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On episode 186 of Inside the SCCA presented by RaceSchool.com we catch up with Chris Taylor. Chris is a guy I've wanted to get on the show for quite some time. He's built many of the best B-Spec cars racing in the SCCA. He's also quick to help out with advice and a big supporter of the class. In addition, he's a pretty stout race car driver. Going into this year's Runoffs he's in 2nd place in the Super Tour points standings... with two wins and four podium finishes. It's an hour you won't want to miss. For more info on CHRIS TAYLOR RACING click here -- https://christaylorracing.com/ Partners - A big thank you to our partners who help make Inside the SCCA possible! FastLane ⁠RaceSchool.com ⁠ | FastLane is one of California's top SCCA accredited racing schools that offers drivers of all skill levels the best and most fun way to learn competitive track driving. Our programs include defensive driving certifications, high-performance driving days, full SCCA licensing courses and so much more. Whatever your track goals are, our race school will help you achieve them. https://raceschool.com/ Race-Keeper is the official in-car video system of Inside the SCCA -- find out more at https://www.race-keeper.com/ Solo Performance Specialties - Learn more at https://soloperformance.com/ - Here's a link to the episode of Inside the SCCA featuring Solo Performance Specialties owner Dave Whitworth    • Inside the SCCA | Solo Performance wi...   Ray Esports is the official sim racing league of the Inside the SCCA podcasts -- from the "Unofficial SCCA eSports Racing Leagues on Tuesday nights - to the weekend warrior leagues on Saturday and Sunday -- Ray Esports is the place to go for SCCA members to racing. What's I like best about the Ray eSports leagues is the racing is much more respectful than the vast majority of eRacing leagues on iRacing. Go to https://rayesportsracing.com/ for all the info you need. Become a patron to support the channel and gain access to exclusive giveaways, Livestream Q&As and more:   / racingwirenetwork  

On episode 154 of Inside the SCCA, we connect with B-Spec driver Josh Schmidt... we'll chat about this weekend's Hoosier Racing Tires SCCA Super Tour at Road Atlanta... we'll also talk about the art of building roll cages... his business Babyface Fabrication is responsible for many cages in the paddock. https://www.babyfacefabrication.com/ Partners - A big thank you to our partners who help make Inside the SCCA possible! Race-Keeper is the official in-car video system of Inside the SCCA -- find out more at https://www.race-keeper.com/ Ray Esports is the official sim racing league of the Inside the SCCA podcasts -- from the "Unofficial SCCA eSports Racing Leagues on Tuesday nights - to the weekend warrior leagues on Saturday and Sunday -- Ray Esports is the place to go for SCCA members to racing. What's I like best about the Ray eSports leagues is the racing is much more respectful than the vast majority of eRacing leagues on iRacing. Go to https://rayesportsracing.com/ for all the info you need. Become a patron to support the channel and gain access to exclusive giveaways, Livestream Q&As and more:   / racingwirenetwork  

GHiT 0522:  Gary McCormick – Second Lap (or Few) in our B Spec Fit Gary McCormick flew in for our surprise Vicki weekend at NJMP Lightning and explored his first HPDE with NASA Northeast in our 2015 B Spec Honda Fit.  We talk about how the event went, what it is like to HPDE in a super slow car, and compare the event with NASA vs Gary's usual SCCA group.  This episode wraps up our sixth season of the podcast and we can't think of a better guest to have to end the season. A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/GaryBSpecsOurFit If you would like to help grow our podcast and high-performance driving and racing: You can subscribe to our podcast on the podcast provider of your choice, including the Apple podcast app, Google music, Amazon, YouTube, etc. Also, if you could give our podcast a (5-star?) rating, that we would appreciate very much.  Even better, a podcast review would help us to grow the passion and sport of high performance driving and we would appreciate it. We hope you enjoy this episode! Best regards, Vicki, Jennifer, Audra, Ben, Alan, Jeremy, and Bill Hosts of the Garage Heroes in Training Podcast and Garage Heroes in Training racing team drivers Money saving tips: 1)  Enter code "GHIT" for a 10% discount code to all our listeners during the checkout process at https://candelaria-racing.com/ for a Sentinel system to capture and broadcast live video and telemetry. 2)  Enter the code “ghitlikesapex!” when you order and Apex Pro system from https://apextrackcoach.com/ and you will receive a free Windshield Suction Cup Mount for the system, a savings of $40.

On episode 116 of Driven to Compete Carey met with Peter Zekert. Peter's first race in his B-Spec car was earlier in the day I interviewed him. But he's been racing in the SCCA for years in GT Lite, GT4, and GT5s since the early 80s. He's got some very interesting stories from when he spent 15 years as a high threat driving instructor for the US military and special forces. You won't find any instructors who's been upside down with students more than Peter - 30 to 40 times. You have to listen in. Our sponsor for this episode is Chris Taylor Racing Chris Taylor Racing Services is a longtime provider of storage, transportation, and maintenance work on a variety of racecars in the Austin area. On the same site since 2003, located across the street from the world-famous Circuit of the Americas. Chris is a veteran of the motorsports industry, working on everything from B-Specs (TCB), Formula cars, Trans-Am cars, and a Championship winning SRO TC Americas crew chief for Skip Barber Racing Team. Our goal is to bring Professional level service and support to your club race or track day! Website: https://christaylorracing.com Email: christaylorracing@gmail.com Connect with Driven To Compete for sponsorship opportunities Website: www.DrivenToCompete.com Newsletter: https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=R9E7pX&g=VHesvQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@driventocompete1 Email: info@driventocompete.com Phone: (512) 222-3402 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/racingwire/support

