Clutch Burners Podcast

Tinzy Smith, the 'Mother of Clutches,' sharing her extensive knowledge of clutch technology, manufacturing, and tuning in drag racing. From her start in muscle cars to working with elite teams, she reveals insights into clutch design, materials, and the science behind optimal performance. In this in-depth interview, expert Tinzy Smith shares her insights on clutch technology, racing strate...

Billy and Rich share their recent racing experiences, technical insights on clutch and turbo setups, and memorable moments from their events. They discuss tuning challenges, race strategies, and the camaraderie of the drag racing community. Join us as we dive into the world of drag racing, car modifications, and race event stories with Canadian Chuck Norris and BangShift Billy. Chapters00:00Introd...

Join us as we delve into the world of high-performance drag racing with experts from Ram Clutches. Discover the intricacies of clutch technology, engine setups, and racing strategies that push the limits of speed and power. This episode features expert insights on clutch tuning, data analysis, and racing strategies from top professionals in the drag racing industry. Learn how data management and m...

Join Bill Armstrong, BangShift Billy and Rich Guido, The Canadian Chuck Norris in this lively podcast episode as they pay tribute to Chuck Norris, share their latest racing updates, and discuss upcoming events, car upgrades, and the legendary status of Chuck Norris through humorous anecdotes. Tribute to Chuck Norris Upcoming racing events and trips Car upgrades and modifications Qualifying and cla...

In this episode, Joel Grannas shares his journey from racing to manufacturing custom transmission bell housings, his innovative engineering solutions, and insights into high-performance racing technology. Discover how he developed his own gear sets, the challenges of racing with high horsepower, and tips for durability and performance.

Join us as Ethan Vander Velden shares his wild experiences from Sick Week, including a near-accident with a tractor, YouTube journey, and racing insights. Discover practical tips on car tuning, troubleshooting, and the thrill of drag racing adventures.

In this episode of the Clutch Burners podcast, hosts Bill Armstrong, BangShift Billy and Canadian Chuck Norris welcome Jon Rogers, co-owner of Import Drag Solutions and a notable figure in the stick shift drag racing community. Jon shares his journey from using a Nissan SR20 engine to transitioning to a 2JZ and ultimately to the VK56 engine in his Nissan 240SX. He discusses the challenges he faced...

In this episode of the Clutch Burners podcast, host Bill Armstrong and co-host Canadian Chuck Norris welcome Doug Cook, founder of Motion, to discuss his journey in the automotive industry, the growth of his business, and the importance of passion in racing. They explore Doug's experiences with partnerships, the significance of YouTube content creation, and predictions for upcoming racing even...

In this episode of the Clutch Burners podcast, hosts Bill Armstrong and Canadian Chuck Norris engage with Bruce Couture, the founder of Modern Driveline, to discuss the intricacies of stick shift drag racing and the evolution of transmission technology. The conversation covers a range of topics including the importance of drivetrain components, the evolution of Modern Driveline, and the various tr...

We talk with valvetrain expert Aaron White about his Street and Yeet FoxBody build. Your hosts Bill Armstrong and Rich Guido are veteran drag-n-drive stick shift racers. Together they make up a wealth of stick shift street car knowledge. They've competed Drag Week, Rocky Mountain Race Week, Sick Week, Midwest Drags, Miles of Mayhem, Street Car Takeover, and many more. Support Clutch Burners an...

In this episode of the Clutch Burners podcast, hosts BangShift Billy and Canadian Chuck Norris welcome Rob Warrick, a machinist at Richard Childress Racing and a passionate drag racer. The conversation covers Rob's journey in the racing world, his experiences with drag and drive events, and the challenges he faces with his 1995 Camaro, which features a 6-liter LS twin turbo setup. The discussi...

BangShift Billy, Bill Armstrong and Canadian Chuck Norris, Rich Guido talk to Street and Yeet Stich Shift Winner CJ Roberts.

BangShift Billy and Canadian Chuck Norris with guest John Marks and his nasty low 8 sec Toyota pickup. Your hosts Bill Armstrong and Rich Guido are veteran drag-n-drive stick shift racers. Together they make up a wealth of stick shift street car knowledge. They've competed Drag Week, Rocky Mountain Race Week, Sick Week, Midwest Drags, Miles of Mayhem, Street Car Takeover, and many more. Suppor...

