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Andrew Carlson joins us to talk about racing Pro 4 short course off-road, plus racing a Polaris UTV in the same weekend. All while doing a a full-time engineering job. He's also a Red Bull athlete who's done F1 show runs on city streets.

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0:00 Intro and Pro 4 short course racing

5:53 Why UTV racing is exploding

9:46 Pro Lite, and what carried over from moto and snocross

15:02 Aggression, passing, and racing people how you get raced

19:37 Labor, handmade parts, shock tuning between races

29:04 Motec, engine builders and rebuild cycles

40:23 Practice laps, test days and controlling variables

50:37 String pots, live valve, and the notebook

1:00:37 Polaris factory support and secret projects

1:09:13 CAD, fabrication, chassis rules and the FIA redraw

1:23:16 Trucks vs UTVs

1:33:17 Becoming a Red Bull athlete, F1 show runs and stunts

1:47:44 Favorite tracks, drifting a Pro 2

Aaron Telitz joins us to talk about racing the Lexus RC F GT3 for Vasser Sullivan in IMSA, race week prep, engineer feedback, the RC F's final season, and what a season in IMSA actually costs.

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0:00 Intro - Aaron Telitz and the Lexus RC F GT3

2:05 Race week prep, testing and the simulator

5:03 Talking to engineers and driving style

9:38 Favorite tracks, hardest tracks, best place to spectate

11:52 Karting, Skip Barber, and funding a racing career

19:35 Pro Mazda to Indy Lights to the call from Jimmy Vasser

23:28 Nine years with Vasser Sullivan and the new 2027 GT3

28:00 Race day, strategy meetings, engineers and fuel numbers

31:15 Big wins, crashes and chasing the Rolex

40:07 Factory teams, GT World Challenge, Simulators

53:12 RC F GT3 specs, test days, penalties and race distances

1:10:16 Getting into racing (and what it costs)

Colton Ray has spent 26 years in the car business and joins us to cover how he spec'd his 1,064 hp C8 ZR1, why he bought the 996 Turbo X50 before the market caught up, surviving the Mint 400 in the Pro Turbo class, and the rite-of-passage cars every enthusiast needs.

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0:00 Intro

0:44 Growing up in a Nissan shop and dad's AMC Gremlins

2:36 C8 ZR1 and 996 Turbo

3:46 The SR20-swapped 240Z and the VG30 Datsun 510

9:38 Stock head bolts, 23 psi, and head gaskets

14:10 Karting, the Gremlin drag car, and race weekends

22:18 The C8 ZR1 and the 996 Turbo X50

43:47 Side-by-Sides and the Mint 400

1:01:06 Scooters and a 240cc two-stroke mini GP bike

1:13:54 The car business, Marketing and Operations

1:23:15 Collector Cars and Manuals

1:36:04 What Car(s) should everyone have at least once?

Mike Bryant and BJ Ragudo join the show to break down their K24-swapped builds — a 2006 NC Miata campaigned in Grid Life Club TR and a 3G Eclipse built start to finish in a home garage. We get into class rules and balance of performance, Falken RT660 heat cycles, what a full Grid Life season actually costs, and how to get on track without spending a dime more than you have to.

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0:00 Intro

0:37 Mike's K24-Swapped NC Miata and Going Full Racecar

6:52 BJ's 3G Eclipse: Same Car Since 2001

12:38 The Grid Life Series, Club TR

17:58 Podiums, Gearing Limits, and What Club TR Actually Allows

24:00 Driver vs Builder in Time Attack, Unlimited, and the Aero Rules

29:35 Grid Life vs NASA and SCCA, and BJ's Plan for the Eclipse

36:47 Getting Started on Track: Brake Pads, Fluid, and Sim Racing

47:07 Chasing the Last 1%, Minimum Weight, and Fuel Math

52:11 Laps Per Weekend, the Podium Sprint, and a Shifter That Came Out at CMP

59:28 Falken RT660, Takeoff Tires, and Sticker Strategy

1:06:34 Front-Wheel Drive, BJ's Suspension Work, and Overdriving the Car 1:11:54 Driving by Sound, Feel, and Vision, Favorite Tracks

1:17:33 What It Costs to Replicate This Build and Sourcing the Right K24 1:22:08 Collectors vs Drivers, Car Show Culture

1:29:24 First Real Mods and Learning by Making Mistakes

1:40:22 Social Media, the Algorithm, and Why Sponsors Shouldn't Look at Followers First

1:45:18 What's Next, and Standing Out in a Sea of Hondas

Shawn Church joins the show to talk about how he has been tuning cars in Los Angeles since 2002 and still puts about a thousand through his shop a year. We get into where the real bang for buck is right now, why he thinks locked tune files are nonsense, and what 25 years in California has taught him about getting more out of cars.

