Episodes
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In this episode, Jake talks to friend of the show, Rich Walke. We talk about the car, the race weekend at the CAT Majors SCCA race at Road America.
Jake also talks to long-time racer and friend of the show, Mike Hart. Mike has a very unique race car and shares with us some stories, laughs and history behind his many years in the SCCA.
Make sure to rate, review and subscribe on iTunes. Follow the show on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ragstoraces
The show can also be found on Instagram @rags2races, Twitter @ragstoraces or as always, feel free to email at [email protected]
Jake's newest article has been posted on www.racershq.com. Make sure to check it out as well. While you're there, check out the website and see what you can do to move up in the world of motorsport!
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In this episode, Jake recaps his first race night in his LO206 Kart. The night was full of ups and downs, but in the end he learned more than you can imagine about racecraft, kart repairs and just how good a club race can be.
Jake also fills you in on recent events along with his plans for the near future.
Make sure to rate, review and subscribe on iTunes, Like and follow at www.facebook.com/ragstoraces Follow us on Twitter @ragstoraces. Follow us on Instagram @rags2races. Feel free to email us with any questions or to share your story at [email protected]
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In this episode, Jake talks to Ike from The Untitled Car Show. Jake and Ike talk all things Formula One, Le Mans, kart racing, and open road rally.
Ike was able to compete in the 24 Hours of Lemons Road Rally on the east coast this past January, and he tells his story. He experienced pride, joy, pain, frustration, meth heads, and Freiburger and Finnegan of Roadkill fame.
They also talk about Formula One, Le Mans and the current state of the top tier of motorsports. Both Ike and Jake are competing in a F1 Fantasy league and sadly, Ike is kicking Jake's ass! (Just kidding, way to go Ike!)
If you want to find The Untitled Car Show, you can find it at www.untitledcarshow.podomatic.com, or wherever you stream your podcasts. You can find them on social media at www.facebook.com/untitledcarshow, on Twitter @untitledcarshow, Instagram @untitledcarshow.
If you want to learn more about Lemons Racing, check out www.24hoursoflemons.com.
As always, you can find us at www.facebook.com/ragstoraces, On Instagram @rags2races, Twitter @ragstoraces or email [email protected]. Make sure to watch www.racershq.com for Jake's upcoming articles.
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In this episode, Jake talks to friend of the show, James Chartres. James has been wheel-to-wheel racing with his local SCCA region for a couple of years. James drives a Spec Racer Ford (SRF), which is a completely spec series run by the SCCA.
They also talk about track days, getting involved at a local level, what its like to drive some of the most iconic tracks in America, and some of the ins and outs of the SRF package.
You can find James and Kanga Motorsports on the web and social media here:
Web: www.kangamotorsports.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/kangamotorsport Instagram: www.instagram.com/kangamotorsports Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/kangamotorsports Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/c/kangamotorsports If you'd like more information on his sponsors, you can find them here: CSR Performance - http://www.specracerfordcsr.com Millennium Engineering and Integration - http://meicompany.com FreeM USA - http://www.freemusa.com Red Line Synthetic Oil - https://www.redlineoil.com Redhorse Performance - https://www.redhorseperformance.comAs always, you can find Rags to Races on Facebook, www.facebook.com/ragstoraces
Instagram: @rags2races Twitter: @ragstoraces or email: [email protected]
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In this episode, Jake talks to Tim and Molly, owners and founders of a top of the line auto repair shop. The best part? It's a DIY auto repair shop!
Living in a city like Chicago and being an automotive enthusiast, it's hard to find the space needed to make even the simplest of repairs. Gearhead Workspace is there to help you out. They've got everything from lifts and tools on hand to a mechanic on site to help you through the more difficult procedures.
Tim and Molly tell us about the business, their love of cars and performance driving and give some insight to you on how to get started wrenching on your project.
You can find them at www.gearheadworkspace.com. They are located at 305 W. 31st Street in Chicago. If you'd like to make a reservation, you can email them at [email protected]. You can also call (312)489-8818 with any questions. They can also be found on Facebook at www.facebook.com/gearheadworkspace
You can find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ragstoraces, Twitter @ragstoraces, Instagram @rags2races or email us at [email protected]
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In this episode, Jake talks to some new friends he met at #Gridlife; Austin, Nick and Jenna who have all participated in the Detroit Gambler 500.
The Gambler 500 is a low-budget, open-road rally that also encompasses off-road and land navigation skills. This trio participated in the Detroit Gambler, using their $500.00 Crown Victoria.
Austin, Nick and Jenna share their stories from the rally, along with some highlights from their weekend at this year's #Gridlife event.
If you want to find out more about the Gambler 500, check out their Facebook page, www.facebook.com/thegambler500. You can also check out the website at www.gambler500.com.
Here's a link to Austin's #Gridlife video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iACabi3D48&feature=youtu.be
As always, you can find me at www.facebook.com/ragstoraces, I'm on Twitter @ragstoraces, Instagram @rags2races or email me at [email protected].
I'm also now contributing to www.racershq.com. Watch for my upcoming articles!
