The Blind Apex Podcast

Send us a textBill Fischer, co-host of Garage Heroes In Training, joins me as we expand on a recent episode they had about Vmins... by trying to relate it to the types and kinds of corners we usually see on a race track. If you like what you hear, please share the podcast and think about supporting the podcast at www.buymeacoffee.com/theblindapexpodcast Support the show

Send us a textFuture Flyboy, track specific mechanic, and great friend of the Podcast... Manny (aka Emanuel Hernandez ... @emanuel042) joins me to talk about setups, pre track prep, alignment adjustments, etc... get a notebook out... we have a lot to cover! If you want to support the podcast, please share the podcast with friends and/or visit buymeacoffee.com/theblindapexpodcastSupport the show

Send us a textThis is what happens when two podcasters get together who havent turned a wheel on track all season (1/3 of the way through the year). RaceFFPods own Jaime Garcia joins me to talk about whats going on, how we are coping with the "off season" that has run into the season... and what adjustments we are making to our "plans." If you like what you hear please share the podcast with friends and/or support the podcast by going to buymeacoffee.com/theblindapexpodcast Support the show

Send us a textWelcome to our first bonus episode! Kevin Fennel from FastX Autosport joins me to talk about Motec GPRP Pro... a traction control system within Motecs ecosystem to control torque and wheel spin. If you like what you hear... please share the podcast and/or support the podcast directly at buymeacoffee.com/theblindapexpodcastSupport the show

Send us a textKevin Fennel of FastX Autosport joines me to talk about wiring your race car... If you are looking to upgrade, repair, add a PDM, etc... you dont want to miss this one! If you like what you hear, please share the podcast or support the podcast at buymeacoffee.com/theblindapexpodcastSupport the show

Send us a textSean Yearwood from PowerRevRacing.com (P2R) joins me to talk about the Honda J series engines... and the bad (or good) ideas start flying. Front wheel, rear wheel, all wheel... and even PLANES get these engines... If you can... plan on a J series for your next project car! If you like what you hear please share the podcast and/or donate at https://buymeacoffee.com/theblindapexpodcastSupport the show

Send us a textBryan Hise from 057Motorsports.com joins me to talk about when we should hire a track side engineer as an amateur and what we can expect! 057 Motorsports also has a product launching soon where the engineer wont have to be track side... and it will save you $$$$If you like what you hear... share the podcast and/or donate at https://buymeacoffee.com/theblindapexpodcastSupport the show

Send us a textJoe Adams from the Slick Talk Podcast (@blackstonelaboratories) joins me to talk about oil analysis and your race car! If you like what you hear... please share the podcast! Support the show

Send us a textNASA NE Race Director, Brian Casella, joins me to talk out... NJMP Thunderbolt! In 2025 NASA NE and NASA MA will have a crossover race there... and I'm hoping to go... I need some tips and you get to listen to them! If you like what you hear, please share the podcast. Support the show

Send us a textObviously I can't speak on this topic... I am joined by 2024 SCCC TCA Champion Eric Kunz (@erickunz.racing) to talk about his story and QUICK transition from karts to TCA champion in his Honda Civic. He's got some great tips for us FWD racers out there! If you like what you hear... please share the podcast with friends. 

Send us a textClub race and now competitive Iracer... Dillion (@EJ2_Track_Rat) joins me to talk about his journey in competitive Iracing, some of his Iracing projects, and what it means and what it takes to be an intermediate iracer. If you like what you hear, please share the podcast with friends! 

Send us a textJames Houghton, co-host of the Heat Exchanger Podcast, GLTC/GLGT driver, Time Attack wizard...  joins me to talk about tips for mid-pack racers to get to the front.  If you like what you hear... please share the podcast and give it a 5 star review on your favorite podcasting platform! 

Send us a textJack Cobetto joins me to talk HYPERFEST 2025 and to announce some BIG HFGT news! Thats all I have for you... you'll have to listen to find out what it is! 

Send us a textVicki and Bill from Garage Heroes In Training (aka GHiT @garageheroesintraining) revisit "race programs"... what it means to us, what it comprises, and how it can help us get faster! 