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0:00 Intro — Church Automotive Testing

1:58 From Intel and an MBA to a dyno in a rented shop

8:28 The World of 1000HP Being THe Norm

12:36 VR30 vs B58, and the cheap way into platforms

15:47 Best bang for buck at 600hp and at 1000hp

20:09 The direct injection cost ceiling

25:30 E85 and States With Bad Fuel

32:24 Flex fuel done right, and the corn math nobody checks

45:07 Discussing Remote Tuning

49:18 $3,000 before you touch the car: C8 TCU unlock

55:45 Cheap software, Big power, Blown motors

1:00:08 Tuning schools, educated customers, and building a tuner shop

1:11:53 Who owns your tune?

1:19:04 Choosing customers, working with shops, and the pre-dyno checklist

1:28:58 What Happens When A Car Blows On A Dyno

1:37:40 Walking away from Tuning Exotics

1:45:33 EPA, CARB, and what it costs to run a shop in LA

Ryan of Rywire joins the show to talk motorsport wiring, building Honda and Porsche EV swaps, and what it's like judging car shows around the world — including SEMA's Battle of the Builders.

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0:00 - Intro

0:12 - Ryan of Rywire's Honda Roots & Getting Into Porsche

1:27 - Sourcing a 964 from Japan for the SEMA Build

3:49 - Ryan's EV Swap Journey: Tesla Motors, His Own EV S2000 & the Toyota

14:50 - Ryan's Origin Story: College Dropout to Wiring Harness Hustler 22:33 - Building Rywire: R&D, Platform Coverage & Customer Support 32:53 - Rywire's Customer Base & Ryan's Own Track Days

38:42 - Modernizing Air-Cooled 911s & Inside the 964 Build

46:43 - Tuning Individual Throttle Bodies & Ryan's Early Drive-by-Wire Builds 52:12 - Choosing ECUs & PDM Programming

58:32 - The Type R-Swapped S2000: K20C1, Port Injection & Daily Driving 1:02:49 - Japan Trips, Tokyo Auto Salon & Trip Planning

1:09:23 - Judging Car Shows Worldwide & Inside SEMA's Battle of the Builders

1:17:42 - Ryan's Judging Philosophy & Favorite Builds

1:28:17 - The Indonesia & Guam Judging Backstory

1:33:34 - Why Ryan Builds Old Cars & Rywire's Complementary Parts 1:41:25 - What Makes Tuning an EV So Different

1:45:24 - Career Reflection, the BBI Partnership

Jim Moore, VP of OEM & Product Development at SEMA, joins the show from SEMA Garage in Diamond Bar, CA to break down the EPA's new ruling recognizing SEMA Certified emissions as a legal pathway, how CAD data and Tech Transfer help aftermarket manufacturers build parts, and why the fight over ADAS and the Right to Modify is the next big battle for the industry.

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0:00 Visiting SEMA Garage and Meeting Jim Moore

5:14 CAD Data, Reverse Engineering & What Is SEMA Garage

14:21 The June 29 EPA Ruling: History of Emissions Regs & SEMA Certified 20:29 How SEMA Garage Helps Small & Large Manufacturers

26:54 SEMA's Economic Impact & Jim's Automotive Roots

32:06 Software-Defined Vehicles

37:49 Growing SEMA: Goals & Protecting Modification Rights

43:31 ADAS Regulation: Getting Ahead of the Next Fight

49:17 Modern Tech, Classic Cars, Crate Engines & EO Certification

54:43 Decoding the VECI Label & Engine Families

1:00:26 From Aftermarket to Factory, Trends, Trucks & Powersports 1:05:58 The Real Cost of Skipping Compliance: Counterfeits & Consequences

1:11:44 Joining SEMA: Costs, Member Benefits & CAD Data Access

1:17:23 PRI, Small Track Advocacy & Trump's Right-to-Repair Order

1:22:13 How SEMA Got the President's Attention

Tanner and Matt from Smeedia join the show to talk building EJs the right way, why "reliable" high-horsepower Subarus aren't reality, and the black box data that gets people caught trying to hide a tune from the dealership. And of course the EJ33.

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00:00 Intro

00:17 Meet Tanner & Matt of Smeedia

02:19 Quitting the 9-5

06:54 Selling the House, Live Streams & Growing Smeedia

11:40 Building Cars You Love vs. Chasing Views

20:27 Starting the Shop

25:58 Building EJs Right and High-HP Reliability

29:42 Tuning Horror Stories & Customers

33:36 If You Could Only Keep One Car

39:20 The Maserati Story

41:50 Which Subaru To Buy, Black Box Data and Getting Caught

45:16 Warranty Claims, Goodwill & Modifying Before/After Warranty

53:04 Subaru Power Tiers, Oil Intervals & Head Gasket Talk

1:00:50 About the EJ33, swap, and what's next

1:16:22 Donut Media Collab

1:19:36 Full vs. "Poor Man's" Six-Speed Swap

The California trip continues with a visit to Speed Lab Inc in California to sit down with Ronnie, and his fiancée Lexi ended up joining too. We get into building one of the most respected Evo shops in the country, engine assembly, the SPL 900/1000 programs, coatings, torque plating, and what actually separates a professional builder from everyone else. Also: the highest horsepower GR Corolla on the planet lives in their shop. And of course we talk about the Mk5 Supra.

