Only one race remains before the end of the 2024 Lucky Dog Racing Canada endurance racing series. Join Jason, Patrick, Jay, and Vinh as they reflect on the season's controversies and results.

0:00 - Introduction 4:40 - Race Weekend 1 9:30 - Fake it 'til you make it 11:00 - Jay' has "never" driven in the wet 15:30 - Turn 11 and 3 quarters 23:00 - Balance of Performance for Race Weekend 2 28:30 - It's always a grounding issue 30:30 - Let's talk about windows 39:00 - Luke's new (spare) car 40:20 - Team Partout Skeleton Crew 42:00 - Gohn racing in GT2?! (Race Weekend 3) 44:00 - Patrick set phasers to kill engines 47:30 - Everyone gets a pass on Jay 50:45 - Losing laps on red flag restarts 53:00 - Race weekend 4 55:00 - Rickety Raft gets rickity-er 58:00 - Missing transponder (oops) 1:00:20 - Jay the mercenary switching jerseys 1:02:00 - No minimum time pit stops 1:05:30 - What the F is a Solar Load? 1:06:55 - Giuliano, Eugene, and Marcus join the pod 1:08:40 - Shaun's first endurance race and popping a tire 1:11:00 - The most controversial race start of Jay's racing career 1:12:15 - The race start from Nick's perspective 1:19:30 - Swapping a flat tire during the race 1:21:30 - Black flag and black flag reversal 1:27:30 - Being held up by slower classed vehicles 1:30:30 - Visor up fuelling penalties 1:32:00 - Final boss fight 1:33:20 - Pythagorean Theorem and unintentional DRS 1:38:00 - The final showdown 1:44:00 - Three Words 1:48:00 - Making peace 1:49:35 - Chris Paczynski joins the chat

Scott Shadbolt joins the podcast to talk all things E46 and keeping up with the modern stock of BMW machinery.

Jason and Patrick kickoff the 2TRACKMIND podcast with an introduction to their personal motorsports journeys and set the stage for what to expect from this podcast.

0:00 - Introduction 4:32 - Our first cars 10:42 - Our first mods 18:30 - How the BRZ's motor blew 21:22 - What to look for when selecting parts for a build 25:55 - Our first track day experiences 41:48 - How do you make sure you get good coaching 51:17 - Entering flow state in driving 55:20 - Our first major track incidents 1:07:20 - Modest Dream Garage 1:22:12 - Wrap-up

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Jason, Jay, and Patrick discuss the current state of time attack in 2025.

Yalim Acimis (Track Use) joins the podcast to discuss his journey as a new car content creator and his experience with on-track instruction with two local legends.

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Patrick: https://www.instagram.com/bsquared.motorsports/

Jay: https://www.instagram.com/driverspaddock/

Patrick and Jason record a podcast on a race track! Vlogging camera: https://amzn.to/3vjtP6T Vlogging mic: https://amzn.to/3RU1IEr Wireless mic: https://amzn.to/47ZxTI5 Vlogging tripod: https://amzn.to/3NDzXgL Shotgun mic: https://amzn.to/4aAjbcn Garmin catalyst: https://amzn.to/3NEU6mv Subscribe for more grassroots racing content! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcZgb72jsBGJDupUA4Yc-Ow?sub_confirmation=1 Follow us on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/2trackminded/ Website https://2trackmind.com/ OUR SPONSORS & FRIENDS Driven Autosport: https://www.instagram.com/drivenautosport JRP: https://www.instagram.com/jrp_online Seems Legit Garage: https://www.instagram.com/seemslegitgarage BSquared Motorsports: https://www.instagram.com/bsquared.motorsports

Vinh Pham joins us on the podcast to talk about building the dream team for endurance racing. We recorded live at RCLUB!

Shaun Ma joins the podcast to discuss the merits of FWD and how to get them to rotate for track duty.

Chapters:

0:00 - Intro 3:34 - Shaun's motorsports background 9:35 - Getting back into motorsports 12:30 - Shaun's first OTA competition 18:00 - Why front wheel drive 24:18 - FWD track starter pack 36:35 - FWD running costs 48:48 - Testing the M-Tech TT 59:50 - Jason's wall tap at TMP 1:10:35 - Testing the BMW G87 M2 1:14:18 - Shaun's car collection 1:17:22 - The future of FWD 1:20:35 - Shaun's Modest Dream Garage

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Kevin Wong, Director of Ontario Time Attack joins us on the podcast to discuss the past, present, and future of OTA.

