
The Blind Apex Podcast
A podcast covering topics and theories associated with club racing and grassroots motorsports... helping the amateur racer get faster (including myself)
Latest episodes

Mar 5, 2023 • 1h 3min
Episode 13: Sponsorship
Send us a textOn this episode, I speak with long time personal race program supporter James Innes of IPG Parts (ipgparts.com) about getting sponsorships, expectations, and what it all means. If you like what you hear, please review the podcast on Apple and Spotify... and share with your friends! Support the show

Feb 26, 2023 • 1h 33min
Episode 12: The Basics of Squiggly Lines (data) with Peter Krause
Send us a textI got to sit down with long time driver coach and racer Peter Krause. We discussed the basics of data, data systems, and when/how professional coaching can help. If you are just thinking about data, looking at systems, this is the podcast for you! www.peterkrause.netwww.gofasternow.comSupport the show

Feb 19, 2023 • 2h
Episode 11: RULES... we don't need no stinking rules!
Send us a textOn this episode I talk with Marcel De Carpel, National Director for Honda Challenge... specifically we talk about the overall process, challenges and difficulties of the rules committee and what racers can do to improve their chances to get a rules request through. If you like what you year, please review the podcast on Spotify and Apple... and share it with your friends! Support the show

Feb 12, 2023 • 1h 12min
Episode 10: Track Family
Send us a textOn this episode I talk with Jake from OutMotorsports about the importance of "track family" and how having a good, healthy, and accepting track family can help you on and off the track... and help your series grow. If you like what you hear, give the podcast a review and share it with your friends and family. Support the show

Feb 5, 2023 • 59min
Episode 9: Nationals Prep v2023
Send us a textOn this episode, I sit down with Jonathan Baker to discuss how to prep for a "nationals" event. The details are NASA specific, but the methodology is universal to "national" championship style racing. Support the show

Jan 29, 2023 • 1h 15min
Episode 8: The Future of Flagging
Send us a textIn this episode I talk to Matt Eastling of the Flagger in Car Alert System (nevermissaflag.com) about the advances of in car flagging/alert systems. There are definite advantages to having a system in your car... it won't make you faster, but being more aware and much less likely to get a DQ due to passing under yellow, among other things... are pretty important. Support the show

Jan 22, 2023 • 1h 19min
Episode 7: K swap Life 1.0
Send us a textI talk with Adam, driver of #princessthecivic , about the basics of a K swap, how to get started, and what you need to prioritize. This is "the future" of Honda road racing... tune and learn about what the future holds. Support the show

Jan 15, 2023 • 1h
Episode 6: What is a Race Program
Send us a textI am joined by Chris Michaels, 2021 Honda Challenge H2 National Champ, as we attempted to define the often used term... "race program." If you like what you hear, please subscribe, share and give the podcast a review. Support the show

Jan 8, 2023 • 1h 10min
Episode 5: Safety First with OG Racing
Send us a textI talk safety gear with Mark from OG Racing. Your safety gear could be holding you back... we talk about the importance of getting fit, the advances in tech, and some NEW safety standard changes for 2023! Support the show

Jan 1, 2023 • 1h 14min
Episode 4: Surviving Comp School
Send us a textI talk with 2022 rookie and Honda Challenge Regional Champ, Steve Brown, about his experience and tips for going through a NASA MA competition school. While "NASA specific," the tips and experience is pretty common among most competition schools. Please like, share, and give the podcast a review! Support the show