Episode Details

Andrew Rains joins us for this episode to talk through his racing history and then we went deeply into the Apex Pro telemetry system. We have used our two Apex Pro's many times this season and everyone has liked the simple interface while on track and the data analysis capability off track is simple and fast, yet powerful. We have only scratched the surface to this point, but we wanted to make sure everyone we know was aware of the Apex Pro system and we all learned a great deal more about the system with Andrew. After this episode, we can understand why he is a sought after coach at the track.

Meanwhile, on our Dominating with Dawson segment, we thought it was time to discuss the concept of scrubbing speed, what it means and how to avoid it, as well as how it can be used to assist you on track to lower your lap times.

As always, if you have any questions that you would like us to cover with Ben, please let us know in a (5 star?) podcast review or via email at GarageHeroesInTraining@gmail.com or in a comment on our social media.

We hope you enjoy this episode!

PS Andrew and the Apex Pro team was kind enough to provide our listeners a discount code for a free Phone Mount when you buy an Apex Pro unit on their website. Please add both the unit and the phone mount and then enter the discount code. provided in the episode

Best regards,

Vicki, Jennifer, Alan, and Bill

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

Information about the Apex Pro can be found at: https://apextrackcoach.com/

Andrew and the team can be contacted at: apex@apextrackcoach.com or at Andrew@apextrackcoach.com

Also, Andrew is competing well at the recent Grid Life GLTC NOLA event even though his #719 BMW is on treaded tires vs everyone else on racing slicks here:

Race 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7olV427w28

Race 4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PufQoz_a7hA

Highlights from this episode include:

1) We learn about Andrew's extensive racing experience, as well as his current E36 M3 WRL and Grid Life GLTC BMW car, past, present, and future.

2) Vicki thinks she is on mute. Then she knows she is on mute. Then it sinks in. The life of a mom. Lol.

3) Andrew really has a great racing philosophy and a way of thinking about being at the track.

4) We discuss several potential issues that people cite that prevents them from starting and a variety of ways to overcome them, including contacting Andrew or us at any point. Every driver we know would love to have more people to share the track with. It is much more fun for everyone.

5) The discussion on the Apex Pro at 19:50 with one of Bill's longest intros ever that Vicki jumped in and made even longer, lol.

6) Andrew provided a great overview of the Apex Pro device and its operation at 23:20

7) We begin to explain the detail of the actual operation and interpretation of the lights when on track and how the patented Apex Pro algorithms work in the background. The best news for most of us is that it works even if you can't even spell algorithm.

8) Vicki and Jennifer relate how the Apex Pro has helped them on track at their current level of driving. Those simple little LED lights can provide so much feedback on track and so quickly, it really is amazing. Especially when a driver may be early on in their learning and can often be overwhelmed with the number and speed of sensory inputs when driving at speed.

9) We then go into the setup (that is super easy and quick) and beginning use of the d