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0:00 - Intro to Speedlab INC

7:52 - Running the Shop: In-House Philosophy & the Dyno Process

16:44 - Engine Building Fundamentals: Clearances, Pins, Rods & Cranks 28:42 - Reliability at High Horsepower: Cost, Rod Materials & Tune Maps 45:22 - Lexi's Supra Build

52:12 - Developing the SPL Engine Program

1:04:56 - Coatings & Materials: Rings, Pins & Bearings

1:12:24 - Inside the SPL 900 & SPL 1000 Builds

1:22:19 - The Supra Program & How Ronnie and Lexi Met

1:28:40 - Tuning, Influences & Life at the Shop

1:37:10 - Scaling the Business with Shop Monkey & Customer Grind 1:42:06 - Reputation and the viral dyno video

1:47:35 - Customer Cars, Pre-Dyno Inspections & Dyno Safety

1:58:28 - The Car Collection Story: Subaru to Supra to Evo

2:07:51 - Rod Bolts & the World's Fastest GR Corolla

Tom Nelson of Nelson Racing Engines has been building twin turbo engines for over 30 years. He shares stories about the SSC Tuatara's 281 MPH record run, 2,000HP streetcars, and the 68 Charger that ended up in Fast & Furious.

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0:00 - Intro

0:18 - Tom Nelson's Origin Story & Early Racing Days

2:48 - Starting the Business: Grandma's Garage to Machine Shop

12:11 - Growing NRE: Hot Rod Magazine, ESPN & Twin Turbo Fame

19:52 - Engine Rebuilds, Trophy Trucks & Jet Boat Racing

41:58 - The Mirror Image Turbo: Patent, Manufacturing & Going Public

44:17 - Breaking His Back in 2016 & Remote Tuning from a Body Cast

47:39 - Turbos vs Blowers

52:53 - In-House Builds, Roadster Shop & the AWD GTO

55:48 - AI, 3D Printing & the Four-Valve 500ci Dream Engine

1:01:20 - The SSC Tuatara: Engine, Record Runs & 281 MPH

1:16:13 - Reliability, Customers & Valve Train Tech

1:20:16 - The Secret Project, Shelby Code Red & Custom Parts

1:26:35 - The Alien Intake & Crankshaft Balancing Deep Dive

1:34:33 - What Tom Is Most Proud Of & What's Next for NRE

1:40:48 - The Maximus: 68 Charger Build plus The Fast & The Furious

Alex from New ERA Performance has built everything from 2,000hp trucks to full interior sedans that run eights — this episode covers choosing the right power adder, the LS vs. LT debate, and what it actually costs to build serious horsepower.

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0:00 Intro

7:20 First Car Modifications & Racing Days

9:36 The Build Progression Over the Years

11:15 Safety, Speed & Why Eighth Mile Makes Sense

14:04 High Power Build Costs: Budget Motors to Billet Blocks

18:24 Selling the Cars

22:35 Fast Trucks

29:51 Standalone ECUs: Motec, Holley & FuelTech

35:23 Tuning Multiple Platforms

39:03 LS vs. LT

40:06 Building a 1,000hp Camaro

43:22 Stock Blower vs. 2650 Explained

47:23 Single vs. Twin Turbo: Real World Differences

49:48 Suspension Preferences

53:06 The '57 Bel Air LT4 Swap in the Shop

1:01:05 Fuel Strategy at High Power Levels

1:02:42 LS vs. LT & Weird Swaps

1:05:21 Fab Work, Wiring & What Stays In-House

1:08:44 Track Access in California & Traveling to Race

1:17:58 What should the next build be?

1:23:22 Little Gangsters Class & Budget Race Builds

1:31:12 Ford vs. Mopar & Corvette Owners

1:34:06 When to Go TH400

Jay Garcia of Jayfab Performance Fabrication joins the show to share his journey from working at HPP Racing to building Street Outlaws cars, winning TX2K with Billy's twin turbo ZL1, and building custom twin turbo kits for the Ford F-150 platform.

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0:00 - Intro

0:58 - Growing Up in the Industry: RPM, HPP Racing & Learning

5:07 - Going Solo

9:46 - Street Outlaws: Building for Monza, Kamikaze & the Cast

13:24 - Opening JayFab Performance & Starting Debt-Free

19:10 - Building Billy's Texas 2K Car

26:40 - Texas 2K Year 1: So Close.

