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This month we continue our Motorsports series by going into a semi-deeper dive into the world of karting with Mikey B. We learn a bit about him and the work he does at the kart track at Autobahn Country Club as well as how he got to where he is today. From being a young amateur mechanic working with Mario to running the kart track garage and being the go-to guy for anything kart related. We get to learn about some of the more difficult experiences in this side of motorsports as well as some of the more fun aspects. Thanks for tuning in!   INTRO MUSIC: Altavilla https://www.instagram.com/altavillamusic   SOCIALS:   Host: Mario Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClTG3scOFSSge4vzspIhvJQ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wholebakedcooky   Co-Host: Chris Insta: https://www.instagram.com/b0tar/?hl=en Insta: https://www.instagram.com/botardesigns/?hl=en   Producer: Caleb Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/CThehunted Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/caleb_thehunted_/videos Insta: https://www.instagram.com/caleb_thehunted_/

During the waning weeks of 2024, Hankook Tire invited Tire Review to Joliet, Illinois, just outside Chicago, to experience the Weatherflex GT. It's the company's newest all-weather tire offering. For this Hankook Weatherflex GT review, we took to the track at the Autobahn Country Club, taking several laps with professional racing instructors offering guidance.Key Specifications of the Hankook Weatherflex GT All-Weather TireBefore diving into performance, let's review Hankook's Weatherflex GT specifications. The Weatherflex GT comes in 37 sizes, from 15 to 22 inches. Hankook backs it with a 70,000-mile treadwear warranty. It also has the three-peak mountain snowflake designation for handling snow and ice. Hankook says it designed the tread pattern to deliver excellent winter performance. High-density sipes in the grooves enhance traction in snow. The sipes in the center and shoulder blocks helps to improve performance on snowy roads. Wide lateral grooves channel water away efficiently, reducing hydroplaning.Wet Weather Performance and Hydroplaning MitigationThe zig-zagged grooves improve cornering grip by engaging the road at various angles. This design ensures drivers maintain control. The tire's “3D GripKontrol Sipes” minimize block deformation. Better block stiffness leads to improved handling in wet and dry conditions, and we had the opportunity to experience this for ourselves on the track. Wide lateral grooves channel water away efficiently, reducing hydroplaning. This keeps the driver in control during rainy conditions.Comfort Features Built Into the Hankook Weatherflex GTTo test the Weatherflex GT on the track, I drove two vehicles equipped with these tires: a 2025 Honda Accord and a 2025 Honda Pilot. The weather varied greatly during the test. A sunny, mild day turned overcast, windy, and drizzly. These conditions were perfect for testing this tire. The quiet ride stood out while reviewing this tire. Hankook says its engineers prioritized reducing road noise using strategically positioned tread blocks. The company optimized the block arrangement to minimize vibrations. Poorly positioned tread blocks generate unpleasant sounds, similar to clashing musical notes. Hankook harmonized these “notes” by varying block sizes and aligning them properly. This creates a quieter, more comfortable ride. The tire's “3D GripKontrol Sipes” minimize block deformation.Introducing the Hankook Weatherflex GT to the LineupHankook organizes its tires into families. These include the Kinergy, Ventus, and iON lines. The Weatherflex GT introduces a new family line. Tire Review spoke with Rob Nasca, Hankook's Product and Marketing Training Manager, about the decision to introduce a new line. He explained the vision for the Weatherflex GT. "Consumers are looking at the market as a whole, and we've noticed that the snow accumulations actually decreased," Nasca said. "It's still getting cold out there in the wintertime, but there isn't as much snow. So, we've [responded] by having an all-weather tire that's going to be like an all-season, but have that three-peak mountain snowflake symbol. It's also going to be more cost-saving, because now the consumer doesn't have to buy a summer and a winter tire."Asymmetrical Tread DesignThere is one key feature of the Weatherflex GT that deserves extra attention: Its asymmetrical tread pattern. This design differs from the tread pattern of the Kinergy 4S2 – another all-weather tire in Hankook's line-up. The asymmetrical pattern allows rotation between the driver's and passenger's sides. This prevents irregular wear. Rotating directional tires similarly could cause performance issues. Hankook says its engineers prioritized reducing road noise using strategically positioned tread blocks.Tire Review: www.tirereview.comHunter Engineering Company: www.hunter.com

Fez attended his last Gridlife event of the 2024 season, Autobahn Country Club. Somehow we ended up in the same season championship position in our respective classes lol.We also she some light on the COBB Tuning vs EPA settlement.Socials! https://smily.bio/racing_home_podcast Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/U7v3wxJnJm