0:00 - Intro

5:50 - Kevin's trip to Hong Kong and the local car scene

17:12 - Kevin's motorsports background

26:50 - Getting involved with Ontario Time Attack and the governing body

41:10 - The history of the iPAX system

54:30 - 2023 banquet recap and bucket seat controversies

1:15:40 - Changes for 2024 and rationale

1:24:00 - Bracket-based lapping days

1:32:39 - How OTA will remain unique compared to other time attack offerings

1:38:35 - Protesting PIP schedules

1:46:44 - Kevin's Modest Dream Garage Vlogging camera: https://amzn.to/3vjtP6T Vlogging mic: https://amzn.to/3RU1IEr Wireless mic: https://amzn.to/47ZxTI5 Vlogging tripod: https://amzn.to/3NDzXgL Shotgun mic: https://amzn.to/4aAjbcn Garmin catalyst: https://amzn.to/3NEU6mv Subscribe for more grassroots racing content! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcZgb72jsBGJDupUA4Yc-Ow?sub_confirmation=1 Follow us on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/2trackminded/ Website https://2trackmind.com/ OUR SPONSORS & FRIENDS Driven Autosport: https://www.instagram.com/drivenautosport JRP: https://www.instagram.com/jrp_online Seems Legit Garage: https://www.instagram.com/seemslegitgarage BSquared Motorsports: https://www.instagram.com/bsquared.motorsports

Chuck Carvalho, the CEO of Lucky Dog Racing Canada joins us on the podcast to discuss his motorsports background and how he got the LDRC Endurance Series off the ground. Not to be missed if you're interested in joining the series! Vlogging camera: https://amzn.to/3vjtP6T Vlogging mic: https://amzn.to/3RU1IEr Wireless mic: https://amzn.to/47ZxTI5 Vlogging tripod: https://amzn.to/3NDzXgL Shotgun mic: https://amzn.to/4aAjbcn Garmin catalyst: https://amzn.to/3NEU6mv Subscribe for more grassroots racing content! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcZgb72jsBGJDupUA4Yc-Ow?sub_confirmation=1 Follow us on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/2trackminded/ Website https://2trackmind.com/

Chapters:

0:00 - Intro

4:05 - Chuck's motorsports background

8:25 - Chump Car Canada history

13:35 - Chuck's endurance racing history

16:35 - The beginning of Lucky Dog Racing Canada

23:55 - How to put on a race weekend

25:20 - Refreshing the rulebook

27:05 - Managing negative perceptions of 'cheap' racing

29:16 - Impact on local tracks

34:55 - Driving at VIR with Scalar Performance

37:45 - Manual brakes, ABS, and power steering in endurance racing

42:06 - 2024 rulebook updates

1:04:23 - Jason pitching new rules ideas

1:13:56 - The future of LDRC

1:14:42 - Racing in the US at Pittsburgh

1:17:02 - Advice for new teams on how to get started

1:29:00 - Q&A

1:52:30 - Wrap-up OUR SPONSORS & FRIENDS Driven Autosport: https://www.instagram.com/drivenautosport JRP: https://www.instagram.com/jrp_online Seems Legit Garage: https://www.instagram.com/seemslegitgarage BSquared Motorsports: https://www.instagram.com/bsquared.motorsports

Jason Li joins the podcast to talk all about data analysis for track driving. Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/2trackminded/ 0:00 - Intro

4:00 - Jason's motorsports background

8:10 - Jason's honeymoon in Asia

11:10 - Jason's history of cars

14:10 - Our obsession with lap times

24:10 - Data analysis setups that Jason has used

29:30 - Limitations of phone apps for timing

30:30 - Adding OBD and CAN inputs

33:00 - Biggest takeaways from the early days of data analysis

51:00 - Competing at Mosport GP with two drivers and telemetry

56:30 - Dissecting Mosport GP turn 2

1:05:00 - Best time to starting using data

1:19:20 - When Jason decided to get a professional data review

1:22:20 - Using data to tune car setup

1:29:20 - Should data telemetry be considered a performance improvement mod?

1:38:30 - Future of data in grassroots motorsports

1:41:18 - Limitations of Garmin Catalyst

1:44:30 - Modest Dream Garage

1:50:00 - Goals for 2024

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Jason, Patrick, Jay, and Vinh exchange horrible car gifts for each other with a catch...

