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Ep.61 One Of The Fastest TA Drivers In The US, THE Kevin Burke. Jun 17, 2024

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Today, we talked to Kevin Burke. One of the fastest dudes driving around SoCal (Southern California). This dude has raced a Viper for Torco, which he bought from Torco. He also owns arguably one of the fastest S2000s on the West Coast. Mike nerds out about electronic differentials. Do you think modern E-Diff cars should be bumped up a class in time attack? We also discussed brake-by-wire, which could be great, or dog water. We finally found the spirit of a time attack! It’s Pain; it's a lot of pain. To wrap things up, what’s a production car? Kevin’s Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_schmevin_/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@KevinBurkeRacing This episode is presented by Fuel Lab ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fuelab.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our Socials Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/groups/2950472345184860 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠professionalawesome.com⁠⁠

EP.59 Micah, Again An Ex-Redbull Racing Specialist Mar 16, 2024

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Today, we have Micah McMahan from 3MI Racing LLC again. We talk about the lack of parity within the time attack organizers. We go DEEP into the weeds on shock shafts. You need a strong shaft! How you can find a good engine builder for your needs. What about oil, the truth about oil in your car?

Micah’s Socials

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gingermicah/

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EP.58 Micah, an Ex-Redbull Racing Powertrain Performance Design Team Leader Feb 16, 2024

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Today, we have Micah McMahan from 3MI Racing LLC. Micah has a storied history, including going across the pond to work for Oracle Red Bull Racing (Yes, that Red Bull Racing) as a powertrain team lead. He has also worked for Roush Yates Engines, so to say the least, he is experienced in powertrains. In this episode, we explore all things to do with an engine and some of the internal testing/working in F1 powertrains. Why do people skimp out on their cooling system? What else cools your engine besides coolant? We also talk about materials and their properties for engines.

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EP.57 Wind Tunnels Are A Dumb With Ido Waksman , A Pratt Miller Aero Dynamicist Jan 26, 2024

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Join us in this episode as we delve into the fascinating world of aerodynamics with Ido Waksman, an aerodynamic engineer at Pratt Miller. The company that builds the C8R GT3 cars. With a rich background that includes work with Honda as an aero dynamist in Ohio, Ido shares the intricate steps involved in transforming the C8R base model into a high-performance GT3 racing car. Discover the challenges and regulations set by the FIA for GT3 cars, exploring the aero and body considerations. In our conversation, we tackle the age-old debate: multiple race cars or streamlined working cars? Uncover the unique insights that reveal the commonalities among car development, where every second in a real car wind tunnel costs a staggering $1. Learn about the meticulous precision demanded in the industry—drop a tool, and it's dollars of valuable time lost. And yes, we agree, wind tunnels can be a bit dumb for some testing. Ido also draws inspiration from the world of Formula 1, offering a nuanced perspective on how F1 designs can be incorporated into GT3 cars, all while emphasizing the need for a discerning approach. Buckle up for a riveting exploration into the world of aerodynamics, racing, engineering ingenuity , and hot takes with Ido Waksman. Ido Waksman's Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waksman_racing/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@waksman_racing Ido Waksman's Shout outs https://www.hawkperformance.com/ https://ssbc-usa.com/ https://apexwheels.com/

EP.56 Fastest Corvette In North America, Feras Qartoumy Dec 15, 2023

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Today, we are joined by Feras Qartoumy. Arguably, it is the fastest Corvette in the world, but let’s settle on North America for now. Feras, let’s dive into what made him choose the Corvette over his sick Nova—another racer with a drag racing background. Feras shares the background information on how the car got to Australia for World Time Attack. He also shares his first-hand account of driving at Sidney Motorsports Park. Going into a blind turn at well over 160mph is a game-changer. Feras talks about some of his upcoming events, including Tsukuba. This is a great one to get some insight into one of the fastest-time attack cars in the world. feras's Socials

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EP.55 Jason Kanakry LOVES blowing up cars especially McLarens Dec 07, 2023

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On this week's podcast, we have a chat with Jason Kanakry. Jason talks about his history in racing, where he can't seem to stop blowing up cars, from Ford Taurus SHOs to McLarens. No vehicle appears to be safe. Jason also sheds some light on his adventures in his 720s. From cruising in Mexico at triple-digit speeds to watching his 720s drift away on a trailer with no tow vehicle attached. This man has been through it all! He also shed some light on what he does for a living, hinting that he ensures you don't get radiation poison from things like your phone. Mike nerds out about some of the incredible uses for carbon, and you won't believe how much an OEM crate 720s engine costs. Another E9x GLTC mate as well.

Jason Kanakry Socials: https://www.instagram.com/the.kanakry/

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EP.54 Nerd Talk About Steering Systems Nov 22, 2023

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In this podcast episode, Mike delves into his professional history, focusing on his experience in the realm of steering systems. We explore the essential elements that contribute to an exceptional steering system and challenge the notion that assessing a system's quality solely based on its "feel" is flawed. Additionally, we discuss the unique aspects of tuning a steering system compared to the more familiar process of tuning an ECU. Buckle up, as today's episode promises to dive deeply into technical details. On a different note, Hayden showcases his expertise by unveiling a new design for the MK1 GTI, aiming to extract an additional 6hp—a significant 10% boost from the factory horsepower.

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EP.53 Talking With The Fastest Track Rat, Grant Davidson May 31, 2023

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Join Mike, Devin, and Dan as we talk to Grant Davidson about how he started racing. We find out that he was a natural from the get-go, which seems to be something that more than one person on the podcast shares. Grant won Gridlifes Club TR (Track Rat) class last year. Let's talk about what else he has in store for 2023. Don't forget to leave us a five-star rating and leave a review about how amazing Popeyes is!

Grants Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purpearldc2/

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EP.52 Gridlife Colored? Should We Make This POD a Live Podcast? May 10, 2023

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Join Mike, Devin, and Dan as they review the new Gridlife Trackbattle format after its initial release. We also want to know what makes an expert an expert. What else do we need to make for you all? The real question we need to know is whether we would make the podcast live on YouTube or Discord. We generally talk about cars and racing and hang out on this one.

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EP.51 SLB Recap, Pro Driver's In Street, DON'T SPEED IN VIRGINIA Apr 15, 2023

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Today the gang talked about Super lap battle. We reviewed what happened, what records were set, and how awesome the event was. We also talked about why having Professional drivers in Street class and what the heck is a "Professional Driver" anyway? Public Safety Announcement, don't speed in Virginia, seriously. We share our worse automotive stories, mostly involving police.

This episode is presented by Fuel Lab https://www.fuelab.com/

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