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Join Bill Snow on Late To Grid for a tire talk with a twist! Johnny Miller and Johnny V Miller, father and son, from Track Day Tire.com, reveal the secrets of the brand new Hoosier Track Attack tire. Get insider tips on this game-changing tire, learn about its unique features, and hear about the incredible testing experience that had them raving!

Key Takeaways:

• The Hoosier Track Attack Tire: This is no ordinary street tire – it's a race tire engineered for ultimate performance and grip.
• Unsprung Weight Matters: Johnny breaks down the concept of unsprung weight and how it impacts braking and handling.
• Confidence-Boosting Grip: Both Johnny and Johnny V rave about the incredible grip and confidence this tire provides.
• Perfect for HPDE and Track Day Enthusiasts: Track Day Tire.com highlights the tire's ideal application for those looking for performance on the track.
• Track Day Tire.com: Get expert advice, great service, and the right tires for your next track day experience!

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How to connect with Track Day Tire:
TrackdayTire.com
https://www.instagram.com/trackdaytire
https://www.facebook.com/trackdaytire
www.youtube.com/@trackdaytire8281
Email: Sales@trackdaytire.com
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Watch the previous episode with Johnny Miller: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1573798/episodes/14074414-talking-tires-and-so-much-more-with-johnny-miller-from-track-day-tire.mp3?download=true 

There's never an "off season". There's an "on track" season and there's "getting Atomic Prepped Season". Get your appointment booked today to make sure that your car next season goes right "on track". 
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Join Bill Snow as he chats with Travis and Kat, the organizers of the legendary 944 Fest, happening this Labor Day weekend at Nelson Ledges!

Get ready for an inside look at this iconic event, including:

A blast from the past: The story of the very first 944 turbo!

The 944 Fest magic: How this event brings together a passionate Porsche community.

Food, fun, and festivities: From the epic Saturday night barbecue to the Atomic Lapping Day on Sunday, there's something for everyone!

Get your sticker fix: Discover the awesome sticker pack included with your registration.

Don't miss this epic Porsche celebration!

There's never an "off season". There's an "on track" season and there's "getting Atomic Prepped Season". Get your appointment booked today to make sure that your car next season goes right "on track". 
https://atomicautosports.com/

Are you ready to get Atomic-Prepped? Upshift to the Atomic Autosports website to get your vehicle ready!
https://atomicautosports.com/

Thanks for listening and taking an interest in growing grassroots racing. The Late To Grid podcast shares the stories and inspiration that help listeners along their motorsports journey.

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The May Challenge is focused on what you need.  Where do you need to improve?  Make a list and start working on it.  The goal is to be better tomorrow than you were today.

Racing with Rad Air.  Want to get on track in wheel to wheel racing with ChampCar?  Checkout the listings on Seat4Sale.

Want to live Life In The Fast Lane?  Connect with Bill Snow to learn more about franchise opportunities with Rad Air Complete Car Care.  Learn more at: Franchising with Rad Air.   Fill out the short form near the bottom of the page and Bill will be in touch.

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The first step in Michael's coaching program is a strategy session that costs $175, but he's knocking a $100 off.  Following this 90 minute session you'll have a better idea of where you need to be and how to get there.  Michael will also provide you an actionable plan.  Connect with Michael here.

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Thanks for listening and taking an interest in growing grassroots racing. The Late To Grid podcast shares the stories and inspiration that help listeners along their motorsports journey.

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Thanks for listening and taking an interest in growing grassroots racing. The Late To Grid podcast shares the stories and inspiration that help listeners along their motorsports journey.

Find all episodes on the Atomic Autosports website.

Send us a text

Thanks for listening and taking an interest in growing grassroots racing. The Late To Grid podcast shares the stories and inspiration that help listeners along their motorsports journey.

Find all episodes on the Atomic Autosports website.

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I grabbed a few of the competitors and the event coordinators to get a recap of the Neohio SCCA Time Attack event at Nelson Ledges Road Course on October 17, 2021.

Thanks for listening and taking an interest in growing grassroots racing. The Late To Grid podcast shares the stories and inspiration that help listeners along their motorsports journey.

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Coyote was on the cover of Sports Car Magazine!

He's a Honda guy who started with a street car, joined SCCA, sold lots of his possessions, found a truck & trailer for $2500 and went to Summit Point and got his license.

He's a road racing driver in the SCCA Majors/ Super Tour/ Runoffs.  Sits on the Steel Cities Region Board of Directors- Outreach Committee.  Coyote is a Track Night in America Novice Coach and Pitt Race HPDE Coach.

In 2018 (first year of racing) was regional champ at Summit Point.

Coyote's been Rookie of the Year in two regions and in 2019 raced his first majors.  Plus he qualified for Runoffs in 2019.  He was top 9 in the Northeast in 2019.

2020 was kinda a mess, like it was for everyone.

2021 was off to a better start after a win at Summit Point.  Pocono was a DNF and then a 3rd place.  Racing at Pitt also had a DNF and at Watkins Glen had a tire blow out that resulted in a concussion and a lot of side damage.

He was actually finishing the car repairs at Indy during Runoffs.

2021 Runoffs had its up and downs.  During the qualifying sessions he was getting faster until the camshaft broke.  Bummer!  However, after finding a head and 10 hours of work he was back, ready to go.  He was the only FWD.  After going off in T4 he picked up gravel which made its way into the timing belt area and game over.  He was moving through the field too - going from 24th to 16th.

Coyote's advice to those that want to get into motorsports - just do it! 

When it comes to resources Coyote recommends finding people who are winning in your same make and model car.  Ask them what they are doing.  What parts, what set up, etc.

Has Coyote bee late to grid?  The answer is yes and listen to find out where and when.