28:16 - Year 2: Upgrades, Alcohol Fuel, and Taking the Win

39:10 - The Final Round Breakdown & Billy's Win

43:44 - What's Next for the 2K Program & Heavyweight Class Rules

47:35 - Headers, Turbo Placement & Keeping It Small

59:35 - Getting Into F-150s & Building the Twin Turbo Kit

1:09:17 - Stage 1, 2 & 3 Kits vs Whipple Kits

1:36:15 - Motec, GT500 Builds & the LMP Car

1:43:50 - Street Outlaws Memories: Kamikaze, Big Chief & Daddy Dave

Calvo is back for round two — this time we're diving deep into the Lamborghini Huracan platform, new business ventures, an update on the drag and drive car, TX2K recap, and much more. T

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00:00 Getting Into Lamborghinis/R8 Platform and How the Performante Build Started

8:42 Viper vs. Lambo Engine Complexity

15:13 Industry Collaboration, Tony at T1, AMS, and Sheepy

20:24 Dave's Performante Build: First Passes, Issues, and Promising Results 23:33 Hart's Turbos and the Turbo Insights

27:51 Using Your Own Car as the Guinea Pig, R&D Philosophy

30:24 The Future Of Calvo Motorsports

36:24 The Machine Shop, Capabilities and In-House Control

44:26 Fabricio's Billet Block Viper

1:10:17 Drag & Drive Viper Update

1:19:25 2JZ Engine's, Customer Vetting & Mechanical Sympathy

1:28:49 Anti-Lag Abuse, Customer Education, and the True Cost of Breaking Your Car

1:47:53 Lamborghini Market, Underground's 260 Record, Half Mile Speed Reality Check

Tony Palo of T1 Race Development and Injector Dynamics joins the show to break down what it takes to build and tune some of the most powerful GT-Rs and V10s on the planet, and why Injector Dynamics is at the top of the industry when it comes to data and performance.

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0:00 - Intro

0:11 - T1 Race Development & Injector Dynamics

1:08 - What Makes ID Different, OEM Standards & The Bosch Partnership 8:12 - Break-In Process, Matching Injectors & Why It Matters

17:06 - What Keeps Tony Excited & Going All-In on Motec

22:04 - V10 Platform, First Builds & Big Projects

28:19 - Motec, DCT Racing Limitations

41:40 - Who Tony Respects & Key Industry Partnerships

45:30 - GT-R Engine Limits, Billet Blocks & 5 LITER VR38

1:09:29 - Tony's Personal Car, High Power Reliability & Transmissions 1:16:44 - Knockoffs, Patents & What's Hurting the Industry

1:18:45 - ID Origin Story, What Competitors Ignore and Making Products Better

1:33:49 - CNG Injectors, Fuel Filters, Injector Sizing & Staged Injection 1:44:17 - Other Projects and Boats.

ARS joins Minnoxide for a round two, and this time they're breaking down how they built and tuned a fleet of four cars to compete at Texas 2K, why MoTeC runs on everything they touch, and what it takes to build 1,000hp and 2,000hp Camaros that can do it all.

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0:00 - Intro, Texas 2K Prep: Four Cars and No Sleep

4:19 - Billy's Car: Bump Box and Running Sevens

6:55 - How the Shop Evolved Since Last Time

17:38 - Breaking Down a 1,000hp Build Start to Finish

25:17 - Compressed Air Supercharging: What It Is and Why It Hasn't Taken Off 38:00 - Billy's Car Next Step: Chasing Sixes with a Solid Nine Inch

48:26 - All About MoTeC: ECUs, Firmware, and Why ARS Uses it On Everything

53:19 - The Texas Scene and Why People Are Moving for It

1:11:41 - Grudge Racing: The Car That Never Lights Up a Board

1:15:01 - How Tuning Changes Every Single Run

1:18:00 - The Sixth Gen Leaderboard and What's Coming

1:27:23 - What's Next for ARS: Roll Racing, New Dyno, and the 200mph Goal

Episode 200 brings back the OG co-host Sean Bryant for a brief recap of the last 200 episodes — where the show started, where it's been, and where it's heading next.

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0:00 - Intro

9:20 - Grid Life, Minnoxide Origins & Team Stance Out

13:55 - Getting Hands-On and where the show is going

19:00 - Pro Stock and enjoying more motorsports

21:30 - Niche Motorsports, Bikes & Why Drag Racing Is the Most Relatable 24:45 - Cheating vs. Snitching, Trophy Trucks, Choppers & Sand Dunes

33:30 - SuperFast Matt, Land Speed Cars & The Twin-Viper Engine Build 40:30 - How Ep. 67 Broke Me & Future States/Shops to visit

46:40 - Best Advice From 200 Episodes & Favorite Guest Moments

59:00 - Show Car Deep Dive, Manual Supercars & the Carrera GT Debate

Alex Bellus, is a Minnesota-based automotive photographer, joins the show to talk shooting road rallies, insane collections creating his business., We also talk about his month-long European expedition where he visits Bugatti, Lamborghini, and Pagani along the way. The obsession for Porsche is discussed plus the local car scene, and what it actually takes to build a sustainable photography business.