0:00 - Intro9:56 - White Elephant ground rules11:25 - 2024 retrospective36:32 - Goals for 20251:19:04 - White Elephant gift exchange1:50:58 - A long wrap-up

The boys from Formula Delta (Ping, Kelvin) join us on the podcast to discuss their motorsports history, their EK Civic track car, and launching a business to manufacture a new high-capacity oil pan for the FA24 oil starvation issue plaguing the BRZ and GR86.

0:00 - Intro 4:09 - How Formula Delta got its start 5:35 - Early Formula Delta projects 9:12 - What is kinematics anyway? 11:30 - Suspension design of the Acura RSX 21:22 - Ping & Kelvin's earliest car memories 28:35 - How Ping & Kevin collaborate effectively 32:07 - Unconventional tactics with Ping's EK Civic 34:13 - Reverse stagger wheels and tires for FWD 36:25 - Hyundai Genesis Brembos on Civics 38:12 - Drawbacks to running a smaller wheel in the rear 44:33 - FWD drivers are just built different 49:02 - Can you take Function over Form too far? 52:26 - 'Organic' functional shapes in design 55:55 - The reason behind the oil pan 1:01:19 - Why is the FA24 suffering more than the FA20? 1:06:38 - How much overfill is too much overfill? 1:09:55 - Designing the new high capacity FA24 oil pan 1:18:43 - Roping effect of the timing chain 1:28:18 - Production plans for the new oil pan 1:31:03 - Why take on this level of risk 1:37:46 - What's coming after the pan 1:40:42 - Are our expectations too low from manufacturers? 1:47:09 - 3rd gen engines? 1:51:49 - The 80/20 of car setup 2:00:30 - Are drivers just goal-seeking robots? 2:02:26 - Intersection of financial literacy and the car hobby 2:19:55 - Modest Dream Garage

A special cross-over episode with  @DriversPaddock . Which car will be the track car of the year?

0:00 - Intro

2:33 - How Driver's Paddock got started

6:40 - Cars driven in 2024

9:45 - Interacting with review car owners1

7:08 - Managing owner expectations

18:48 - Feedback from the community

20:35 - Learnings from 2024

25:22 - How has this year affected your relationship with cars

27:58 - Sustainability in reviewing cars

30:04 - Most fun car of 2024

32:13 - Which car would you want to own

37:40 - Most disappointing cars of 2024

43:28 - Driver's Paddock Car of the Year

51:15 - What to expect in 2025

Patrick Alex is back to talk about his first time racing with World Racing League at Sebring. 0:00 - Introduction & Tea Time 03:00 - World Racing League 19:35 - International travel & Opportunity to race in the WRL 33:03 - Meeting the grid 54:40 - Being coached by pros 1:11:00 - Managing team dynamics 1:20:30 - Dealing with rental drivers 1:28:15 - Wrap-up

In this episode of the 2TRACKMIND podcast, we sit down with Phil Williams Oliveira, known for his FA24/FA20 hybrid BRZ build. Phil shares his fascinating journey from aviation enthusiast to track day addict, recounting his crash at Mosport, the painstaking rebuild process, and his philosophy on DIY car building. We dive deep into engine swaps, rattle can paint jobs, track day experiences, and Phil's approach to balancing competition with enjoyment in motorsports. Whether you're considering your own project car or just love automotive stories, this candid conversation offers invaluable insights, technical knowledge, and the real human experience behind building a track-focused BRZ from the ground up.

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Chapters:

0:00 - Intro and guest introduction

3:41 - Phil's first car memories and aviation background

4:17 - The transition from aviation to automotive passion

9:58 - Early FRS ownership and track experiences

41:37 - The moment of the crash at Mosport

58:55 - Processing the crash and next steps

1:00:24 The FA24/FA20 hybrid engine build concept

1:12:27 - Body work, paint, and DIY approach

1:39:20 - First track day with the rebuilt car

1:44:25 - Balancing competition with enjoyment in motorsports

1:58:18 - Thoughts on time attack and bracket racing

2:01:27 - The modest dream garage choices

2:07:21 - Final thoughts and acknowledgments

Jason & Jason break down the surprising A90 Supra Final Edition, explore Tesla's concerning Cybertruck recall issues, and get the exclusive details on Revozport's exciting new BMW M4 aero kit.

00:00 - New podcast format for weekly updates

03:00 - A90 Supra final edition

10:18 - Tesla Cybertruck total recall

11:54 - Revozport going ham on BMW G Series aero

14:44 - Will the G87 M2 become a forgotten car?

19:27 - G82 M4 lap time predictions at Mosport

23:46 - Tesla's autopilot put to the test... surprising results

28:30 - LIDAR applications in racing?

