Episode 193 - Adam is at #GRIDLIFE Kart Battle with Eric Kutil. Eric's had a lot of success lately in SCCA's STL class. Two 2nd place finishs at Runoffs and some epic battles later and he's gunning for a Runoffs win in 2018. Listen in!
Episode 192 - We've got Heyward Wagner of the SCCA on the show talking about Track Night in America and SCCA's new Time Trial Nationals event. We learn about where the idea came from, what the format is going to be like, and also take on the popular topic of classing. We also hear about the changes that have been taking place with the SCCA lately and learn more about the team that makes everything run well.
Episode 191 - Austin is in Valencia, CA with the guys that run S2K Challenge - Ryan DelGrasso, Kevin Burke, and Dustin Dessero. We talk the origin of the series, classing, and what makes the S2000 so great. We also talk about what cars the guys would buy if they didn't have S2000s. For more on S2k Challenge, visit https://www.facebook.com/S2KChallenge/
Episode 190 - Austin and Adam talk for the first time in a few weeks. We talk RVs, #GRIDLIFE Ice Battle, and changes to the #GRIDLIFE Instructor Program. We also ask the question, "Are tow rigs really necessary?"
Episode 189 - Austin sits down with Sally McNulty to talk about how she got into Time Attack. We hear about her first track car, how she chose a Subaru WRX as her weapon of choice, and learn about her experience in the Hoonigan Female Driver search.
Episode 188 - We're at PRI with Kevin Parlett and Savanna Little to talk about Nissan 350Zs and Infiniti G35s. Kevin and Savanna field two of the most heavily modified and competitive time attack 350Z / G35 cars in the country. We sit down and talk about the platform, their season this season, and what to expect from them during 2018.
Episode 187 - Austin sits down with former Porsche Experience Center Coach Joey Jordan to talk about his newest adventure - taking his 1991 Toyota Hiace Diesel 4x4 van on an adventure to find grassroots motorsports and motorsports culture in Mexico, Central and South America. Joey will be living in the van and documenting his whole adventure at www.gashalffull.com.
Episode 186 - We sit down with Danny Puskar of G-LOC Brakes and James Wilson of Black Armor Helmets to talk about the history of their businesses and their involvment in the motorsports world. Both companies are strikingly similar in their approach to the market and we find out that the two of them have actually been able to help each others businesses grow. Tune in to hear their great stories and learn a little bit more about what makes these two guys tick.
Episode 185 - We sat down with Mike Lewin & Daniel O'Donnell at PRI to discuss their season, their hard fought battle at Super Lap Battle, and learn about Mike's new found love of fishing.
Episode 184 - Austin and Adam are at PRI 2017 with Cody Loveland from Lovefab and Driver Paul Gerrard. We talk Pikes Peak, what it's like to drive the Enviate Hypercar, and hear about Paul's driving history - most noteably his role at the Stig for Topgear US.
Episode 183 - Austin and Adam are at PRI 2017 with Jay Braxton of Stilo Helmets. Jay was instrumental in bringing the original HANS device to the public and has worked in the racing safety equipment space ever since. We talk about new Stilo helmets, the new FIA 8860 designation, Head & Neck Restraints, and best practices for caring for nomex products. Jay also shares some stories from his travels and experiences in the professional racing world. For more on Stilo Helmets, visit http://simpso...
Episode 182 - Austin and Adam are at PRI 2017 talking with Andrew Rains of Apex Pro - a Digital Driving Coach. We talk about Apex Pro can help you find the hidden potential left in your vehicle in real time while on track and learn how it's proprietary Apex Score can quickly help you quickly determine how your laps stack up post session. The unit packs some very complex technology but pacakges it in an easy to use and read interface. We learn about the development process behind the product and ...
Episode 181 - Our Canadian buddies, James Houghton & Eric Lavigne are on the show talking about Super Lap Battle, Speed Ring, and their plans for the K Tuned Intergra Type R for 2018. From building a motor on the floor of the trailer at Super Lap Battle to James almost dying of hyperthermia, we've got nothing but good stories to talk about with these guys. Classical Canadian Story Telling is a dying art, but these two have the technique nailed down. We also hear from James about his sponsor ...
Episode 180 - Part 2 of our interview with Emilio Cervantes, Dan Howard and Sonny Watanasirisuk from 949 Racing along with Ryan Passey from Good-win Racing and Moti Almagor from Blackbird Fabworx. We recap what went down at Super Lap Battle, talk about the best way to build miatas for the track, and take some listner calls. We also talk about how far the miata track tuning game has changed in the past years and months even. Check out Part 1 if you haven't already!
Episode 179 - Part 1 of our interview with Emilio Cervantes, Dan Howard and Sonny Watanasirisuk from 949 Racing along with Ryan Passey from Good-win Racing and Moti Almagor from Blackbird Fabworx. We recap what went down at Super Lap Battle, talk about the best way to build miatas for the track, and take some listner calls. We also talk about how far the miata track tuning game has changed in the past years and months even. Be sure to listen to Part 2 in the coming days!