On episode 117 of Driven to Compete Carey met with Stewart Black. Stewart drives a Chevy Sonic and that makes a lot of sense since he owns Bill Black Chevrolet & Cadillac. I met Stewart on the track in the B-Spec a couple of years ago, but since then he's also gotten into GT2 with a Corvette. He's still working through the kinks in the Corvette, so until then, he jumped back into his Sonic B-Spec for the June Sprints, where he won the first race of the weekend. Our sponsor for this episode is Chris Taylor Racing Chris Taylor Racing Services is a longtime provider of storage, transportation, and maintenance work on a variety of racecars in the Austin area. On the same site since 2003, located across the street from the world-famous Circuit of the Americas. Chris is a veteran of the motorsports industry, working on everything from B-Specs (TCB), Formula cars, Trans-Am cars, and a Championship winning SRO TC Americas crew chief for Skip Barber Racing Team. Our goal is to bring Professional level service and support to your club race or track day! Website: https://christaylorracing.com Email: christaylorracing@gmail.com Connect with Driven To Compete for sponsorship opportunities Website: www.DrivenToCompete.com Newsletter: https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=R9E7pX&g=VHesvQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@driventocompete1 Email: info@driventocompete.com Phone: (512) 222-3402 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/racingwire/support

GHiT 0512:  Rich Hromin – 2023 SCCA National B Spec Champion Rich Hromin recently won the SCCA national championship at VIR.  In this episode we learn about his progression towards achieving this goal.  He is a great driver and a great person.  Too bad for him that he lives so close to us, lol. A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/RichHromin His Youtube channel is:  https://www.youtube.com/@romin312 If you would like to help grow our podcast and high-performance driving and racing: You can subscribe to our podcast on the podcast provider of your choice, including the Apple podcast app, Google music, Amazon, YouTube, etc. Also, if you could give our podcast a (5-star?) rating, that we would appreciate very much.  Even better, a podcast review would help us to grow the passion and sport of high performance driving and we would appreciate it. We hope you enjoy this episode! Best regards, Vicki, Jennifer, Ben, Alan, Jeremy, and Bill Hosts of the Garage Heroes in Training Podcast and Garage Heroes in Training racing team drivers Money saving tips: 1)  Enter code "GHIT" for a 10% discount code to all our listeners during the checkout process at https://candelaria-racing.com/ for a Sentinel system to capture and broadcast live video and telemetry. 2)  Enter the code “ghitlikesapex!” when you order and Apex Pro system from https://apextrackcoach.com/ and you will receive a free Windshield Suction Cup Mount for the system, a savings of $40.

On episode 111 of Driven to Compete Carey met with Bill Collins. Bill has only raced 3 events in B-Spec and is already up-to-speed with many of the other drivers. He drives a Mazda2. He spent several years running the Corvette in the SCCA T2 class but wanted to a different class that was cheaper but just as much fun, which led him to B-Spec. Over the years he's done some circle track and ice racing. He's got a great story about ice racing that you need to hear. Our sponsor for this episode is Chris Taylor Racing Chris Taylor Racing Services is a longtime provider of storage, transportation, and maintenance work on a variety of racecars in the Austin area. On the same site since 2003, located across the street from the world-famous Circuit of the Americas. Chris is a veteran of the motorsports industry, working on everything from B-Specs (TCB), Formula cars, Trans-Am cars, and a Championship winning SRO TC Americas crew chief for Skip Barber Racing Team. Our goal is to bring Professional level service and support to your club race or track day! Website: https://christaylorracing.com Email: christaylorracing@gmail.com Connect with Driven To Compete for sponsorship opportunities Website: www.DrivenToCompete.com Newsletter: https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=R9E7pX&g=VHesvQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@driventocompete1 Email: info@driventocompete.com Phone: (512) 222-3402 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/racingwire/support

On episode 109 of Driven to Compete Carey sat down with Rob Conners. Rob lives about 45 minutes from Road America. He drives a 2009 Honda Fit. He's only been racing in B-Spec since 2022. He used to race STU cars before B-Spec. He's worked as crew and mechanic for quite a few years before STU. But he's also got experience in SVRA, ChampCar, PCA, and One Lap of America. And he just started a screen printing and embrodery business, so look him up if you're looking for those services. Our sponsor for this episode is Chris Taylor Racing Chris Taylor Racing Services is a longtime provider of storage, transportation, and maintenance work on a variety of racecars in the Austin area. On the same site since 2003, located across the street from the world-famous Circuit of the Americas. Chris is a veteran of the motorsports industry, working on everything from B-Specs (TCB), Formula cars, Trans-Am cars, and a Championship winning SRO TC Americas crew chief for Skip Barber Racing Team. Our goal is to bring Professional level service and support to your club race or track day! Website: https://christaylorracing.com Email: christaylorracing@gmail.com Connect with Driven To Compete for sponsorship opportunities Website: www.DrivenToCompete.com Newsletter: https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=R9E7pX&g=VHesvQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@driventocompete1 Email: info@driventocompete.com Phone: (512) 222-3402 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/racingwire/support

