Professional Awesome Racing

Hypercritical by Professional Awesome Racing

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Join Mike Lewin, Devin Giles, Dan O'Donnell and Hayden Lowe from Professional Awesome as they discuss American Time Attack, Race Engineering, and other Grassroots Motorsports

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Professional Awesome Racing

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professionalawesome.com

Latest episode

Jan 7, 2026

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Episodes

EP.29 Popeyes Racing! In Depth Sponsorship Break Down W/Tanner From Fuel Lab 04.02.2022

Mike, Hayden, Dan, and Devin are joined by Tanner from Fuel Lab. We go over some of how to pitch to a potential sponsor. We go behind the scenes on some of his tactics on pitching to high-level supporters for FD programs. He also shares what he looks for when receiving a sponsorship email and some of the things that you should include. I'll give you a hint, it's not all about your following. We al...

EP.28 Sucking At Having Fun w/ Dewey 28.01.2022

Mike, Hayden, Dan, and Devin are joined by the one, the only, Eric Dewey Dewitt! We get all riled up about time attack. We share some opinions to improve time attack that is sure to piss off someone. We also need your help finding Dan's obscure car!  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/professionalawesome777 Facebook Group: https:...

EP. 27 How To Diagnose A Problem and Obsecure Car #2 Volkwagen SP2 21.01.2022

Mike, Hayden, Dan, and Devin Talk about how to diagnose a problem. Rather it is blown fuel pumps to suspension-related incidents like a car pulling to one side. We also go over another Obscure car. As always, we leave you with some homework to win a free T-Shirt.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/professionalawesome777 Facebook...

Ep. 26 Welcoming in 2022! 12.01.2022

Mike, Hayden, Dan, and Devin Talk about their recent project updates and some goals for 2022.  A special twist in throughout this episode regarding a GM company. Be sure to email or PM us your answers to the homework on this episode. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/professionalawesome777 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.co...

EP.25 Corvette's Aren't Competitive in GLTC, Feras Abuqartoumy did what? 13.10.2021

Mike, Hayden, and Devin recap what went down with at Gridlife's Final event of the year. Focusing on the highs and lows of Gridlife Touring Cup, Feras and his blistering fast C6 Corvette, and we dabble into how to keep a car on track all season and the developing process to be on the pointy end of the sport. We think you will like this one but let us know if you agree or disagree.  Instagram:...

EP.24 Former Hoonigan and Getaway Driver Contestant Brian Frozone 22.09.2021

Mike, Dan, Hayden, and Devin are joined by special guest Brian Frozone. Brian competes in Canadian Sports Car Series and Gridlife in his Volkswagen GTI. You may have also seen him on the show Getaway Driver and Hoonigans Talent search a few years ago. Brian shares with us why he chose the GTI, some sim racing thoughts, and what he thinks about pro racing.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...

EP.23 Infamous Adam Jabaay From Slip Angle Podcast, #Gridlife, and Memes 16.08.2021

Mike, Dan, Hayden, and Devin are joined by special guest Adam Jabaay from Gridlife, Slipangle Podcast, and all the Memes on Track Midwest! WE talk about his philosophy to Gridlife Touring Cup rules. He also thinks we hate him but it's really the other way around. This is a can't miss episode! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profess...

EP.22 A Talk About Partnerships With Emily From Advance Auto Parts 08.08.2021

Mike, Dan, Hayden, and Devin are joined by special guest Emily from Advance Auto Parts! They discuss what a big company like Advance looks for when it partners with someone, How to look at content creation, and some misconceptions to avoid.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/professionalawesome777 Facebook Group: https://www.fac...

Ep.21 Jason Dienhart From Global Time Attack! 02.08.2021

Mike,Dan, Hayden, and Devin are joined by special guest Jason Dienhart! They discuss the early times of GTA and ow it formed to the premier time attack organization in the USA. They also discuss the Long Beach event.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/professionalawesome777  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/gr...

EP.20 Honda Fits are Trash, S2000 and Rabbit Updates! 19.07.2021

Hayden and Devin talk about whats's going on with the S2000, K series vs F Series, Why Fits suck, and some soft deadlines in our first duo episode. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/professionalawesome777 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2950472345184860  Website: https://professionalawesome.com

EP.19 Safety & Making Time Attack Better w/ Dewey 05.07.2021

Hayden, Mike, Dan, and Devin are joined by a special guest. Eric Dewit, famously known as Dewey. They discuss the state of time attack, safety, and how we can make time attack better!  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/professionalawesome777 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2950472345184860  Website: https://...