This week its just us, talking BS and the basics of drag racing. Preparing, Getting to the track, staging lanes, starting line, and reading a ticket.  We try and cover it all.  If we forgot something important, be sure to email us about it at linelockedpodcast@gmail.comHope you enjoy!Show Notes24 Hours of Lemons races for 2024What is 24 hours of Lemons?Racings cars worth up to $500Is very policed, can offset some money by the sale of parts from original car.  Safety equipment does not fall under the $500 rules (wheels, tires brakes, etc. also does not fall under)Safety equipment can only make the driver safe, not the car.Cars are subjected to BSF (Bullshit Factor), tech thinks you paid to much, 1 lap down per $10 overspent.Interesting? The first full-EV to win a 24 Hours of Lemons endurance race overall receives $50,000 in nickels.Schedule? May 11-12, 2024 GingerMan Raceway, South Haven MIJun 15-16, 2024 High Plains Raceway, Deer Trail COJul 13-14, 2024 Autobahn Country Club, Joliet ILSep 7-8, 2024 Road America, Elkhart Lake WISep 14-15, 2024 High Plains Raceway, Deer Trail COLink to 24 hours of lemons page: https://24hoursoflemons.com/

Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Marketing Director Jim OBrill review the 2023 Nissan Altima, talk karting with the Autobahn Country Club and catch up with author, Matt Avery on his new Camaro Special Editions Book.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 531 - In the timing and scoring tower from #GRIDLIFE Chicago, Abe and Adam connect with Mike Lewin and Devin Giles to talk about the Professional Awesome race team. They used to compete in time attack. They still do, but they used to, too. These guys have been buddies for a long time, and we love catching up with them. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/slipangle-show/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/slipangle-show/support

Big surprise, it's hot again at Autobahn Country Club. Adam and Abe sit down in the classroom to talk about the event, and being in the meat of the #GRIDLIFE competition season. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/slipangle-show/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/slipangle-show/support

YES. My favorite weekend at the Autobahn Country Club. OCTOBERFAST. I get so caught up in Octoberfast that I have a tendency to call everything OctoberFEST...OctoberFAST! This weekend is the last festival weekend at the track. It is NOT the last weekend. The club and the track are open until October 29th, with employee appreciation day October 30th. My next guest is Gary Boba. Gary tells us a couple funny stories and I confess that one time I cleaned a car with a Scotch Bright Pad...Not a good idea. Boba's Auto Detail has moved to a new location on the north side of the track and is ready to fulfill your vehicle's needs. Ceramic Protection Packages are available at a competitive price. Book your appointment now to prepare your daily driver for the upcoming winter season.Boba's also specializes in race car detailing to ensure your vehicle is looking top notch for the next race. Race Car Packages will be at a discounted rate in the month of October. Call (815) 370-2068 to book now.

Connor Willis is the 2022 winner of the Autobahn Driver Academy-Young Driver Award. The award is based upon Sportsmanship, Race Craft, Performance, Coach-ability, Personality/Maturity and Potential!Connor Willis, from Karting to Sim Racing, to Sports Cars. This young man is realizing his dream of racing cars. You cannot go anywhere at the Autobahn Country Club and not hear about Connor Willis. He shot to the top dominating the  SM2 class and was quickly ushered into the Spec Miata class. Not only  has he podiumed in the club racing but when the SCCA decided to spend a weekend at the ABCC Connor took home second place, twice. What a bright future for this young, 15 year old, racer. Now this is another great podcast, with me, John Graybeal and the 2022 Autobahn Driver Academy Young Driver Connor Willis. Let's get started for the next great podcast. Subscribe and never miss show! Listen on any podcast platform or directly from www.autobahnmembers.com

It's a busy week for karting all over the country! Kart Chaser is heading to the Championship finale for the Route 66 Sprint Series at Autobahn Country Club, while Speedsportz Racing Park is hosting their Lone Star Grand Prix, and one of the biggest street races in the country is going down at the Rock Island Grand Prix!We'll also talk about a new Predator 212cc Briggs 206 competitor, and some events from the Stars Championship Series race at New Jersey Motorsports Park.

Welcome to another great podcast. Today we have 2 special guests and are active racers in the Chase Race division and the Spec Miata division at the Autobahn Country Club. Join the show where we talk about how they started racing, what they like about racing, and how driving has become a family affair, and how they are excited to to help others experience the racing division at the track. These are two great ambassadors for the club and racing. Don't miss a podcast! Subscribe today. Listen on about every podcast platform there is! Join the fun and send feedback and show ideas to podcast@autobahncc.comAnd now lets welcome Nadia Bowman and Heidi Graybeal on the Autobahn Country Club Podcast.