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0:00 – Porsche Politica in Tennessee

7:05 – The BMW Diesel Wagon & Shooting Road Rallies

13:07 – The McLaren F1 and Shooting Halo Cars

22:00 – Crown Rally Origins & First Rally Stories

38:00 – Automotive Photography: How Alex Got Started

55:00 – Garage 56 Le Mans, Deltawing & Circle Track Respect

1:05:00 – Europe Trip: Nürburgring, Turing Bugatii, Pagani, Lamborghini and Ferrari

1:16:40 – IMSA, and F1 Talk

1:43:00 – Camera Gear, Hasselblad, & AI in Editing

Matt Latino joins us to break down the world of NHRA Pro Stock racing, from 1500HP naturally aspirated engines and thousandth-of-a-second reaction times to the real cost of running a full season. We also dive into G-Sport catalytic converters, emissions-compliant performance, and why modern cats don’t have to kill horsepower.

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00:00 – What Makes Pro Stock So Different?

04:26 – Matt Latino’s Path Into Pro Stock Racing

12:07 – What It Costs to Run a Pro Stock Season

21:21 – NHRA Hood Scoop Rule Changes and the Cost of R&D

29:11 – Aero Limits, Weight Transfer, and Finding Thousandths

34:19 – Testing, Track Conditions, and Breaking in Tires

38:06 – Global Emissions, G-Sport Cats, and High-Horsepower Compliance 40:44 – How to Size Catalytic Converters for Power and Load

49:35 – Cell Count, Cat Diameter, and the 200-Cell Myth

55:16 – Explaining Types of Cats and Failures

01:02:17 – Testing Catalytic Converters on a 1500HP Pro Stock Engine 01:08:23 – Driver Focus, Reaction Times, and Trusting the Car

01:20:08 – Clutch Control, Burnouts, Staging, and Rookie Mistakes

01:29:13 – Working on His Own Pro Stock Car

01:35:10 – Crew Roles, Young Talent, and What Makes a Driver Good 01:44:04 – Marketing, Racing With His Dad, and Dream Cars

Pancho Weaver joins us to break down his incredible journey from off-road racing and working with legends in the industry to building one of the most unique Trans Am cars on track today. We dive into the engineering behind his iconic Challenger, his time working alongside Dale Earnhardt, and what it really takes to compete as a privateer in modern racing. Plus, we get into wild builds, future projects, and the mindset behind pushing innovation in motorsports.

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00:00 – Intro, Road America Discovery & Meeting Pancho

07:06 – The Challenger's Identity: Sound, Menard Yellow & Building a Statement

14:28 – Chassis Engineering, Mechanical Grip & Solving Steering Challenges 21:22 – Drivers, Coaching, Boris Said & Building a Development Program

28:14 – Early Career: Parnelli Jones, Off-Road Racing & Stadium Racing

35:36 – Leaving Off-Road, Physical Toll & Falling in Love with Trans Am

43:22 – Meeting Dale Earnhardt & The Start of a NASCAR Chassis Program 50:05 – String Alignment, Setup Accuracy & What Changed in NASCAR

57:11 – Engine Program, Dodge Powerplants & Making Reliable Power

01:04:30 – Running a Trans Am Program: Costs, Strategy & Privateer Reality 01:12:00 – Bonneville Land Speed Project, Dual Engines & 6XD Partnership 01:20:30 – Three-Wheeler Build, Wild Concepts & Creative Engineering 01:35:30 – Driving Experience, Favorite Tracks & What Makes These Cars Demanding

01:38:08 – Faith, Family, Career Perspective & Long-Term Outlook

Chris Patterson of Unrivaled Diesel joins the show to discuss his journey to becoming "Mr. 3000" and discussing him competing in the Ultimate Call Out Challenge. The conversation dives deep into building 3000-horsepower engines, everyday trucks and everything in between. Covering everything from billet part selection and advanced cooling strategies to the critical safety gear when things go wrong.

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00:00:00 - The Origin of "Mr. 3000" and Dyno Records

00:01:21 - The Ultimate Call Out Challenge: A Diesel Triathlon

00:06:02 - Rocky Mountain Race Week: 1500 Miles and 6 Transmissions 00:10:24 - Filling Blocks for Street and Strip

00:12:51 - Picking Connecting Rods For Diesels

00:17:18 - Fourth Generation Racing and the Evolution of Unrivaled Diesel 00:20:31 - Guide to a $100,000 Build

00:25:20 - Essential Safety: Driveshaft Loops and Fire Suppression

00:33:53 - Track Prep: Swapping Injectors, Nitrous Jetting, and Suspension 00:38:08 - Clean Power: Moving from "Smoky" to Tuning Efficiency

00:41:41 - Lessons from a $100,000 Weekend Mistake

01:05:15 - Plumbing Massive Nitrous Systems

01:22:40 - Torque Management and Surviving the Sled Pull

01:43:48 - Gale Banks and Industry Pioneers

01:55:00 - Global Diesel Trends and Future Projects at Unrivaled Diesel

Zach Denney of ECU Master USA joins us to share some insights into how he got started with ECU Master, what the current plans are to expand offering into the aftermarket including drag racing strategies, and various conversations about the collection of cars he has.

