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In today's episode, is Wins Fails and prediction round 5 of the 2021 werc series my co-host is long-time host, Mr rob Henretta. It's round 5 of the 2021 nasa WERC 3 hour of the beautiful downtown buttonwillow. In this episode, we unpack all the events of race, how it affected the championship. Here is wins fails and pre race predictions round 5 3 hour of buttonwillow
In today's episode, is Wins Fails and prediction round 5 of the 2021 werc series my co-host is the So-cal NASA ST director with a big hart and big opinion, Jean Luc-de-fanti. Its round 5 of the 2021 nasa WERC 3 hour of the beautiful down town buttonwillow. As the end of the year is upon the teams start to focus on the championship battles and what they have to do to win it Here is wins fails and pre race predictions round 5 3 hour of buttonwillow
Wins fails and predictions Utah post-race.
Hold my beer and listen to this. Two old friends sit down and talk about the racing landscape today
A perspective of being at the race track we rarely get to see
In the episode, I talk with the Garage Hero in training group. It's an interesting look at all the experiences you can have whiles getting licensed
In today's episode is with Ryan Bittner. Ryan after only having a few years of racing under his belt has had big success over the last season of racing. Ryan and I talk about his engineering background, how he sets goals (pay attention to that part, some good stuff there) and we talk about the importance of the culture of racing being part of the product. This is a great conversation Here is Ryan Bittner
In today's episode, I talk with Shaun Webster. Shaun has used all the tools available to him to race multiple race platforms and is trying his hand at a pro-Audi car. My conversations with Shaun always run the gamut, and we digress on a topic that I am paying close attention to drivers getting lazy. Here is Shaun webster
Today's episode is one that I have been looking forward to for a while. My guest today is john john (or John Jr) John is an 8-year-old kid who is ripping up the kart scene in southern California and by the age of 8 has resume we have all dreamed of, But most importantly John jr at 8 is in touch with what is important to his racing, what he love about it and has a healthy balance of being a kid, and what it takes to try and be a racer. Take notes people Here is John john
I’m Peter Hopelain and this is the Technik Podcast. It’s an open discussion on automotive trends, topics, and ideas with leaders in the automotive industry. It is good as always to have you along, everybody. Today’s episode is Wins fails and predictions round 3 for the Willowsprings 4 hour race! In this episode, we discuss race Schedule, Safety, strategy, class points, and predictions. Here is wins fails and predictions.
Today's episode is with Michia Stephens. A young and coming driving who has one of the best attitudes I have ever seen from a driver. It is an interesting look what it takes to become a pro driver and an interesting look at Europe vs American racing
Today’s episode is Wins fails and predictions round 2 for the buttonwillow 3 hour race, and it was RACE In this episode we discuss race results, class standouts, we talk about the big crash and all the reminders we need when it comes to safety, we talk about who was fast, and who needed limes. Here is the wins fails and predictions 2021 round 2 werc post-race show
Today’s episode is Wins fails and predictions, And it’s a long one. Its the season opener and it’s been a while so there is a lot to be said. In this episode we discuss race results, class standouts, we tried a new format and so we judge that. And we also brought in the man who knows every rule in the book, Justin Ross. Keep your friends close and a cheater closer. I will stop that was just a lay up lol Here is 2021 round 1 post-race show
Today’s episode is wins, fails, and predictions with my co-host Rob Henretta, for round 1 for 2021 NASA werc series at Sonoma. In this episode, Rob and I catch up after the long off-season and then become Bookies placing bets while unboxing the 20+ field and talk about each class (unfairly). All kidding aside THis season looks to be starting with a strong start I we are looking forward to see how our predictions fair Here is Wins fails and predictions
This interview is with mike collins former SCCA Pro director and now the southern California region director of NASA
Wrap up show Wins Fail and Predictions. This episode closes the year of NASA Werc racing. We celebrate all the teams that won a championship and to all the teams who made it a race.
The last event of 2020 for WERC racing and my co-host Rob Henretta talk after a long "brake" about racing.
Today’s episode is win fails and Covid predictions. After a long-awaited break, California went racing at buttonwillow, this episode we recount the predictions and pass out judgments with wins and fails.
WIns fails and prediction after being sheltered in place.
Today’s episode is with the owner of Strom Motorsport, Brett Strom. Brett is a fascinating guy. He has raced all over the world and has no limit to learning and gathers information to improve his craft of building cars. He is also the leader of a race track gang called the stromterauge. IN this interview we talk about his business, we talk about the application of a race car, and we talk about how he got started and what he focuses on day today Here is Bret Strom
Today’s episode is with Heath Spencer. Heath races a Spec Boxster in PCA Golden Gate region. His path to racing was not typical but neither was his talent He a shining example to any kind of car person much less a driver. Heath is the type person who sets the bar for all people who want to try their hand at this sport Here is Heath Spencer
Today’s episode is with Jean-Luc Defanti. Jean-Luc is a true car guy and racer at heart. He is the first person to build a fully tipped WERC E1 car to the current rule set, and this car BTW is 3 snaps and around the world, its amazing. He makes a living in the movie business and offers a dynamic look at the way we “racers” tell stories. When I ever I talk to Jean Luc his international perspective is refreshing and broadens my thinking, and I want to get a neck scarf, or maybe an ascot because Jean-Luc’s attention to detail is contagious. He is a friend to the podcast. He is a long time listener first-time caller and wonderful personality at the track. Hre is Jean-luc.