On episode 108 of Drive to Compete Carey sat down with SCCA B-Spec driver Paul Stephan. Paul drives a 2010 Honda Fit and has been racing in B-Spec for just over 2 years. He came from STU before that and he's also done some ChampCar racing. He also shared his story about winning the Tail of the Dragon race and another time he had to pull the fire suppression lever because his car was on fire. Our sponsor for this episode is Chris Taylor Racing Chris Taylor Racing Services is a longtime provider of storage, transportation, and maintenance work on a variety of racecars in the Austin area. On the same site since 2003, located across the street from the world-famous Circuit of the Americas. Chris is a veteran of the motorsports industry, working on everything from B-Specs (TCB), Formula cars, Trans-Am cars, and a Championship winning SRO TC Americas crew chief for Skip Barber Racing Team. Our goal is to bring Professional level service and support to your club race or track day! Website: https://christaylorracing.com Email: christaylorracing@gmail.com Connect with Driven To Compete for sponsorship opportunities Website: www.DrivenToCompete.com Newsletter: https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=R9E7pX&g=VHesvQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@driventocompete1 Email: info@driventocompete.com Phone: (512) 222-3402 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/racingwire/support

On episode 112 of Driven to Compete Carey sat down with David and Chris Daughtery. I don't know if there is anyone in the SCCA who doesn't know the name David Daughtery. He's won national championships in more than one class for something like 12-13 national championships. David has raced just about everything. Chris has done a lot of Kart racing and dirt racing (he explains how he ended up in a tree once - literally stuck up in a tree). But Chris has recently joined David in the B-Spec class so they run together when they can. Our sponsor for this episode is Chris Taylor Racing Chris Taylor Racing Services is a longtime provider of storage, transportation, and maintenance work on a variety of racecars in the Austin area. On the same site since 2003, located across the street from the world-famous Circuit of the Americas. Chris is a veteran of the motorsports industry, working on everything from B-Specs (TCB), Formula cars, Trans-Am cars, and a Championship winning SRO TC Americas crew chief for Skip Barber Racing Team. Our goal is to bring Professional level service and support to your club race or track day! Website: https://christaylorracing.com Email: christaylorracing@gmail.com Connect with Driven To Compete for sponsorship opportunities Website: www.DrivenToCompete.com Newsletter: https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=R9E7pX&g=VHesvQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@driventocompete1 Email: info@driventocompete.com Phone: (512) 222-3402 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/racingwire/support

Episode 133 of Inside the SCCA is a brief chat with SCCA President and CEO Mike Cobb. We caught up for a few minutes as this year's Runoffs wrapped up. We chatted about the new B-Spec deal, his thoughts looking ahead to 2024... and the Runoffs return to Road America next year. Partners - A big thank you to our partners who help make Inside the SCCA possible! ---- Our Coverage of the 2022 and 2023 SCCA Runoffs is presented by Goodyear Racing - https://www.racegoodyear.com/ ---- RaceKeeper is the Official in-car Video system of Inside the SCCA -- https://www.race-keeper.com/ Become a patron to support the channel and gain access to exclusive giveaways, Livestream Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/racingwirenet...

Renting a race car is a great way to get on track and not worry about the hassle of storing, prepping, maintaining, and transporting you race car.  Frank and Bill discuss the rental programs that Grass Paddock Motorsports offers and how it works.Frank Schwartz is one of the driving forces behind the growth of B-Spec racing and many people called him crazy for buying a B Spec race car.  He applied his business knowledge to B Spec racing and now it's the fastest growing form of racing in the United States.Curious on how B Spec racing started?  We cover it!Frank is a great example of why I love this sport.  He's always willing to help others, he's interested in growing the sport, and it's all about having fun at the track.When asked about the best motorsports advice he has received, he shares a very interesting perspective.  The advice was ill timed.  Meaning the advice given did not have a foundation to be helpful.  Wow!  Think about that for a moment.  As we give younger drivers advice let's make sure they have foundation to build upon with the advice we are sharing.Frank's advice to those that want to get started...get to the track as a volunteer or spectator.  Better yet, crew for a team.  You'll learn quite a bit.Why rent a race car?You don't have space for a race car at home.You are just getting startedYou've entered a driver's school You race three events a year - it's financially less expensive to rentYou don't have the time to maintain a race car (time vs money)Franks shares that he's always Late To Grid - and with good reason.  He's helping his renters!Connect with Frank & Grass Paddock Motorsports:GPM WebsiteGPM on YouTubeLooking for track day tires?  Bill can save you some money!  The Continental ExtremeContact Force 200 is the tire everyone is talking about.  Head over to trackdaytire.com, add four ECF tires to your cart and enter code SnowVIP and that 4th tire ends up being free.  How awesome is that?  Great tires and saving money.  Plus, if you are in the Akron or Cleveland Ohio area, have the Atomic Autosports team mount and balance them for you.     Check out our sponsors:LMS-EFI Website, Facebook, InstagramAtomic Autosports Website, Facebook, InstagramETC Coaching Michael Ribas on LinkedIn, ETC Website, ETC InstagramFollow us!Late to Grid - InstagramLate To Grid - FacebookLate To Grid - TwitterEpisodes on YouTubeOur Host, Bill - Instagram and TikTokThanks for listening and taking an interest in growing grassroots racing. The Late To Grid podcast shares the stories and inspiration that help listeners along their motorsports journey. Want to start to do track days, HPDE events, and eventually race? Our guests share their advice to help you.