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In this episode, Jake gives a recap of his time at #GRIDLIFE as it happens. There's also been a big change to the Rags to Races garage. Jake talks about the change made and why it was made.
Jake also talks to his friend, Torry Skurski about HPDE and why he chose to track a Nissan Juke!
Make sure to rate, review and subscribe to the show. Follow Rags to Races on social media: www.facebook.com/ragstoraces, on Twitter @ragstoraces, on Instagram @rags2races and you can always email us at [email protected].
Until next time, Keep the shiny side up!
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In this episode, Jake talks to long time gearhead, Adam Jabaay. Adam has been messing with cars as long as he can remember and is now one of the organizers for one of the largest racing and automotive festivals in the country, #Gridlife.
When it comes to racing and cars, especially Hondas, Adam's done it all. From car meets, to track days, to building cars using everything he could find including the kitchen sink (Seriously!), and now he's even organizing events to help others get behind the wheel and on track.
Make sure to check out www.grid.life to keep up with the festival and all of their events.
You can find me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ragstoraces Twitter @ragstoraces Instagram @rags2races and look for me on Opposite Lock- Just search for Rags to Races. As always, feel free to email me at [email protected]
Until next time, keep the shiny side up!
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In this episode, Jake talks about karting with two experts, Davin Sturdivant and James McMahon of KartPulse.com.
Davin and James have both been karting for years now. They found a missing segment online for people wanting to get their start and those who have a true passion for kart racing. KartPulse came soon after, and they want to help you fall in love with the sport.
Whether you're a hardcore F1 fan, into circle track racing, a sports car enthusiast or an experienced racer already, karting has a place for you. If there's a better way to learn technique, we don't know about it yet. Look at most of the top sports car/open wheel racers from around the world, and karting is where they started!
You can find Davin and James at www.kartpulse.com They are also on Facebook at www.facebook.com/kartpulse Tweet them @kartpulse or find them on Instagram @kartpulse
You can find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ragstoraces Tweet us @ragstoraces We're on Instagram @rags2races and you can email us at [email protected]
Until next time, Keep the shiny side up!
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This is the episode Jake built this podcast around! Do you want to get deeper into motorsports than the average spectator and couch potato? How would you like to have an Indy Car come within inches from you at speed? Do you want to race, but don't have the budget for a car? This is the episode for you!
This week, Jake talks to Chris Buccola, a local SCCA Corner Marshall. Chris has been volunteering at events from the local club race all the way up to the 24 hours of Le Mans! To Jake's surprise, it isn't that hard to go from working at your local event to even getting behind the scenes at a Formula 1 race. Chris tells some great stories and shares just how easy it is to get YOUR start as a Corner Marshall.
If you're interested, you can get your start at www.scca.com/regions and look up the F&C person in the contacts page (at least, that's where Jake found it in the Chicago Region page).
Check out the AMAZING pictures Chris shared with me on all my social media:
www.facebook.com/ragstoraces @ragstoraces on Twitter and @rags2races on Instagram
If you need any help finding more information or just want to chat, don't hesitate to email me at [email protected]
Keep the shiny side up!
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In this episode, Jake goes over the good and bad from the past weekend's SCCA Majors race at Blackhawk Farms Raceway in Illinois. It wasn't the best weekend at the track, but it was a good time overall.
Jake also welcomes the newest member of the crew, Zack to the show. Jake and Zack have a candid conversation about getting started in motorsports, working on a race car, and first impressions of spending time both in the shop and at the race track.
Make sure to follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ragstoraces
We're also on Twitter @ragstoraces
You can find us on Instagram @rags2races
Feel free to email me at [email protected] with any questions, comments, or just to bench race.
Keep the shiny side up!
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He's BAAAAACCK!!
Jake has returned from his hiatus. In this mini-episode, he catches you up on what he's been doing since he stepped away from the mic.
From data logging devices and transmission changes to preparing for the upcoming race at Blackhawk Farms here in Illinois, he's been keeping plenty busy.
If you're in the area of South Beloit Illinois from May fifth through May seventh, you should come join us and spend some time at the track!
Please rate and review on iTunes, Follow me on Twitter @ragstoraces. I'm on Instagram @rags2races. You can also find me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ragstoraces. As always, don't hesitate to email me at [email protected]
Keep the shiny side up!
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This time around, Jake steps out of his comfort zone and watches the Daytona 500. He goes over the highlights of the race and talks about the big changes made to NASCAR Racing for the coming season.
You can always reach out to us at our email, [email protected]
We're on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ragstoraces
You can find us on Twitter: @ragstoraces
We're on Instagram @rags2races
As always, keep the shiny side up and remember: There are no strangers in motorsport, only friends you haven't met.
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In this episode, Jake chats with Tom O'Gorman, the Pirelli World Challenge B-Spec Champion. We go over his beginnings in autocross, time in karting and the SCCA all the way up to his championship run in the Pirelli World Challenge and crash at the 25 Hours of Thunderhill.
Tom gives a great insight into his journey through the ranks from local autocrosser to pro racer. His story proves that with enough effort, anybody can reach their goals with enough time and willpower.
You can find Tom O'Gorman at www.tomoracing.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/tomoracing, on Twitter @tomoracing or Instagram @tomoracing.
