion and Pirelle World Champion"

James Yom is this weeks guest. You can call him Mr. S2000 and a self proclaimed Honda Fan boy who transitioned from a Prelude to S2000s. (I want to drive a S2000 after this interview!) He has 3 Solo National Championships and 3 Prosolo National Championships. He thanks Henry Bjoin, Brian Karwan of Karcepts, Gernby … Continue reading "James Yom a multi time SCCA Solo National Champion shares his insights"

Max Hayter is this weeks guest he is a multi time ProSolo National Champion as well as National Champion. SCCA Solo National Champion in DS in 2015 SCCA ProSolo National Championships in STU in 2008 and 2006 He was into triathlons before getting hooked on car racing.  His first WRX came with a SCCA membership. … Continue reading "Max Hayter is this weeks guest he is a multi time ProSolo National Champion as well as National Champion"

Kim and David have racked up a lot of wins and awards in a relatively short time competing in the national SCCA events. Kim's Wins and Awards National Championships: 2013 STSL, 2012 STSL, 2011 STSL ProSolo Class Championships:  2015 L3, 2014 L3, 2013 L3 Overall ProSolo Ladies Champion: 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 (That is a … Continue reading "Kim Whitener and David Whitener are multi time national champions and share their story on this podcast"