30:20 - When to use trail braking at the track

36:06 - Q&A

Jason & Jason talk tariffs for car enthusiasts, Nissan's bold outlook, and how to use tire pressures to manipulate car balance.

00:00 - introduction

01:54 - What tariffs mean for car enthusiasts

12:28 - Nissan promises affordable enthusiast cars

18:10 - Formula Delta pan for 2nd gen 86

27:13 - Using tire pressure to manipulate car balance

35:59 - How does lapping transition into competition

40:24 - What's the best track car under $50K?

🏁 Is Track Culture Being Priced Out? | 2TRACKMIND PodcastFrom grassroots grit to luxury circuits—this episode dives into the growing divide in the motorsport world. Are track days still for everyone, or is the sport becoming a playground for the wealthy? We talk about the "country clubification" of driving culture, rising costs, and what it means for the next generation of enthusiasts.

0:00 Introduction

02:44 - Willow Springs has a new owner and what it means for local tracks

15:07 - Is AWD worth the weight penalty?

22:17 - Different AWD systems, Quattro Haldex vs. xDrive

29:35 - How do you get comfortable with catching a sliding car?

39:46 - Q&A

Join us for a special episode of the 2TRACKMIND Podcast featuring Enrique Abad, owner and founder of Driven Autosport. Driven Autosport specializes in performance car tuning while still offering typical automotive maintenance. Enrique shares his unique insights into the evolution of the automotive tuning scene, the challenges and rewards of running a performance shop, and personal stories of his lifelong passion for cars. From childhood memories to behind-the-scenes shop realities, this episode dives deep into car culture, offering a fresh perspective from someone truly immersed in the automotive world.

00:00 - Introduction

02:28 - Enrique's first car memory

05:10 - What do people drive in the Philippines?

10:16 - The high school years

17:15 - Working at a dealership

19:49 - Toyota "unintended acceleration" recalls

34:30 - Getting his first BRZ

37:33 - Crewing in Porsche Cup Car

50:26 - How Driven Autosport got started

1:02:18 - Most memorable cars that have rolled through Driven

1:09:11 - Common misconceptions about running a performance shop

1:14:20 - What are your goals for the future?

1:18:12 - Future drift car?

1:20:00 - How has your relationship changed with cars?

1:26:50 - Advice for people looking to join the automotive trade

1:36:10 - Modest Dream Garage

1:39:54 - Shout-outs & acknowledgements

This week on the 2TRACKMIND Podcast, we're doing something a little different — it's a solo episode from the studio as we get ready for our first endurance race weekend of 2025 at Shannoville Motorsports Park.We’re diving into behind-the-scenes prep for Lucky Dog Racing Canada (now called Endurance Elite), sharing thoughts on the rumored 2.5L NE Miata and how it compares to cars like the BRZ, and breaking down the bold new design direction of the next-gen BMW X5. I also talk about a wild prototype car that can actually drive upside down, and whether installing an oil cooler is really necessary for your build.

Plus, I preview our upcoming episode with Dave Pratte from Speed Academy — one of the best interviews we’ve had yet.Whether you’re a racer, a builder, or just deep into car culture, this episode has something for you. Subscribe so you don’t miss our trackside coverage and deep dives into car tech and motorsports.0:00 - Why I'm solo today & introduction

03:49 - The next generation Miata is getting a 2.5L

10:55 - Porsche Experience Center Toronto

16:02 - New X5 looks...

19:02 - McMurty Speirling drives upside down

22:58 - Are oil coolers always beneficial?

26:59 - Consequential rule changes for Enduro Elite (LDRC)

In this episode, we sit down with Dave Pratte of Speed Academy for an in-depth look at his journey through the automotive media world—from his first car memories and grassroots racing roots to going full-time with Modified Magazine and launching Speed Academy. Dave opens up about building a brand with his co-founder Pete, the challenges of operating in Canada, collaborating with Canadian Tire, and how content creation has evolved in the age of algorithms.

Whether you’re an aspiring creator, a fan of import culture, or just love hearing how passion projects become careers, this episode is packed with valuable insights, behind-the-scenes stories, and real talk about the future of automotive content.

