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Today, Devin talks to Tanner, the Vice President of Fuelab. The conversation centers on automotive sponsorships, focusing on time attack and drifting. Key points include building long-term sponsor relationships, clear communication, marketing value of different cars, and creating engaging content. Devin and Tanner emphasize enthusiasm for brands, personable communication, and dealing with gatekeepers. They rank racing disciplines, noting off-road racing's success and challenges in grassroots time attack and autocross. The role of technology, like ECUs and tires, is also discussed. Overall, the emphasis is on creating content that resonates with the audience and provides ROI for sponsors.
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The conversation revolves around the definition and spirit of time attack in the context of different classes and rule sets. Amir argues that time attack is an engineering challenge that pushes the boundaries of car performance, while Kevin emphasizes the importance of driver development. They also touch on the perception of time attack in Japan versus the US. Amir argues that there should be a distinction between cars that are truly dedicated to time attack and those that are not. He believes that the effort and resources put into building a time attack car should be recognized and that the sport should not be diluted by including cars that do not meet the same level of preparation. Kevin, on the other hand, believes that there is room for both types of cars in the sport and that the focus should be on growing and promoting time attack as a whole. They also touch on the role of money and resources in time attack and the passion and dedication required to succeed. Kevin argues that newer cars have inherent advantages and are easier to get into, while Amir emphasizes the importance of effort, dedication, and education in building a successful time attack car
Amirâs Links
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rsfuture_amir/
RS Future: https://www.rsfuture.com/
Kevinâs Links
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_schmevin_/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@KevinBurkeRacing
This episode is presented by Fuel Lab â â â â â https://www.fuelab.com/ â â â â â
Our Socials Instagram: â â â â â www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/ â â â â â
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Website: â â â â â professionalawesome.comâ â
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Today, we had the pleasure of speaking with Steve Olson, a seasoned motorcycle racing and bike preparation professional. Steve's expertise lies in prepping motorcycles for beginners and competitive riders, and he shares some of the intricate internal work that goes into crafting a track bike. He challenges the notion of 'If it’s OEM, you better have a good reason for throwing it out' and takes us back to the 'good old days' of motorcycle racing when securing sponsors was a more straightforward task. We also delve into the fascinating speed differentials between a liter (1000cc) bike and some of the fastest cars around Gingerman and the unique challenges that motorcycle racing presents.
Steve’s Links
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/solson441/
Turn One Racing: https://www.youtube.com/@KevinBurkeRacing
Sportbike Tracktime: https://www.sportbiketracktime.com/
This episode is presented by Fuel Lab â â â â â https://www.fuelab.com/ â â â â â
Our Socials Instagram: â â â â â www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/ â â â â â
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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 â â â â â https://www.fuelab.com/ â â â â â
Our Socials Instagram: â â â â â www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/ â â â â â
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Today, we have Micah McMahan from 3MI Racing LLC again. We talk about ways to optimize your cooling system. Plot twist: your OEM radiator is likely better than your aftermarket one. As a rule of thumb, you had better have a reason for replacing OEM parts. Fans on a race cars are stupid. We also go through the order of operation to find the spot that best fits your oil cooling needs. We also go over intercoolers, and it gets technical. If there’s one thing from this podcast today, it's duct your heat exchangers. Rule of thumb for radiators as well. Single Pass for most, Double pass for some, Triple pass never. Oh, I almost forgot, DUCT YOUR GOT DAMN HEAT EXCHANGERS!
Micah’s Socials
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3MIRacing
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gingermicah/
NACA Article: https://ntrs.nasa.gov/api/citations/19930093676/downloads/19930093676.pdf
Foam for Ducting:https://www.mcmaster.com/products/adhesive-back-foam/
Restore Plus: https://www.amazon.com/Yeegfey-CC2610-Engine-Flush-Fluid/dp/B00NK91OJO
This episode is presented by Fuel Lab â â â â â https://www.fuelab.com/ â â â â â
Our Socials Instagram: â â â â â www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/ â â â â â
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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?
Micahâs Socials
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3MIRacing
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gingermicah/
This episode is presented by Fuel Lab â â â â â https://www.fuelab.com/ â â â â â
Our Socials Instagram: â â â â â www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/ â â â â â
Facebook Group: â â â â â www.facebook.com/groups/2950472345184860 â â â â â
Website: â â â â â professionalawesome.comâ â
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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.