On episode 90 of Driven to Compete Carey sat down with Diane Carter. Diane is a friend of mine. I've raced with her in B-Spec but she is much more experienced than me. The Texas based driver races her Miata and B-Spec car in the SCCA. But she's also an amazing volunteer with the SCCA and is the Divisional Administrator for timing and scoring, so she is dealing with transponder issues, illegible car numbers, and computer systems that can go down, but she always finds a way to keep the show going. Our sponsor for this episode is Chris Taylor Racing Chris Taylor Racing Services is a longtime provider of storage, transportation, and maintenance work on a variety of racecars in the Austin area. On the same site since 2003, located across the street from the world-famous Circuit of the Americas. Chris is a veteran of the motorsports industry, working on everything from B-Specs (TCB), Formula cars, Trans-Am cars, and a Championship winning SRO TC Americas crew chief for Skip Barber Racing Team. Our goal is to bring Professional level service and support to your club race or track day! Website: https://christaylorracing.com Email: christaylorracing@gmail.com Connect with Driven To Compete for sponsorship opportunities Website: www.DrivenToCompete.com Newsletter: https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=R9E7pX&g=VHesvQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@driventocompete1 Email: info@driventocompete.com Phone: (512) 222-3402 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/racingwire/support

I sat down with Carey Rouse of the Driven to Compete Podcast to talk Arrive and Drive Racing... We talk money... and compare running a B-Spec car with a Honda Challenge H2 car... its not apples to apples... but it is enlightening! If you like what you hear, please rate, review, and share the podcast... and don't forget to download each episode! 

On episode 52 of Driven to Compete Carey sat down with Jonathan Wickert. Jonathan worked together with his identical twin brother to build their B-Spec cars and they are already looking for what to build next. He's a great example of someone who just dug in and figured stuff out. He's a huge proponent of growing the B-Spec class and he's shared his complete build list for his 2012 Chevy Sonic. Our sponsor for this episode is Chris Taylor Racing Chris Taylor Racing Services is a longtime provider of storage, transportation, and maintenance work on a variety of racecars in the Austin area. On the same site since 2003, located across the street from the world-famous Circuit of the Americas. Chris is a veteran of the motorsports industry, working on everything from B-Specs (TCB), Formula cars, Trans-Am cars, and a Championship winning SRO TC Americas crew chief for Skip Barber Racing Team. Our goal is to bring Professional level service and support to your club race or track day! Website: https://christaylorracing.com Email: christaylorracing@gmail.com Connect with Driven To Compete for sponsorship opportunities Website: www.DrivenToCompete.com Newsletter: https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=R9E7pX&g=VHesvQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@driventocompete1 Email: info@driventocompete.com Phone: (512) 222-3402 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/racingwire/support

GHiT 0473:  Carey Rouse Hosts the Driven to Compete Podcast Carey Rouse has a passion for racing and has recently begun racing in SCCA in the B Spec and then to sink the hook even deeper, he began has podcast "Driven To Compete".  The podcast has focused on getting the stories out of fellow racers and people involved with racing.  Carey has progressed very quickly into racing and is in the midst of repeatedly crossing the country to interview a ton of people in person at events. This is part 2 of our home at home series and Bill was on Driven to Compete this week as well. A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/CareyRouse If you would like to help grow our podcast and high-performance driving and racing: You can subscribe to our podcast on the podcast provider of your choice, including the Apple podcast app, Google music, Amazon, YouTube, etc. Also, if you could give our podcast a (5-star?) rating, that we would appreciate very much.  Even better, a podcast review, would help us to grow the passion and sport of high performance driving and we would appreciate it. We hope you enjoy this episode! PS  Are you looking to stream or integrate your telemetry/racing data with video?  Candelaria Racing Products Sentinel System may be the perfect solution for you.  We are installing the system in two of our cars.  If this sounds like something that may help you and your team, please use our discount code "GHIT" for a 10% discount code to all our listeners during the checkout process at https://candelaria-racing.com/ PS2  Please do not forget that if you are looking to add an Apex Pro to your driving telemetry system, do not 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 from https://apextrackcoach.com/ Best regards, Vicki, Jennifer, Ben, Alan, Jeremy, and Bill Hosts of the Garage Heroes in Training Podcast and Garage Heroes In Training racing team drivers

On episode 44 of Driven to Compete Carey sat down with Joe Gersch. Joe is out of Conroe Texas and races his Yaris in the B-Spec class in the SCCA. He's been going to the track since he was 10 years old and for the past 50 years he's only missed a handful of the June Sprints at Road America. Our sponsor for this episode is Chris Taylor Racing. Chris Taylor Racing Services is a longtime provider of storage, transportation, and maintenance work on a variety of racecars in the Austin area. On the same site since 2003, located across the street from the world-famous Circuit of the Americas. Chris is a veteran of the motorsports industry, working on everything from B-Specs (TCB), Formula cars, Trans-Am cars, and a Championship winning SRO TC Americas crew chief for Skip Barber Racing Team. Our goal is to bring Professional level service and support to your club race or track day! Website: https://christaylorracing.com Email: christaylorracing@gmail.com Connect with Driven To Compete for sponsorship opportunities Website: www.DrivenToCompete.com Newsletter: https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=R9E7pX&g=VHesvQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnWO0ybrgN1mPDH_HxUswsA Email: info@driventocompete.com Phone: (512) 222-3402 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/racingwire/support

On episode 42 of Driven to Compete Carey sat down with John Phillips. What a pleasure talking to a guy that I've raced against and to learn more about his past. He's been involved in racing for over 40 years. He's won the national championship for B-Spec and he's drived on just about every track, in just about every car, for multiple racing santioning bodies. Everyone knows and respects John for his deep expertise in racing. Our sponsor for this episode is Chris Taylor Racing. Chris Taylor Racing Services is a longtime provider of storage, transportation, and maintenance work on a variety of racecars in the Austin area. On the same site since 2003, located across the street from the world-famous Circuit of the Americas. Chris is a veteran of the motorsports industry, working on everything from B-Specs (TCB), Formula cars, Trans-Am cars, and a Championship winning SRO TC Americas crew chief for Skip Barber Racing Team. Our goal is to bring Professional level service and support to your club race or track day! Website: https://christaylorracing.com Email: christaylorracing@gmail.com Connect with Driven To Compete for sponsorship opportunities Website: www.DrivenToCompete.com Newsletter: https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=R9E7pX&g=VHesvQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnWO0ybrgN1mPDH_HxUswsA Email: info@driventocompete.com Phone: (512) 222-3402 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/racingwire/support

