The Blind Apex Podcast

Send us Fan Mail As a follow up to Episode 186, Brandon Marshall of Lifeline Fire & Safety Systems North America, joins me to talk about things we need to take into consideration when selecting and installing our fire suppression systems.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail GLGT race, Chris Delucia (@c.delucia) joins me to talk about his recent race car fire... what he did right, what he did wrong, and the changes he is making. YOU NEED TO LISTEN TO THIS!!  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Dave Gambino of RP Performance joins me to talk Miatas... in case you guys havent been convinced by my sales pitch on the C5 Vette ... we talk Miatas and which ones to buy (daily, track, and race) in 2026. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Mario Korf from Occamsracers.com joins me to do a wind tunnel debrief... He took a crew to the wind tunnel to test wings and endplates, among other things. And for 2027 he is offering his services and wants to take 10 cars from the podcast to do baselines and more testing!  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Charlie Moua of Doryoku MFG joins me to talk about my K24 issues AND growing his business from the best valve covers in the game to new motorsports products... He isnt just making your race car look good... he's here to make you fast!  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Mario Gomez of Gridseat.co joins me to talk about discovering endurance racing and his mission to get more people into it... the easy way. If you are curious about endurance racing or run a team that needs to fill seats... this podcast is for you!  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Bailey of Pizza Boy Metal Works (@pizzaboymetalworks) joins me to talk shop... when, how, what to know in advance and the costs associated with bespoke custom parts for our race cars... do you have a poorly supported car or want to stand out on IG? you need these parts!  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Austin of Wunderladen Racing joins me to talk about the parts development and needs of the FK8/FL5 Type R platforms... form a street car, dual use, or race car... "they dont need much" but what they need is critical to the success of the platform. IF YOU LIKE WHAT YOU HEAR SHARE THE PODCAST WITH FRIENDS!  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail AK from CHAOS Fab Shop (chaosfabshop.com @chaosfabshop) joins me to talk about truck and trailer maintenance. The Chaos team spends most weekend at some offroad park or drift event all over the United States... so who better to talk to us about how to keep our rigs rolling!?!?! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Jaime, from RaceFFPod, brings a box of tissues as I explain how to destroy an ENGINE and TRANSMISSION at the same time. When tolerances stack and you get a little careless, massive destruction occurs. Learn from me... dont do this the hard way.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail John from Hytech exhaust... a man that has been building high quality, race proven (on all levels) headers and exhausts... joins me to talk about the important pieces of the exhaust side of the engine and what we need to consider. He told me he's controversial and he didn't disappoint.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Carlos (@cvr49) joins me to talk about how he got into his vette and fresh new balance shoes... and we devolved into how he uses the outlap to feel the tires and the techniques he uses to feel the tires out before a stint on track.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Did you know springs are a wear item on your race car? Did you know they dont just compress but they can bend? Frank from Swift Springs joins me to educate us on springs, what to look for, what to avoid, and the harsh environment they live in.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Jake from @bainracing joins me to talk about the induction side of the engine. In a world of peak HP or detuning engines for classes... we need more education on this side of the engine to maximize our performance.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Race and Hyperfest Event Director Chris Cobetto joins me to talk about Hyperfest 2026. 24 years of Hyperfest... the event lives on, evolves, and has so much to do (even FREE stuff!)... it truly is the Automotive Amusement Park!  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Because of the drama from the sway bar episode... Ms. Jackie Andrews (@lo_buk_motorsports) joins me to talk about all the advice on the internet for your setup... and why it doesnt usually work. Stuff just gets in the way... lots of stuff.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail At the end of 2026 I will be upgrading to Penske dampers on the 8th gen Civic... I sit down with a Penske Shock Tech, Brian Miller, and Penske's unofficial social media guy, Trent Daggett to talk about the process, the reasons why you should go Penske, and much more!  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Remember when Race Hero died? Are you having flashbacks fighting with Speed Hives last year? THERE IS A SOLUTION!!!! Jon from DriverLink.io joins me to talk about his project to bring back live timing and scoring AND add data, analysis, historical tracking, etc. all in one app!  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Andrew Brilliant, of world time attack fame and beyond, joins me to talk about aero myths in club racing... and what we can do to better our downforce where rules allow. Yes, we even talked about rules... because I just had to bring it up.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail NASA FL Chief Instructor Luis Jimenez joins me to give us a Track Talk about Sebring International Raceway... if you are thinking about NASA Nationals 2026... this episode is for you!  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Megan Ryder, lead engineer of the #98 Bryan Herta Autospor Elantra N.... fresh off her race weekend at Daytona, joins me to talk car preparations... and how to apply what the pros do to our amateur race programs. She's even going racing herself in a retired TCA car!  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Jackie Andrews (@lo_buk_motorsports), our in house suspension guru and driving coach, joins us to talk swaybars and what they can do to alter the way our car feels!  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Grant from Honed Developments (@honed_developments) joins me (again) to talk Suspension Frequencies and how to apply them in your life. He also points out how jacked up my suspension is... and we also spent some time catching up... because the parts catalog grew tremendously over the last year and a half!  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Eli from Evilla Motorsports (@evillamotorsports) joins me to talk about why that lingering second (or third) project car might be holding you back. Can you stay committed to one car? Listen this week to find out why you should!  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Deacon Greenfield joins me to talk about his journey... from a childhood with RC cars to building a CRX with his family to driving a NC Miata... and his push toward a IMSA ride. We talk about the difference in driving styles and what its taken to get him up front in his SCCA region... its a great story, you wont want to miss.  Support the show