On episode 161 of Inside the SCCA, we connect with John Harkenrider. He's the shop manager for Havoc Motorsports. Havoc is one of the premier open wheel prep shops in the country -- based out of the Chicago area. We're going to talk about some of the challenges facing the formula car classes in the SCCA. Three classes... F600, FA, and FF are on probation for this year's Runoffs. That means if there aren't 10 drivers competing at the Runoffs, a national champion will not be crowned. Why is...

On episode 160 of Inside the SCCA, we connect with Mark Weber. He's an SCCA Hall of Famer. He started more than 60 runoffs races... and he's been racing for more than 50 years. He's on the SCCA Board of Directors. He tells one heck of a story and he's also a badass motorsports photographer. We're going to chat about life behind the wheel, behind the lens and behind the scenes of the SCCA. Partners - A big thank you to our partners who help make Inside the SCCA possible! Race-Keeper is the...

Inside ChampCar Podcast - Scott Miller and an F-Class Mini finish 3rd overall at Gingerman! Inside ChampCar is the weekly deep dive into the TireRack.com ChampCar Endurance Series. It is hosted by veteran sports broadcaster and producer Brian Bielanski and ChampCar's director of marketing, Bill Strong. We will discuss the races and their happenings each week and talk with team owners, drivers, and crew. Episodes are released every Thursday morning on the Racing Wire Podcast Network on your...

On episode 159 of Inside the SCCA, we connect with Calvin Stewart. In 2023 he won his 2nd Runoffs Championship in F600. He's also the recipient of the Road Racing Drivers Club Mark Donohue award and SCCA's Kimberly Cup. I interviewed him before his latest Runoffs win and his passion for racing is flat out infectious. This is a conversation you want to check out. Partners - A big thank you to our partners who help make Inside the SCCA possible! Race-Keeper is the official in-car video system...

Get ready for an exhilarating episode of Inside ChampCar! Join us tonight for the Daytona Winners edition, where we delve into the thrilling world of racing. We're joined by The Pizzaman, Kerry Steed, hotshoe Andrew Johnson, and team principal Nathan Gardiner from Premium Dudes, as they share their insights and experiences.In this episode, we uncover the intriguing story of how a 36-year-old BMW managed to outpace the venerable Porsche Boxster on the track. It's a show you won't want to...

Episode 158 of Inside the SCCA is a big one. We connect with SCCA's VP of Road Racing, Eric Prill. Eric and talk about the challenges of integrating Spec MX-5 into the schedule and helping new drivers have success. Eric also shares an important update on the ongoing situation with VIR's new requirement to work with their paid flaggers and we get the 411 on SCCA's new Director of Road Racing Jeff Barrow. Don't miss this don't miss episode. Partners - A big thank you to our partners who help...

ChampCar's Voice of Daytona - Paul Veltum. Paulie joins us to talk about this weekend's exciting 14-hour race on the high banks of Daytona. Inside ChampCar is the weekly deep dive into the TireRack.com ChampCar Endurance Series. Hosted by veteran sports broadcaster and producer Brian Bielanski and ChampCar's director of marketing, Bill Strong. We will discuss the races and their happenings each week and talk with team owners, drivers, and crew. Episodes are released every Thursday morning...

On episode 157 of Inside the SCCA, we connect with Josh Jacobs. He just competed in his first ever autocross. He had quite the adventure and he's going to join us to share his experience. He also has a great YouTube channel -- Nine Finger Wrenching. The story behind the channel name is important too... we'll get into all of that on this episode. Nine Finger Wrenching on YouTube -    / @ucbr7ba2arxgnkbn6oz_z06g   Partners - A big thank you to our partners who help make Inside the SCCA...

Inside ChampCar is the weekly deep dive into the TireRack.com ChampCar Endurance Series. Hosted by veteran sports broadcaster and producer Brian Bielanski and ChampCar's director of marketing, Bill Strong. We will discuss the races and their happenings each week and talk with team owners, drivers, and crew. Episodes are released every Thursday morning on the Racing Wire Podcast Network on your favorite podcast platform. ChampCar Endurance Series is for people like you who have always wanted...

On episode 156 of Inside the SCCA, we connect with Justin Barker. Justin is the Senior Manager Race Tire Product Development and Quality for Goodyear Racing Tires. He has four Runoffs starts in FV and now he's part of the team that supports SCCA racers for Goodyear at SCCA events. We caught up with him at last year's Runoffs. Partners - A big thank you to our partners who help make Inside the SCCA possible! Race-Keeper is the official in-car video system of Inside the SCCA -- find out more...

Atlanta Speedwerks battled last year's title holder, Rockwell Autosport Development, to become the 2023 ChampCar Endurance Series National Champion! We speak with driver and team principal Todd Lamb about the win. Inside ChampCar is the weekly deep dive into the TireRack.com ChampCar Endurance Series. Hosted by veteran sports broadcaster and producer Brian Bielanski and ChampCar's director of marketing, Bill Strong. We will discuss the races and their happenings each week and talk with team...

On episode 155 of Inside the SCCA, we connect with SRF driver Bobby Sak. We'll learn about his journey to two national championships and five trips to the Runoffs podium. We'll also catch up on what was an adventurous weekend of racing at the Road Atlanta Super Tour where Bobby picked up two more wins. Partners - A big thank you to our partners who help make Inside the SCCA possible! Race-Keeper is the official in-car video system of Inside the SCCA -- find out more at...

