Episode Details

We are getting back to our podcast roots and wanted to start a special series Vicki calls "So You Wanna Racecar" that Bill can't seem to say correctly. This is part 1 of the series (of ~10) where we go over where we started and how things went at our first events. We then move on to how to build your first race car. In case it isn't clear, Vicki strongly feels its better to purchase a car that already races in the series you wish to enter. So, if you need to build your first race car or only if you need to make sure your race car is ready for your first race, this episode goes into the various steps and areas that should be your primary concerns. As with most areas, especially safety related, if you aren't already familiar with the specific area, please seek help from us or someone with experience, or the racing series technical representatives. This should be considered a starting point to work from and not an exhaustive, detailed plan. We have already talked through many of these areas in prior episodes and will continue to cover each of these areas in future episodes. Always In Training.

The outline for the series is:

Part 1: Building Your First Racecar (and options to not)

Part 2: Safety and Safety Related Equipment Needed

Part 3: Best Entry Points To Start Performance Driving

Part 4: Buying and Selling Cars (With Special Guest Lara Vernon)

Part 5: Expectations between Going To and From The Event/Track

Part 6: Paddock and Pit – Best Practices

Part 7: Perspective of a New Driver (With Guest Adam Owens)

Part 8: Tools, Spares, Supplies Needed for a Race Weekend

Part 9: Common Issues All Drivers Will/May Experience in When On Track For the First Time

Part 10: Miscellaneous Topics (& Things We Forget to Mention Earlier)

Continuing with our racing 101 Series within our Dominating with Dawson segment, we go into many of the ways to enjoy racing at the track. Especially when you are just getting started, racing is not only about winning the race, but there are also hundreds of "wins" each time we are at the track, many of which occur when you are not even driving on the track. Just going and trying is a victory. Winning isn't everything and it definitely is far from the only thing.

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PS Please don't forget that if you are looking to add an Apex Pro to your driving telemetry system, don't forget to use our discount code for all Apex Pro systems you will receive a free Windshield Suction Cup Mount for the system, a savings of $40. Just enter the code "ghitlikesapex!" when you order. We have two systems for our team and Bill is looking to add a third for this season, pending CFO approval from Vicki. They are a great system and truly invaluable in safely increasing your speed on track and/or autocross etc.

Best regards,

Vicki, Jennifer, Alan, and Bill

Hosts of the Garage Heroes In Training Podcast and Garage Heroes In Training racing team drivers

Highlights from this episode include:

1) We start off with a quick summary of our first racing events.

2) The car preparation required varies widely, depending on what you are trying to do.

3) At first, we cover what is required for an HPDE event or an autocross event. There you need very little besides a helmet, but we do cover a fe