Join us as we sit down with Matt Goins of Tick Performance, a true leader in the stick shift drag racing community. Tick Performance has been at the forefront of innovation, designing and manufacturing game-changing parts that have helped shape the sport as we know it today. Tune in to hear insights from Matt and learn more about the impact Tick Performance has had on stick shift racing!Your hosts Bill Armstrong and Rich Guido are veteran drag-n-drive stick shift racers. Together they make up a ...
Mar 07, 2025•1 hr 51 min•Season 1Ep. 35
With 20 years of engine-building experience, Stefan's journey started at just 14 when he built his first engine. He later honed his craft at top engine shops in the UK and Canada before moving his entire operation to the U.S. in 2019—where he's seen incredible success. Join us as we chat with Stefan about tea, crumpets, and horsepower!Your hosts Bill Armstrong and Rich Guido are veteran drag-n-drive stick shift racers. Together they make up a wealth of stick shift street car knowledge. They've c...
Mar 06, 2025•1 hr 49 min•Season 1Ep. 34
As a member of the elite 6-second stick shift club, Ryan knows how to row gears with the best of them. Join us as we chat with Ryan about his black Corvette addiction and coming back from his recent crash. Your hosts Bill Armstrong and Rich Guido are veteran drag-n-drive stick shift racers. Together they make up a wealth of stick shift street car knowledge. They've competed Drag Week, Rocky Mountain Race Week, Sick Week, Midwest Drags, Miles of Mayhem, Street Car Takeover, and many more. Support...
Dec 11, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Three-time Drag Week Champion, seasoned stick-shift driver, and engineer Jeff Sias joins us on the podcast today! Tune in as we dive into his journey to victory with a naturally aspirated stick-shift car in an automatic world. Your hosts Bill Armstrong and Rich Guido are veteran drag-n-drive stick shift racers. Together they make up a wealth of stick shift street car knowledge. They've competed Drag Week, Rocky Mountain Race Week, Sick Week, Midwest Drags, Miles of Mayhem, Street Car Takeover, a...
Dec 05, 2024•1 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Bill Armstrong and Richard Guido have had a whirlwind few months, with Bill hard at work developing an innovative product and Rich completed his 21st Drag and Drive while putting on a transmission-pulling clinic. Both have been traveling the continent in relentless pursuit of speed. As seasoned drag-and-drive stick shift racers, Bill and Rich bring a wealth of street car expertise to the table. They've competed in events like Drag Week, Rocky Mountain Race Week, Sick Week, Midwest Drags, Miles o...
Nov 12, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Meet Adam Dorey, a stick shift fanatic and long-time friend! Adam's been thrilling fans with his dynamic racing commentary for years, and now he's doing it full-time. His passion for manual transmissions and in-depth knowledge of the sport bring every race to life. Buckle up and join us as Adam shifts gears and delivers the excitement of the racetrack straight to your ears! Your hosts Bill Armstrong and Rich Guido are veteran drag-n-drive stick shift racers. Together they make up a wealth of sti...
Jul 15, 2024•2 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Bill Armstrong, Nate Curran, and Joel Magill finished first, second, and third in this year’s Rocky Mountain Race Week 1.0 stick shift class. Nate recently swapped his car over from an automatic and finished it just in time for the event and ended up having the quickest pass in the class. Joel makes his return quicker than ever in his killer stick shift truck. Your hosts Bill Armstrong and Rich Guido are veteran drag-n-drive stick shift racers. Together they make up a wealth of stick shift stree...
Jul 11, 2024•1 hr 50 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Bob Gruber is coming off of his third place finish in the Sick Week Stick Shift 2024 class. His ProCharged small block ford belt-munching machine went 8.805 @ 161 in Orlando and finished the week with a 9.0 average. Also joining us is Nick Larson, owner of Streetcar Shenanigans Performance in Illinois. Join us as they discuss which Home Depot parts it takes to get a cog-driven centrifugal street car to live! Your hosts Bill Armstrong and Rich Guido are veteran drag-n-drive stick shift racers. To...
Mar 21, 2024•2 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Myles Kerr of English Racing has an impressive AWD B-Series Integra. Some people call it the Gringotegra. 1320video calls it "The Integra that Could". No matter what you call it, it's a monster that makes nearly 450 horsepower PER CYLINDER and was capable of winning the stick shift class at TX2K23. Join us as we chat with Myles about the Gringotegra, Methanol, No-Prep, and surviving in the world of stick shift drag racing. Your hosts Bill Armstrong and Rich Guido are veteran drag-n-drive stick s...
Feb 06, 2024•1 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Join us as we summarize our PRI 2023 adventures, talk about Bill's new Billy Button, chat about our winter upgrades, and plan our 2024 events! Your hosts Bill Armstrong and Rich Guido are veteran drag-n-drive stick shift racers. Together they make up a wealth of stick shift street car knowledge. They've competed Drag Week, Rocky Mountain Race Week, Sick Week, Midwest Drags, Miles of Mayhem, Street Car Takeover, and many more. Support Clutch Burners and Stick Shift Nation by grabbing some merch h...
