The Blind Apex Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I sit down with Mr. Ross Bentley (race car driver, race coach, author, and podcaster) of the Speed Secret series to talk about racing in the r*^n. I learned a ton from all of his articles and videos on YouTube... and we expand upon them I this podcast. If you need  more information from Ross and get more speed secrets... check him out at www.speedsecrets.com If you...

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever wonder what your competition thinks of you?!?!?! Well I sat down with Michael Baldrige of the NASA Great Lakes Region to review the 15 drivers going to nationals to race for the Honda Challenge H2 title.  Every driver can use an event like a nationals race to learn and get better... better themselves as a driver and better their race program... I hope each of them take...

Send us Fan Mail I am joined by Bill Fischer of Garage Heroes In Training to talk about this "home track," the Pittsburgh International Race Complex... known as Pitt Race! If you are going to 2023 NASA Nationals... you want to listen to this AND go watch the ASM/Tomo YouTube video covering the track.  If you like what you hear, please rate, review, download, and share the podcast!  Suppo...

Send us Fan Mail SPEC3... does it really need an intro? It's one of the hottest and fastest growing classes in NASA... and I sat down with Sean Ohara Esq. and Taylor Johnson to talk about the class, the rules, and its growth. If you have a non M E36 laying around... and you don't want to sell it to buy a Honda to race in Honda Challenge... you want to check this out!  If you like what yo...

Send us Fan Mail I'm joined by returning guest, Aldo Alcayaga, an instructor, Honda Challenge racer, and good friend to talk about the track "Summit Main" at Summit Point Raceway. This new series to going to be dedicated to tracks, the amenities, how we see the course layout, and even the history of the tracks.  If you like what you hear... please rate, review, download, and share t...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the podcast... I sit down with Austin Goetz of Wunderladen Racing (https://www.wunderladenracing.com) to talk about who needs a big brake kit, how they are developed, and things to consider when developing one/shopping for one.  If you like what you hear... please rate, review, download, and share the podcast with friends and family!  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Fun, simple, durable, cheap... This is the world of Spec E30... and on this episode I sat down with the founder of the class, Carter Hunt Sr, to talk about its founding and what it takes to get a SpecE30 together to go racing. As old as these "German tanks" are... they are still out there for reasonable prices... and make great wheel to wheel race cars.  If you like what...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I sat down with Deren Ardinger; Honda Challenge racer, tuner, race car mechanic/guru, and personal friend; to talk about how to find the right tuner, how to prepare for the dyno, and how to maximize your time (to get the best results) on the dyno. Better power curves result in better lap times... if you are going to strap on to the dyno this offseason... this episo...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode I sit down with Zach from @sim.seats (sim-seats.com)to talk about how video games can help you get faster on track... and by video games, I mean DIY and pro built simulation rigs with the right software... we aren't playing with controllers anymore folks!  If you like what you hear, please rate and review the podcast on your preferred podcasting platform AND s...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I talk with Tony Politi of www.politipixels.com (@politipixels on IG) about the benefits of getting professional track photography and how to make sure your car looks the best. I've known Tony for over 20 years... he really wants to help the racers and he works hard to make sure your car looks its best in all the photos.  This is a followup to "Episode 29...

Send us Fan Mail As a follow up to Episode 13: Sponsorship, I sat down with fellow racer and professional marketing consultant Liv Willis of @horsepower_marketing to get the details on how to develop your brand, work on your social media presence, and become a better partner for potential "sponsors."  you can find her services at horsepower-marketing.com or @horsepower_marketing on IG. ...

Send us Fan Mail Do you track a Honda EP3, RSX, or 8th, 9th, or 10th gen civic?!?!?! Do you want to go race it?  Honda Challenge - Restricted Prep is the class for you!  On this episode @ashleytheguy_919 and I sit down to talk out the rules for Restricted Prep and how "easy" it is to get your car legal and ready to race in this class.  If you like what you hear, please rate and review th...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode I sit down with Dillion (aka EJ2 Track Rat) to explore my desire to potentially become an HPDE Instructor ... and what he thinks it takes to become a good one. If you are looking to save money on practice days and track days... a lot of people look at instructing as an avenue to save that money. We discuss motivations, traits, and skills it requires to be a good in...