On episode 106 of Inside the SCCA we preview the iconic June Sprints at Road America. Our guest is Jonathan Wickert. He's a B-Spec driver who grew up 15 minutes away from Road America. He'll be driving in his 2nd June Sprints next weekend. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/racingwire/support

On Episode 33 of Driven to Compete Carey sat down with Steve Introne. Steve is the reigning national champion for the B-Spec Class in the SCCA. He's a second-generation racer and has been deeply involved with the SCCA for his entire life. Before B-Spec Steve raced Spec Racer Ford in the SCCA. Listen in to hear more about his story. Our sponsor for this episode is Chris Taylor Racing. Chris Taylor Racing Services is a longtime provider of storage, transportation, and maintenance work on a variety of racecars in the Austin area. On the same site since 2003, located across the street from the world-famous Circuit of the Americas. Chris is a veteran of the motorsports industry, working on everything from B-Specs (TCB), Formula cars, Trans-Am cars, and a Championship winning SRO TC Americas crew chief for Skip Barber Racing Team. Our goal is to bring Professional level service and support to your club race or track day! Website: https://christaylorracing.com Email: christaylorracing@gmail.com Connect with Driven To Compete for sponsorship opportunities Website: www.DrivenToCompete.com Newsletter: https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=R9E7pX&g=VHesvQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnWO0ybrgN1mPDH_HxUswsA Email: info@driventocompete.com Phone: (512) 222-3402 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/racingwire/support

On episode 31 of Driven to Compete Carey sat down with Richard Osborne. Richard is probably the newest member of the B-spec racing family in the SCCA. But he's been racing dirt bikes and shifter carts for a very long time. He's a super nice guy. Check out his story. Our sponsor for this episode is Chris Taylor Racing. Chris Taylor Racing Services is a longtime provider of storage, transportation, and maintenance work on a variety of racecars in the Austin area. On the same site since 2003, located across the street from the world-famous Circuit of the Americas. Chris is a veteran of the motorsports industry, working on everything from B-Specs (TCB), Formula cars, Trans-Am cars, and a Championship winning SRO TC Americas crew chief for Skip Barber Racing Team. Our goal is to bring Professional level service and support to your club race or track day! Website: https://christaylorracing.com Email: christaylorracing@gmail.com Connect with Driven To Compete for sponsorship opportunities Website: www.DrivenToCompete.com Newsletter: https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=R9E7pX&g=VHesvQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnWO0ybrgN1mPDH_HxUswsA Email: info@driventocompete.com Phone: (512) 222-3402 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/racingwire/support

In episode 28 of Driven to Compete Care sat down with JB Swan. JB is from the Boston area and he's a fellow B-Spec racer in the SCCA. He used to run an E Prod IT car in the SCCA but switched over to B-spec recently. Our sponsor for this episode is Chris Taylor Racing. Chris Taylor Racing Services is a longtime provider of storage, transportation, and maintenance work on a variety of racecars in the Austin area. On the same site since 2003, located across the street from the world-famous Circuit of the Americas. Chris is a veteran of the motorsports industry, working on everything from B-Specs (TCB), Formula cars, Trans-Am cars, and a Championship winning SRO TC Americas crew chief for Skip Barber Racing Team. Our goal is to bring Professional level service and support to your club race or track day! Website: https://christaylorracing.com Email: christaylorracing@gmail.com Connect with Driven To Compete for sponsorship opportunities Website: www.DrivenToCompete.com Newsletter: https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=R9E7pX&g=VHesvQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnWO0ybrgN1mPDH_HxUswsA Email: info@driventocompete.com Phone: (512) 222-3402 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/racingwire/support

On episode 27 of Driven to Compete Carey sat down with Gale Corley. Gale is a fellow B-Spec racer in the SCCA. He just started racing a Ford Fiesta in B-Spec but he's been racing Spec Miata's since 2007. Our sponsor for this episode is Chris Taylor Racing. Chris Taylor Racing Services is a longtime provider of storage, transportation, and maintenance work on a variety of racecars in the Austin area. On the same site since 2003, located across the street from the world-famous Circuit of the Americas. Chris is a veteran of the motorsports industry, working on everything from B-Specs (TCB), Formula cars, Trans-Am cars, and a Championship winning SRO TC Americas crew chief for Skip Barber Racing Team. Our goal is to bring Professional level service and support to your club race or track day! Website: https://christaylorracing.com Email: christaylorracing@gmail.com Connect with Driven To Compete for sponsorship opportunities Website: www.DrivenToCompete.com Newsletter: https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=R9E7pX&g=VHesvQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnWO0ybrgN1mPDH_HxUswsA Email: info@driventocompete.com Phone: (512) 222-3402 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/racingwire/support

Mercedes is getting the Formula 1 culture excited about it's B-Spec version of the W14. Even if you're not a supporter of team Mercedes AMG F1, you still want to know what's coming and how will it perform. This W14B has provided a bit of spark to the Monaco GP which can be deemed a snooze fest.

