

The Blind Apex Podcast
Kaan
A podcast covering topics and theories associated with club racing and grassroots motorsports... helping the amateur racer get faster (including myself)
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Oct 12, 2025 • 1h 28min
Episode 149: DIY Budget Data?!?!
Send us a textDan from osms.io joins me to talk about his open source budget friendly track/race car data system he is developing! Sure I just ordered an AIM dash... but this system, if you are tech savy, would be pennies on the dollar! If you want to support the podcast, share with friends or consider contributing at buymeacoffee.com/theblindapexpodcastSupport the show

Oct 5, 2025 • 58min
Episode 148: Intro to Porsche
John Cengiz, owner of Apex Autowerks and a classically trained mechanical engineer, dives into all things Porsche. He shares insights on budget-friendly Porsche track cars and why Apex focuses on those meant for driving, not just showing off. John discusses the rising collector value of air-cooled Porsches and whether they're still competitive. He explores the pros and cons of various models like the 944 and Cayman, offers pre-purchase inspection tips, and emphasizes the importance of safety gear and proper braking for novice racers.

Sep 28, 2025 • 1h 3min
Episode 147: I'm BACK/Lessons Learned/Event Recap
Send us a textVickey and Bill Fischer grill me on what i have been up to, the last race weekend and how it went... i'm only 7 months late with getting this car where it needed to be. If you want to help the podcast, share it with friends or consider contributing at buymeacoffee.com/theblindapexpodcastSupport the show

Sep 21, 2025 • 56min
Episode 146: AI in Motorsports
Send us a textDavid and Daniel Calzada of FireLaps joins us to talk about AI in motorsports, the current status, what the future might hold, and how FireLaps can help you get faster! If you like what you hear... share the episode with friends! Support the show

Sep 14, 2025 • 1h 29min
Episode 145: Fast Food...
Send us a textSustenance is important... and we all ignore it at the track for various reasons. I sit down with Eli from Evilla Motorsports to talk about the what, when, and how of eating at the race track... even on a budget! If you like what you hear, please share the podcast.... or support the podcast at buymeacoffee.com/theblindapexpodcastSupport the show

Sep 7, 2025 • 44min
Episode 144: Toyo R Followup
Send us a textSome people love it, some hate it, and some people just dont care... the "new" Toyo R has been a "weird" tire to figure out... Ms. Jackie Andrews (lo_buk_motorsports) of LoBuk Motorsports joins me to talk about the Toyo R and her experiences with it... coaching, setup, and overseeing the NE Honda Challenge group that run it. Support the show

Aug 31, 2025 • 52min
Episode 143: Taking Driver Coaching to 11
Send us a textMario Korf joins me to talk about the Speed Secrets Academy... a 2 or 3 day event packed with drills, taught by heavy hitter race coaches, personalized for you! This isnt your average HPDE! If you like what you hear, please share the podcast or consider donating at buymeacoffee.com/theblindapexpodcastSupport the show

Aug 24, 2025 • 1h 5min
Episode 142: Are Brake Lines Consumable?
Send us a textShawn Bassett of Hel Performance USA joins me to talk brake/hydrolic lines.... wear and potential issues... and we go down a rabbit hole on if they are actually a consumable like I seem to be using them as... If you like what you hear... please share and consider donating to buymeacoffee.com/theblindapexpodcastSupport the show

Aug 17, 2025 • 1h 16min
Episode 141: Miatas and BRZs with 949 Racing
Send us a textLong time Miata racer and founder of 949 racing and Super Miata, Emilio, joins me to talk about the basic needs for each chassis and the development of parts for each. If you like what you hear... please share with friends or consider donating at buymeacoffee.com/theblindapexpodcastSupport the show

Aug 10, 2025 • 1h 16min
Episode 140: Korean Domestic Market
Send us a textHave we all (or just me) been sleeping on the KDM cars here in the US? Eli Villa of evillamotorsports.com joins me to talk about the modern KDM cars... these arent the throw away cars of the 90s anymore! if you like what you hear, please share the podcast with friends and/or consider helping the podcast through buymeacoffee.com/theblindapexpodcastSupport the show