Send us Fan Mail I am joined by Nick Amato, an engineer and racer with the Honda America Race Team (HART) to talk about their 2023 One Lap of America campaign. I've always wanted to do One Lap... and here was my chance to get some background from someone who just completed it. If you ever thought about putting a team together... you'll want to give this one a listen!  If you like what yo...

Send us Fan Mail 2023 Hyperfest has concluded... and at the request of listeners... I'm doing an event recap with Steve Brown... my paddock partner and fellow Honda Challenge racer.  Hyperfest is an event you just can't miss, and with the addition of HFGT racing to compliment the "normal" Hyperfest activities... it was a heck of a weekend.  If anyone has a B18 long or short blo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I sit down (again) with Jonathan Baker of @32_Racing to talk about tires... specifically how to find your ideal tire pressure, how to adjust it... and how to take tire temps to impact your alignment and find those last 10ths... but most importantly, use your tire optimally and get the best life out of them.  GIVEAWAY ALERT... check @theblindapexpodcast on IG now! ...

Send us Fan Mail I was able to sit down with Scott Malloy, Grid Life official, car builder, and future GLTC racer to go over the "new" Honda swap.  The L series engine is a 1.5L turbo engine available in the civic, accord, and crv. These are the Honda engines that will (and are) everywhere... if you are swapping a Honda, a Miata, BRZ/FRS, etc... this is going to be the K series replaceme...

Send us Fan Mail I had the pleasure of sitting down with Ryan Bradfield (@hondarcb) to talk about the details required to build a race car... as he is currently building a Honda Challenge H1 J35 powered TSX. If you are building your own or thinking about building one.... we dropped some knowledge on how to keep things clean, reliable, and performing well.  If you like what you hear... please consi...

Send us Fan Mail I got to sit down with Carey Rouse... personal trainer, B-Spec racer, and host of the Driven to Compete podcast to talk about health and fitness and its impacts on racing. If you struggle with fitness and weight like I do... hopefully this helps motivate you a little more.  Visit Careys website if you have any questions or want to check out the podcast.  www.driventocompete.com  A...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, Jim from nomoneymotorsports.com joins me to talk spec Miata... it pains me to say this, but it is the answer... until you want to have real fun... even Jim knows the joys of Vtec. If you want to get educated on your own alignment, spec Miata, and other motorsports topics... go visit Jims blog!  If you have ever thought about Spec Miata... we get into how to get st...

Send us Fan Mail Jaime Garcia of the Race FF Pod invades The Blind Apex Podcast.... Jaime and I have too much fun when we get on the mic, but sometimes you need that right? We get into Honda Swaps of the future (leave my K series alone), intro track cars, and some sweet street car dreams.  If you like what you hear... go follow and give the RACEFFPOD a listen! Jaime was instrumental in helping get...

Send us Fan Mail NASA is bringing a "new" class to the racing world... based on the the Super Touring 4 rules, HFGT intends to bridge the gap between amateur and pro racing. I sat down with Jack Cobetto to discuss how the class came to be and what the future holds.  https://www.hyper-fest.com/hyperfest-gt If you like what you hear, please rate and review the podcast on your favorite plat...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode I sat down with Vikici and Bill Fischer of Garage Heroes in Training about grassroots endurance racing. If you are interested in participating or starting your own team... this episode would be good for you.  If you like what you hear... check out the Garage Heroes in Training podcast on all major platforms... https://garageheroesintraining.com Please give The Blin...

Send us Fan Mail I sat down with NASA MA Race Director Chris Cobetto about his brain child... HYPERFEST. The first HYPERFEST was one of the most influential race events in my young motorsports "adventure." He dropped some nuggets for future HYPERFESTs.... and I had to edit out some potentially awesome stuff that might happen this year. If what I edited out happens... its going to be the...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I sit down with driving coach, NE Honda Challenge Director, and H1 driver Jackie Andrews to go over the basics of FWD suspension setup and we even had some 2023 Honda Challenge Nationals predictions ... If you like what you hear, please review the podcast on Apple and Spotify... and share with your friends.  Support the show