Jan 23, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Ben Strader of EFI University joins us again to talk about making horsepower and winning races. We also discuss his team's success in the new NHRA class, Factory X. Your hosts Bill Armstrong and Rich Guido are veteran drag-n-drive stick shift racers. Together they make up a wealth of stick shift street car knowledge. They've competed Drag Week, Rocky Mountain Race Week, Sick Week, Midwest Drags, Miles of Mayhem, Street Car Takeover, and many more. Support Clutch Burners and Stick Shift Nation by...
Dec 20, 2023•2 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Chris Moore & Stephen Plemmons of Moore HP are part-time comedians and silver car enthusiasts. They also occasionally go pretty dang fast. Join us as we chat with Chris & Stephen about horsepower and shifting gears while laughing to tears. Your hosts Bill Armstrong and Rich Guido are veteran drag-n-drive stick shift racers. Together they make up a wealth of stick shift street car knowledge. They've competed Drag Week, Rocky Mountain Race Week, Sick Week, Midwest Drags, Miles of Mayhem, S...
Dec 06, 2023•2 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Chris Hein, Richard Guido, and Brent Stephens took first, second, and third in the Rocky Mountain Race Week 2.0 Stick Shift Class. They all made the trek from Canada to take the podium and carve their names in the history books of drag-n-drive. Join us as we chat with Chris and Brent about cars and carnage. Your hosts Bill Armstrong and Rich Guido are veteran drag-n-drive stick shift racers. Together they make up a wealth of stick shift street car knowledge. They've competed Drag Week, Rocky Mou...
Nov 09, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Today's guest burns more clutches than just about anybody. He's won SIX championships at the highest level of drag racing. Plus he likes banging gears in his free time. Join us as we chat with our new friend Clay Millican about top fuel, drag-n-drive, family, and rototilling. Your hosts Bill Armstrong and Rich Guido are veteran drag-n-drive stick shift racers. Together they make up a wealth of stick shift street car knowledge. They've competed Drag Week, Rocky Mountain Race Week, Sick Week, Midw...
Sep 15, 2023•2 hr 28 min
We're back! Summer 2023 has been PACKED full of adventures including Rocky Mountain Race Week, NHRA Mile High Nationals, Miles of Mayhem, and Bonneville. Join us as we chat about the things we learned along the way. Your hosts Bill Armstrong and Rich Guido are veteran drag-n-drive stick shift racers. Together they make up a wealth of stick shift street car knowledge. They've competed Drag Week, Rocky Mountain Race Week, Sick Week, Midwest Drags, Miles of Mayhem, Street Car Takeover, and many mor...
Aug 29, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Rich Guido and Bill Armstrong have proven that their cars are reliable 8-second stick shift street cars. But what did it take for them to breach the 8-second threshold? Join us as we chat about the things they learned and broke along the way! Get your Stick Shift Nation and Clutch Burners merch here: https://stickracing.com/shop/
Jun 30, 2023•1 hr 56 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Joel Steele was the first domestic h-pattern in the 6's, and once held the h-pattern record at 6.81! He has now sold that car and is building a new one with new goals. Join us as we chat with Joel about racing, family, and health. Your hosts Bill Armstrong and Rich Guido are veteran drag-n-drive stick shift racers. Together they make up a wealth of stick shift street car knowledge. They've competed Drag Week, Rocky Mountain Race Week, Sick Week, Midwest Drags, Miles of Mayhem, Street Car Takeove...
May 16, 2023•2 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Randy Soper is a gear-banger that races in the NMRA Coyote Stock class. This class is notorious for its 2nd and 3rd shifts IN THE AIR! The performance these Coyote Stock racers can extract from a crate motor directly from Ford is unreal. Join us as we try to pry the secrets from Randy and learn as much as we can about this awesome class. Your hosts Bill Armstrong and Rich Guido are veteran drag-n-drive stick shift racers. Together they make up a wealth of stick shift street car knowledge. They'v...
May 05, 2023•1 hr 51 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Today's Clutch Burner's guest is a man that needs no introduction - but we try anyway! Mike Finnegan has worked with some of the most prestigious motorsports publications on the planet. Mike saw massive success as a host of Roadkill; one of the most-watched series in YouTube history. Most importantly, Mike is a stick shift fanatic! Join us as we discuss Drag Week, drag boats, and dragging your feet on project cars. Your hosts Bill Armstrong and Rich Guido are veteran drag-n-drive stick shift rac...
Apr 19, 2023•2 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Andrew Starr is an expert engine tuner with a storied career including Hilborn Fuel Injection. He left Hilborn to start his own tuning and performance consulting business where he helps get a wide range of performance vehicles down the road and track. The best part is, he's a lifelong stick shift racer with Drag Week experience! Join us as we selfishly pick Andy's brain to make our own cars quicker! Your hosts Bill Armstrong and Rich Guido are veteran drag-n-drive stick shift racers. Together th...