On episode 23 of Driven to Compete Carey sat down with Blair Deffenbaugh. Blair is a fellow B-Spec racer in the SCCA. He's been racing for 11 years and he just came off an incredible performance at VIR with a win and a 2nd place. Blair is a super nice guy and you should listen in to his story. Our sponsor for this episode is Chris Taylor Racing. Chris Taylor Racing Services is a longtime provider of storage, transportation, and maintenance work on a variety of racecars in the Austin area. On the same site since 2003, located across the street from the world-famous Circuit of the Americas. Chris is a veteran of the motorsports industry, working on everything from B-Specs (TCB), Formula cars, Trans-Am cars, and a Championship winning SRO TC Americas crew chief for Skip Barber Racing Team. Our goal is to bring Professional level service and support to your club race or track day! Website: https://christaylorracing.com Email: christaylorracing@gmail.com Connect with Driven To Compete for sponsorship opportunities Website: www.DrivenToCompete.com Newsletter: https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=R9E7pX&g=VHesvQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnWO0ybrgN1mPDH_HxUswsA Email: info@driventocompete.com Phone: (512) 222-3402 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/racingwire/support

I got to sit down with Carey Rouse... personal trainer, B-Spec racer, and host of the Driven to Compete podcast to talk about health and fitness and its impacts on racing. If you struggle with fitness and weight like I do... hopefully this helps motivate you a little more. Visit Careys website if you have any questions or want to check out the podcast. www.driventocompete.com As always, if you like what you hear... please rate and review the podcast on your favorite platform and share with friends and family. 

THIS WEEK ON INSIDE THE SCCA:

GHIT 0408:  Frank Schwartz – All About B Spec Racing and More Frank Schwartz is a racer and owner of Grass Paddock Motorsports that rents B Spec Honda Fits and Mini Coopers.  He is also known online as the stepfather of B Spec racing and seems to be a proud father to be of a potential new class of C Spec racing for the SCCA.  Frank seems to always be involved with getting people into the sport of performance driving and racing at a reasonable budget.  We ended up talking a great deal about racing in general, the motivations, as well as what you can get out of racing beyond “winning” the race.  If you are ever interested in trying out B Spec racing, Grass Paddock Motorsports may be a great option to get started and may be an even better option to stay racing.  While we are here, you know we couldn't help but ask what to do to get involved in B Spec racing and preparing a car.  Or two.  Well, maybe 3.  How about 4.  That sounds better.  #VickiIsGoingToKillBill A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/FrankSchwartzOnBSpec If you would like to help grow our sport and this podcast: You can subscribe to our podcast on the podcast provider of your choice, including the Apple podcast app, Google music, Amazon, and YouTube etc. Also, if you could give our podcast a (5-star?) rating, that we would appreciate that very much.  Even better, a podcast review, would help us to grow the passion and sport of high performance driving and we would appreciate it. We hope you enjoy this episode! PS  If you are looking to stream or save your integrated telemetry/racing data with you video, Candelaria Racing Products Sentinel System may be the perfect solution for you.  We are amid installing the system in two of our cars.  If this sounds like something that may help you and your team, please use our discount code "GHIT" for a 10% discount code to all our listeners during the checkout process at https://candelaria-racing.com/ PS2  Please do not forget that if you are looking to add an Apex Pro to your driving telemetry system, do not 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 from https://apextrackcoach.com/ Best regards, Vicki, Jennifer, Ben, Alan, Jeremy, and Bill Hosts of the Garage Heroes In Training Podcast and Garage Heroes In Training racing team drivers

Race 6 EP, FP, HP, T4, GT-Lite, B-Spec,SM, SMX Performance Motorsports Network announcers Bob Steele, Mike Wolfe, Slim Tim and Chris Stiffler broadcast the races for the Hoosier Racing Tire SCCA SuperTour Series event held at Portland International Raceway in Portland, Oregon on May 14 & 15 2022. Portland International Raceway is a motorsport facility in Portland in the U.S. state of Oregon. It is part of the Delta Park complex on the former site of Vanport, just south of the Columbia River. It lies west of a light rail station and less than a mile west of Interstate 5. PIR has events that range from bicycle races to car shows, drag racing, sports cars and motorcycle road racing, motocross, IndyCars, GT Cars and more. www.performancemotorsportsnetwork.com The premier U.S. amateur road racing series, Hoosier SCCA Super Tour consists of a thrilling, 10-weekend schedule bringing together top SCCA competitors from around the country. Making stops at some of the best tracks in North America, each weekend consists of two races for each of 28 car classes. From GT cars to production vehicles, formula cars to prototypes, the Hoosier Super Tour bundles a heap of action every weekend. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/racingwire/support

Race 6 EP, FP, HP, T4, GT-Lite, B-Spec,SM, SMX Performance Motorsports Network announcers Bob Steele, Mike Wolfe, Slim Tim and Chris Stiffler broadcast the races for the Hoosier Racing Tire SCCA SuperTour Series event held at Portland International Raceway in Portland, Oregon on May 14 & 15 2022. Portland International Raceway is a motorsport facility in Portland in the U.S. state of Oregon. It is part of the Delta Park complex on the former site of Vanport, just south of the Columbia River. It lies west of a light rail station and less than a mile west of Interstate 5. PIR has events that range from bicycle races to car shows, drag racing, sports cars and motorcycle road racing, motocross, IndyCars, GT Cars and more. www.performancemotorsportsnetwork.com The premier U.S. amateur road racing series, Hoosier SCCA Super Tour consists of a thrilling, 10-weekend schedule bringing together top SCCA competitors from around the country. Making stops at some of the best tracks in North America, each weekend consists of two races for each of 28 car classes. From GT cars to production vehicles, formula cars to prototypes, the Hoosier Super Tour bundles a heap of action every weekend. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/racingwire/support