Micahâs Socials
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3MIRacing
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gingermicah/
This episode is presented by Fuel Lab â â â â â https://www.fuelab.com/ â â â â â
Our Socials Instagram: â â â â â www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/ â â â â â
Facebook Group: â â â â â www.facebook.com/groups/2950472345184860 â â â â â
Website: â â â â â professionalawesome.comâ â
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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/
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Today, we are joined by Feras Qartoumy. Arguably, it is the fastest Corvette in the world, but letâs settle on North America for now. Feras, letâs dive into what made him choose the Corvette over his sick Novaâanother 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
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feras_qartoumy/
This episode is presented by Fuel Lab â â â â https://www.fuelab.com/ â â â â
Our Socials Instagram: â â â â www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/ â â â â
Facebook Group: â â â â www.facebook.com/groups/2950472345184860 â â â â
Website: â â â â professionalawesome.comâ
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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/
This episode is presented by Fuel Lab â â â https://www.fuelab.com/ â â â
Our Socials Instagram: â â â www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/ â â â
Facebook Group: â â â www.facebook.com/groups/2950472345184860 â â â
Website: â â â professionalawesome.comâ
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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 6hpâa significant 10% boost from the factory horsepower.
This episode is presented by Fuel Lab â â https://www.fuelab.com/ â â
Our Socials Instagram: â â www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/ â â
Facebook Group: â â www.facebook.com/groups/2950472345184860 â â
Website: â â professionalawesome.comâ
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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/
This episode is presented by Fuel Lab â https://www.fuelab.com/ â
Our Socials Instagram: â www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/ â
Facebook: â www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/ â
Facebook Group: â www.facebook.com/groups/2950472345184860 â
Website: â professionalawesome.comâ
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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.
This episode is presented by Fuel Lab https://www.fuelab.com/
Our Socials Instagram: www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/
Facebook: www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/
Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/2950472345184860
Website: professionalawesome.com
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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/
Our Socials Instagram: www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/
Facebook: www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/
Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/2950472345184860
Website: professionalawesome.com
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Today we talk about the changes in Gridlifes format for Timeattack. We also talk about Kyles's history and lucking into his position. How hearing your voice sucks. We also touch on how live streams may directly correlate to how many fans and spectators a motorsport has. We had a genuinely good conversation with Kyle. Let us know what you think.
This episode is presented by Fuel Lab â https://www.fuelab.com/ â
Kyle's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/15_kyleh/
Our Socials Instagram: www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/
Facebook: www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/
Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/2950472345184860
Website: professionalawesome.com
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Today we talked about the NATA announcement about the TA Championship. We reviewed what you would win, how you earn points, what events count, and our favorite rules! We also discussed what's going on with the flagship Evo and some of the low-hanging fruit we never took advantage of due to reliability. We also disagree on what low-hanging fruit means.
This episode is presented by Fuel Lab https://www.fuelab.com/
Our Socials Instagram: www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/
Facebook: www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/
Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/2950472345184860
Website: professionalawesome.com
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Quick notes for this episode. We are presented by fuel lab and would love you to stop by their website and check out their brushless pumps. Also, remember you get a special discount by typing in the promo code Tyrone. The other thing you can do to help the show is give it a share and leave a review. Unfortunately, we must impress the algorithms. I don't care what you say, even if Devin isn't the best person on Professional Awesome. On second thought, that's what you should say.
Today, Mike, Dan, and Devin talk about the BS idea that automakers are doing to get more of your money. Similar to online gaming, they want to microtransaction you to death by paying for monthly services. We took that personally. We also discuss what is considered low-hanging fruit to make a car faster and the next step in developing the flagship EVO to reach the next level.
This episode is presented by Fuel Lab https://www.fuelab.com/
Our Socials Instagram: www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/
Facebook: www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/
Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/2950472345184860
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Mike, Dan, Devin, and Hayden talk to Shea Seefeldt from the show Runs Good on Motortrend. We talk about some of the behind-the-scenes things on the show and a little history of Shea.
Shea's Social: https://www.instagram.com/shea_seefeldt
This episode is presented by Fuel Lab https://www.fuelab.com/
Our Socials Instagram: www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/professionalawesome777
Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/2950472345184860
Website: professionalawesome.com
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Let's take a trip down memory lane. Not too far back, just two years ago, when we started this podcast. Let's revisit episode 5, except this time, let's have audio you can hear. This week is a remastered episode of humble beginning, where we share some insight on how each pod member got into the racing illness they are at today.
This episode is presented by Fuel Lab https://www.fuelab.com/
Our Socials Instagram: www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/professionalawesome777
Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/2950472345184860
Website: professionalawesome.com
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Today Mike, Dan, and Devin discussed the new Gridlife Time Attack Format has changed for the better. We also dive into a lot of the rule changes in each class. Happy New Year, is this where we insert our New Year's resolutions like everyone else?
This episode is presented by Fuel Lab https://www.fuelab.com/
Our Socials Instagram: www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/professionalawesome777
Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/2950472345184860
Website: professionalawesome.com
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