The Blind Apex Podcast

Send us Fan MailWe overcome some of the technical difficulties of recording with 5 people to talk about the newest BMW based spec class in NASA... SPECE46! I was joined by 4 SPECE46 racers to talk about the classes humble beginnings, what it takes to build a car, and how easy it is to go fast in them! Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this episode we get back to some hard core learning... with NASA Mid Atlantics own Scott Blair. We learn the basics of how dampers (shocks and struts) work and the basics of adjustment... and where they tie into the "handling" hierarchy of your car. Get a note book out... we are going to SCHOOL! If you like what you hear, please rate, review, download, and share the podcast. Support the show

Send us Fan MailIf Honda is going to survive in club racing in the "mid term" the 10th Gen Civic Si is going to have to carry the torch! I sit down with Jasper Drengler to discuss the basics... and weaknesses/strengths of the car. Jasper has build a TCA legal 10th gen, not from a body in white, but form a CoPart flood car and raced it successfully. If you like what you hear... rate, review, download, and share the episode! Support the show

Send us Fan MailOffseasons are situationally dependent... what "you" want to do is subjective... Joining me to have some fun, be opinionated, and talk about our 2023 "winter" offseason... the man who brings you cars and Cafe Carrera Coffee... Jon from 91octane! To me, this is where your 2024 race program begins... he might agree but definitely has his opinions! If you like what you hear... please rate, review (5 stars), download, and share the podcast... and give 91octane a listen if you have some time! Support the show

Send us Fan MailI sat down with "rookie" Honda Challenge Racer to do a little recap of the nationals event and get his perspective on the lessons he learned from "the big event." Patrick is a sim racer turned time trailer.... and now going full tilt at the wheel to wheel discipline. If you have never been to a national level race, you'll definitely learn a thing or two! If you like what you hear, please rate, review, download, and share the podcast! Support the show

Send us Fan MailSeth Monteleone (@mount_tele_lion) joins me to talk about his passion for hillclimbs! In this episode we talk about some of the history and culture of hillclimbs, as well as car prep and driving styles for these unique motorsports events! If you like what you hear, please rate (5 stars), review, download, and share the podcast with friends and family. Support the show

The podcast discusses the pros and cons of arrive and drive racing versus owning your own car. They compare expenses and highlight the benefits of participating in an arrive and drive program, such as convenience and the ability to compete at different tracks across the country. They also provide a cost comparison between renting a Riven Drive and owning your own car, noting that the former is about double the ongoing cost. The speakers share their racing experience and discuss the associated expenses, including transportation and owning a race car.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode I sit down with Mr. Ross Bentley (race car driver, race coach, author, and podcaster) of the Speed Secret series to talk about racing in the r*^n. I learned a ton from all of his articles and videos on YouTube... and we expand upon them I this podcast. If you need  more information from Ross and get more speed secrets... check him out at www.speedsecrets.comIf you like what you hear, please rate, review, download, and share the podcast! Support the show

Send us Fan MailDo you ever wonder what your competition thinks of you?!?!?! Well I sat down with Michael Baldrige of the NASA Great Lakes Region to review the 15 drivers going to nationals to race for the Honda Challenge H2 title. Every driver can use an event like a nationals race to learn and get better... better themselves as a driver and better their race program... I hope each of them take this opportunity to improve.If you like what you hear... please rate, review, download, and share the podcast! Support the show

Send us Fan MailI am joined by Bill Fischer of Garage Heroes In Training to talk about this "home track," the Pittsburgh International Race Complex... known as Pitt Race! If you are going to 2023 NASA Nationals... you want to listen to this AND go watch the ASM/Tomo YouTube video covering the track. If you like what you hear, please rate, review, download, and share the podcast! Support the show