Welcome to another great show. Today Mike Gritter and Kyle Nadeau join the show to cover live racing from the Autobahn Country Club broadcast around the entire globe. One of the main goals of the club is to share cars, racing, and all the fun we have at the club with everyone. We have members, families, fans around the globe. Yes around the globe. I know because the podcast gets downloaded across the world. And now the club is set up to provide live race coverage. It was not an easy task. In this show we cover how we got here, what a broadcast takes, and how you can watch.YouTube is the host and the distribution network. Like here:www.youtube.com/user/AutobahnCCProfessional camera system, professional hosts, professional drivers all make for great events. Look for more live racing broadcast from the Autobahn Country club! Find out more at the clubs Facebook page:www.facebook.com/autobahnccMember Website:www.autobahnmembers.com

Drivers Start your Engines. Only one lap since our last show. The Podcast is always excited to get more time on the track  We have a massive grid for July at the Autobahn Country Club. Kyle Nadeau and Ben Hasbrouck drift onto the show and drop the green flag on everything July at the club. Please come out and get behind the wheel of a kart, car, dirt bike, utv, or a rally car during the month. Now is the month to put the peddle to the metal on track time, go wheel to wheel at the clubhouse, or hit the apex with some new driving coaching. Yes July is a great month at the track. Don't let the checkered flag fall without  getting everything out of the month of July at the Autobahn Country Club.Also remember that just last week our last show went around the track with John Harkenrider from HAVOC Motorsports. We don't want you to get lap by another great podcast . So please make sure you are staying in close and bump drafting as we call the green flag. Have an idea for a show? Let is know! podcast@autobachcc.com

YES. Let's go open wheel racing. Ever dreamed of getting behind an open wheel car like an Indy car or F1 car. Well, I sure have. John Harkenrider from Havoc Motorsports joins the show to cover everything open wheel. And this show sure has me longing for a chance to prove that I too could be an Indy car driver I just need to get started at the Autobahn Country Club with a Pro Mazda or Formula Mazda or will how about a Indy Light.We cover everything about how to get a car, how to get coaching learning to drive a 1400lbs 260HP beast in a Pro Mazda and then how to continue to keep it running. As always I am excited about each of our guests and this show is no different. Well, it is a little different because we have never done a deep dive into open wheel cars until now. Join me in welcoming John Harkenrider from Havoc Motosports on the Autobahn Country Club Podcast. 

On episode 22 or Inside ChampCar -- two tracks -- four days -- 29 hours of racing -- and two dead voices. We recap the race weekends at Autobahn Country Club and the California Grand Prix on Big Willow. We look ahead to this weekend at Carolina Motorsports Park. Our guests are TJ Campbell and Bob Kobayashi -- both members of Tire Rack Motorsports... and Tire Rack employees. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/racingwire/support

Welcome to the show, I am super excited about this darn good show! Sean Varwig is a fantastic race car driver! I could end the intro right there but there is more. He is not only a great driver but a warm and friendly person. He is always carrying a smile and makes everyone around him feel well, better. Did I mention that he is young? Yep, only 18 years old and already is able to make everyone around him have a better day. I also want to mention our kart racers. Every year a traveling race series comes to the track racing the same spec karts that we race. The competition  is ferocious! We have had some podiums in the past but nothing like what took place the first weekend of June. We dominated. Autobahn Country Club drivers took every 1st place in 5 out of 6 races. What a performance. If you are interested in racing a kart the Autobahn Country Club has everything you need to get started and become a winning driver. Our winners were: Easton Kubinski (by 11 seconds over 2nd place both races) Samual Bowman and Mathew Miller. Not to mention that same weekend we have former kart racers racing and winning around the country.Don't know anything about kart racing but want more? Head over to https://kartcircuitautobahn.com for more info or https://autobahncc.comAnd now let's welcome Sean Varwig on the Autobahn Country Club Podcast. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/autobahn-country-club-podcast/id1358759189

Welcome, Podcast #70 rips across the starting line with the annual racers meeting. Mike Gritter, Director of Operations,  hosts the event and huge thanks to Chris Willis who in my absents was kind enough to record the meeting. Jam packed with great information every racer needs the podcast has you covered. Big announcement from the podcast, the show is now hosted on multiple hosting sites and platforms. Starting this season the show is most likely available on your favorite music or podcast directory, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and of course the original Apple Podcast just to name a few. So, however you like to listen the podcast makes it easy. 

Let's kick off Season 5 of the Autobahn Country Club Podcast. We are joined but Ron Dabisch, Ben Hasbrouck, and Mark Basso from the Autobahn Country Club.Ron previews the fleet and touring cars and it is an amazing list of new cars for us members to enjoy.Ben goes over some of the social events planned for 2022.And Mark details some of the real estate developments around the club. Let's get started with Season 5 of the Autobahn country club podcast!