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00:00 - Introduction

01;42 - Building the Iconic Civics from Fast & Furious

06:05 - Launching ECU Master USA from a College Bedroom

12:36 - Evolution of Manufacturing

22:11 - Drifting and Why "Unique" Builds Stop You From Learning

33:08 - Wildest Applications: Land Speed & Twin Engines

46:11 - Short Track Side-by-Side Racing & Jumping Dirt

54:05 - Tuning

1:15:40 - Investing in Tech, Development and Hub Dynos

1:30:37 - Overcoming Development Delays & Toyota’s Obscure Networks 1:42:40 - Developing for the Drag Racing Market

2:00:25 - The Viper’s Constraints: Building a Supercar on a 12-Cent Budget

Justin Starkey of VMP Performance joins the show to talk about building one of the most respected performance brands from the ground up over 25 years — from eBay side hustle to full supercharger development.We talk about the business, performance, and more.

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00:00 – Intro - Justin Starkey of VMP Performance

01:10 – The Origin Story: Selling parts to building the VMP brand

04:53 – From eBay to Engineering: Developing intercooler kits and early V6 mods

06:41 – Learning to Tune and the early SC days

11:54 – The First Dyno: Building a mobile tuning rig

23:50 – Entering the Supercharger World

30:50 – Building the Business: Mobile Dyno Days, Family Life & Growing the Team

37:30 – The Coyote Era & Launching VMP's Supercharger Line

40:50 – The Story Behind Teaming Up with Whipple

55:55 – R&D Philosophy: Intercooler Development, Testing Rigs & the LED Lid 01:04:47 – SEMA & Advocacy: Lobbying in DC to protect the automotive industry

01:15:29 – Government Scrutiny: Navigating EPA and emissions regulations 01:39:20 – Managing Expectations: The reality of owning a 1,000HP daily driver

Nick Plocienik returns to break down his rapid rise from grassroots racing into Porsche Cup cars, GT4/GT3 machinery, and his first IMSA experience at Daytona. He dives into the pressure of real race environments, the chaos of a last-minute car swap, and what it takes to compete at a higher level. We also get into his 1000HP Camaro build for Pikes Peak, sim vs real-world driving, and the mindset behind chasing a full-time racing career.

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00:00 Intro and Racing Progress Since Last Appearance

01:10 From NASA to Porsche Cup Cars

04:00 Camaro vs Porsche: Learning Different Platforms

06:00 GT4 / GT3 Experience & Pro-Level Testing

10:30 Preparing for Pikes Peak and Getting Accepted

15:00 Sim Racing vs Real Life Racing

18:20 Learning New Tracks and Finding Speed

21:00 Pressure, Confidence & Race Mindset

24:00 Camaro Evolution + Race Build Progression

27:00 MoTeC, 6XD Sequential Gearbox & Build Complexity

30:00 Engineers, Data & Life Inside a Race Team

41:20 Daytona Experience and Race Day Chaos

50:30 Camaro Setup, Testing Plans & Truck Build

1:08:00 Future Goals, Sponsors & What’s Next

Jay Meagher of RS Garage joins us to break down engine building, fastener science, and what it really takes to build high-horsepower cars. From 2JZ setups and transmission choices to the reality of running a performance shop, this episode dives deep into both the technical and business sides of the industry.

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00:00 Intro

00:55 The Future of the Car Scene

03:27 Modding Cheap Cars, Rust & Barrier to Entry

07:46 Best Platforms for Young Builders and Picking The First Build

13:43 Learning Cars Today (YouTube, ChrisFix, Info Access)

17:35 What Jay Is Still Learning (Business, Ethics & Hardware)

20:58 Engine Building vs Tuning

24:05 Fastener Science (Torque, Clamp Load & Failures)

32:13 Advanced Hardware, Materials & Engine Mistakes

34:49 The Supra Build: Starting Over

37:09 Transmission Talk, Liberty, Dog Boxes & Reliability

41:22 The “Fun Zone” for Power

44:02 Shop Growth: Hiring, Teaching & Paying Talent

01:07:40 Engine Break-In, Startup Process & First Run Philosophy

01:15:30 Data, Tuning Approach & Real-World Testing Mindset

01:24:26 Cooling Strategy, Power Delivery & Traction Reality

01:33:00 Compression Ratio, Fuel Choice & Engine Durability

01:58:00 ECU Control, Throttle Limiting & Managing Big Power

02:08:30 Business, Money & Long-Term Thinking in the Industry

02:17:11 Life Perspective & Closing Thoughts

Tom Taschner of Lucky 8 Performance joins the show to talk about moving from Austria to the United States to pursue drag racing and to build a performance shop . We dive into the differences between European and American car culture, drag & drive racing, and Tom’s twin-turbo Caprice build.

