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RaceFFpod

jaime garciapodcasters.spotify.com
A podcast about road racing in So Cal focusing on FF cars.
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Episodes

Lap Record Holder?

On this episode We go over the Honda challenge update and some recent issues I have ran into with my current shock and spring combo on my 8th gen civic. I also cover what I will be doing at the up in coming Gridlife event at big willow. I also find out that I am a Street FWD lap record holder for Gridlife.

Apr 15, 202441 minSeason 4Ep. 11

Deacon Greenfield

Todays episode has some choppy audio. and some lag it gets better after we go form zoom to Instagram call. On today's episode I have a young up and coming star Deacon Greenfield. He drives in the SCCA STL class and I will for sure have him back on to have a better conversation about his start. Thank you to Deacon and I look forward to his success with his racing career.

Apr 08, 20241 hr 13 minSeason 4Ep. 11

CVR49 Back again

On this episode I have on the homie Carlos Valenzuela IG tag CVR49 and we talk about his move to racing Spec Boxster and working with the Riaction team doing R&D for their Gridlife club TR EF. Always a blast to have him on and a special treat to have in person.

Mar 31, 20241 hr 23 minSeason 4Ep. 10

Jack Cobetto

Jack comes back on to touch on his 2023 national championship battle, Hyperfest 2024 and what to expect for first timers like me. We also mention his documentary that he was featured in made by little media called "Pursuit of Perfection" and you should check it out.

Mar 24, 20241 hr 10 minSeason 4Ep. 9

Rear end lock up

On this episode I cover the most recent testing with project gloomy and how the testing went. I share Carlos drive with the car and changes that we will make for the next test with team topak event at streets in preparation for when We go back with Porsche owners club. I also cover the season opener for Mid Atlantic as their season starts off.

Mar 18, 202446 minSeason 4Ep. 8

Ryan Eversley (part 2)

This is the conclusion on the podcast with the Goat Ryan Eversley. I will continue to support in any way I can and make sure when you buy anything continental you tag them and let them know it's because of Eversley.

Mar 11, 202449 minSeason 4Ep. 7

Ryan Eversley (part 1)

The GOAT comes back on to the Raceff podcast and I could not be more excited. Fresh from his split from Honda and starting his new endeavor with Precision Racing LA. We talk about how he met his new boss and the importance of helping those around you have a great time out on track. Ryan is a real one and I will always cheer him on. Make sure to listen to part 2 of the podcast.

Mar 04, 202452 minSeason 4Ep. 5

Hondarcb (Ryan Bradfield)

On todays episode I have my second favorite Ryan, Ryan Bradfield. I we talk about his build and we also touch on the 2024 hyper fest event and his goal of resetting the Handa Challenge HC1 lap record at VIR. Ryan is an awesome builder and someone who is always down to help. Quick story Ryan at 2023 helped out Jay Noak by giving him his e-brake from the integra he drove so jay could do a standing start. Im looking forward to hanging out and seeing his TSX in person.

Feb 26, 20241 hr 8 minSeason 4Ep. 5

Pawinn From ACUiTY

On this episode the man who has been pushing ACUiTY social media higher and higher Pawinn Songtachalert. Pawinn and I talk an unconventional road that let him into working full time for ACUiTY. We talk about his engineering background and how sometimes the simplest things go viral. It's a pleasure to have someone who makes it easy to podcast with and I will for sure have him back on.

Feb 19, 20241 hr 23 minSeason 4Ep. 4

Fast as F@#k Boi

On this podcast I talk about the custom trophy for 2024 Hyperfest for Honda Challenge H2. I also talk about which 200 tw tire I should go with. I also talk about wheel fitment issue I am currently having due to me wanting to stay with a 15in wheel.

Feb 12, 202427 minSeason 4Ep. 4

Micah from Rarewithit

Super excited for this one, finally got to talk to someone doing what most say is impossible, a bard legal kswap in a golden era Honda. Living in socal most people dream of driving a golden era Honda with the reliability of and power of a K series and Micah is doing it on a budget and making dreams come true. we touch on what it takes to get a car bar legal K swapped and the pitfalls of what it takes to make it work.

Feb 05, 20241 hr 5 minSeason 4Ep. 3

4th gear synchro.

On this episode I talk about all the work that I'm doing and while I need to take apart my transmission and replace 4th gear synchro. I also talk about amazon basic dent repair and fuel gauge issues I am currently having.

Jan 29, 202452 minSeason 4Ep. 2

Charlie Moua Doryoku

On today is a fabricator who changed his 9-5 and make it out on his own. Charlie does custom powder coated valve covers the right way. We talked about his start and moving into the bash on golden era Hondas. Looking FWD to hanging out with him at Hyperfest is all works out well.

Jan 22, 20241 hr 39 minSeason 4Ep. 1

Ying bot back again

YouTube famous Ying Bot back on the podcast. Back from her trip to Sepang with the best four-wheel YouTube channel Mighty car Mods. We talk about her debut of the team for the Sepang 24hrs with Kei cars. We also talk about nugget nationals 2023 championship.

Jan 15, 20241 hr 18 minSeason 3Ep. 52

2024 Calendar

On this episode I talk about the 2024 schedule and what I want to do and what I would like to do. We will see how much I actually get to do vs how much I will want to do. 2024 will be a restructuring along with travel to tracks I have never been to before. Looking FWD to a new year full of good peeps and fun track days as I try and get back into W2W.

