RACERSHQ Podcast

This week we catch up with an old friend to hear all about racing Group N Rally in Zambia.  Mayur also has lots of nice things to say about using autocross to make him a better rally driver.   Make sure you check out his team's facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MambaRacingZambia  

Catching up with Jake Reihl and some Breaking News. After taking a break, RACERSHQ is back.  We've got plans. We've got spreadsheets. We hope you tune in. 

This episode Jake welcomes Ryan Odi on the show. Ryan and Jake chat about NASA HPDE and Time Trials. They chat about getting started, moving up the ranks, and NASA Time Trials classing. Make sure to follow Ryan as he moves up in the Spec Miata world, running NASA Time Trials in the Northeast, and as he moves up in the motorsport world! You can follow Ryan on  Facebook  and  Instagram . You can fin...

This week, Jake talks with Adam Benaway, champion SSC autocross champion and TT Nationals champion in SSC. They chat about mental mistakes, tips for car setup and upcoming events with Racing for Heroes. If you'd like to donate to Racing for Heroes, their CFC number is 56255. You can also add Racing for Heroes to Amazon Smile where a portion of your purchase will be donated to Racing for Heroes (at...

This week Jake welcomes back Davin Sturdivant, the RacersHQ sponsored Kart driver. Jake and Davin chat about the 2019 season so far, using experience from his day job to streamline prep time at the track and how he focuses on key points while on track to go faster. Make sure to check out all of Davin's sponors here: Apex Predator Driver Development ,  425 Motorsports ,  Huggler Racing Engines ,  S...

Welcome back to the RacersHQ Podcast! This week, Jake welcomes back James Chartres for another race review. Jake and James chat about the 4th of July weekend race at Sonoma Raceway. James had some triumphs and tribulations over the entire weekend. They chat about a personal best lap time, blowing out and replacing a transmission, and what it takes to overcome major issues at the track. Click the l...

This week, Jake talks to the RacersHQ iRacing driver, Matt Murphy. They chat about his iRacing for 2019, using data to get faster, and how iRacing has helped him behind the wheel of a real race car. Make sure to like and follow Matt's  Facebook  Page. You can also follow him on Instagram  and Twitter . If you want to reach out to Matt directly, you can do so at his  Website . Keep an eye out for n...

This week, Jake welcomes back his sponsored autocross driver, Karen Thomas. They chat about her season so far, and some of the highs and lows. They also talk about the rest of the season and Karen tells us about her plans for solo nationals! Keep track of Karen on her  Instagram  and  Facebook  pages! Watch for upcoming smart racing tips from  Kanga Motorsports Any questions? Contact Jake  here .

This week, Jake has James Chartres back on the show for a race review. James recently raced at Laguna Seca with his Spec Racer Ford. They talk about the weekend in general, how things went, and what was learned in each track session. Make sure to check out the giveaway on the Kanga Motorsports website featuring custom artwork from Eyes Up Auto Art! You can find out more information on the giveaway...

This week, Jake talks to friend of the show James Chartres of Kanga Motorsports. We talk about how to improve with limited track time, upcoming races and a new partnership! That's right! With Jake working and traveling, he's not able to get to the track as much as he'd like. James is stepping in and providing real-world tips to help you develop as a driver, along with insider information about wha...

This week, Jake breaks down a cheap, easy way to improve on the basics of performance driving- Motorcycle Riding! Jake's not saying to go out and buy a bike right now, but sign up for the basic rider's course through the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. It's a low cost class that will help improve your ability to drive at the limit. You don't even need your own motorcycle to take the course! You can...

After internet issues and delays, Jake was finally able to upload the latest episode! This week, Jake talks to Karen Thomas, the RacersHQ Autocross driver for 2019. Jake and Karen talk about getting started, helpful videos and plans for the upcoming year. If you want to follow Karen, you can find her on  Facebook  and  Instagram The videos we talked about are here on  YouTube   Make sure to keep u...

This week, Jake talks to the 2019 iRacing Driver, Matt Murphy. Jake and Matt talk sim racing, iRacing and the differences between "real" racing and iRacing. Make sure to follow Matt on  Facebook   Instagram  and  Twitter . You can find his videos on  YouTube . Follow Matt's team  Toxic Asset Racing Program  or at  Tarpracing.com . Find out more about Matt's Miata build  here . Make sure to follow...