Jimmy Peters from Resolute Motorsports Club joins me on the latest edition of the Late To Grid podcast.It all started with a 1972 Chevy Nova  that was built for Autocrossing and track days.  Jimmy found a gap in track day offerings and wanted to create something that would fit everyone's schedule.  So now he's building a 500 acre motorsports venue!Lots of great insights in this episode from how to tackle a big project to how networking helps connect you with people that can help you. We are super excited for Jimmy and the motorsports community and can't wait to record future episodes at the facility!How to connect with Resolute Motorsports Club:Resolute Motorsports Club WebsiteInstagramFacebookYoutubeCheck out our sponsors:Show Sponsor LMS-EFI Website, Facebook, InstagramShow Sponsor Track-First Website, Facebook, InstagramFollow us!Late to Grid - InstagramLate To Grid - Facebook

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GHIT 0246:  Our Autobahn Country Club HPDE 2021 Vicki and Bill attended the recent NASA Great Lakes HPDE at the Autobahn Country Club.  It was the first time Vicki was on this track and she was in the HPDE 2 run group.  Bill was in HPDE 4 and instructed a HPDE 1 student Saturday and Sunday.  Bill also completed his MSF Level 2 instructor in car training on Friday and had a great time with the drills and the mentors. We cover a lot of the Autobahn South track and here is a track map if you need it:  https://autobahncc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2019-south_circuit.pdf   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.  A link to the episode is:  https://tinyurl.com/AutobahnHPDE2021  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   Highlights from this episode include: 1)  Right off the bat, Bill mis-speaks during his joke, Herb vs Abe, my apologies. 2)  Vicki goes over her track prep since this was her first time at this track.  Luckily, the track is relatively flat and fairly easy to learn.  Vicki's favorite section was the 8-9-10 turn complex. 3)  We both shared the 2019 Mazda Miata (ND2) and Vicki was able to settle into the new track car.  We also go over her impressions of the Garmin Catalyst which is especially useful at Autobahn since the track is relatively short and you get a lot of laps in each session. 4)  Our car prep issues with the 2004 BMW M3 (E46) were quite a story.  We thought we had our prep processes under control but found something else we can do wrong.  And then it snowballed, lol. 5)  Lifting on the long straightaways?  Vicki had that problem.  Emphasis on “had”. 6)  How did the MSF Level 2 evaluation go for Bill? 7)  What trailer does Vicki envy?  ALOT. 8)  Vicki was unintentionally “that guy”.  Or was she?  You can be the judge. 9)  We also cover how Vicki's Instructor (Brandon) did vs the Garmin Catalyst?  (Quite well) 10)  Vicki (and Bill) had some major accomplishments during the weekend.  Any guesses? 11)  Some of the issues Bill had instructing at the event. 12)  TREC Racing.  Ever heard of it?  We discuss it and we finally have a plan for this next season.

Mae and I talk through in-car footage of my High Performance Driving Event at Autobahn Country Club near Joliet Illinois. Autobahn is a member-only racetrack country club across several large cornfields from Chicagoland Speedway. Because members have the right to 1/2 the course every weekend, NASA decided to rent the track on a Federal Holiday Monday giving us a rare chance to run the full layout. I ran this event in the "Stinger" my 1996 Nissan 240SX with bolt-on mods, but full roll cage, racing seat and 5 point harness.

In this episode we talk with Mark Basso, Founder of Autobahn Country Club in Joliet IL.As you'll hear Mark always enjoyed sports that required a helmet and developed an idea that allowed car enthusiasts to enjoy their passion while including their families in the events and outings.Did you know that Joilet was the third site they worked with to get this concept off the ground?  Talk about pushing forward on your goal and not letting "no" deter you!!We also talk about how a few members have grown from racing karts to now driving in IMSA events.  Pretty cool!Bill and John don't really have any car project updates, but Bill talks about a very interesting find one of his techs had while performing an oil change.Learn more about Autobahn Country Club at : https://autobahncc.com/

Wow, episode two already!  LOLBill & John head to Autobahn Country Club in early November.  John brings his E46 M3 and Bill has his RX-7 which hasn't been on track for 10 years!The guys share project updates and recap the trip to Autobahn.  Unfortunately, Bill gets a ride back to the garages.  Thanks for listening!