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00:00 Intro

01:48 Moving from Austria to the U.S. + early shop life

06:06 Discovering Drag Week + Europe’s drag racing scene

10:06 Why Tom moved to America and building a performance shop

12:24 Tom’s first wild race car projects + dragster history

19:37 The Caprice build: LS combo, twin turbos, and drag-and-drive goals 31:49 Customer builds, wiring, trucks, and shop work

37:04 Lifted truck culture in Europe vs America

43:12 Favorite platforms, tuning, shop future, and long-term risk

49:33 Audi / VW talk and fast European builds

Kelly Aiken of Kelltrac joins us to break down suspension setup, traction, and why chassis tuning often matters more than horsepower. We dive deep into Mustang's, drag racing suspension theory, and the growing single-cab F-150 drag truck scene. If you want to understand how shock valving, spring rates, and geometry actually make cars faster, this episode is a masterclass. T

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00:00 Intro

08:12 How Kelly Got Into Cars, Drag Racing & the Mustang Scene

16:34 From Side Hustle to BMR Suspension Development

24:41 The S550 Mustang IRS Revolution & Suspension Design

33:07 Building Performance Suspension Parts That Actually Work

41:56 Why Most Suspension Parts Are Copies (Industry Reality)

50:18 The Truth About Mustang IRS Lockout Kits

58:47 Suspension Setup vs Just Adding Power

1:07:30 Why Traction Beats Horsepower in Drag Racing

1:27:44 Single Cab F-150's and Making Suspension Setups Work

1:45:10 Shock Travel, Spring Rates & Compression Explained

1:54:18 Coilovers vs Traditional Spring/Perch Suspension

2:04:35 Road Course vs Drag Suspension Theory

2:15:12 Anti-Dive Geometry, Weight Transfer & Braking Physics

2:26:48 Controlling Wheelies With Suspension Valving

2:38:57 The Future of Performance Suspension Design

2:52:40 Final Technical Insights + Suspension Advice

Raif Fejzo from RRT Motorsports joins the show to talk about building the fastest Mitsubishi Evos in the world. We dive into how DSMs got him hooked on turbo cars, the journey from working out of a home garage to running a full shop, and what it really takes to build a 7-second Evo. Raif also breaks down Evo engine programs, MoTeC tuning, and the constant race to push the platform even faster.

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00:00 – Intro

01:07 – How DSMs Hooked Him on Turbo Cars

06:46 – Early Racing Days & Evo vs Subaru Culture

10:09 – Turning a Garage Hobby Into a Real Shop

14:07 – Evo World Records & Chasing a 6-Second Pass

18:59 – First 8-Second Evo & The Push Toward Sevens

24:57 – Switching to MoTeC & Fixing Reliability

28:02 – Evo 8 vs Evo 10: Which Platform Is Better?

40:44 – Real Costs of Building a 500–700HP Evo

47:00 – Building a 7-Second 4G63: Pistons, Rods & Billet Blocks

54:30 – Why Competition Pushes the Evo Platform Forward

The Full Circle Garage guys join us to talk about how they built a massive community focused on fast cars, family, and truly living like the fast and the furious.

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00:00:00 Intro

00:07:48 How Full Circle Garage Started (The Viral Porsche Story)

00:15:37 Fast & Furious, DSMs, and the Early Car Meet Era

00:23:26 Meeting Wives Through Car Culture

00:39:03 Buying the Dream Evo After 14 Years

00:46:52 The First Cars in the Collection

00:54:41 Turning a Car Page Into a Real Business

01:10:18 Growing The Car Collection (GTR, Supra, Viper,)

01:25:56 Involving Family in the Car World

01:33:45 The Vision for Full Circle Garage

01:41:33 Building a Brand Around Cars and Community

01:49:22 Racing Plans and Future Projects

01:57:11 Lessons From Business, Cars, and Life

Cooper Bogetti joins us to talk about his 2JZ Camaro origins, drag racing’s spectator problem both on and off air, and using classes as crutches. He also unpacks the economics of racing and the realities of surviving as an automotive creator.

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0:00 Intro – Meeting Cooper Bogetti

2:20 Early Days with Cleetus McFarland

6:10 Burnout, 14-Hour Days & Going Solo in 2019

10:30 The 21-Day Monetization Cycle & Creator Reality

19:35 Drag Racing and Drag & Drives

31:30 Building a 2JZ Camaro Instead of a Heavier Platform

37:30 The “Perpetual Project Car” Trap

44:30 CTS-V Ownership, ECU Design Flaws & GM Simplicity

53:30 Social Media Algorithms, Rage Bait & Online Culture

1:08:00 Why High-HP Street Cars Stop Being Fun

1:25:00 Why Heavy Cars Always Lose

1:35:00 The Real Cost of Building a Drag Car

1:45:00 Modern Platforms, C8 Issues & Why New Cars Are a Headache 1:55:00 What Would He Build Next?

2:20:00 The Future: Racing Again, Kids, and Long-Term Perspective

Robin Roemisch of Corsa Logic joins us to talk about motorsport engineering, how to manage chassis setup and to use data analysis to your advantage at the racetrack.