Join us as we sit down with Matt Goins of Tick Performance, a true leader in the stick shift drag racing community. Tick Performance has been at the forefront of innovation, designing and manufacturing game-changing parts that have helped shape the sport as we know it today. Tune in to hear insights from Matt and learn more about the impact Tick Performance has had on stick shift racing! Your host...

With 20 years of engine-building experience, Stefan's journey started at just 14 when he built his first engine. He later honed his craft at top engine shops in the UK and Canada before moving his entire operation to the U.S. in 2019—where he's seen incredible success. Join us as we chat with Stefan about tea, crumpets, and horsepower! Your hosts Bill Armstrong and Rich Guido are veteran d...

As a member of the elite 6-second stick shift club, Ryan knows how to row gears with the best of them. Join us as we chat with Ryan about his black Corvette addiction and coming back from his recent crash. Your hosts Bill Armstrong and Rich Guido are veteran drag-n-drive stick shift racers. Together they make up a wealth of stick shift street car knowledge. They've competed Drag Week, Rocky Mounta...

Three-time Drag Week Champion, seasoned stick-shift driver, and engineer Jeff Sias joins us on the podcast today! Tune in as we dive into his journey to victory with a naturally aspirated stick-shift car in an automatic world. Your hosts Bill Armstrong and Rich Guido are veteran drag-n-drive stick shift racers. Together they make up a wealth of stick shift street car knowledge. They've competed Dr...

Bill Armstrong and Richard Guido have had a whirlwind few months, with Bill hard at work developing an innovative product and Rich completed his 21st Drag and Drive while putting on a transmission-pulling clinic. Both have been traveling the continent in relentless pursuit of speed. As seasoned drag-and-drive stick shift racers, Bill and Rich bring a wealth of street car expertise to the table. Th...

Meet Adam Dorey, a stick shift fanatic and long-time friend! Adam's been thrilling fans with his dynamic racing commentary for years, and now he's doing it full-time. His passion for manual transmissions and in-depth knowledge of the sport bring every race to life. Buckle up and join us as Adam shifts gears and delivers the excitement of the racetrack straight to your ears! Your hosts Bill...

Bill Armstrong, Nate Curran, and Joel Magill finished first, second, and third in this year’s Rocky Mountain Race Week 1.0 stick shift class. Nate recently swapped his car over from an automatic and finished it just in time for the event and ended up having the quickest pass in the class. Joel makes his return quicker than ever in his killer stick shift truck. Your hosts Bill Armstrong and Rich Gu...

Bob Gruber is coming off of his third place finish in the Sick Week Stick Shift 2024 class. His ProCharged small block ford belt-munching machine went 8.805 @ 161 in Orlando and finished the week with a 9.0 average. Also joining us is Nick Larson, owner of Streetcar Shenanigans Performance in Illinois. Join us as they discuss which Home Depot parts it takes to get a cog-driven centrifugal street c...

Myles Kerr of English Racing has an impressive AWD B-Series Integra. Some people call it the Gringotegra. 1320video calls it "The Integra that Could". No matter what you call it, it's a monster that makes nearly 450 horsepower PER CYLINDER and was capable of winning the stick shift class at TX2K23. Join us as we chat with Myles about the Gringotegra, Methanol, No-Prep, and surviving...

Join us as we summarize our PRI 2023 adventures, talk about Bill's new Billy Button, chat about our winter upgrades, and plan our 2024 events! Your hosts Bill Armstrong and Rich Guido are veteran drag-n-drive stick shift racers. Together they make up a wealth of stick shift street car knowledge. They've competed Drag Week, Rocky Mountain Race Week, Sick Week, Midwest Drags, Miles of Mayhem...

Ben Strader of EFI University joins us again to talk about making horsepower and winning races. We also discuss his team's success in the new NHRA class, Factory X. Your hosts Bill Armstrong and Rich Guido are veteran drag-n-drive stick shift racers. Together they make up a wealth of stick shift street car knowledge. They've competed Drag Week, Rocky Mountain Race Week, Sick Week, Midwest...

Chris Moore & Stephen Plemmons of Moore HP are part-time comedians and silver car enthusiasts. They also occasionally go pretty dang fast. Join us as we chat with Chris & Stephen about horsepower and shifting gears while laughing to tears. Your hosts Bill Armstrong and Rich Guido are veteran drag-n-drive stick shift racers. Together they make up a wealth of stick shift street car knowledge...