Coyote's Sponsors:
Hawk Brakes (IG)
Fortune Auto (IG)

How to Connect with Coyote:
Coyote on Instagram
Coyote on Facebook

Thanks for listening and taking an interest in growing grassroots racing. The Late To Grid podcast shares the stories and inspiration that help listeners along their motorsports journey.

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What an advice filled episode!

Gabe Gutierrez attended a Cleveland Grand Prix with his brother and was hooked on racing and knew he had to get behind the wheel.  Juan Pablo Montoya was influential to him as well.  His wife purchased him a Stock Car Experience and we was hooked (an he blames her to this day)!

He started out doing lots of track days and he shares the story of leaving a wet Mid Ohio track day before the event was over.  He's taken vehicles to more than 10 racetracks in 7 different states around the country. He's participated in multiple endurance races including the 24 hours at Nelson Ledges.  Gabe's  taken every opportunity to learn as much as he can and introduce people to the sport. 

Gabe's hosted track days through his company, GANAR racing and found the experience to be fun and rewarding.  He shares the story about helping get a new Porsche driver on track and that's what it's all about - sharing our sport and helping others.

When we were recording this Gabe was getting ready for NASA at Autobahn - we'll have to follow up and see how he did.

After we finished recorded he texted me and realized he didn't discuss finding a track mentor.  This is a great point!  If you want to get better find a mentor.  They can help with advise, support and share their experiences.  This will help in a big way!

Here's some great advice from Gabe:
Preparation is key for success. Having the car ready before the event weekend is really big and will allow for a “relax” weekend where time is spent driving instead of working on the car. I have a checklist of things to do before the event and during the event (after each session). I recently created a maintenance log to allow me to look back and be able to know exactly when I did something to the car. 

Preparing the car is extremely important but it is also as important to prepare yourself. I make sure I have what I need during the weekend to be relaxed and stress free (ice, water, food, clothes, sunscreen, hat, etc.) I like to look at the weather at the tracks location to help me prepare for the weekend but take extra clothes just in case. Planning on resting is also very important to me specially during long trips, I plan my stops ahead of time and I know where I am going to park to sleep/rest. 

Gabe is the king of checklists and documents!  
He recommends having a checklist for the car, the trailer, and the truck.  He has a post season checklist and uses a spreadsheet for all maintenance items on his vehicles.  He even pre-plans his stops along the route to the track.   Might be the most organized guy we've had on!

During our recording he shared some additional advice:

• Follow an HPDE progression path, like NASA's
• Seat time is key
• Keep the car stock as long as you can
• Slow down, learn and hit your marks - you'll get faster
• Take breaks while at the track - Fatigue is bad

Gabe suggested listening to our Episode on 7 Tips for Getting Ready For The Track.

What are Gabe's ideas on getting to grid?  He wants to be early.  It helps him mentally prepare.  He uses an alarm to remind him when to leave for grid.

Gabe recommends the following resources:
Facebook Groups (your type of car, the groups you run with, etc.)
Connect with companies involved with your model vehicle
Start learning how cars work (

Thanks for listening and taking an interest in growing grassroots racing. The Late To Grid podcast shares the stories and inspiration that help listeners along their motorsports journey.

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Our first Road Rally episode set the bar high!  Greg Lester has been involved with SCCA Road Rallies since 1984 and is the regional guru when it comes to all things rally.

Greg has been Neohio SCCA Rally Chairman for many years.  He has organized numerous SCCA Regional, Divisional and National rallies - most notably, the Johnny Appleseed Rally, and the Ohio Winter Rally (OWR).  He has shared OWR rallymaster duties with Ken Swarm for the last 25 years. He also did a stint as SCCA Central Division Rally steward.

Greg has won numerous SCCA Central/Great Lakes Division Rally Series Championships, as well as 3 SCCA National Rally Championships. His name appears on the list of past Ohio Winter Rally winners more times than any other. His is also one of only two names that appear in both the driver and navigator columns.

We discuss all things rally and Greg provides an overview of what someone new to Road Rally should expect and prepare for.

Greg provides details on the upcoming Johnny Appleseed Rally which will be held on 10/23/2021.  If you've been thinking about trying out rallying, check out this event. 

Learn more about the Neohio SCCA Road Rally program:
Neohio SCCA Road Rally Site
SCCA Road Rally Facebook Group

Johnny Appleseed Rally Information/Registration 

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How cool is that a shop has a track guy on the team?  Bill's team is ready to address any projects that you have for your race car, track car, tow rig or trailer.  The Rad Air team can help with welding, fabrication, trailer wiring, regular maintenance, suspension swaps, tires and alignments.  Let's discuss your project!

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We could have talked with Mike for hours!  Braking is such an important topic and Mike provides some great insights into what drivers and racers need to know about how to get great braking performance.

Mike started racing in 1982 and raced in the Playboy Escort series, he has two class wins in the Longest Day at Nelson Ledges Road Course and won the Kryder Cup.

Carbotech Brakes was born out of necessity.  A Corvette racer needed better braking options and started developing a friction material in his garage to give him the brakes he needed.  In 2006 Mike and his family bought the company and they have never looked back.

Carbotech's customer support is second to none.  Mike and his team are always answering questions and on many race weekends he's at the track helping clients.  They can even make one-off sets of pads based on what you need.

We talk about brake fade, bleeding brakes, torquing lug nuts, lubricating contact points and so much more.

This is a must listen episode!

How to contact Carbotech:
www.ctbrakes.com
Toll Free: 1-877-899-5024 
Mike: 216-406-8140

Thanks for listening and taking an interest in growing grassroots racing. The Late To Grid podcast shares the stories and inspiration that help listeners along their motorsports journey.

Find all episodes on the Atomic Autosports website.