Send us a textMr. RAD (@rad_potential) himself, youtube rotary nerd, comes on the podcast to talk about those dirty doritos... the rotary engine... specifically about the RX8... you know, a super budget friendly rear wheel drive sports car?!?! We all like to tinker... these cars are in our wheel house folks! If you like what you hear... please share the podcast.  

Send us a textDo you have a NA/NB Miata thats a little tired? Dont want to source another 1.6 or 1.8 engine from a junk yard (if you can even do that anymore)... I sat down with Cameron of ecotecmiata.ca to talk bout a cost effective way to really wake up your "track weapon." He believes in the swap so much... be bought the company! If you like what you hear... please share the podcast. 

Send us a textSeth (@mount_tele_lion), our hill climb guru, has been doing some wild 3D printing jobs for his hill climb car.... and maybe a miata... He joins us to talk about his 6 month journey from gadgets to car parts... the skills you need to pick up and the tools to get the job done! If you like what you hear, please share the podcast with friends! 

Send us a textBryan "Racing"... an instructor who latched on to the benefits of of SIM racing and even started competing in months long SIM racing competitions... joins me to help talk me off the ledge about the mental challenges associated with sim racing. if you want to help the podcast... please share it friends and family

Send us a textYou and your car will evolve as you grow in motorsports... AND you need to be able to track your growth as a driver AND if the changes you make to the car are actually helping... I think I'm at this point in my "career"... so...Matt from trailbrake.com and Bryc from AIM join me to talk me through some options... A LOT has changed with the AIM ecosystem in the last 5 years... and its time for me to go back. If you like what you hear, please share the podcast. 

Send us a texteNASCAR driver turned SpecE30 racer... Garrett Manes, joins me face to face in the SIMSEATS showroom, to talk about his transition from sim racing to "real racing." He shares tips and tricks on what really applies in the sim world that can impact your IRL track driving. Dont waste time on the sim... make it effective. 

Send us a textEvan McLaren (@bigmacvtak), your 2024 ClubTR champion and podcast listener, joins me to give his perspective on learning a new track... He's had to go to new tracks and win on his journey to being ClubTR champ... and I have at least 2 new tracks on my list for 2025... There is a lot of unpack in this one... get a pen and paper ready! If you like the podcast... please share to help it grow! 

Send us a textWith PRI, the holidays... and a new Grid Life class ... it makes scheduling guests tough... So I sat down with Jason Lineberg to talk about the 2024 podcast stats and if I'm going to be able to keep this podcast moving forward. If you want to support the podcast... all we ask is that you share it with the slow drivers in your life. 

Send us a textDo you want a "faster car" than a GLTC car? Do you still want single class racing in a super sprint format?!?!?You are in luck! NEW for 2025 is the Gridlife GT class! Adam Jabaay joins me to talk all things GridLife GT and what GridLife will look like in 2025! If you want to support the podcast... all we ask is that you share it! 

Send us a textJackie Andrews... driver coach, racer, and Honda Challenge rules committee member... joins me to explain what happened with the rules and how the process works (with NASA). Are we disappointed? YES ... Will we give up? NO! I get on my soap box a couple of times... and i might talk out of the side of my mouth at least once... but we are working on that. Please share the podcast if you want to help it grow! 

Send us a textRyan Pyles of Virginia Tech Motorsports (https://vtmotorsports.square.site/) joins me to talk about Formula SAE and their program! If you are looking for a young engineer or have a youngster looking at schools that loves motorsports... I can't think of a better opportunity for growth than a FSAE program. Join Ryan and me as we talk about what a FSAE program consists of and how it help engineering students become the best they can be. 

Send us a textDeren Ardinger (aka @honduh_challenged) joins me to talk limited slip differentials... obviously my car is having some excessive transmission wear, and Deren is my transmission voodoo guy... so we talk limited slip differentials, how they work, and how you can set them up. No I wont tell you how my OSG is set up... because I have NO IDEA... YETTo support the podcast... just share it... thats all a podcast needs to keep the motivation... I promise!

Send us a textDriver coach and half of the Track Walking Podcast, Scott Robertson (@robertsonracing @trackwalkingpodcast), joins me to talk about when you need to seek out coaching and how you need to approach it. Shocker... I'm personally looking into it, and I had some reservations until I talked with Scott! To support the podcast please share it with friends that are slow and need to get faster. 

