The Blind Apex Podcast

Send us a Text Message. Dillion (aka @ej2_Track_Rat) to talk about what he has been up to, some of the struggles of the 2023 season... and the balance it takes to work on yourself as the driver and the improvements you want to make to the car. Get out our bourbon and a cigar.... and think about yourself as we talk about our situations and our approaches. If you want to help the podcast... please share the podcast with friends!

Send us a Text Message. Chris Cobetto of NASA MA joins me to talk about 23rd annual Hyperfest event! ... and all the spectacles of the automotive circus! We devolve into tips and tricks to "survive" the 3 DAY event as a spectator... Hyperfest 2024 is not an event you want to miss! To support the podcast, please share the podcast, download it, and give it a 5 star review!

Send us a Text Message. I've been wanting to build a car and attend this event since college... yes over 20 years now... It was a pleasure to sit down with Tom Suddard and David Wallens to talk about the history of the vent and the 2024 results! If you want a motorsports distraction... if you are in a bit of a racing funk... I think this event will help get you out of it! To support the podcast, please share the podcast with friends and family.

Send us a Text Message. Mario from www.occamsracers.com joins me to talk in some extra detail about aero. Mario is a regular guy that went down an aerodynamic rabbit hole that lead him to work with CFD models, the wind tunnel, and other aero tools. He has a big project on the books that he's been working on... and he will be back to talk all about it on a future podcast. If you want to help the podcast... please share, download, review, and rate (5 stars please) on your favorite podcasting platform!

Send us a Text Message. It can be done... and it should be done... Dont let your assets go unprotected. Yes even my race car is insured for everything but racing! I sit down with Jeff Hall to talk about the options for HPDE, TT, and Race Cars in this episode! If you want to help the podcast, please SHARE, DOWNLOAD, REVIEW, and Rate (5 stars please) the podcast on your favorite podcast platform.

Send us a Text Message. David Deatsch, founder and president of Deatschwerks joins me to talk fuel systems... when to upgrade what, when to service them, and a little about the design! If you want to help the PODCAST GROW... please SHARE, DOWNLOAD, RATE, and REVIEW (5 stars) the podcast

Send us a Text Message. Jett from Lead Foot Racing (@lead_foot_racing) joints me to talk about running a rental race team and his passions from designing affordable high performance race cars from scratch! I once wanted to build a couple of cars and rent them out... do some endurance races, etc. We get into the details on how this all works! If you like what you hear... please SHARE the episode with friends!

Send us a Text Message. Tom O'Gorman joins my 100% selfish podcast to help me get better at braking... I promise you will learn something too! TOMO has some big news coming... so stay tuned... to The Lizard Brain Podcast to find out! If you like what you hear, please SHARE and put the podcast on AUTO DOWNLOAD!

Send us a Text Message. Matt from trailbrake.com joins me to talk about data... collecting it for the driver, for the car, how to look at the data... and how to setup your AIM system to optimize both! If you like what you hear, please DOWNLOAD and SHARE the podcast!

Send us a Text Message. These arent the karts you race around at the beach after you spend the day fishing and slamming beers... legit, fast, and competitive karting!!! I say down with DJ Fitzpatrick (@fitzpatrickwakesngears ) to talk karting... that he and his old son participate in... HINT... its a family affair! If you like what you hear... PLEASE DOWNLOAD and SHARE the podcast!

Send us a Text Message. Ever wanted to race GLTC? Do you wonder why GridLife is so hot right now? Have you ever wondered what it takes to run Gridlife or what type of person it takes to think up a race class!??!? I sit down with Adam Jabaay and talk about it all... to include his racing background and how this "semi professional" race series started... and where its headed! If you like what you hear... please DOWNLOAD and SHARE the podcast... thats the best way for this podcast to grow!

Send us a Text Message. "Taking it to the Track" isnt just for cars! I sit down with Mason Leuck (@mason_leuck)... JMU student and passionate motorcycle racer to talk about motorcycle track days, getting into motorcycle racing... AND how taking your motorcycle on track could make you a better race car driver! If you like what you hear... please DOWNLOAD, SHARE, RATE (5 stars please), and REVIEW the podcast on your favorite platform!

Send us a Text Message. I sit down with "experienced" racer Jasper Drengler of DRENGLER Racing to talk about his experiences with asphalt and dirt circle track racing... and how the skills you develop there can translate to being better on a road course. If you like what you hear, please SHARE, DOWNLOAD, RATE (5 stars), and REVIEW the podcast!

Send us a Text Message. Aleric Sanders, aspiring racer, engineer, and BMW enthusiast, joins me to talk about a NEW spec BMW class that is in its infancy.... SPECE9X! These cars are extremely reasonably priced for the performance level they produce. If you are looking for a new class... this one might be for you... and you can get in on the ground floor! The build price break down can be found here! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11XnMPfSYcaeo83mO9X7h5fHfZk62nYYAoGRDs-HAELY/edit?fbclid=IwAR2trovZuSsmKJ4rKfghsSZ5dW3haYWKwBKfY0mlWOT2lQQSrHq-nznuLEc#gid=1964267027

Send us a Text Message. Chad Slagg... +20 year K series racer, joins me to talk about the pros and cons of the K series, extras you should bring, and his opinions on the K20 vs K24. You wont want to miss this one if you drive a Honda... or BRZ/FRS, E30, S2000, or any of the other millions of cars they are swapping the K series into! If you like what you hear... please DOWNLOAD, SHARE, RATE (5 stars please), and REVIEW the Podcast on your favorite platform!

Send us a Text Message. Long time friend, rocket scientist (probably) and multiple MIT degree holder Marc B. joins me to talk about some of the thermodynamic challenges I am having with my car and to go over the basics of thermodynamics and the challenge we face as racers. If you have more thermodynamic related questions... please email theblindapexpodcast@gmail.com

Send us a Text Message. I sat down with Calos Valenzuela (@cvr49)... hot shoe international race car driver... to talk about what test and practice days are and how he approaches them. Get your notebook out folks... its time to learn! If you like what you hear, please DOWNLOAD, SHARE, RATE (5 STARS) and REVIEW the podcast!

Send us a Text Message. I sat down with Brian Tillett to talk mullets and whiskey... also known as Camaro Mustang Challenge (CMC)! If you have a Foxbody/SN95 and/or F body... this is your class! you cant compete in American Iron and American Iron extreme with the new cars and tech... but this class balances budgets and performance to have a good time on and off the track. If you like what you hear... please DOWNLOAD, SHARE, RATE (5 stars), and REVIEW the podcast!

Send us a Text Message. Jason Lineberg (@clearbrookspeedshed) comes back on the show to talk about where the Podcast is... where it is heading... and the 1 year celebration giveaways that will happen in January. If you like what you hear... please DOWNLOAD, SHARE, and GIVE A 5 STAR RATING and REVIEW!

Send us a Text Message. I sat down with drifter and rookie w2w racer Emanuel Hernandez and GLTC Champ Tom O'Gorman to talk about the "traditional path" of autox, hpde, and time attack to get you to wheel to wheel racing... and the skills we think you need to focus on with each discipline to make you better when you race wheel to wheel. If you like what you hear... please DOWNLOAD, SHARE, and give the podcast a 5 STAR REVIEW!