2TRACKMIND Podcast

Jason & Jay discuss the new M2 xDrive and how the car hobby evolves after you have kids.

Jason & Jay scrape a ton of time attack entries to see what insights the data provides. Check out the dashboards at https://tatrends.2trackmind.com/TRACK DAYS Snapback Hat https://2trackmind.com/products/snapback-hatJoin the 2TRACKMIND Discord server: https://discord.gg/bVd29ueACR

Jason & Jay discuss yet another new breed of Super 200s + some new products that we're working on.

It's been a while! Jason & Jay catch up on the last few months and discuss what's happening this track season.

TRACK DAYS Snapback Hat https://2trackmind.com/products/snapback-hat Jason & Jay catch up on from taking some time off and discuss the new crop of Super 200 TW tires that are popping up at local tracks. Join the 2TRACKMIND Discord server: https://discord.gg/bVd29ueACR

TRACK DAYS Snapback Hat https://2trackmind.com/products/snapback-hat Jason & Jay discuss the craziness that is the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X and general fire safety around track cars + driving in extreme heat. 0:00 - Introduction 3:45 - Corvette ZR1X 13:45 - Fire safety for track cars 24:25 - Tracking in extreme heat Join the 2TRACKMIND Discord server: https://discord.gg/bVd29ueACR

TRACK DAYS Snapback Hat https://2trackmind.com/products/snapback-hat Jason & Jay discuss the future of manual transmissions and how they're quickly becoming scarce and affordable options are no longer being made. They also demystify the optimal point to upshift to make the most of wheel torque. 0:00 - Introduction 3:07 - The cheapest manual is now over $30K 9:10 - Mathematical best point to upshif...

TRACK DAYS Snapback Hat https://2trackmind.com/products/snapback-hat Jason & Jay discuss the CSCS season opener and the latest pictures of the G87 M2CS as well as demystifying how to choose the right gear for each corner on track. 0:00 - Introduction & recapping the weekend 16:16 - BMW G87 M2CS 20:26 - When to use a higher or lower gear Join the 2TRACKMIND Discord server: https://discord.g...

TRACK DAYS Snapback Hat https://2trackmind.com/products/snapback-hat Jason & Jason discuss how the track car meta has changed from 2024 to 2025 and what trends are being observed in the DIY market to keep up with arrive-and-drive cars from the factory. 0:00 - Introduction 0:23 - Recapping observations from 2024 10:28 - Best track cars in each category 11:34 - Trends in the DIY space 25:23 - Ne...

TRACK DAYS Snapback hat https://2trackmind.com/products/snapback-hat Jason & Jason discuss the rumored pricing for the Ford Mustang GTD and get deeper (again) on brakes, like how to deal with brake fade during an emergency situation and the merits of carbon ceramic brakes. Join the 2TRACKMIND Discord server: https://discord.gg/bVd29ueACR 0:00 - Introduction 2:35 - Mustang GTD's rumored pri...

In this episode, we kick off the 2025 grassroots racing season with a recap of our first endurance event and talk through how our schedules are changing this year—some of us are expecting kids, others are just trying to keep a car running! We get into the thick of BMW M2 cup car racing and how it stacks up in amateur series, plus the surprising discontinuation of the Porsche Cayman and what that m...

Jason & Jason debrief the Dave Pratte Interview and discuss the merits of the Slate truck, the R36 GT-R, and different schools of thought when it comes to gripping the steering wheel. 0:00 - Debriefing Dave Pratte interview & Introduction 5:02 - R36 GT-R — too little, too late? 10:16 - NEW Euro and JDM cars in Canada? 15:13 - Is the Slate truck the "Kei car" we've been waiting for? 22:31 - Is 9-an...

In this episode, we sit down with Dave Pratte of Speed Academy for an in-depth look at his journey through the automotive media world—from his first car memories and grassroots racing roots to going full-time with Modified Magazine and launching Speed Academy. Dave opens up about building a brand with his co-founder Pete, the challenges of operating in Canada, collaborating with Canadian Tire, and...