Apr 05, 2023•1 hr 59 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Tony Politano of AV Boys and his Gray Mare are famous for what might be the coolest stick shift pass of all time. Tess Wood aka. Miss Midnight Maverick is also no stranger behind the wheel of a race car. Recently she built a stick shift Maverick that she and Tony are planning on taking to Rocky Mountain Race Week 2.0. Join us as we chat with Tony and Tess about street racing, track racing, and keys in the dash! Your hosts Bill Armstrong and Rich Guido are veteran drag-n-drive stick shift racers....
Apr 02, 2023•2 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 15
In this special episode of Clutch Burners, our usual co-host Richard Guido gets put in the hot seat as a guest. Rich is an incredible role-model and has a wealth of drag-n-drive and racing knowledge. He was even called the "King of Drag-n-Drive" by Hot Rod Magazine's David Freiburger. Join us as we chat with Rich about our favorite subject - stick shift racing! Your hosts Bill Armstrong and Travis Foster are stick shift fanatics that want to spread the enjoyment, education, and accessibility of ...
Mar 06, 2023•1 hr 48 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Nick Cole-Mann will forever be the first h-pattern LS in the 6's with a blistering 6.95 @ 195! We were lucky enough to chat with Nick and discuss h-pattern stick shift drag racing at the highest level. We learned that he can do it all; fabrication, suspension, engines, tuning...you name it! He's extremely passionate about racing and isn't shy about sharing his "secrets", many of which he drops in this episode! Your hosts Bill Armstrong and Rich Guido are veteran drag-n-drive stick shift racers. ...
Mar 03, 2023•1 hr 42 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Tom Stark is living the dream! Not only is he a world-class car builder, but he's also an incredible family builder! His children, Mac and Blayne are BOTH stick shift racers that participate in drag-n-drive events. Also making a cameo is Tom's wife Aleda, the glue that makes it all possible. Your hosts Bill Armstrong and Rich Guido are veteran drag-n-drive stick shift racers. Together they make up a wealth of stick shift street car knowledge. They've competed Drag Week, Rocky Mountain Race Week,...
Feb 02, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Cale Aronson of Black Magic Clutches has been around stick shift drag racing his entire life. He's forgotten more about clutch design than most racers will ever know. Lucky for us, Cale has no problem giving away the tips, tricks, and secrets behind clutch design and tuning. Join us as we discuss a little bit of stick shift magic. We think you're going to like this one! Your hosts Bill Armstrong and Rich Guido are veteran drag-n-drive stick shift racers. Together they make up a wealth of stick s...
Feb 02, 2023•2 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Lonnie Grim has a resume longer than a CVS receipt. He's worked for some of the biggest organizations in motorsports. We were lucky enough to chat with Lonnie about his latest passion and new NHRA class: Factory X. Factory X will feature stock dimension bodies, power adders, and clutch pedals! Your hosts Bill Armstrong and Rich Guido are veteran drag-n-drive stick shift racers. Together they make up a wealth of stick shift street car knowledge. They've competed Drag Week, Rocky Mountain Race Wee...
Jan 09, 2023•1 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 10
John Puckett and Frank Romano are both stick shift drag-n-drive legends. They both have won the Drag Week Stick Shift Shootout and continue to spread the gospel of stick shift street cars. They're excellent conversationalists and we were lucky to sit down with them for a couple hours to talk about racing, stick shifting, and life. Your hosts Bill Armstrong and Rich Guido are veteran drag-n-drive stick shift racers. Together they make up a wealth of stick shift street car knowledge. They've compe...
Dec 31, 2022•2 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Brent Leivestad and Jamie Lankford of PFI speed are a huge asset to the racing community. They are car builders, drivers, content creators, innovators, and genuinely great people to talk to. Join us as we discuss David vs. Goliath, stick shift racing, and the EPA. Your hosts Bill Armstrong and Rich Guido are veteran drag-n-drive stick shift racers. Together they make up a wealth of stick shift street car knowledge. They've competed Drag Week, Rocky Mountain Race Week, Sick Week, Midwest Drags, M...
Dec 06, 2022•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Our guest today is Chad Fegley of The Shop, Inc. Chad runs a successful business and has had the pleasure of building and working on some very prestigious race cars. Not only that, but he's the first stick shift car to EVER run a 7-second pass on a drag-n-drive event. Join us as we talk with Chad to try to see how we can catch him! Your hosts Bill Armstrong and Rich Guido are veteran drag-n-drive stick shift racers. Together they make up a wealth of stick shift street car knowledge. They've comp...
Nov 28, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Our guest Alex Taylor is an accomplished race car builder, tuner, and driver. She's competed in more races than most people will in a lifetime, and she's only in her twenties! Join us as Alex talks through one of her newest accomplishments: building, racing, and WINNING in a STICK SHIFT car, and the unique challenges that accompany it. Your hosts Bill Armstrong and Rich Guido are veteran drag-n-drive stick shift racers. Together they make up a wealth of stick shift street car knowledge. They've ...
Nov 21, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 6