After a recent HPDE event with NASA Great Lakes at the Autobahn Country Club near Chicago, Bill sent in some video of a representative lap to Racers360 to try their video coaching and see what he could work on to improve.  Dion von Moltke, from Racers360 and a podcast guest from episode #92, evaluated one of Bill’s laps and who knew, it wasn't all that bad.  We thought it would be a great discussion of the use of video and the added benefit of having a professional driver and coach review the video for you.  Bill learned a great deal and every driver will.  This is especially valuable to the two ends of the learning curve.  The newer drivers will start off breaking any bad habits and the higher level drivers will finally have someone qualified, capable, and available who could help them refine the last few items to help shave the final few tenths to get closer to their potential.  The cost (~$100) makes this an exceptional value to all drivers looking to improve.  Ben and friends discuss the concept of weight transfer during the Dominating with Dawson segment.  Whether conscious or subconscious, it is an underlying fundamental to high performance driving and managing this is key to getting the most you can out of a car and reducing lap times.   You can email Dion directly at Dion@racers360.com And follow him on Instagram at or twitter @Dionvmr   We hope you enjoy this episode!   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:   The raw lap video a bit after 11:30 in:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Am-epQIjT4&t=758s   A 5-minute snippet of Dion’s review of Bill’s lap can be seen at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iT2-NzD3o4Y   Eric Meyer from NASA Great Lakes also discussed this lap from a data analysis perspective here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMtlsfwbSso   1)  We review some of Dion’s racing accomplishments including his time as an IMSA driver, winning the 24 hours of Daytona and the 24 hours of Sebring twice and his current work with Racers360 that is aimed at all levels of amateur racing of cars, motorcycles, go karts, etc. 2)  A discussion of NJMP’s Lightning track and its (obvious) nickname.  Just look at the track map. 3)  The advantages of personalized coaching and the feedback opportunities it opens up the coach and the driver. 4)  Dion asks Bill to self-asses his driving strengths and weaknesses.  This discussion was very short and very long, respectively. 5)  The coaching consisted of not only the “what”, but the “why” as well as an estimate of the potential impact on lap times and safety that area involved.   6)  A big discussion of Turn 9 and Turn 10 at Autobahn that applies to several other turn complexes that lead onto long straights where sometimes you sacrifice a turn and sometimes it is not the best choice.  It appears that as in life, nothing is 100% all the time.  7)  Turn 1 at Autobahn is a high speed right hand turn that Dion went into in general and also used as an example of how best to break down a turn (backwards) to determine what to do for a specific turn, especially if you are unfamiliar with the track or turn. 8)  To the surprise of absolutely no one, we also discussed vision and the need to relax and look very “long” and “wide” with good scanning practices.  9)  Dion is a fan of trying to work on one or two things at a time and not overwhelming the driver while learning. 10)  Bill gives a brief description of the Garmin Catalyst and how it worked for him at Autobahn during his first weekend with the unit.  11)  Dion gets (unfairly) put on the spot with looking at Jennifer’s crash at the Charlotte Roval.  He agreed that is looks like a catch done well and a recovery not quite quick enough.  Dion also recalls a time where he was able to catch a similar incident and save the car (with a bit of luck).  It can be found at about 40-45 seconds into the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPq5K1giAC8 12)  Racers in training weight loss challenge is entered.  Please let us know if you want to participate.  Dion may even help despite not needing to lose any weight personally.  13)  Bill looks to scoop up a few brownie points when the opportunity arises. 14)  Some of the takeaways and how they apply to all laps and all tracks.  Many are going to be incorporated into his practice session at the track and on the sim. 15)  Bill vents his standard color matching issues.  Still no traction received. 16)  Track Addict may be worth some investigation and if your budget allows perhaps an AIM SmartyCam. 17)  Bill drags Dion into his current level of overthinking the geometry of a turn. 18)  Another vote for the Senna documentary.  Maybe Vicki will finally watch it.  It is really fantastic, even if you aren’t a race driver.  19)  Post credits discussion of Mid-Ohio, with and without the chicane before the keyhole, and some volleyball discussion. 