On episode 107 if Inside ChampCar out Guest is Zinnia Hathiram. From the Z-Car burning down to its revival and return to Harris Hill. We talk to Zinnia about her seat time in the Z-Cars return. Inside ChampCar is the weekly deep dive into the TireRack.com ChampCar Endurance Series. Hosted by veteran sports broadcaster and producer Brian Bielanski and ChampCar's director of marketing, Bill Strong. We will discuss the races and their happenings each week and talk with team owners, drivers, and...

On episode 154 of Inside the SCCA, we connect with B-Spec driver Josh Schmidt... we'll chat about this weekend's Hoosier Racing Tires SCCA Super Tour at Road Atlanta... we'll also talk about the art of building roll cages... his business Babyface Fabrication is responsible for many cages in the paddock. https://www.babyfacefabrication.com/ Partners - A big thank you to our partners who help make Inside the SCCA possible! Race-Keeper is the official in-car video system of Inside the SCCA...

Our guest on episode 106 of Inside ChampCar is Adam Johnson -- he's the team captain for TATR Racing's BMW E30 team. We talk about his journey from VWs to a Ford Probe and now the BMW. Inside ChampCar is the weekly deep dive into the TireRack.com ChampCar Endurance Series. Hosted by veteran sports broadcaster and producer Brian Bielanski and ChampCar's director of marketing, Bill Strong. We will discuss the races and their happenings each week and talk with team owners, drivers, and crew....

On episode 153 of Inside the SCCA, we connect with a someone who dedicates a lot of his life to the solo community. The owner of SoloPerformance.com --- Dave Whitworth. Partners - A big thank you to our partners who help make Inside the SCCA possible! Race-Keeper is the official in-car video system of Inside the SCCA -- find out more at https://www.race-keeper.com/ Use the Promo Code "ROK25HH" for 25% off the RoadKeeper and you get a free OBDII scanner -- a $99 value. This Promo Code is...

Inside ChampCar Podcast - Lester Epps Inside ChampCar Inside ChampCar is the weekly deep dive into the TireRack.com ChampCar Endurance Series. Hosted by veteran sports broadcaster and producer Brian Bielanski and ChampCar's director of marketing, Bill Strong. We will discuss the races and their happenings each week and talk with team owners, drivers, and crew. Episodes are released every Thursday morning on the Racing Wire Podcast Network on your favorite podcast platform. ChampCar...

On episode 152 of Inside the SCCA, we connect with a young driver who has a ton of talent. Caleb Shrader took home two bronze medals at the 2023 SCCA National Championship Runoffs. One in SRF3... the other in FE2. He also put on a great show at last year's Thunderhill Super Tour Round. Last year, he won every Hoosier Racing Tire SCCA Super Tour race he entered in FE2 and he was the 2023 Super Tour Champion in SRF3. Partners - A big thank you to our partners who help make Inside the SCCA...

Inside ChampCar: Unveiling the Pros and Cons of Buying a Pre-Owned Race-Ready Car Join host Bill Strong and special guest Ray Franck in this insightful episode of our YouTube podcast. Discover the ins and outs of purchasing a pre-owned, race-ready vehicle. From cost-effective advantages to potential pitfalls, we delve into everything you need to know before hitting the track. Tune in for expert advice, insider tips, and invaluable perspectives from two seasoned enthusiasts. Whether you're a...

On episode 151 of Inside the SCCA, we connect with a guy who's not only one of the great personalities in the SCCA... he's also pretty dang fast behind the wheel of a race car. He's also the Denny portion of the famed... "3 Fast Guys and Denny" race team. Denny Stripling joins us to talk about this weekend's Super Tour at NOLA -- and to tell some stories. Partners - A big thank you to our partners who help make Inside the SCCA possible! Race-Keeper is the official in-car video system of...

🏁 Buckle up, ChampCar fans! 🎙️ Tune in to the latest episode of Inside ChampCar Podcast with Kyle Lockrow as we delve into the thrilling world of sponsors, exciting new drivers, and the mystery behind why Taylor Swift seems to be steering clear of us! 🤔 Don't miss out on the behind-the-scenes action and exclusive insights! #ChampCar #Podcast #RacingTalk ------- Inside ChampCar is the weekly deep dive into the TireRack.com ChampCar Endurance Series. Hosted by veteran sports broadcaster and...

On episode 150 of Inside the SCCA, we catch up with SCCA President and CEO Mike Cobb. Mike was our guest on episode 50... and I asked him if he would come back every 50 episodes to update us on all things SCCA. Much to my surprise (although I did put him on the spot during a show) he said yes. Then he actually came back for episode 100, and now it's time for episode 150. A lot has happened over the two or so years since that first appearance and I look forward to getting Mike's take on the...

Get ready for an adrenaline-packed ride as we dive deep into the world of ChampCar racing! Join us as we sit down with the fearless drivers from Eddie Vetter to relive their epic showdown at Road Atlanta. From intense battles on the track to ultimate triumphs over iconic German and Japanese sports cars, this is one wild ride you don't want to miss! Buckle up and prepare for an inside look at the thrill, the speed, and the glory of ChampCar racing! Inside ChampCar is the weekly deep dive into...

In episode 149 of Inside the SCCA, we catch up with Ryan Cheek. Ryan is an SCCA Time Trial National Tour and Hill Climb veteran... and she's getting ready to take on the legendary Pikes Peak Hillclimb. It's an opportunity of a lifetime just to get invited to race at Pikes Peak. We'll catch up with Ryan and talk about how she's going to get ready for a 12.42 mile hill climb that ends above 14,000 feet. FB -   / ryancheekracing   INSTA -   / ryan_cheek_racing   YOUTUBE -...