EP.18 GLTC Midseason Tire Rule and Car Optimization 24.06.2021

Hayden, Mike, Dan, and Devin share their thoughts about the new rule in Gridlife Touring Cup about A052s. They also share a few things about car optimization. Listen to the end we will love to hear your feedback. Sorry, this episode is a little raw, unedited.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/professionalawesome777 Facebook Gro...

EP.17 Computational Fluid Dynamics and New Pro Awe Parts 10.05.2021

Hayden, Mike, Dan, and Devin go over the basis of CFD. For those that want to know the basics of this popular term that's been thrown around these days, this is the episode for you. You may have to re-listen a couple of times as well, it's packed with insights from Mike. We also go over some new parts we are making.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/ Facebook: ht...

EP.16 RPM Act and Motorsports Partnerships 04.04.2021

This episode has been published and can be heard everywhere your podcast is available. Hayde, Mike, and Devin discuss what's in the RPM act and how it affects the average car enthusiast and racers. We also dabble in motorsports partnerships and how they can be right for you.  RPM Act: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/2602/text?r=59&s=1&fbclid=IwAR2RDZD5ug-cquLr...

EP.15 Jeremy Swenson and Gridlife Touring Cup 22.03.2021

Hayde, Dan, Mike, and Devin are joined by the infamous Jeremy Swenson. Jeremy has raced his C6 ZR1 across the country. You may know the name from Optima Challenge, King Of The Hill Autocross, and Gridlife's Time Attack series. Now he has decided to stop into the Gridlife Touring Cup challenge which is a wheel-to-wheel series with rules that favor 4 cylinder lightweight vehicles. Take a listen to h...

EP.14 Nads from Hoonigan, The Real OG of Timeattack 22.02.2021

Dan, Mike, and Devin are joined by Nads From Hoonigan this week. They talk about how nads brought Time Attack to the USA, the early days of Redline, and Global Time attack. Nads also shares what his thoughts are on the Spirit of Time Attack is in his eyes and where TA seems to be going. A must-listen show! Places where you can reach us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracin...

EP.13 Chatting With Gridlife's Competition Director, Abrin Schumucker 27.01.2021

Hayden, Dan, Mike, and Devin are joined by Abrin Schumucker this week. They talk about rules and the latest updates with Gridlife. We also get into a lengthy discussion about classes and what is or isn't.  This should be a good one so let us know what...

EP.12 DCTs, Spirit Of Time Attack & Much More! 10.01.2021

Hayden, Dan, Mike, and Devin talk about DCTs and why they are great and why they suck. They also dabble briefly on what would make the most sense for rules. Spirit of Time Attack is discussed in agonizing detail. Mike is an idiot and the team's New Year...

EP.11 Professional Drivers Jeff Westphal & Tom O' Gorman Insights on Timeattack and General Racing 20.12.2020

Hayden, Dan, Mike, and Devin are joined by a couple of special guests. Tom O' Gorman and Jeff Westphal! They share how racing professional race cars compare to driving in time attack. They also share some unique insight into their racing past and how...

EP.10 Proposal for Timeattack format change and GTLC Talk 06.12.2020

Hayden, Dan, Mike, and Devin talk about what a spectator-friendly time attack format may look like.  They also discuss Devin's C5 in Gridlife Touring Cup and what Mike and Dan think the ideal candidate for the class would be. They wrap things up with...

EP.9 Corvette's to Dominant? When to replace an OEM part with Aftermarket? Special Guest Aric Streeter 22.11.2020

Hayden, Dan, Mike, and Devin were joined by a special guest Aric Streeter. Aric does racecar consulting for Speed Street LLC. In this episode, they talk about some pet peeves in racing. Where is Time Attack heading? Are Corvettes to dominant ?  When to...

Ep.8 Do We Need Payouts?, Are Timeattack Rules To Loose? 08.11.2020

Hayden, Dan, Mike, and Devin go over what a payout structure for a time attack could like it. This also ventures in marketing and brand awareness. The boys wrap it up with a rules discussion or the lack of rules discussion. Places where you can reach...

EP. 7 Myths In Chassis Set Up With Special Guest Jason Saini 26.10.2020

Jason Saini Join the Professional Awesome crew to talk about common misconceptions and driving habits. Places where you can reach us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/Facebook:...

EP.6 Street Tire Treadwear is a Joke, Covid's Impact, and Everyone Needs a PDM 11.10.2020

In this episode, Hayden, Mike, Dan, and Devin discuss a few viewer questions from Trackmidwest. They cover PDM vs Traditional dummy systems, Covid's impact, and 200 Treadwear tires. Places where you can reach us:Instagram:...

EP. 5 Humble Beginnings 14.09.2020

In this episode, Hayden, Mike, Dan, and Devin discuss where they started down the path to racing. Places where you can reach us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/Facebook:...

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