We cover Bill’s first HPDE 3 with NASA Great Lakes at the Autobahn Country Club South Course layout that is near Chicago.  It was our teams first HPDE 3 and it was fantastic.  NASA Great Lakes really shines with their HPDE curriculum.  In addition, we had the opportunity to try the teams new Garmin Catalyst on track for the first time and we were very impressed.  Several notable driving improvements were during the event and perhaps even a few Ahh Hah Moments.  In addition, we discuss the “perfect” race car in the Dominating with Dawson segment for this episode.   We hope you enjoy this episode half as much as Bill enjoyed the NASA Great Lakes event! Special thanks again to the entire Great Lakes team for running another top notch event, as always. 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)  A short track review of the South track at Autobahn.  In addition, it was our first time on track with electronic flags. 2)  We compare the relative costs of a track day weekend vs a divorce etc. 3)  Differences between NASA Great Lakes HPDE 1, 2, and 3. 4)  We cover some of the tremendous drills that start of most of the track sessions.  They are very valuable to improve your driving skills and racing experience in a controlled and safe manner. 5)  How NASA GL has altered the different HPDE levels and improved as they learn to account for COVID induced changes and still improve the quality of the instruction for each of their students in a very quick reaction, demonstrating their ability to respond nimbly to their students feedback. 6)  Garmin Catalyst first impressions and review after using it to review our track driving for the first time this weekend.  The in-car coaching was a very good addition to the weekend while we were in the car without an instructor.  We hope to have a full episode with a guest in the next few weeks.  We posted a few videos on our YouTube channel that has some of the Garmin instructions included if you are curious.  7)  Bill is a big fan of the opportunities options that prioritize areas for potential improvement/low hanging fruit along with the potential quantified time improvement potential. 8)  Jen asks the question Bill never wants to discuss with Vicki in earshot:  How much is it?  Vicki, close he webpage, just close the page. 9)  Just remember, these are only $500 cars……… 10)  Why does Bill always confuse Buddy Rich and Buddy Guy.  No idea, but the model/example still applies.  11)  Mork from Ork shows up for a small guest slot, some of you will see it. 12)  Bad news on two of our GoPro’s.  They may not be useful for our in-car video due to the dynamic range of brightness or contrast from within the car vs the outside.  13)  The anniversary that never seems to end.  14)  A very good discussion of focus and being fresh on track, as well as a probably wise decision to use good discretion and skip the last session at the end of Saturday. 15)  Bill’s prep for a new track is getting better and almost where we would like it to be.  The process we use during an HPDE is really getting dialed in and allowing us to get the most out of each stint and maximize the benefit for each HPDE we attend. 16)  We cover some of the most significant improvements and a few Ahh Hah’s from the event. 17)  The goal of HPDE 3 to push beyond your comfort level and look for more speed was very good and appropriate after the training received in HPDE 1 and 2 with NASA GL. 18)  The go kart track looked amazing, although we did not have a chance to try. 19)  Bill makes a play at adding another HPDE/track day for NJMP.  Schedule tbd.  Details to follow.  He would really love to get Jennifer and Vicki out once more with the Catalyst.  It should help them both greatly.  Some planning details still to be resolved.  20)  What is left to get Brad safely out the door and what is left to start the process of GHIT Colorado.  Look for us to come out to High Plains raceway and other tracks in the area as soon as Brad is set up and ready for us.  Also one last chance for Bill to pick on Brad for signing up for several HPDE’s and not

Episode 345 - After the track goes cold at #GRIDLIFE TrackBattle Round 3 at Autobahn Country Club, Adam catches up with SYM TV Kyle, and the drivers from The Winning Formula. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/slipangle-show/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slipangle-show/support

Brad Beall, Autobahn Country Club Driving Instructor

Brad Beall, Autobahn Country Club Driving Instructor

Episode 343 - Abe catches up with a few drivers from the #GRIDLIFE TrackBattle series as they fight through the field for podium finishes on the weekend. Brandon Ranvek, Alex Moss, and Shawn Krebsbach all share their story from an exciting weekend at the track. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/slipangle-show/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slipangle-show/support

Autobahn Country Club Competition License School

Autobahn Country Club Competition License School

Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell kick off the show by discussing the effect of the coronavirus pandemic on auto shows and automotive press events, and what this means for the future of auto shows. Next, we talk about our test-drive experiences with the new-for-2020 BMW 850i xDrive Gran Coupe. Tony Kester, Chief Instructor & Managing Director of Driving Programs for the Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, Illinois, calls in to discuss the Autobahn's Teen Driver Safety Training program. Tom has a Mitsubishi-themed quiz for Damon and Jill, and Damon runs down the latest articles on the Consumer Guide Daily Drive blog--including our First Spin review of the redesigned-for-2020 Toyota Highlander.

