Starting off this year with a bang with Russel from Acuity. We touch on the 24hr race he went to in Barcelona. We also touch on the collaboration with HRC. We also see if he qualifies as a trash panda car enthusiast.
That is a wrap for 2025 and it has been a year of big ups and downs. I cover the current state of the garage and what is missing on both cars and what I hope to accomplish for 2026.
New podcast after losing my voice. I go to A car meet and meet cars. I give some updates and recommend you not to buy your GX470 cat from AutoZone. I also do A top 5 under 5k for track worthy vehicles for first time track enthusiast looking for seat time.
New podcast, I finally go to the new rebuild Willow springs, and the streets of willow new layout. I cover the state of my garage and my current dilemma that I find myself with my GX470 and getting to find out what that clicking noise on project Tougepi.
New podcast I did with Scott and Seth, and it was a good mix of both podcast styles. We did go into the main theme of track walking with the Mental and emotional aspect, and I added my favorite segment of the Trash panda car enthusiast Segment and hopefully all information is past the statute of limitations.
New podcast with Ed Seagull one of the Host of The back seat drivers podcast. We talk about his origin story and where the interest to start a podcast came from. We also have him answer the are you a trash panda cart enthusiast questions where he adds another clarifier to our trash panda questions. It was great having another podcaster on Ed made this an easy podcast to record. Make sure you listen to him on The Back Seat Drivers podcast.
On this podcast we have Pawinn from Acuity instruments on to talk about the Spain 24hrs and his perspective on the huge undertaking the team took on to make it happen. We also catch up to his current stable of cars and some new projects he is working on. Always good to have Pawinn on and to talk about cars and projects.
New podcast with Gus Automotive Anatomy. I stepped out of my grassroots track community to hear from another passionate storyteller in the enthusiast. We as the grassroot community don't do a good enough job in my opinion to reach out to those in the enthusiast side so this is my shot at trying to bridge the gap. Gus was a very passionate and realistic person and genuinely enjoyed having a conversation with him.
A big one we have on the fastest FF cars in Gridlife's Club TR class. Evan and Mario (aka Big Man Blastoise ). We touch on the season recap plans for 2026 for both Evan and Mario including some major changes. It was a blast having these 2 legends on and seeing the progression and competitiveness of the class.
On this podcast I cover the results of the Honda Challenge Regional Championships for Northeast, Mid Atlantic and South east. I also give an update on the Sedan and also the end of year calendar. Place your bets on weather I make it out to a track event before the year is over.
New podcast covering the Club TR results. Honda Challenge update with a new platform for a friend of the show. Congrats To Evan for maintaining the FF supremacy in Club TR being the 2024 and 2025 Champ. I also give my take on the willow springs raceway reimagining and what my honest opinion is for the future of the track.
New podcast with Jeremy Lucas. We talk about his trip to Barcelona and the huge effort the enduro team made to bring 2 cars from the USA to Barcelona Spain for a 24hr race. WE talk about the prep from getting the team FIA licenses and getting the car to follow the spec for FIA. It's a great time talking to Jeremy and this story is one for the books and maybe not the last one?
KDM tuners Josh is back on the podcast. We talk about the infamous crash and making it all the way back to their last race at Laguna Seca. We touch on the trials and tribulations that the team went through and how they confronted them.
New podcast with Khaaaaaan from the blind apex podcast. We talk about his return to the track this season for the biggest Honda Challenge field race and such close racing by some of the heavy hitters currently running. I also speak briefly on why I did not go to Gridlife at laguna seca and we touch on the build as it currently sits.
Big new episode with Club TR 2024 Champion Evan Mclaren. We cover the 2025 Club TR season and point out the possible 4-way battle for the 2025 club TR championship at pit race. Even and Also to the end talk about what pie in the sky build for club TR would be with the current rules. Evan is a passionate and talented driver and car builder given that he does almost all his own work. Evan is always a joy to talk to, and I hope you enjoy this super-sized podcast
New podcast and Covering Gridlife Chicago and my lagging build update. Currently behind but will need to push to get most of the work done in time for Gridlife laguna Seca.
I'm back from Japan! On this episode I cover the resent NASA National Championship at the Ozarks and give my honest take on it. I give a quick Recap of the Okinawa Honda meet called V-tec Tuesday hosted by the homie Zack from lowballzack.
New podcast covering my impression of NJMP and Philadelphia and New Jersey. I also talk about what I liked and disliked about both of the states I visited. Truely a great event with great people and thank you for all that made me feel at home. From the bottom of my heart thank you for the love and respect I got from all the people I met.
The coverage of NJMP 2025 cross over event with NASA NE and Mid Atlantic. This in my opinion is the 2025 National championship for Honda Challenge. On this episode we have KHAAAAN from the Blind Apex Podcast co-hosting and several others make a surprise entrance.
New episode where I find out the possible failure to the dizzy on project Togepy. I also cover what I will be planning on doing for NJMP cross over event. Finaly, I touch on the new challenger that will be at Laguna Seca making it out to be a hard fight for the podium.