Send us a textDaytona and Sebring winner, and driving coach, Dion von Moltke (blayze.io), joins me to talk about habits we can start/reinforce/continue as we street drive that will help us while we are on track... When you are hooked, you are hooked... and you want to maximized EVERY SINGLE opportunity to get better... we give you a dozen examples in this episode! If you like what you hear... please share the podcast to help it grow!  

Send us a textGabe Orlowitz (@gabeorlowitzracing) joins me to expand on his youtube video covering racing at any budget... there is no time like the present to get into some level of racing.... and we cover most of it! If you like what you hear... please share the podcast. Its the best way for the podcast to grow! 

Send us a textALERT: We got spicyOn this episode, hot shoe driver Carlos Valenzuela and part time podcaster Jaime Garcia join me to debate wheel to wheel racing and time trails/attack... and we talk some Sundae Cup and if its actually a real time attack class... 

Send us a textReformed Miata driver and GLTC hot shoe Vette driver, Luke McGrew, joins me to talk about the C5 Corvette and how it should be the new answer for "what should my first track car be?!?!?" We get into what they need to be reliable and what to upgrade as you progress. If you like what you hear, please share the podcast with someone slower than you... if they get faster, you have no choice but to get faster! 

Send us a textThe King of VIR Mr. Peter Krause joins me to talk about Virginia International Raceway... FULL COURSE... we talk about everything from amenities , the history of the track, to a turn by turn evaluation on how to approach the track. If you like what you hear... please share the episode! 

Send us a textI hand the keys to the podcast over to Bill Fisher (@garageheroesintraining) to guide the conversation on my driving and how the podcast has helped me... and he sprinkled in some listener Q&A questions too! To support the podcast... please SHARE it with friends. It's truly the best way to help any podcast! 

Send us a textJackie Andrews joins me to talk about the details in your (and mine) suspension that get overlooked. Lord knows I have overlooked them... because I need to address them this offseason. We even get into some of the Honda Challenge rules we can expect in 2025... outside of the new tire. To support the podcast... share with friends, download, and give the podcast a 5 star rating! 

Send us a textCarbon brakes are an evolving technology that is being used more and more "street" cars... they are no longer just for super cars!Rami from ReBrakeUSA.com joins me to teach us about carbon brakes, the types, how to use them, how to maintain them, and how good they can be on track. Educate yourself now because the technology and use is coming to a car near you SOON! If you like what you hear and want to support the podcast .... please share, download, review and give the podcast a 5 star rating. 

Send us a textMr. Speed Secrets himself, Ross Bentley, joins me to talk about the importance, how and when to conduct a track walk. Something we often take for granted can be such a powerful tool in our drivers tool kit! We talk about the mindset to have, how to prepare, and tips while taking the track walk to optimize the information we gather! To help the podcast grow... please share, download, review, and give the podcast a 5 star rating! 

Send us a textKenton Koch or the Random Vandals Race Team... winner of mutliple 24 hour races, joins me to talk about mental focus while racing. We had to overcome some technical issues, but there is some great information. Its time for some self reflection and assessment... to really see what you need to do to take your mental game to the next level. If you like what you hear, please share, download, and give the podcast a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast platform. 

Send us a textAJ Hartman (AJ Hartman Aero) and Mario Korf (Occamsracers.com) baby sat me, my preparation, and my wind tunnel tear sheet for my wind tunnel trip... and they join me to go over some of my numbers, provide best practices guidance... drop some news on maybe developing a book... AND encouraging people to go to the wind tunnel themselves! If you like what you hear...  download, share, review, and give it a 5 star rating! 

Send us a textGrant from Honed Development talks about parts development and their roots! We even get into the transition Honed is making to the "new" generation of Honda race cars!!!! If you like what you hear, please download, share, review and give the podcast a 5 star rating! 

Send us a textJames Houghton (@time_attack_typer) and Ryan Bradfield (@hondarcb) join me to talk about deciding on their TSXs and then go into the development and parts they had to fabricate to get the cars racing... in their own unique ways. You dont always need to pick a cookie cutter car to go racing... and these two prove it! If you like what you hear, please download, share, review and give the podcast a 5 star rating on your favorite platform. 