Episode 178 - Honda Engineer Kevin Boehm talks to Adam and Austin about how he got into racing attending Porsche Club events with his dad, becoming an engineer for Honda where he has had some very unique experiences. From racing in the IMSA series for the HART team, to tuning the stability control on the new NSX and swapping the new Civic Type R's K20C1 turbocharged 2.0L motor into a new Civic coupe, Kevin shares tons of stories and talks about future plans in this episode of SlipAngle....
Episode 177 - Austin sits down with Mike Kang at Super Lap Battle to talk about 86 Cup - the challenge for FRS/BRZ and GT86 Chassis. From bone stock cars to crazy motor swaps with tons of aero, 86 Cup has a place for every level of vehicle prep. We learn about where 86 Cup started, what Mike things of the 86 chassis vs his S2000, and hear about what constantly testing and trying new things can get you in chassis development.
Episode 176 - We catch up with Will Au-Yeung at Super Lap Battle and hear about his experience at this years World Time Attack Challenge (WTAC) event. Finishing with the fastest lap time ever run by a North American team, Will talks about the event, the car culture in Australia, and what his thought process was throughout the event. We hear about the hospitality Will and his team received, what the track at Sydney Motorsports Park is like to drive, and hear a drivers perspective on what is consi...
Episode 175 - Austin and Adam talk about their recent SEMA experience and double decker bus RVs. Austin decided to keep the ambulance and has started to do some work to it, and Adam has decided to buy a Yamaha R1 motor for the Fraser.
Episode 174 - We're in the tower at Gingerman Raceway again but are now joined by Kris Miller from Powerstop Brakes and Dan O'Donnell from Professional Awesome to talk about the season. Kris tells us about Powerstop's Mustang they build with Vaughn Gittin, Jr. and how they are awarding the grand prizes of a trip to Bondurant to the top #GRIDLIFE TrackBattle drivers. Dan talks about their EVO, their plans for the rest of the season, and how Professional Awesome has been helping teams across the c...
Episode 173 - Austin and Adam are in the tower at #GRIDLIFE TrackBattle Round 5 announcing a nothing session of Time Attack.
Episode 172 - Austin and Adam are in the tower at Gingerman Raceway for round 5 of #GRIDLIFE TrackBattle with Tom O'Dell and Kevin Wesley. Tom returns to the show to once again to talk about his (crazy) history in racing. Kevin makes his first appearance to talk about his previous driving endeavours. We hear form both about what they think of Gridlife and what they have planned for next year.
Episode 171 - Austin and Adam recorded a show together, in person, for the first time in a few months. We talk about what's been going on - Adam has a hole in the block of the Fraser, Austin went on a huge motorcycle ride, and we ran a cool event called Speed Ring and found a tried out a new format that will change US Time Attack forever.
Episode 170 - Austin and Matt Farah are on the mic from #Gridlife Track Battle round 4 at Road Atlanta announcing. This was the first session we announced so many stories are told as voices and minds are fresh before turning to mush from the weekend. We hear stories from Matt about VIR, the Civic Type R he brought to Atlanta, and we call out some blazing fast lap times as they come in during this 2nd time attack session recorded live. Stay tuned for more live announcing from Gridlife South. We e...
Episode 169 - Austin is in Deal's Gap, North Carolina to sit down with long time friend, Darryl Cannon - aka Killboy. We hear from the first person that told Austin to use the brakes like an on/off switch on a number of topics from how he got started into performance driving, how he found the Tail of the Dragon, and what makes a good fidget spinner. Deal's Gap / The Tail of the Dragon is Austin's favorite place in the whole universe. If you haven't been, and are planning a trip, check out www.ki...
Episode 168 - Austin is in Kansas City, MO with Devin Giles in a last minute show while riding cross country. Devin has been a growing force in the track community since 2011. Having gotten his start with an SR-swapped 240sx (which is what he was driving when he and Austin met), Devin quickly bought an S2000 and started modifying it into the turbo track monster it is today. We learn about how he got his love of motorsports through his dad - whose turbo Miata Devin now owns and hear from a driver...
Episode 167 - Austin is in Salt Lake City, UT with Cole Powelson of Lyfe Motorsport. An all around automotive enthusiast, Cole Powelson spent a few years supporting Porsche race teams before making the jump to running his own operation, Lyfe Motorsport. Cole has competed on a global level in the Lyfe Motorsport R35 GTR in events ranging from the PIkes Peak International Hill Climb to World Time Attack Challenge in Australia. From daily driving his Porsche racecar in his younger years to his hidd...
leaning against racecars in the paddock at Road Atlanta after a Ludacris concert at Gridlife south, the recorder got turned on and the record button was pushed.
on the way back from delivering his CRX racecar to its new owner, adam and his good buddy Kyle record a podcast about skylines, and other random car stuff......but mostly living with an r32 JDM GTR skyline.
Episode 164 - Austin sits down with Andy and Ann Hollis late at night at Utah Motorsports Campus once the Pirelli World Challenge race is over, dinner has been served, and teams have returned to their hotels for the night. Some listeners may know Andy from his extensive tire testing with Grassroots Motorsports Magazine. Ann is quite the driver in her own right and together Andy and Ann have competited in numerous Tire Rack One Lap of America events and won several national autocross events. Thes...
