The Blind Apex Podcast Episode 200: Time Attack Tips and Tricks... or is it Time Trials!??!
Oct 4, 2026
Time attack takes center stage as Jaeger and Kilgore debate its place in grassroots motorsports and compare it with wheel-to-wheel racing. They explore the stories behind fast laps, defining time attack versus time trials, and making the discipline more accessible. Topics also include Laguna Seca lessons, tires, alignment, simulation, data, car preparation, and ABS technique.
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Jaeger Learns Laguna The Hard Way
- Jaeger arrived at Laguna Seca underprepared, with almost no sim practice and only three co-driving sessions.
- Uneven tires created severe understeer, but data comparison still helped James keep improving throughout the weekend.
The Stories Behind Time Attack Matter
- Time attack becomes compelling through the human stories behind the lap times, not merely the isolated cars on track.
- Mike Calloway swapped an EJ 205 in the paddock after blowing his engine, then still reached the podium.
Time Attack Blends Building And Driving
- Kilgore sees time attack as a balance between car-building creativity and driver performance, unlike a purely spec-based competition.
- Aero, engine swaps, suspension tuning, and major power increases define his traditional time-attack ideal.