Today’s episode is the post-race for Round 1 of the 2020 NASA WERC is with co-host Rob Henretta. So let get right to it
Round 1 of Wins fails and predictions for NASA WERC (Willowsprings)
Today’s interview is with Peter Dempsey. Peter is the man who did the impossible. He won the 2019 25 hours of Thunderhill in a radical and did it on his second try after open his shop turn 3 motorsports only 2 years ago. Ppfff He is a candid guy who makes no bones about how hard it is just to make a living in this sport. He is committed to running events like the 25 hours and as you will learn in this podcast people in motorsport choose him over opportunity, which speaks a lot to his character, and his driving and team management-speak a lot about his talents. Here is Peter Dempsey.
I’m Peter Hopelain and this is the Technik Podcast, it’s an open discussion on automotive trends, topics, and ideas with leaders in the automotive industry. It is good as always to have you along with everybody. today’s interview is with Dale Sievright, Dale is a three-time winner at the 25 hours and one of those wins was this year in a partnership ford that he helped lead. He is an interesting car guy as he has started on the ground floor of the motorsports industry and now finds himself work on Chassis in NVH Noise vibration handling for tesla. Here is Dale Seivright
Today's episode with Rob Krider. Rob is a seasoned driver and an experienced leader in running a race team. Put these two together, and you have yourself a real threat at the track. Rob has time in autocross, drag racing, and other forms of racing, and has produced multiple wins in the 24 hours of lemons and Chumpcar. He has a Honda challenged national champion and E2 podium at the 25 hours of Thunderhill. His extensive amount of time racing gives him a thorough look at the racing landscape and has a deep understanding of the value that all the different racing today has to offer. I think he brings a lot to the conversation of racing, and I think you will like his unique perspective. Here is Rob Krider
e with Steve Stepanian AKA Big pappa. Steve is a racer, an instructor, and a race official, and he is full of wisdom as you are about to hear. Steve and I have been friends for 22 years and we always find ourselves at the same place at the same time around cars. Because of this long time relationship that has been forced on me, we some times can’t help but ruin a good interview with some long-time friendly banter, and for that I am sorry. As one of the people I respect the most in the motorsport community, and who’s contribution makes some of the biggest impacts, both on and off the track, it was so important to have him on. Here is Steve Stepanian big pappa
Cathy Huss is the owner of lucky dog racing. She is also a seasoned racer. This is a great conversation on racing and the landscape we race in.
Today's episode is with DJ quint from Toyota’s proving ground, Rob Henrietta from HQ autosport, Sean Sampson from Sampson racing communications, Justin raising my hand Ross from Moorwood Creative and Alex Bachoura with slipstream racing. These drivers represent the 2019 e2 class at the 25 hours. Today’s interview is really Bench racing amongst racers who have been racing each other for a very long time and are just a week away from heading to a bucket list race that pushes you to your limit. Here is 2019 25 hour bench racing
This interview I talk with Karla Pestotnik about her path to racing and new-gen of woman in racing
This interview is with Shaun Webster. Shaun talks about what it is like to race all three levels of motorsports in 6 years.
Owner and crew chief for the 72 e2 car Justin Ross and I sit down and talk this years 2019 25 hours.
Meet Shawn Sampson owner of Sampson radio communications.
John Lindsey and I run down the first look at the 25 hours of Thunderhill, 2019
My Co-host and I look back and some of the things we made predictions about. And then we digress
Meet Brent Picasso owner at autosport labs. This business could change the way racers make videos and change the way teams do telemetry.
Today's episode is with Randy Pobst. If by some off chance you dont know who Randy is, he is a statesman in the automotive community, he is thoughtful and educated on the business of racing. If you have ever read his articles in Motortend you know he is not afraid to tell you what he thinks. (even if you don't like it) In this episode we talk about the arch of his racing career, Wagons keep coming up and why you better be good at late-breaking. Side note; through a series of events I had to record this from the hi-tech office and you are going to hear noise in the background from the shop, and I did not have a good mic, so my sound quality is poor. But you can’t get a guy as fun as randy you don't really want to reschedule. Randy drive fast out there, just not as fast as me (I’m winking at you randy)
Meet the guy behind the guy. Technik competitions co-principal Sean Neel
Co-host Rob Henretta help brake down round 6 of the NASA WERC
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