Race 1: SM, SSM, SMT, Spec MX5, EP, FP, HP, GTL, B-Spec, STL, T4, ITA, ITB, ITC, ITS, ITR, RS, Pro7, Spec7, Spec 944 Welcome to the RacingWire Podcast Network's coverage of the California Sports Car Club Divisional Races from Buttonwillow Raceway Park. Cal Club's race weekends feature races for 28 car classes. From GT cars to production vehicles, formula cars to prototypes all racing on one of Southern California's premiere race facilities. This race was recorded live Saturday June 4th 2022. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/racingwire/support

VIR Sat 4-09-22 - Race 2 B-Spec, STL, T4 Performance Motorsports Network announcers Bob Steele, Mike Wolfe, Tim Groft and Chris Stiffler broadcast the races for the Hoosier Tire SCCA SuperTour Series event held at VIRginia International Raceway in Alton, Virginia on April 9 & 10 2021. VIR is a multi-purpose road course offering professional and amateur auto and motorcycle racing, as well as a wide range of track events. www.performancemotorsportsnetwork.com The premier U.S. amateur road racing series, Hoosier SCCA Super Tour consists of a thrilling, 10-weekend schedule bringing together top SCCA competitors from around the country. Making stops at some of the best tracks in North America, each weekend consists of two races for each of 28 car classes. From GT cars to production vehicles, formula cars to prototypes, the Hoosier Super Tour bundles a heap of action every weekend. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/racingwire/support

VIR Sun 4-10-22 - Race 2 B-Spec, STL, T4 Performance Motorsports Network announcers Bob Steele, Mike Wolfe, Tim Groft and Chris Stiffler broadcast the races for the Hoosier Tire SCCA SuperTour Series event held at VIRginia International Raceway in Alton, Virginia on April 9 & 10 2021. VIR is a multi-purpose road course offering professional and amateur auto and motorcycle racing, as well as a wide range of track events. www.performancemotorsportsnetwork.com The premier U.S. amateur road racing series, Hoosier SCCA Super Tour consists of a thrilling, 10-weekend schedule bringing together top SCCA competitors from around the country. Making stops at some of the best tracks in North America, each weekend consists of two races for each of 28 car classes. From GT cars to production vehicles, formula cars to prototypes, the Hoosier Super Tour bundles a heap of action every weekend. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/racingwire/support

Group 5 B-Spec, EP, FP, HP, GT-Lite Performance Motorsports Network announcers Bob Steele, Mike Wolfe, Tim Groft and Chris Stiffler broadcast the races for the Hoosier Tire SCCA SuperTour Series at Road Atlanta on March 12-14, 2022. Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta is a challenging 2.54-mile, 12-turn circuit in Braselton, Georgia. This multi-purpose motorsports facility is situated on 750 acres in the rolling hills of Northeast Georgia and has hosted numerous amateur and professional races over the years. The SCCA has been part of the track's history since racing started there over 50 years ago. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/racingwire/support

Group 5 B-Spec, Ep, Fp, Hp, GT-Lite Performance Motorsports Network announcers Bob Steele, Mike Wolfe, Tim Groft and Chris Stiffler broadcast the races for the Hoosier Tire SCCA SuperTour Series at Road Atlanta on March 12-14, 2022. Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta is a challenging 2.54-mile, 12-turn circuit in Braselton, Georgia. This multi-purpose motorsports facility is situated on 750 acres in the rolling hills of Northeast Georgia and has hosted numerous amateur and professional races over the years. The SCCA has been part of the track's history since racing started there over 50 years ago. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/racingwire/support

It was great to have Marlon Sumlin on again .  He was first on with Jay Andrew in Season 1, Episode 7.In this episode we talk about Marlon's B Spec racing, his new role at Rad Air in Wickliffe as their Motorsports Manager, and Marlon's 2022 plans which includes NASA Great Lakes, Grid Life, One Lap of America, and spotting in the Skip Barber series.Learn more:Contact MarlonHereditary Cancer Awareness: www.facingourrisk.orgNASA Great Lakes Facebook: www.facebook.com/nasagreatlakesNASA Great Lakes Website: nasagreatlakes.com/Check out our sponsors:Show Sponsor LMS-EFI Website, Facebook, InstagramShow Sponsor Track-First Website, Facebook, InstagramShow Sponsor Rad Air of Wickliffe Website, Facebook, Instagram, ASMOILFollow us!Late to Grid - InstagramLate To Grid - FacebookLate To Grid - Twitter

