Lizard Brains: Driving Drivers

DJ and Tom discuss mind traps that are easy to find yourself in while participating in anything competitive. We say sorry not sorry for the polorizing guest of last week Carlton McCarguy. Come on people, we paid him to complete a contract and we are gonna get our moneys worth! We jump into emails this week. There were some real gems of emails this week. We are so grateful to everyone who joins the...

DJ and Tom catch up since they really haven't been able to talk since the last episode was recorded almost 2 weeks! We then got to meet Carlton McCarguy! What an amazing time being on his Carguy game show! Thanks again for putting that together Richard Sawicki. Then we jump into EEEEEMMMMMMAAAAAIIIIILLLLLLSSSSSSSS

Before the topic this week Tom and DJ talk about coaching, how putting yourself out there is scary and talk a bit about their weekend at Barber Motorsports. DJ and Tom talk about their first memories of pro racing. Tom talks about his first pro racing experiences and reflects on them. They talk about how pro racing could also be called business racing Then of course we jump into EEEMAAAIIILLSSSSS...

DJ and Tom were at Barber Motorsports park for the weekend and stole the inside of Lukes trailer to record a podcast with Zac Lovoy. Realizing they were one Luke away from an all star podcast crew they were delighted to find out that Luke was a giant Lizard Brain fan and couldn't wait to bestow us with his infinite wisdom that none of us matter and no body cares about you. You'll have to listen to...

Your physical comfort in the car can matter as much as your psychological comfort in the car. In this episode we discuss things to assess and sort to make sure you are ready to drive this car to the best of what ever your ability currently is! Write us emails at Podcast@lizardbrain.life We can't wait to hear from you!! Thank you to Autoboss and Mitch! Catch our socials at DJ Alessandrini Instagram...

In this episode we explore the psyche drivers go through immediately after a wreck. How do we get over that. How do you allow yourself to not worry about the bad things that can happen? How do we allow ourselves to push the limits again with the heartbreak, ego check, financial hurt with the incident still fresh in our memories? I think we all came away with this one with a better understanding of...

In this episode Tom and DJ talk about the where the podcast is and where we want it to be. What their plans are for 2023.Thet also talk about what our best moments of the year. This episode is a little special since it's the first in person episode that we have been able to record thanks to some fancy new recording equipment that were donated by Mitch Marhefka of Autobossohio.com We do get to some...

DJ and Tom talk about the things they did BEFORE racing. It's hard to believe there ever was something before racing took all of our attention. Over the podcast we kinda figure out that the things that consumed us as we've progressed through life have, in a way, shaped us. We were running a little short on time and emails. The podcast needs your emails in order for it to stay interactive with the...

Tom and DJ tell tales from PRI. DJ confesses his love for his coworkers. Then they expertly segway into this weeks topic, sponsors. How to get them, how to keep them, what types of sponsorships are available. What the companies/people in charge are looking for. We then get into EEEEEMMMMMMAAAAAAIIIIILLLLLLLLLSSSSSSSSS Podcast@lizardbrain.life

It was a full house on the podcast tonight to try and fill the void of Tom's absence. I have Austin Cobb, Ido Waksman, and Mitch Marhefka on the show to talk all things sim racing. We talk about equipment and our personal journey with sim racing and how it has influenced us and possibly you in the real world. No emails this episode but if you'd like to send us some! PODCAST@LIZARDBRAIN.LIFE

Tom and DJ talk about the 2023 rules proposed for GLTC. The rules we are talking about in this episode are proposed rules and not finale. Which gives this the unique properties of warm milk. I'm sure it's going to age great! If you'd like to be a part of the email segment of the show please write in at podcast@lizardbrain.life

Tom and I are in full vacation mode. This description is also in full vacation mode. Send us emails at podcast@lizardbrain.life !

Just because the race season is over it doesn't mean its time to put racing on pause, or is it? Tom and DJ discuss off season plans and goals. Then of course some emails are answered! If you'd like to email the podcast please reach out to us at podcast@lizardbrain.life

DJ and Tom talk about SEMA which is a giant trade show in Las Vegas and try to catch up on some emails but get off topic and are still drowning in emails. If you'd like to add to the backlog, please write to us! We are going to get to all of them! podcast@lizardbrain.life

Tom and DJ talk about the book The Art of Racing in the Rain. We also answer some emails about that we received about the book. If you'd like to email us please send them in to Podcast@lizardbrain.life

This week we get into some dangerous territory and talk about all of our unpopular opinions. We are expecting to get roasted for a lot of our opinions on this one! Then of course we get to some interesting emails! If you'd like to send us some fun emails write in at Podcast@lizardbrain.life

Tom and DJ catch up on the weekend. Then they talk about setting goals, achieving goals, failing to reach goals. What is an effective goal? What can be learned from failing to reach a goal? How do our goals aim our focus and our limited time? Then of course we get to some interesting emails! If you'd like to send us some fun emails write in at Podcast@lizardbrain.life

In this episode Tom and DJ talk about their first. Their first autocross, first win, first time on a track, first road race, first road race win, our first love. Ok maybe we didn't have time for one of those. Then we get to some fun emails. If you'd like to send us some fun emails write in at Podcast@lizardbrain.life

Tom and DJ kidnapped Ryan Kristoff to hang out with them tonight as they talked about the SCCA runoffs and their favorite races. They dive into a while bunch of entertaining emails which included giving Ryan one of the weirdest emails they've had to date. If you want to send us emails please write in at Podcast@lizardbrain.life

DJ and Tom have a discussion on what racing is, what it was, and what it will be. When the future has self driving cars, where does the next generation of racers come from? Then we answer some really insightful and thought provoking emails. Please join in on the conversation and send us some emails at.... podcast@lizardbrain.life Thank you so much for listening!

DJ and Tom make a list of games that have influenced their lives the most. It was a fun trip down memory lane full of laughs, nostalgia, tears?! If having fun while recording the podcast was a metric for how good the episodes are, this is the best one yet. Email us your thoughts at podcast@lizardbrain.life Thank you so much for listening!

Tom and DJ talk about what balancing risk vs reward means to them. Tom tells some stories of getting in a car where the risk felt like part of the job. The discussion then turns into how much your "comfort" with the risk in a task influences how competitive you can be. Then we swing into our favorite sections EEEEMMMMMAAAAAAIIIIIILLLLLLLSSSSSS. Email us at podcast@lizardbrain.life

Tom & DJ discuss their least favorite topic: losing. After a quick catch-up, DJ takes the opportunity of a loss at the SCCA ProSolo Finale to have a discussion about how to lose like a champ. Winning is easy, losing is hard; there's always something to learn. Then Tom gives away all of his hair secrets and more in Emails. Email us at podcast@lizardbrain.life Veritasium Video: The 4 things it takes...

Tom and DJ live through some memories about SCCA Solo Nationals. We probably offer some good tips that may or may not win you a championship. We laugh, we love, we cry, and then we read some emails! Lots of great questions this week. If you have thoughts about this episode or any questions please email us at podcast@lizardbrain.life

Tom and DJ have a special guest on the show. Eric Kutil! We've been trying to have Eric on the show for years! It's great to finally have him. During this episode we talk about racing at Lime Rock. We discuss how talent is a myth, maybe? We answer some fun emails and learn some interesting facts about sour cream! If you have thoughts about this episode or any questions please email us at podcast@l...