Jan 08, 202453 minSeason 3Ep. 51

Russell Garehan from Acuity

On todays podcast ant the first one of 2024 is Russell from Acuity. From his start working with heat extractors for many F1 teams to the start of Acuity and their Hall Effect TPS sensor to now becoming the iconic shifter specialist for Hondas. It was a great conversation, and I am looking forward to having Russell on again. As I have said many times in the past support the companies that support the things that you love, and Acuity definitely fits the bill.

Jan 01, 20241 hr 17 minSeason 3Ep. 50

Yevgeniy Noak

Last episode of 2023 with 3rd place finisher at Battle at pit race Honda challenge H2 class Yevgeniy Noak. I first met him at battle at pitt race. It has been awesome to meet and hang out with him and the rest of the Honda Challenge field.

Dec 25, 20231 hr 16 minSeason 3Ep. 45

Coyote Black

On todays podcast I have on US Touring Car Driver Coyote Black. This episode Coyote gives his honest opinion about his favorite and not so favorite tracks. We talk about 2024 and what his upcoming goals are. Make sure you follow Coyote Black on Instagram on his page coyote.black and thank you for listening.

Dec 18, 20231 hr 5 minSeason 3Ep. 44

Damian Martinez from Ichii Media

On this episode I have on the photographer the 25hrs of Thunderhill of the Honda research team. Damian and I actually met on track when he has an issue with his cars brake pads. I really enjoy meeting people as they grow and become a success in the industry. Wishing all the best for you Damian

Dec 11, 202358 minSeason 3Ep. 43

Jeremy Lucas and Jonathan baker

On this episode I have 2023 first and second place finishers for the Honda challenge H2 championship. We have Baker and Lucas talk about unique features of Pitt race and we talk about 2024 Nationals at Utah and the unique features about that track.

Dec 04, 20231 hr 21 minSeason 3Ep. 42

Crazy Idea? What about a Honda/Acura Club racing program.

On this episode We start at pretty much the start of Honda Challenge and how it led to the series that is now Honda Challenge. Huge shout out to Scott Giles and Karl Shultz for being the big part of the start of Honda Challenge and for giving Matt Bookler the go ahead to talk about this and the controversial takeover of the series. I enjoyed talking to Matt about "Bookler flaggers" and about being that prelude kid known to crushed Porsche egos all over the northeast track scene.

Nov 27, 20231 hr 41 minSeason 3Ep. 41

25hrs of Thunderhill with Jeremy Lucas

He is back, The 2023 second place national championship. We talk a little about the #battleatpitrace and Hondas most recent win at the 25hrs of Thunderhill race. We also talk about the danger this race is in to be continuing on in the future.

Nov 20, 20231 hr 23 minSeason 3Ep. 40

Alex, Alen Hermone

On todays pod cast I have the driver of the 69 car Alex, Alen or Al Hermone. I enjoyed hanging out with Alen along with the rest of the peeps at Nationals at Pit race. After a long challenge I crown Alex as the king of Facebook marketplace deals.

Nov 12, 20231 hr 15 minSeason 3Ep. 39

10mm Hex bolt

On this episode I cover the conclusion on the Honda challenge H2 championship for the northeast some racing from Texas and southeast. I also talk about taking "L's" from stubborn bolts. Thank you for your support and listenership.

Nov 06, 202351 minSeason 3Ep. 38

Back from Mexico

On todays episode I cover the most recent Honda Challenge update and what are probably the reginal championship for Honda challenge in the northeast and mid Atlantic. I also talk about possible build ideas I have been looking at.

Oct 31, 202339 minSeason 3Ep. 37

Gridlife at Laguna Seca!

On my drive back from the Laguna Seca festival, I shoved a mic on my harness and was able to make a podcast. Sorry about the ambient noise and looking forward to having some people come on and talk about the event.

Oct 23, 202357 minSeason 3Ep. 36

Gridlife at Laguna Seca countdown

On todays podcast I cover Gridlife coming in strong to Laguna Seca and I go over plans and where I will be during the event. If you have a chance come out to the largest grassroots level festival and wheel to wheel competition in the California.

Oct 16, 202336 minSeason 3Ep. 35

To Cup or not to Cup

On this episode we cover the Honda challenge update and next years plan to go to the east coast. Then I continue on my thought on weather or not I put a restrictor plate on my Eg for sundae cup or if I make it a D16z6 that can compare to a stockish B16.

Oct 09, 202347 minSeason 3Ep. 34

Gridlife at Streets of Willow

On this episode I recap Streets of willow event with Gridlife. I review a 22 dollar possible solution for budget comms and talk about enjoying tracking my 8th gen Civic si.

Oct 03, 202356 minSeason 3Ep. 33

Nugget Nationals

On this episode I have on Ying Bot and Thomas who are in charge of The Nugget National's series in Australia. Now this being an overseas episode the sound quality was not the best, I tried to bump it up where I could. I also goofed and did not record the first 35 min of the conversation, so we had to restart. Thank you to both Tom and Ying for staying very late and also for coming on and I will have them back on for a redemption.

Sep 25, 20231 hr 7 minSeason 3Ep. 32
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