Episode 18 - ABOUT ANTOINE & PETER: Both residents of Chicagoland, Peter and Antoine first met at the Autobahn Country Club in Joliet where Antoine was racing and Peter was coaching. Peter helped develop Antoine in his Radical SR3 car as he was beginning his racing career. Antoine decided to broaden his racing resume by purchasing an Indy Pro 2000 car which Peter then built for him during the winter of 2017/2018. The pair started testing the car in June last year and joined the Indy Pro 2000 series as rookies for the second half of the 2019 season. https://youtu.be/iI5p2T_Wiy4 In 2020, Turn 3 Motorsport plans to grow its Indy Pro 2000 program to a 2-3 car team and compete in their first full season in the series. T3M is also currently competing in a full season of the Radical Cup North America In the team’s debut season, Turn 3 Motorsport and Antoine Comeau were crowned the overall champions of the 2019 Blue Marble Cocktails Radical Cup North America series during this weekend’s finale event at Circuit of the Americas in Austin. In addition to the outright title, the rookie team swept up the 1340 and 1500 class team and driver championships with drivers Eric Wagner and Antoine Comeau. ABOUT ANTOINE COMEAU: Antoine Comeau is originally from Montreal, Quebec. He moved from Montreal to study at Cornell University in 2008, then to Chicago in 2010 where he currently lives and works full time as a partner for an options trading firm. He actually didn't start racing until 2015 where he started out with some club races at Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, Illinois. Then he competed in his first non-club race in 2016 and has been focused on growing his racing career since then.  ABOUT PETER DEMPSEY & TURN 3 MOTORSPORT: Turn 3 Motorsport is a full service operation specializing in race car preparation, engineering and driver development. Founded and managed by race car driver and coach Peter Dempsey, T3M is focused on professional service, team member growth and high level performance across multiple racing series.Peter Dempsey is an Irish race car driver, engineer and driver development leader with a lifetime of motorsport experience. Peter began his career racing go-karts in Ireland at age 8. In 2004, he began racing competitively in the Formula Ford Series in Ireland and the UK as a driver for his father's racing team, Cliff Dempsey Racing. In 2005, he entered into his first full season of competitive racing in the Formula Ford Series where he won 33 out of the 43 races that he competed in. That same year, Peter was awarded the Motorsport Ireland Young Racing Driver of the Year Award. In 2008, Peter moved to the USA to join the Road to Indy and pursue a career in American motorsports. Peter’s extensive racing record includes nine wins in the Indy Pro 2000 (formerly Star Mazda) Championship series and a title of Vice Champion, an Indy Lights series win that was one of the most exciting finishes in the history of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and being one of only two drivers to win the prestigious Walter Hayes Trophy three times.In addition to his own racing resume, Peter has enjoyed mentoring and coaching many drivers to reach their full potential as they climb the motorsports ladder.

Episode 18 - ABOUT ANTOINE & PETER: Both residents of Chicagoland, Peter and Antoine first met at the Autobahn Country Club in Joliet where Antoine was racing and Peter was coaching. Peter helped develop Antoine in his Radical SR3 car as he was beginning his racing career. Antoine decided to broaden his racing resume by purchasing an Indy Pro 2000 car which Peter then built for him during the winter of 2017/2018. The pair started testing the car in June last year and joined the Indy Pro 2000 series as rookies for the second half of the 2019 season. https://youtu.be/iI5p2T_Wiy4 In 2020, Turn 3 Motorsport plans to grow its Indy Pro 2000 program to a 2-3 car team and compete in their first full season in the series. T3M is also currently competing in a full season of the Radical Cup North America In the team?s debut season, Turn 3 Motorsport and Antoine Comeau were crowned the overall champions of the 2019 Blue Marble Cocktails Radical Cup North America series during this weekend?s finale event at Circuit of the Americas in Austin. In addition to the outright title, the rookie team swept up the 1340 and 1500 class team and driver championships with drivers Eric Wagner and Antoine Comeau. ABOUT ANTOINE COMEAU: Antoine Comeau is originally from Montreal, Quebec. He moved from Montreal to study at Cornell University in 2008, then to Chicago in 2010 where he currently lives and works full time as a partner for an options trading firm. He actually didn't start racing until 2015 where he started out with some club races at Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, Illinois. Then he competed in his first non-club race in 2016 and has been focused on growing his racing career since then.  ABOUT PETER DEMPSEY & TURN 3 MOTORSPORT: Turn 3 Motorsport is a full service operation specializing in race car preparation, engineering and driver development. Founded and managed by race car driver and coach Peter Dempsey, T3M is focused on professional service, team member growth and high level performance across multiple racing series.Peter Dempsey is an Irish race car driver, engineer and driver development leader with a lifetime of motorsport experience. Peter began his career racing go-karts in Ireland at age 8. In 2004, he began racing competitively in the Formula Ford Series in Ireland and the UK as a driver for his father's racing team, Cliff Dempsey Racing. In 2005, he entered into his first full season of competitive racing in the Formula Ford Series where he won 33 out of the 43 races that he competed in. That same year, Peter was awarded the Motorsport Ireland Young Racing Driver of the Year Award. In 2008, Peter moved to the USA to join the Road to Indy and pursue a career in American motorsports. Peter?s extensive racing record includes nine wins in the Indy Pro 2000 (formerly Star Mazda) Championship series and a title of Vice Champion, an Indy Lights series win that was one of the most exciting finishes in the history of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and being one of only two drivers to win the prestigious Walter Hayes Trophy three times.In addition to his own racing resume, Peter has enjoyed mentoring and coaching many drivers to reach their full potential as they climb the motorsports ladder.