Send us a textLance Fendersons (lancefendersonracing.com) journey hasnt been the easiest... but hes making the best of what life has given him. I sat down with him to talk about the motivation to chase dreams and the focus he needs while in the car... His story is one of inspiration and learning... adaptation and perseverance... and one that should teach us all how to focus and reach for our dreams. To support this podcast or any podcast... Share, Download, Review, and give the podcast a 5 star rating on your preferred platform.

Send us a Text Message.$100 off your HP Academy course purchase! Use Code: BLIND100Its a big decision to pick and dash and/or pdm... and I sit down with Andre Simon to discuss what to take into account and some best practices to set them up! Both can be just seen as IG bling OR super powerful tools to help improve your racing and your race car! Support any of your favorite podcasts by... sharing, downloading, reviewing, and giving it at 5 star rating. 

Send us a Text Message.Andy Hollis, GRM contributor and tire tester, joins me to talk about 200TW tires. With the growth of time trials, with more HPDE folks looking to go a little faster, with race classes moving to 200TW tires... we are all looking for performance and a bang for the buck! We cover that and more! Support any podcast you enjoy by... downloading, sharing, reviewing, and giving it a 5 star rating. 

Send us a Text Message.Claire and Erwan from myraces.live (@myraces.live) join me to talk about livestreaming... challenges, best practices, and the awesome (free and paid) services they offer to take your live streaming to the next level! If your family is asking for christmas gift ideas... we got you covered on this one! To support the podcast, please... share, download, review, and give the podcast a 5 star rating on your favorite platform! 

Send us a Text Message.Albert Watson of RaceLouvers.com (@racelouvers) sits down with me to talk about louvers, how they work, and some best practices for how to determine size and placement. RaceLouvers uses CFD, wind tunnel, and track data to develop their WIDE assortment of products... and the results are impressive! To support the podcast please download, share, review and give the podcast a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast platform. 

Send us a Text Message.Ian Korf (yousuckatracing.com) joins me to talk sim racing... a sim drill everyone should be doing, a budget friendly high-ish end setup, and more! Support the podcast by sharing, downloading, reviewing and giving the podcast a 5 star rating on your favorite platform! 

Send us a Text Message.Described as "the most opinionated man in safety gear"... TJ from @OGracing (ogracing.com) joins me to talk about budgeting for safety gear, how to pick the right gear, how the right gear can make you faster and more comfortable, and how to prioritize your upgrades in the future. To support the podcast, please share, download, rate and review the podcast on your favorite podcast platforms! 

Send us a Text Message.Mike Skeen (@mikeskeenracing) and I sit down to talk about multi-class racing and how to execute passing. We talked about the influence of rules, etiquette, types of passes, and best practices. Its not overly technical but this podcast really shares some great nuggets of information on how to keep our sport respectful and safe. If you want to support the podcast... please download, share, give it a 5 star rating, and review it on your favorite podcast platform. 

Send us a Text Message.World famous contingency thief (el oh el) and viral dash cam video creator (its easy in Maryland), Eric Wong (aka Wonger, aka Uncle Wonger) joins me to give his first thoughts on the Toyo Proxes R. He ran them in 100 degree weather on a borrowed BMW... but hes got some good opinions and thoughts on it.  If would like to support the podcast... please download, share, give a 5 star rating, and a review on your favorite platform! 

Send us a Text Message.Johnny from NineLives Racing joins me to decompress after the wind tunnel trip... and to talk about new products and current accoutrement products he has to help with your splitter and wing downforce production.  Dont worry... I'm working to get Mario back on so we can go over some things and talk about the wind tunnel in depth! To support the podcast, please download, share, rate (5 stars) and review the podcast on your favorite platform! 

Send us a Text Message.Former Summit Point Track Manager, Edwin Pardue, joins me to give our opinions on the current state of club racing... and the balance the tracks, organizers, and participants are trying to strike during our current economic cycle. We even talk about what we ALL can do to help our sport grow! To support the podcast... please DOWNLOAD, SHARE, RATE, and REVIEW the podcast.