You can find me at www.facebook.com/ragstoraces, on Instagram @rags2races, on Twitter @ragstoraces and you can always email me at [email protected]
Until next time, keep the shiny side up!
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Jake wanted to catch all of you up on what's been going on. There was a small family emergency and he had to take care of some personal things. Unfortunately, that means that the podcast, racing and the like had to be put on hold.
Hopefully, some interviews that were postponed can be rescheduled soon and we'll be back to bench racing and the like quickly!
Make sure to rate, review and subscribe on iTunes. Like us at www.facebook.com/ragstoraces. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @rags2races or on Twitter @ragstoraces.
Keep the shiny side up, the greasy side down and remember: there are no strangers in motorsports, only friends you haven't met!
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In this episode, Jake talks to stage rally co-driver Ryan Dunham.
For years, Jake has loved watching stage rally highlights wherever they can be found here in the states. He's never really met anyone who is deeply involved in the sport. Fast forward to a listener message on Facebook, and he got to talking with Ryan Dunham, and stage rally co-driver.
Ryan graciously agreed to come on the show and talk about his experience in stage rally. Co-driving is a lot more than just saying, "Left 3 into crest, caution keep right over crest. 150 into jump into right 6." In most forms of motorsport, the driver or crew chief can be looked at kind of like a quarterback on a football field. In rally, the co-driver is the one calling the shots and making sure the entire team works like a well-oiled machine.
You can find more info on stage rally at the following links:
Rally Map:
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1nMwg0YZMLAjwpoYhFKd_lL7tkTQ&hl=en_US&ll=41.14896552330403%2C-87.90676904999998&z=4
Rally University:
http://nasarallysport.com/main/Rally-University
Rally Co-Driving Book:
http://rallycodriver.com/
Sanctioning Bodies: http://rally-america.com/
https://www.americanrallyassociation.org/
https://carsrally.ca/
Also NASA Rallysport
Forum:
http://www.specialstage.com/You can find Ryan Dunham at the following links:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/rdunhamrally
Instagram: @rallysideways
Twitter: @rallyformel1
You can find me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ragstoraces
Instagram: @rags2races
Twitter: @ragstoraces
Feel free to email me at [email protected]
Keep the shiny side up!
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Are you an instant reflex driver or a feel sensitive driver?
This week, Jake talks to Derek Daly. Derek has a storied history in professional motorsports to include Formula 1, Indycar and the 24 Hours of LeMans. Since his retirement from driving, Derek has built a life teaching those who have the desire and drive to compete at the highest levels of motorsports.
Jake primarily asks about Derek's book, "Race to Win: The 7 Essential Skills of the Complete Champion". The book is a how-to guide to get into professional motorsports. Jake covers all aspects of "The Champion's Pyramid" and the skills needed to not only become a professional driver, but to perform at the top in all aspects of driving a race car as a business.
You can find out more about Derek Daly and order his book on his website, http://www.derekdalyacademy.com
As always, you can find me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ragstoraces
I'm on Instagram @rags2races and Twitter @ragstoraces
Feel free to email me any time at [email protected]
I'm blogging on Opposite Lock, and watch for more videos on the YouTube Channel, Just search for Rags to Races at either site.
Keep the Shiny Side Up!
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In this episode, Jake goes over the basics of sim racing. Some people may call them video games, I don't. While video games are where online and sim racing started, they've come light years from the days of Pole Position and Hard Drivin'.
Nowadays, even the pros use sim racing to learn an unfamiliar track or car. Anyone with a good internet connection and a membership to iRacing can run wheel-to-wheel with the likes of Reubens Barrichello or Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Jake's start in the performance racing world was the original Gran Tourismo back in high school and it's grown from there.
He talks about getting started with sim racing, the needed hardware and software, and just how far you can go with your "Sim Rig."
As always, follow the show on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ragstoraces
Twitter at @ragstoraces
Instagram @rags2races
Check out the blog at opposite lock and don't hesitate to email at [email protected].
Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review! Keep the shiny side up!
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In this episode, Jake chats with Lefty, Train, Hollywood and Woodchuck of the B Squad Hotrod Podcast.
We talk autocross, podcasting, and more importantly, setting up your shop. We talk about what you need in your toolbox and the knowledge needed to get your start working on your own car.
If you are going to start working on your own car, there's a lot you need to get the ball rolling. Don't fret though, with a little know how and some hand tools, you can learn to turn wrenches with the best. All you need are some basic tools, safety knowledge, and a mentor. I think I can speak for all of us who wrench on our own cars when I say most of us would be more than happy to come out and give you a hand.
Make sure to check out the guys at B Squad Hotrod. www.facebook.com/bsquadhotrod They're on Twitter at @bsquadhotrod too. You can also find them at their RSS page- www.bsquadhotrod.libsyn.com
You can find me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ragstoraces
I'm on Twitter at @ragstoraces Instagram @rags2races and I blog on Opposite Lock- Search for Rags to Races.
Keep the shiny side up and the greasy side down!
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In this episode, Jake goes over his trip to the big PRI Show in Indianapolis. Jake talks about some of the people he met, new products and cars displayed.
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