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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
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Episodes

EP.45 *Remastered* Humble Beginnings

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. This episode is presented by Fuel Lab https://www.fuelab.com/ Our Socials Instagram: www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/professional...

Feb 03, 202347 minEp. 45

EP.44 Gridlife Rule Session And Time Attack Format Change

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? This episode is presented by Fuel Lab https://www.fuelab.com/ Our Socials Instagram: www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/professionalawesome777 Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/2950472345184860 Website: profess...

Jan 13, 202349 minEp. 44

EP.43 PRI, More Powa, New Pro Awe Aero

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 https://www.fuelab.com/ Our Socials Instagram: www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/...

Dec 30, 202251 minEp. 43

EP.42 We Go to Buttonwillow To Set A Record

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 https://www.fuelab.com/ Our Socials Instagram: www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/professionalawesome777 Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/2950472345184860 Website: professionalawesome.com...

Dec 02, 20221 hr 2 min

EP.41 Amir From RSFuture

Today Hayden, Mike, Dan, and Devin are joined by Amir From RSFuture. You may know his crazy Koyo Radiator NSX in Street Mod Timeattack with Global Time Attack. His NSX is currently being built to compete in the Unlimited class. He also makes aero packages for other competitors. Where can you find Amir Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rsfuture/ Website: https://www.rsfuture.com/ Our Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prof...

Nov 28, 20221 hr 2 min

EP.40 Huge Updates With The S2000 And Race EVO

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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/professionalawesome777 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2950472345184860 Website: https://professionalawesome.com...

Oct 19, 202253 min

EP.39 Andy Smedegard from ASMotorsports

Today we have Dan, Mike, and Devin. Andy Smedegard from ASMotorsports joins us. We discuss GLTC, Drifting, ASM's dominance in multiple motorsports, and what's next for ASM. Where you find Andy: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asmotorsports.us/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ASMllc Website: https://www.shopasmotorsports.com/ Our Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/professionalawesome777 Facebook Group: https://www.fac...

Oct 14, 20221 hr 8 minEp. 39

EP.38 Don't Care About Sundae Cup With Aric Streeter

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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speedstreetllc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeedStreetLLC Our Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/professionalawesome777 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.c...

Sep 28, 20221 hr 5 minEp. 38

Ep.37 Devin from Fortune Auto

Hayden, Dan, and Devin are joined by Devin Hernon who works for Fortune Auto as their motorsports coordinator. Devin H. has also been tracking a Mercedes hatchback that is pretty awesome. Perfect opportunity to listen in on some behind the scenes stuff at Fortune Auto. Our Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/professionalawesome777 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2950472345184860 Website: https://professionalaw...

Sep 09, 202251 minEp. 37

EP. 36 Lewin Is Back, Feedback on

Today we have Dan, Devin, and Mike talking about feedback on products and cars. They also go over Devin's new Cavalier Porsche. They also go over addressing issues at the track from Gridlife Autobahn. Our Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/professionalawesome777 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2950472345184860 Website: https://professionalawesome.com...

Aug 27, 202255 min

EP.35 Ben Lin from Gears and Gasoline

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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/professionalawesome777 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2950472345184860 Website: https://professionalawesome.com...

Jul 01, 20221 hr 34 minEp. 35

EP.34 Just Us!

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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/professionalawesome777 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2950472345184860 Website: https://professionalawesome.com...

May 06, 20221 hr 1 minEp. 34

Ep.33 Uncle Tony from UMS Tuning and Global Time Attack

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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/professionalawesome777 Fac...

Apr 26, 20221 hr 8 minEp. 33

Ep32. The Jensons!

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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/professionalawesome777 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2950472345184860 Website: https://professionalawesome.com...

Mar 29, 20221 hr 2 minEp. 32

EP.31 Scott Robertson from Track Walking Podcast

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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertsonracing/ Podcast: http://www.tracktuned.com/track-walking Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrackWalkingPodcast Facebook Chat Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/860208618109308 Our Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/ Facebook...

Mar 14, 20221 hr 10 minEp. 31

EP.30 Speed Academy with Dave Pratte

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! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/professionalawes...

Feb 11, 20221 hr 7 minEp. 30

EP.29 Popeyes Racing! In Depth Sponsorship Break Down W/Tanner From Fuel Lab

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. Instagram: https://www.in...

Feb 04, 20221 hr 14 minEp. 29

EP.28 Sucking At Having Fun w/ Dewey

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! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/professionalawesome777 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2950472345184860 Website: https://professionalawesome.com...

Jan 28, 20221 hrEp. 28

EP. 27 How To Diagnose A Problem and Obsecure Car #2 Volkwagen SP2

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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/professionalawesome777 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2950472345184860 Website: https://professionalawesome.com...

Jan 21, 20221 hr 7 minEp. 27

Ep. 26 Welcoming in 2022!

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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/professionalawesome777 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2950472345184860 Website: https://professionalawesome.com...

Jan 12, 20221 hrEp. 24

EP.25 Corvette's Aren't Competitive in GLTC, Feras Abuqartoumy did what?

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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/professionalaweso...

Oct 13, 202152 minEp. 25

EP.24 Former Hoonigan and Getaway Driver Contestant Brian Frozone

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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/professionalawesome777 Facebook Group: http...

Sep 22, 202159 minEp. 24

EP.23 Infamous Adam Jabaay From Slip Angle Podcast, #Gridlife, and Memes

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! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/professionalawesome777 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2950472345184860 Website: https://pr...

Aug 16, 20211 hr 27 minEp. 22

EP.22 A Talk About Partnerships With Emily From Advance Auto Parts

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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/professionalawesome777 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2950472345184860 Website: https://professionalawesome.com...

Aug 08, 20211 hr 32 minEp. 22

Ep.21 Jason Dienhart From Global Time Attack!

Mike,Dan, Hayden, and Devin are joined by special guest Jason Dienhart! They discuss the early times of GTA and ow it formed to the premier time attack organization in the USA. They also discuss the Long Beach event. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/professionalawesome777 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2950472345184860 Website: https://professionalawesome.com...

Aug 02, 20211 hr 7 minEp. 21

EP.20 Honda Fits are Trash, S2000 and Rabbit Updates!

Hayden and Devin talk about whats's going on with the S2000, K series vs F Series, Why Fits suck, and some soft deadlines in our first duo episode. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/professionalawesome777 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2950472345184860 Website: https://professionalawesome.com

Jul 19, 202147 minEp. 20

EP.19 Safety & Making Time Attack Better w/ Dewey

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! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/professionalawesome777 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2950472345184860 Website: https://professionalawesome.com...

Jul 05, 20211 hr 7 min

EP.18 GLTC Midseason Tire Rule and Car Optimization

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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/professionalawesome777 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2950472345184860 Website: https://professionalawesome.com...

Jun 24, 202141 min

EP.17 Computational Fluid Dynamics and New Pro Awe Parts

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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/professionalawesome777 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/295047234518...

May 10, 20211 hr 8 minEp. 17

EP.16 RPM Act and Motorsports Partnerships

This episode has been published and can be heard everywhere your podcast is available. 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. RPM Act: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/2602/text?r=59&s=1&fbclid=IwAR2RDZD5ug-cquLrJla-mTmOGOTEifyKu6Jo8JoTwk5CLJQ5fPRi3xxc1Y8 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing...

Apr 04, 20211 hrEp. 16
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