GHIT 0308:  Marlon Sumlin - Racing for Cancer Research (and Fun) Marlon Sumlin joins us to discuss his racing history and how much fun he has racing and instructing.  Marlon is a perfect example of how much fun it can be to drive a slow car fast as he routinely passes many "better" cars in his Mazda 2 across the country.  Marlon instructs and races in Grid Life's Sundae Cup and B Spec.  This year he is also competing in the One Lap of America in the same Mazda 2.  Marlon also races to help support and promote FORCE (Facing Hereditary Cancer Empowered).  FORCE is a charity to support cancer research and Marlon has been working with them with his beautiful bride Lauri since she was diagnosed with cancer several years ago.  Marlon has continued and will continue to help promote FORCE to battle against cancer and in her memory. A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/MarlonForFORCE  If you would like to help grow our sport and this podcast: You can subscribe to our podcast on the podcast provider of your choice, including the Apple podcast app, Google music, Amazon, and YouTube etc. Also, if you could give our podcast a (5-star?) rating, that would be greatly appreciated.  Even better, a podcast review, would help us to grow the passion and sport of high performance driving and we would greatly appreciate it. For instance, leaving an Apple Podcast rating is very easy.  If you go to your podcast library, look under shows.  Then click on this podcast.  Here you can leave a (5?) star rating and enter your review.  We hope you enjoy this episode! PS  If you are looking to stream or save your integrated telemetry/racing data with you video, Candelaria Racing Products Sentinel System may be the perfect solution for you.  We are in the midst of installing the system in two of our cars.  If this sounds like something that may help you and your team, please use our discount code "GHIT" for a 10% discount code to all of our listeners during the checkout process. PS2  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 for this episode include: 1)  If you need nicknames of some of the NASA Great Lakes, Marlon shares a few and has a ton more.   2)  Why Marlon loves racing Sundae Cup and B Spec in his Mazda 2. 3)  The differences between racing wheel to wheel and time trial races. 4)  Tips for first time Sundae Cup and attending a Grid Life event.  Highly recommended! 5)  Any Great Lakes Attendees coming to Grid Life's Lime rock event this August. 6)  What is a Grid Life Festival and another explanation to why they sell out so fast. 7)  How the Sundae Cup class has been started in the upcoming One Lap of America.  We did not get out Fit in time to enter, but we will go as soon as we can get signed in.  We are hoping to do a daily update from this class as the event transpires this spring. 8)  Why we, and many of our friends at NASA Great Lakes and beyond, will be installing a particular vinyl decal on all our race cars starting this year to support Marlon, Lauri, and FORCE. 9)  Some amazing answers to our fast and furious story time questions.   For more information about FORCE or to make a charitable contribution:  https://www.facingourrisk.org/ 

Saturday Group 6: EP, FP, HP, GTL, B-Spec, ITA, ITB, ITC, ITS, ITR, ITE, RS, PRO 7, SPEC 7, SPEC 944 RacingWire Podcast Network's presentation of the California Sports Car Club SCCA Major Tour Races from Willow Springs Raceway on March 12 & 13, 2022. Willow Springs is one of America's iconic race tracks... founded in 1953 Willow Springs is fast and challenging... that's why they call it "the fastest road in the west"! The SCCA U.S. Majors Tour is the pathway for competitors to qualify for the National Championship Runoffs at the end of the season. These races are where the best drivers from across a division compete. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/racingwire/support

Sunday Group 6: EP, FP, HP, GTL, B-Spec, ITA, ITB, ITC, ITS, ITR, ITE, RS, PRO 7, SPEC 7, SPEC 944 RacingWire Podcast Network's presentation of the California Sports Car Club SCCA Major Tour Races from Willow Springs Raceway on March 12 & 13, 2022. Willow Springs is one of America's iconic race tracks... founded in 1953 Willow Springs is fast and challenging... that's why they call it "the fastest road in the west"! The SCCA U.S. Majors Tour is the pathway for competitors to qualify for the National Championship Runoffs at the end of the season. These races are where the best drivers from across a division compete. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/racingwire/support

On episode 3 of Inside the SCCA we talk with Frank Schwartz. He was one of a handful of people responsible for bringing B-Spec back from the brink of extinction. How did they do it? Why were their efforts successful? We dig deep into what was done to put B-Spec on track for success. These are the two links Frank mentioned in the podcast. Increase Class Participation Pt. 1 Increase Class Participation Pt. 2 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/racingwire/support

In this week's episode, we speak with 17 year old Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) and WRL competitor (also the host's teammate), Charlie Valdez who is competing in the 58th running of the SCCA National Championship Runoffs on the road course at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this week. Qualifying at the Speedway is Tuesday, September 28-Thursday, September 30, with Charlie's B-Spec class race on Friday, October 1st. Be sure to tune in to listen to this talented and fast young man talk about his national championship and racing aspirations. 

Coy and Andy talk Sim Racing versus Track Racing versus Autocross with Honda Development driver and National SCCA champion Tom O'Gorman! Tom shares his thoughts on what will happen in the future with sim racing and if more drivers will embrace it after the pandemic is over. We also pick the pro racers brain about his transition from autocross to B Spec racing to becoming a factory team driver for Honda. Tune in and let us know your thoughts!

Just a short clip of Lance and I chatting about Honda Fit!

We watch the B Spec race with a group of racer buddies, including Tom O'gorman, and Scca's Heyward Wagner.  Bowie tries to walk 10 feet away with a 5 foot mic cord, and general silliness happens.  

We have a packed show with Matt Plumb of Rum Bum Racing, Jeffrey Earnhardt of Rick Ware Racing, John Vincent of V-Pack Motorsport (talking B-Spec), then our Barber preview.

We have a packed show with Matt Plumb of Rum Bum Racing, Jeffrey Earnhardt of Rick Ware Racing, John Vincent of V-Pack Motorsport (talking B-Spec), then our Barber preview.

MINI creates B Spec racecar, an M550d rumored with 381 horsepower tri-turbo, automakers suck at UI, and more. RoundelTable airs live every Tuesday at 8PM ET/5PM PT.  To listen live & talk in the chat room, visit live.wheelspin.tv.  To contact us, send emails to roundeltable@wheelspin.tv. To see details & show notes for this episode, visit wiki.wheelspin.tv. Running time: 1:16:03

Nic Jonsson stops by to talk about his Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge ST title, the 2012 Kia plans and B-Spec. Then the guys cover the news.

Nic Jonsson stops by to talk about his Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge ST title, the 2012 Kia plans and B-Spec. Then the guys cover the news.

We talk about a bunch of news stories...

We talk about a bunch of news stories...