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On this episode I give a long overdue Honda challenge update and some updates on project gloomy and a new to me seat and adding a new pedal to my 8th gen civic si.

On this episode I have on my good friends Kelvin Arreola and Jonathan Ziegler in Ziegel's trailer the night before a track day at streets of willow We had a couple of tall Modelos soo we where having fun. It is not FF cars but its people who I would go to the track even if I do not drive.

On todays podcast we talk about the lowest barrier to entry in time attack with Gridlife Sundae cup With Michael Smith. We talk about the some of the new rules and new format for Sundae cup. We also talk about the now infamous black flag incident. I also ask and Michael his thoughts on junk yard change hunting and give my answer of which cars and years to look for.

On this episode I have the Honda Challege update and special shout out to those representing in GLTC. I talk about my upcoming trip to Japan and changesmade to my 2023 goals. Also, I got a new racing suit, and center net for project gloomy. Finally in the last segment I have a Philosophical question to ask you the listener.

Who else But Jackie. Northeast Honda Challenge legend is starting her own podcast about race cars and set up. Along with any other questions you may have. I am a big fan of her and helping me get better with her suggestions and I'm hoping you all will reach if you have questions. Looking FWD to hearing the keg story.

On this episode I cover the transmission build and how it ended up working at big willow. How did the car fair at the event and what take aways were had. It honestly pointed to a couple of changes that have to be made before the next event at buttonwillow.

On this episode I talk about the mods I have made for the upcoming time trials event at Big willow with NASA. I also cover nationals cost and who has signed up currently and pricing.

On today's episode I give some updates on project gloomy. Preparing for the march 25 Nasa event. I talk about why I will not be racing this event and why I will be doing time trial instead.

On todays Episode we have James from Ghostwerks. In this episode we cover how he got to work for Spoon, his love of low riders and bit of history with synchro tech, Gear speed and how these companies came into being. It was a blast talking to James he is an awesome human. 

On this episode I add a new update, Cover hopefully the last struggle with the LSD and 4.9 final drive and I explain it all without trying to sound like Charlie from its always sunny in Philadelphia. 

On this episode we cover updates on the 3rd D series transmission I got, Honda Challenge update and a lesson I learned.

On this Episode We have out Honda Challenge update and updates on the project gloomy. I also break down the parts I have had break downs with and share how to overcome them.

On todays episode we have ex Honda R&D employee and founder of redshift motorsports and now co-founder of Standard Racing suspension Chris Shenefield. We talk about his struggles to go out on his own and we answer some myths about coilovers. Chris is an enthusiast and passionate person about doing right by the customer. He also shares his thoughts on who you should avoid for coilovers. 

On todays episode I talk about progress or lack of progress on project gloomy. Current Honda Challenge for the Southeast and SoCal. I also talk about reconnecting with my ratchet self via a listener and what 3 cars under 5, 000 USD I would recommend for an overall Track you can Daily car.

On todays episode we have Boston from HC1 and Michael from HC2. We talk about burgers, tow rigs and Nationals at Pit Race.

On this episode we have Brandy Lee from the North East Honda Challenge and probably the most followed Honda Challenge racer. Very honored to know she is a listener and really respect the determination and work she puts in to race her iconic yellow type r integra. I had a great time talking with Brandy and looking fwd to meeting all the Honda Challenge peeps at Nationals.

On this Episode I talk about D series transmissions and talk about the legacy left behind by Ken Block. I talk about the most recent updated on the D series transmission build and why I never had a chance to get it running in the first place.

On this episode we have the legend From Northeast and 2 time Honda Challenge H5 national champion. Zephyr Belski is the problem solver and a solid driver. If you are in need for electrical or subie help near the tri state area hit this man up he can get you sorted out.

Happy Holidays to all. On this episode we have one of the most marketable drivers in SoCal and One of the noteworthy time attack drivers out there, Carlos Valenzuela and Karla Pestonik. We talk about the enduro and the plans for 2023. Hope you all enjoy this episode I know I did.

I Have on one of the most influential racers in the NASA Northeast region and we talk about rules changes for H1 in Honda Challenge. We talk about nationals at pit race and who better to talk about that track then the current H2 lap record holder. We Nissan Altima's and some glimpse of why they have their reputation. Always a joy to talk to Jackie and if you need coaching and data analysis reach o...

With the 2023 season just around the corner I have on the national champ Jonathan Baker to talk about the rule changes and what his thoughts are on how the effect it will have on some chassis and engine package. We also talk about the road to 2023 nationals and what to look forward to at Pittrace.

For the first time we have someone from the southeast region of NASA's Honda Challenge region. This region Is known for having many S2000's racing in H1 and H2. Stephen Pearce has many regional championships and is a consistent driver for this region. For a bit we try and see who loved to be more cost effective him or me. Thank you to Stephen for coming on and sharing what makes this region so uni...

Victor is well known in the 8thgen Civic world for being one the few who tracked an 8th gen civic with an R18 engine. He has done what I constantly tell other to do which is build up to the limit of your car. He has gone through a couple K series engines and has a lot of experience with the chassis. I enjoyed talking to him and look FWD to having him on again to talk about 8th Gen civic things.

My first ever guest to fly over from the east coast just to be on the podcast, Kaan Canturk. An avid listener to podcast Kaan comes on to talk about 8th gen civic life how he is going to smash at Mid-Atlantic 2023 year.  All joking aside Kaan is someone i enjoyed talking about road racing and what we can do to get more people who drive Hondas into Honda Challenge. At the end also listen for a...

On todays episode I cover the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic reginal championship results. I cover my final drive and transmission build for our last race in December.