This week on the 2TRACKMIND Podcast, we're doing something a little different — it's a solo episode from the studio as we get ready for our first endurance race weekend of 2025 at Shannoville Motorsports Park. We’re diving into behind-the-scenes prep for Lucky Dog Racing Canada (now called Endurance Elite), sharing thoughts on the rumored 2.5L NE Miata and how it compares to cars like the...

🏁 Is Track Culture Being Priced Out? | 2TRACKMIND PodcastFrom grassroots grit to luxury circuits—this episode dives into the growing divide in the motorsport world. Are track days still for everyone, or is the sport becoming a playground for the wealthy? We talk about the "country clubification" of driving culture, rising costs, and what it means for the next generation of enthusiasts. 0:00 Intro...

Join us for a special episode of the 2TRACKMIND Podcast featuring Enrique Abad, owner and founder of Driven Autosport. Driven Autosport specializes in performance car tuning while still offering typical automotive maintenance. Enrique shares his unique insights into the evolution of the automotive tuning scene, the challenges and rewards of running a performance shop, and personal stories of his l...

Jason & Jason talk tariffs for car enthusiasts, Nissan's bold outlook, and how to use tire pressures to manipulate car balance. 00:00 - introduction 01:54 - What tariffs mean for car enthusiasts 12:28 - Nissan promises affordable enthusiast cars 18:10 - Formula Delta pan for 2nd gen 86 27:13 - Using tire pressure to manipulate car balance 35:59 - How does lapping transition into competitio...

Jason & Jason break down the surprising A90 Supra Final Edition, explore Tesla's concerning Cybertruck recall issues, and get the exclusive details on Revozport's exciting new BMW M4 aero kit. 00:00 - New podcast format for weekly updates 03:00 - A90 Supra final edition 10:18 - Tesla Cybertruck total recall 11:54 - Revozport going ham on BMW G Series aero 14:44 - Will the G87 M2 become a forgo...

In this episode of the 2TRACKMIND podcast, we sit down with Phil Williams Oliveira, known for his FA24/FA20 hybrid BRZ build. Phil shares his fascinating journey from aviation enthusiast to track day addict, recounting his crash at Mosport, the painstaking rebuild process, and his philosophy on DIY car building. We dive deep into engine swaps, rattle can paint jobs, track day experiences, and Phil...

Patrick Alex is back to talk about his first time racing with World Racing League at Sebring. 0:00 - Introduction & Tea Time 03:00 - World Racing League 19:35 - International travel & Opportunity to race in the WRL 33:03 - Meeting the grid 54:40 - Being coached by pros 1:11:00 - Managing team dynamics 1:20:30 - Dealing with rental drivers 1:28:15 - Wrap-up

A special cross-over episode with  @DriversPaddock  . Which car will be the track car of the year? 0:00 - Intro 2:33 - How Driver's Paddock got started 6:40 - Cars driven in 2024 9:45 - Interacting with review car owners1 7:08 - Managing owner expectations 18:48 - Feedback from the community 20:35 - Learnings from 2024 25:22 - How has this year affected your relationship with cars 27:58 - Sustaina...

Jason, Patrick, Jay, and Vinh exchange horrible car gifts for each other with a catch... 0:00 - Intro 9:56 - White Elephant ground rules 11:25 - 2024 retrospective 36:32 - Goals for 2025 1:19:04 - White Elephant gift exchange 1:50:58 - A long wrap-up

The boys from Formula Delta (Ping, Kelvin) join us on the podcast to discuss their motorsports history, their EK Civic track car, and launching a business to manufacture a new high-capacity oil pan for the FA24 oil starvation issue plaguing the BRZ and GR86. 0:00 - Intro 4:09 - How Formula Delta got its start 5:35 - Early Formula Delta projects 9:12 - What is kinematics anyway? 11:30 - Suspension...

Only one race remains before the end of the 2024 Lucky Dog Racing Canada endurance racing series. Join Jason, Patrick, Jay, and Vinh as they reflect on the season's controversies and results. 0:00 - Introduction 4:40 - Race Weekend 1 9:30 - Fake it 'til you make it 11:00 - Jay' has "never" driven in the wet 15:30 - Turn 11 and 3 quarters 23:00 - Balance of Performance for Race Weekend 2 28:30 - It...

Scott Shadbolt joins the podcast to talk all things E46 and keeping up with the modern stock of BMW machinery.