WLS News Anchor Rob Martier, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Marketing Director Jim OBrill review Volvo’s smallest crossover, the XC40 and talk go-carting at Autobahn Country Club in Joliet.

California Here We Come!Check out this week's podcastA few months ago, I overheard Autobahn Country Club member Jim Morris talking about a 1957 Thunderbird he was working on. I asked to come see it. Well, it turns out the story about the car and what Jim was going to do with it is pretty interesting. We sat down on a hot July afternoon to talk about cars, food, and of course the California Mille. Born from the Italian Milee, a race that ran from 1927 to 1957.  So, buckle up for chasing the perfect car, running a great race and having fun. This is a story every car lover should hear and we are lucky to have Jim Morris on the show!Thanks for tuning it this week!https://californiamille.com

Episode 266 - Late at night during #GRIDLIFE Round 4 at Autobahn Country Club, we get Blake onto the mic to talk about building Porsche engines, and why he loves racing Hondas. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/slipangle-show/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slipangle-show/support

Episode 266 - Late at night during #GRIDLIFE Round 4 at Autobahn Country Club, we get Blake onto the mic to talk about building Porsche engines, and why he loves racing Hondas.  

Episode 160 - This show is a mash up between Austin and Adam announcing at #GRIDLIFE Track Battle Round 3 at Autobahn Country Club and driving a Spec Fit while at Honda Meet at Gingerman.  Yes, that's right, holding a mic in one hand and steering with the other.  Do we survive?  Does Adam miss a shift?  How hard can it be?  

Episode 157 - For this show, we're at Autobahn Country Club for Gridlife Track Battle Round 3.  It's late at night, we have taquitos, have had a few drinks, and are joined by Mental Ward and Brenden Lehman.  Two different extremes of track experience between our two guests, one great show.  

Jill Swanson, CEO of F.A.S.T. Fresh Air Systems Technologies (http://www.fastraceproducts.com), drops by to talk about her business of keeping motor sports professional cool in the cockpit, surviving cancer, and her foundation, Lemons of Love (http://lemonsoflove.org), started to aid those battling the disease. Looking for a fun day at the track? Don’t miss out on the Enduro with a Twist (http://lemonsoflove.org/enduro-with-a-twist-event) at the Autobahn Country Club in Joliet August 12 & 13th. It is a great event for anyone interested in cars.

Those that really love sports car racing regularly take their cars to the track. Instead, my guest today took his passion for racing and built his own damn track. Now not only one of the premier private race tracks in the US, but an extremely successful business as well, how does one get all that off the ground? My guest today is Mark Basso, Pres/CEO of the Autobahn (http://www.autobahncc.com), an auto racing themed country club located in Joliet, Illinois, southwest of Chicago. Listen to get the behind the scenes story of how The Autobahn Country Club came about, Garage Mahals, and more importantly, where it's going. Enjoy the Show! Want more? Sign up for the bi-monthly Drive With Dave Newsletter at www.DriveWithDave.com. Is there someone you want to hear on the show? To find out more about the Drive With Dave Podcast or go to...www.DriveWithDavePodcast.com. Have you seen our videos? Check out the Drive With Dave YouTube Channel (www.youtube.com/user/DriveWithDave)

As announced, the guys host a live audience at the Chicago track day, held at Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, IL! Lots of questions and comments from the attendees about first time track experiences, pro driver instruction, tires and speed! Todd & Paul answer Facebook questions too, and share their own stories about track driving. Thanks to Laps Inc. and everyone for coming, and we hope you enjoyed! Please Rate & Review our podcast, and help us grow the audience! Tell a friend, and write to us with your own car debate on our website or everydaydrivertv@gmail.com

We're announcing EDD Adventures, with details found on our website. Also, we're announcing the first US track day at Autobahn Country Club, in coordination with Shawn Young at LapsIncorporated.com. Many people have written us, asking about the pros & cons of buying a $5000 car, so the guys do their best to cover in-depth, why you should consider one or not. And now, introducing our European correspondent, Thomas Hellmanzik! Thanks for listening and watching, please Rate & Review our podcast and write to us at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com

Episode 3 - The guys come live to you from Autobahn Country Club and the 2nd #gridlife event of the year with special Guest David Calzada of KMiata.com.  For more information on #gridlife, please visit www.grid.life.  For more on KMiata, visit  www.KMiata.com.