This week, Jake introduces the RacersHQ Sponsored kart driver for 2019, Davin Sturdivant! Jake and Davin talk about karting, Davin's plans for the upcoming season, and owning too many Miatas! You can find Davin on social media here: Facebook  and Twitter  Starting Grid Blog on  Facebook   The Kartpulse Forums  and his former podcast on Soundcloud (or on Apple Podcasts)  The Kartpulse Podcast Make...

This week, Jake goes over where Racers HQ is for the coming 2019 season. Jake talks about where the project car is, sponsorship, and his recent endeavors in the #Gridlife iRacers League on iRacing. Keep your eyes peeled for updates on the Camaro build in the single car garage, Sponsorship announcements, and what the upcoming season will be for Jake and his team! Follow us on  Facebook Follow us on...

Are you wondering what car you should get to get started in motorsport? The first answer is usually THE CAR YOU HAVE! However, if you're like Jake and many other people out there, the car you have isn't cut out for autocross or even HPDE. This week's episode is a quick how-to guide on shopping for your first race car, and how to get it ready to run at your local autocross, drift event, or HPDE. If...

This week, Jake talks to John Wolf and Adam Benaway of Racing for Heroes. John took second place in the highly competitive A Street class at the 2018 SCCA Solo Nationals, and Adam won the national championship in SSC. Racing for Heroes is a charity that helps veterans in need. Jake talks about their amazing 2018 seasons and what they did to prepare for Nationals. They also talk about what Racing f...

This week, Jake finishes up with some potential sponsored driver questions. He goes over what got him into racing, what to do to keep an edge during the winter months, and how to stand out when looking for a sponsor. Make sure to subscribe to social media to keep up with what's going on. Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Don't forget to apply for sponsorship if you want to be part of the RacersHQ...

Happy New Year! In this episode, Jake fills you in on what's going on in the RacersHQ garage, and answers some questions he's received from the sponsorship applications. Make sure to apply if you're interested in sponsorship! Keep an eye on social media and YouTube for more content about the project car and other updates. You can get to the  Facebook  page here. You can find us here on  Instagram...

In this episode, Jake talks about the recent loss of Sponsorship for Conor Daly in the Xfinity Series and how this can be a lesson for all drivers who wish to be sponsored. Jake also teases some more information on the upcoming sponsorship program through RacersHQ.com. Keep your eyes posted on Social Media: Facebook Twitter Instagram Watch the website for Sponsorship updates as well!

After a small hiatus, Jake is back! In this episode, Jake talks to Andrew Rains from APEX Pro. Jake and Andrew talk about the trials and tribulations of budget endurance cars, running and driving on a Pirelli World Challenge Team, and most importantly, how data can help a hone the race craft of any driver. Jake also gets more information on the APEX Pro Driver system, and how one can use it to bec...

This week, Jake responds to a listener email on the show. Devin, a fan of RacersHQ and aspiring racer asked Jake what he can do to get the most out of practicing at home, both with and without iRacing. Jake goes over how he uses iRacing and Forza along with data logging software and even YouTube to hone his race craft. Jake will be unavailable for a couple of weeks, but will be checking his email...

This week, Jake talks to James of Kanga Motorsports. We chat about Spec Racer Fords, prepping for events, and self-promotion. If you aren't following Kanga Motorsports, you should be. James is amazing at promoting himself and his racing career. In this podcast, he shares some of his secrets to building a brand around your love of racing, preparing for an upcoming race, and what he loves about the...

This week, Jake concludes his series on Ayrton Senna and what it was that made him such a great driver. In the last three episodes, Jake went over everything from physical and mental abilities to driving technique. In this last episode, Jake covers the tragic end to Senna's career and life. He goes over what he has taken from this horrible accident and what we can do as drivers to be more safe on...

This week, Jake returns to his research on Senna and what it was about him that made him such a great driver. In parts 1 and 2, Jake covered the physical and mental abilities of Senna when it came to driving. This week, Jake gets to some of the specifics: Driving technique and car setup. One of the first things Jake covers was Senna's seemingly natural ability when it comes to racing in the rain....