Late to Grid - Grassroots Racing

Send us Fan Mail We have a special edition episode for you!  Why?  Well, we want to spread the word about the upcoming Time Trials weekend at Nelson Ledges Road Course on October 16th and 17th. Dave Lancaster, Region Executive, from the Neohio SCCA provides an overview of super fun weekend. Saturday the 16th is geared for the first timers and those that want to more experience on track.  Saturday&...

Send us Fan Mail What an interesting episode! We chat with Greg Maloy, an SCCA Runoffs podium finisher! We discuss his a lot about Greg's background and recent racing success. Additional topics covered: SCCA Licensing The SCCA Super Touring Lite class Runoffs (intimidating?) Vintage Racing How to progress from autocross to road racing Grid Life & NASA Track Night in America HPDE Find out...

Send us Fan Mail In this quick episode Bill shares his 7 tips to get ready for the track.  Whether you are autocrossing, heading to an HPDE event, running an endurance race, or driving at a track day - these tips apply.  He also shares an update about working on the RX-7. Bill's 7 Tips: Plan (read & write) Parts, Equipment & Spares Trailer & Tow Vehicle Now For The Car! Packing Co...

Send us Fan Mail We cover a lot in this episode; John's racing background, life balance, SCCA competition license, and how to get to run offs. Josh has been involved in amateur motorsports  for about 15 years with a variety organizations, types of cars and events. He's currently attempting to check off “Racing a Formula car at Indy” off his racing bucket list which means he'll be at...

Send us Fan Mail Looking for your next track day? The first place you need to check out is HPDEjunkie.com !  The website is the most inclusive and most current listing of HPDE / Track Days and Open Track events for North America. In this episode we talk with Dave Peters from HPDEjunkie.com.  Like most businesses he started the website out of necessity as he was searching for one place to find trac...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk with Nolan Feathers, a NASA champion! What a refreshing perspective - he's here for the fun! Nolan shares great information about how to progress from HPDE to wheel to wheel racing.  We chat a little iRacing too. How to connect with Nolan: Instagram: nolanfeathers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nolan.feathers Nolan's sponsor: Midwest Miata Par...

Send us Fan Mail Chris Carlisle shares his story of  growing through the motorsports ranks.  From autocross and solo events to now being a podium finisher in SCCA Time Trials Chris has a solid racing background. We talk with Chris about how he got started and his cars.  We also discuss his advice on how new drivers can get behind the wheel.  Chris also shares his thoughts on maintenance between ev...

Send us Fan Mail The indoor karting craze has taken the US by storm and in this episode we talk with Lee Boss from Boss Pro-Karting. As a lifelong racer, hot rodder, and car guy thanks to his dad, Lee climbed the racing ranks for about 15 years, took a bit of a hiatus, and then started BOSS Pro-Karting with his cousin Brad.   Look at his racing resume! 1993 - Started racing go-karts at 5 yrs, Frem...

Send us Fan Mail We have three special guests on this episode to talk to us about fitness and nutrition. If you've done any sort of on track driving or racing you know how important physical fitness is to your ability to drive your car well.  Plus, being in shape sharpens your mental focus. Armando Arellano II is an ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist with dual Bachelors in Exercise Science...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk with Western, NY native, Aaron Wolosyzn, who attended Gannon University in Erie, PA. and now lives in Medina, OH. His professional background is in energy management products and programs. He's always had a passion for anything with wheels and an engine.  Aaron began modifying his cars at  age 16, started racing in local SCCA regions at 21, and has bee...

Send us Fan Mail Bill and John take. a few moments to catch up on current projects, share a funny high school story, and John talks about life. John shares E30 updates, his love for his RV, and house projects. Bill got his truck back, spent some time on the RX-7s and fixed the Miata.   Thanks for listening and taking an interest in growing grassroots racing.  The Late To Grid podcast shares the st...

Send us Fan Mail Want to know what the SCCA is up to north east Ohio?  Then this is the podcast episode to listen to!  They have a very busy season planned and Dave Lancaster shares all the details about their programs and events. Dave is the Regional Executive of the NEOHIO Region of SCCA Inc.  Neohio SCCA is an active club that offers Club Racing, Time Trials, Solo (Autocross), Rally Cross, Stre...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 8! Paul Hirsch joins us to talk about grassroots motorsports and how he first got involved in karting and eventually endurance racing.  He shares his advice to those looking to get started in racing and shares his plans for 2021.  He and Bill talk about some of the adventures they had while endurance racing including one very snowy day picking up an E30 at the US/Canadian...

Send us Fan Mail What an episode! Honestly, we could have talked for hours with these gentlemen.  Tons of great information about their passion for helping get folks on track and truly helping others.  Not everything we talked about is in this episode - which means that we'll come out with a bonusode (is that even a word?) to share the rest of what we talked about. Some interesting highlights...

Send us Fan Mail Hey there!  It's been two weeks, but we have another episode for you and it doesn't get any more grassroots than Jim Morris from Fauxrarri Motorsports . Jim is a Marine Corps veteran (thank you!!!), husband, father, works full time at JE Pistons, just bought a house with a huge pole barn and is building a race car.  Does he even sleep? We talk about Jim's plans for...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk with Mark Basso, Founder of Autobahn Country Club in Joliet IL. As you'll hear Mark always enjoyed sports that required a helmet and developed an idea that allowed car enthusiasts to enjoy their passion while including their families in the events and outings. Did you know that Joilet was the third site they worked with to get this concept off the grou...

Send us Fan Mail We are excited to have local race promoter Randy Maggio on the podcast for a deeper dive into local racing.  Randy and his family own the Painesville Speedway and Lorain Raceway Park - both in northern Ohio.  This kid will knock your socks off!  20 years old and hustling each day to make local, oval racing the best it can be. Randy talks about his family's racing history, wha...

Send us Fan Mail John talks about Ranger Rover Land Rover wheel fitment and Spec E46 questions.  Bill's been slow to start his projects. Just like in life things can be stuck and John asks about stuck wheels on an E46 wagon and how to get them unstuck.  Again, similar to getting unstuck in life... use a little persuasion.    We interview Tim Wadsworth from Track First in Richfield Ohio. Tim t...

Send us Fan Mail Wow, episode two already!  LOL Bill & John head to Autobahn Country Club in early November.  John brings his E46 M3 and Bill has his RX-7 which hasn't been on track for 10 years! The guys share project updates and recap the trip to Autobahn.  Unfortunately, Bill gets a ride back to the garages.   Thanks for listening! Thanks for listening and taking an interest in growing...

Send us Fan Mail Friends since high school, Bill Snow and John Thorne both have careers in the automotive industry and they still play with cars.  So why not have a podcast talking about their car projects while interviewing industry insiders? In Episode 1 Bill and John talk about the name, Late to Grid, and John's team name of procrasti-Racing and how they met in high school.   Not only were...

Send us Fan Mail Our podcast is geared towards the weekend warrior, the grassroots motorsports person. We all work hard all week long and like to 'relax' at the track whether it's an 8 hour endurance race, an SCCA sprint race or an HPDE event - being at the track is where we like to be. Listen and learn from others involved in our sport.  We'll interview other racers, coaches,...