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00:00 - Intro

05:34 - Chassis Setup, Data Analysis and Managing Race Weekends

14:49 - Balancing Pro and Amateur Drivers in IMSA

19:54 - The Rising Costs and Challenges of Sports Car Racing

26:31 - Engineering in GTD and the Importance of Driver Insight

45:02 - Future F1 Regulations and Driver Market Dynamics

01:24:00 - The Unique Challenges of Pikes Peak Hill Climb

David Black of Racetech joins us to share the origin story of Racetech, the depth of engineering and testing that goes into their seats, and of course discusses the newest addition designed for drag racers.

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00:00 - Intro

00:41 - David Black's Background and Racetech's Origins

02:04 - Racetech's Global Expansion and New Drag Racing Seat

07:15 - From Motorbikes to Rallying: A Motorsport Journey

12:00 - Seat Safety Testing Design Philosophy and FIA Standards

17:05 - Working with OEMs: From Dodge to Porsche and Toyota

24:27 - Handcrafted Manufacturing and Carbon Fiber Techniques

30:32 - David Black's Role: Engineering, Relationships, and Drive

39:53 - Entering the Drag Racing Market with a Lightweight Seat

48:52 - New Zealand's Racing Culture

59:40 - The Challenge of Promoting Proactive Safety

01:02:23 - Influences and Respect for Industry Pioneers

Jeff Schwartz of Schwartz Performance joins us again to share updates on his builds, platforms they work on, and some stories about his early days of racing.

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Morgan Evans joins us to talk about her builds, her pushing the Hurricane platform into the 8's and drag racing as a whole. T

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Brad Kettler and returning guest Britt Casey Jr. join us to talk about Brads history in motorsports, how it's evolved over the years and his involvement as an engineer.

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Larry Prebis of Sound Performance joins us to talk about a variety of topics regarding the Supra, how Sound Performance got to where it is today especially in the import scene, and why the focus is primarily around street cars.

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Mark and Lynn Rapson join us to share insights into the Rapson Performance Group, Katech Engineering and its acquisition, coating technologies and more.

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Dr. Jamie Meyer joins us to share some industry experiences regarding his experience running trade shows, a stint in private equity, his time at GM and as a writer, plus more.

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Anderson Dick joins us to share the early days of Fueltech, the many years of innovation and challenges, and goes into detail on some of his person projects.

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Howard Tanner of HTR Performance joins us to share his history from the early days of tuning vehicles and how its evolved throughout the years.

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The DSX Tuning crew joins us to share insights into their journey, Global B, product development and manufacturing, and of course the GM platforms as a whole.

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Doug Ring of East Coast Supercharging joins us to talk all things Corvette. From earlier successes in the C5 platform to the changing world of C8 Corvettes and much more.

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Justin North joins us to tell us about the origins of Off The Line Performance, his earlier career in engineering, why he got into Subaru and other platforms such as the GR Corolla and much more.

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Brian Tooley and Rick Crawford join us at the PRI Tradeshow to their history, their current designs and upcoming projects, and of course the recent private equity deal for Brian Tooley Racing

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Grayson Merica AKA OTL Grayson joins us to share stories from his time at Off The Line Performance, how he got involved and of course modding Subarus from mild to wild.

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00:00 Intro

00:56 Off the Line Performance, Subarus & Shop Workflow

03:10 Subaru Owners, Mod Culture, and Projects

06:12 Power Packages and Customer Goals

10:22 Which Car to Start With? WRX vs STI: Upgrades and Costs

22:54 600HP Builds, Engine Management and Standalones

29:39 FA24 and Corolla Platforms

43:34 Events

52:25 The FRS Story

01:13:57 IS300 JZ Swap Build

01:26:13 STI Concept & Subaru's Future

Derric Carter joins us to share his entrance into Trans AM, his love for Fords and racing them, and of course the challenges along the way.

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00:00 Intro

02:34 Racing, Instructors & Racing Community Support

07:20 Ford Loyalty, Salvage and Flipping Cars

13:13 From HPDE to NASA, First Wrecks, How Track Insurance Works

22:53 Trans Am Debut & Podium Surprise, Making a GT500 Trans Am Legal 31:44 Favorite Tracks & Racing Experiences

40:06 Supercharged vs. Twin Turbo GT500s, and Motec

50:25 Affordable Upgrades: Tires & Brakes, Weight Reduction & Racing Modifications

01:17:47 Unique Hauling & The Portable Lift

We made our way to Martiniworks HQ to have Dustin Korth on, who is a diesel truck enthusiast in more ways than one. We touched on his role at Martiniworks, his love for dirt racing and road rally's as well.

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Gary Rude and Brian Hawk of Patience Metal Fab come on the show to recap their awesome SEMA builds, what changes they've made to the shop in the last year, and of course their upcoming projects.

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Chase Lautenbach, Co-Founder of Street Car Takeover joins us to share some origin stories, his experience with incredible street cars, racing at events and of course hosting them as well.

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Arne Toman of Cannonball Garage joins us again for another episode to tell us more about specializing in Mclarens, more cannonball stories, and more, more.

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Join us as we sit down with Jonathan Valentino Perez to talk about his 1500+ horsepower civic that he competes with at various events such as Import vs Domestic, Texas 2K, and more.

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