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Join Mike, Devin, and Dan as we talk to Grant Davidson about how he started racing. We find out that he was a natural from the get-go, which seems to be something that more than one person on the podcast shares. Grant won Gridlifes Club TR (Track Rat) class last year. Let's talk about what else he has in store for 2023. Don't forget to leave us a five-star rating and leave a review about how amazing Popeyes is!

Join Mike, Devin, and Dan as they review the new Gridlife Trackbattle format after its initial release. We also want to know what makes an expert an expert. What else do we need to make for you all? The real question we need to know is whether we would make the podcast live on YouTube or Discord. We generally talk about cars and racing and hang out on this one.

Today the gang talked about Super lap battle. We reviewed what happened, what records were set, and how awesome the event was. We also talked about why having Professional drivers in Street class and what the heck is a "Professional Driver" anyway? Public Safety Announcement, don't speed in Virginia, seriously. We share our worse automotive stories, mostly involving police.

Today we talk about the changes in Gridlifes format for Timeattack. We also talk about Kyles's history and lucking into his position. How hearing your voice sucks. We also touch on how live streams may directly correlate to how many fans and spectators a motorsport has. We had a genuinely good conversation with Kyle. Let us know what you think.

Today we talked about the NATA announcement about the TA Championship. We reviewed what you would win, how you earn points, what events count, and our favorite rules! We also discussed what's going on with the flagship Evo and some of the low-hanging fruit we never took advantage of due to reliability. We also disagree on what low-hanging fruit means. 

Mike, Dan, Devin, and Hayden talk to Shea Seefeldt from the show Runs Good on Motortrend. We talk about some of the behind-the-scenes things on the show and a little history of Shea.

Let's take a trip down memory lane. Not too far back, just two years ago, when we started this podcast. Let's revisit episode 5, except this time, let's have audio you can hear. This week is a remastered episode of humble beginning, where we share some insight on how each pod member got into the racing illness they are at today. 

Today Mike, Dan, and Devin discussed the new Gridlife Time Attack Format has changed for the better. We also dive into a lot of the rule changes in each class. Happy New Year, is this where we insert our New Year's resolutions like everyone else?  

Today Hayden, Mike, Dan, and Devin discussed how meeting people face-to-face at the Performance Racing Industry Expo is far better than just emailing. We also overthink a turbo manifold for the Unlimited Evo. How making 700 horsepower isn't enough anymore. There is also new aero coming out form us here soon, and thanks to you all, we can finally hire another employee. 

This episode is presented by Fuel Lab

Today Hayden, Mike, Dan, and Devin talk about Global Time Attack Finals at Button Willow. We took the Evo to Button to break that elusive 1:37 track record.

This episode is presented by Fuel Lab 

Today Hayden, Dan, and Devin updated us on the two flagship cars. The S2000 may have another engine in it that's just as popular as the K. There are rumors of an Evo finally coming out as well. 

Our Socials

Today we have a full crew with Dan, Mike, Hayden, and Devin. We are joined by Aric Streeter from Speed Secrets, LLC. We talk about the Sundae Cup, Spirit of time attack, and time attack class formats.

Where you can find Aric

Today Ben Lin joins us from Gears and Gasoline. We discuss a plethora of stuff. This is an episode that ran a little long but is well worth it.

Our Socials

Join Mike Lewin, Devin Giles, Dan O'Donnell and Hayden Lowe from Professional Awesome as they discuss American Time Attack, Race Engineering, and other Grassroots Motorsports

Our Socials

Tony Szirka joins Dan, Mike, and Hayden to talk about we compare how much better of a person Tony is than Mike. Tony has some rules that he doesn't agree with the boys about that make for great conversation. Someone admits they're wrong, someone admits they are slow, and in the end, we all agree on one thing. A certain German automobile company is pretty junk. 

Our Socials

Eric and Jackson Jenson joined Mike and Devin this week. We go over a ton of father and son due and some struggles of piloting two cars in GLTC. 

Our Socials

Scott Robertson from the Track Walking Podcast joined Mike, Hayden, and Devin. We go over a ton of GLTC stuff, the mental aspects of racing, street tires, and much more!