00:00 - Introduction & Reflections on Speed Academy's Impact

07:30 - Speed Academy's 2025 so far

10:50 - Trials of getting a dealer's license

14:18- Dave's first car memory (and where the Celica inspiration came from)

18:06 - Dave's introduction to grassroots motorsports

22:32 - Dabbling with automotive journalism

25:02 - Going full time with Modified Magazine

27:00 - The birth of Speed Academy

36:12 - Division of work between Dave and Pete

42:03 - Moving Speed Academy to the US

43:19 - Partnering with Canadian Tire

44:46 - Looking to other creators for inspiration

46:17 - The impact of the "chicken coop" to shop transition

52:37 - Do subscribers matter?

54:45 - What content would you make if the algorithm didn't matter?

56:30 - Content for content's sake vs. lead generation

1:00:05 - Business opportunities for micro influencers

1:03:21 - Advice for automotive creators starting in 2025

1:10:48 - Did you ever consider quitting?

1:14:19 - Why certain content performs better than others

1:19:29 - Are you still having fun?

1:27:30 - Balancing Speed Academy with home life

1:32:17 - Final thoughts

Jason & Jason debrief the Dave Pratte Interview and discuss the merits of the Slate truck, the R36 GT-R, and different schools of thought when it comes to gripping the steering wheel.

0:00 - Debriefing Dave Pratte interview & Introduction

5:02 - R36 GT-R — too little, too late?

10:16 - NEW Euro and JDM cars in Canada?

15:13 - Is the Slate truck the "Kei car" we've been waiting for?

22:31 - Is 9-and-3 the ideal way to drive on track?

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In this episode, we kick off the 2025 grassroots racing season with a recap of our first endurance event and talk through how our schedules are changing this year—some of us are expecting kids, others are just trying to keep a car running! We get into the thick of BMW M2 cup car racing and how it stacks up in amateur series, plus the surprising discontinuation of the Porsche Cayman and what that means for track day enthusiasts. There’s also a deep dive into brake pad setups, from endurance durability to street/track compromises, and how pad choice affects everything from confidence to consistency. Whether you’re wrenching in your garage or chasing podiums on the weekend, this episode brings honest insight, relatable stories, and real-world track talk. Subscribe for more grassroots racing content and behind-the-scenes banter!

0:00 - Introduction

03:15 - Farewell, Porsche Cayman

10:27 - M2 Racing — who's it for?

20:46 - How to choose a performance brake pad

32:15 - What is brake modulation?Join the 2TRACKMIND Discord server: https://discord.gg/bVd29ueACR

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Jason & Jason discuss the rumored pricing for the Ford Mustang GTD and get deeper (again) on brakes, like how to deal with brake fade during an emergency situation and the merits of carbon ceramic brakes.

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0:00 - Introduction

2:35 - Mustang GTD's rumored pricing

11:14 - What's the deal with Carbon Ceramic Brakes?

18:33 - Dealing with sudden brake loss

37:30 - More tire or more pad?

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Jason & Jason discuss how the track car meta has changed from 2024 to 2025 and what trends are being observed in the DIY market to keep up with arrive-and-drive cars from the factory.

0:00 - Introduction

0:23 - Recapping observations from 2024

10:28 - Best track cars in each category

11:34 - Trends in the DIY space

25:23 - New tire compounds

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Jason & Jay discuss the craziness that is the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X and general fire safety around track cars + driving in extreme heat.

0:00 - Introduction

3:45 - Corvette ZR1X

13:45 - Fire safety for track cars

24:25 - Tracking in extreme heat

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Jason & Jay discuss the future of manual transmissions and how they're quickly becoming scarce and affordable options are no longer being made. They also demystify the optimal point to upshift to make the most of wheel torque.

0:00 - Introduction

3:07 - The cheapest manual is now over $30K

9:10 - Mathematical best point to upshift

27:00 - Outro & week ahead

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Jason & Jay discuss the CSCS season opener and the latest pictures of the G87 M2CS as well as demystifying how to choose the right gear for each corner on track.

0:00 - Introduction & recapping the weekend

16:16 - BMW G87 M2CS

20:26 - When to use a higher or lower gear

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Jason & Jay catch up on from taking some time off and discuss the new crop of Super 200 TW tires that are popping up at local tracks.

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Jason & Jay discuss yet another new breed of Super 200s + some new products that we're working on.

It's been a while! Jason & Jay catch up on the last few months and discuss what's happening this track season.

Jason & Jay scrape a ton of time attack entries to see what insights the data provides. Check out the dashboards at https://tatrends.2trackmind.com/TRACK DAYS Snapback Hat https://2trackmind.com/products/snapback-hatJoin the 2TRACKMIND Discord server: https://discord.gg/bVd29ueACR