You can find Scott

Mike, Hayden, Dan, and Devin are joined by Dave Pratte from Speed Academy. They discuss how awesome the print days were when Dave worked at Modified Mag. He also gives us some behind-the-scenes on how their Youtube channel functions. Why Youtube sucks and why it's also a great platform. Another awesome insight into other avenues of creating content. Special co Guest Quincy as well! 

Mike, Hayden, Dan, and Devin are joined by Tanner from Fuel Lab. We go over some of how to pitch to a potential sponsor. We go behind the scenes on some of his tactics on pitching to high-level supporters for FD programs. He also shares what he looks for when receiving a sponsorship email and some of the things that you should include. I'll give you a hint, it's not all about your following. We also have a new question for you as well as Devin's obscure car of the week. 

Mike, Hayden, Dan, and Devin are joined by the one, the only, Eric Dewey Dewitt! We get all riled up about time attack. We share some opinions to improve time attack that is sure to piss off someone. We also need your help finding Dan's obscure car! 

Mike, Hayden, Dan, and Devin Talk about how to diagnose a problem. Rather it is blown fuel pumps to suspension-related incidents like a car pulling to one side. We also go over another Obscure car. As always, we leave you with some homework to win a free T-Shirt. 

Mike, Hayden, Dan, and Devin Talk about their recent project updates and some goals for 2022.  A special twist in throughout this episode regarding a GM company. Be sure to email or PM us your answers to the homework on this episode.

Mike, Hayden, and Devin recap what went down with at Gridlife's Final event of the year. Focusing on the highs and lows of Gridlife Touring Cup, Feras and his blistering fast C6 Corvette, and we dabble into how to keep a car on track all season and the developing process to be on the pointy end of the sport. We think you will like this one but let us know if you agree or disagree. 

Mike, Dan, Hayden, and Devin are joined by special guest Brian Frozone. Brian competes in Canadian Sports Car Series and Gridlife in his Volkswagen GTI. You may have also seen him on the show Getaway Driver and Hoonigans Talent search a few years ago. Brian shares with us why he chose the GTI, some sim racing thoughts, and what he thinks about pro racing. 

Mike, Dan, Hayden, and Devin are joined by special guest Adam Jabaay from Gridlife, Slipangle Podcast, and all the Memes on Track Midwest! WE talk about his philosophy to Gridlife Touring Cup rules. He also thinks we hate him but it's really the other way around. This is a can't miss episode!

Mike, Dan, Hayden, and Devin are joined by special guest Emily from Advance Auto Parts! They discuss what a big company like Advance looks for when it partners with someone, How to look at content creation, and some misconceptions to avoid. 

Hayden, Mike, Dan, and Devin are joined by a special guest. Eric Dewit, famously known as Dewey. They discuss the state of time attack, safety, and how we can make time attack better! 

Hayden, Mike, Dan, and Devin share their thoughts about the new rule in Gridlife Touring Cup about A052s. They also share a few things about car optimization. Listen to the end we will love to hear your feedback. Sorry, this episode is a little raw, unedited. 

Hayden, Mike, Dan, and Devin go over the basis of CFD. For those that want to know the basics of this popular term that's been thrown around these days, this is the episode for you. You may have to re-listen a couple of times as well, it's packed with insights from Mike. We also go over some new parts we are making. 

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Hayde, Mike, and Devin discuss what's in the RPM act and how it affects the average car enthusiast and racers. We also dabble in motorsports partnerships and how they can be right for you. 

Hayde, Dan, Mike, and Devin are joined by the infamous Jeremy Swenson. Jeremy has raced his C6 ZR1 across the country. You may know the name from Optima Challenge, King Of The Hill Autocross, and Gridlife's Time Attack series. Now he has decided to stop into the Gridlife Touring Cup challenge which is a wheel-to-wheel series with rules that favor 4 cylinder lightweight vehicles. Take a listen to how his first event went at Cota at Super Lap Battle. We also dabble in some technical talk as usual.