On episode 181 of Inside the SCCA presented by RaceSchool.com, we are at the Solo Nationals in Lincoln, NE. Our guests on this episode are 5-Time Solo National Champion Tom O'Gorman, Solo Nats rookie Rene Marois, Lone Star Region's Tom Holt, and 2022 Solo Driver of Eminence Larry "Lefty" MacLeod. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/racingwire/support

On episode 179 of Inside the SCCA presented by RaceSchool.com, we are taking on something new for the show. We're not talking about a race or a class, or even a hall of fame racer. We're talking about one of the longest running series in the club. The Mid-Atlantic Road Racing Series... known by many as the MARRS series. Paul Anderson and Greg McDermott are on the show to talk about the series from the early days to today. Hopefully we'll all learn some lessons about keeping a vibrant race...

On episode 129 of Inside ChampCar Kelton Jago joins Bill and Brian, fresh off the VIR24. He rescued Bill early in the morning by supplying him with coffee. Let's hear his VIR24 experience. We also talk about the important work he's involved with helping our Veterans through motorsports. 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...

On episode 177 of Inside the SCCA presented by RaceSchool.com, we connect with Pro Solo Hot Shoes Kim and David Whitener. They are two of the most successful and passionate Pro Solo racers. Kim and David are going to help teach us what we need to know before heading off to our first Pro Solo event... we'll also chat about the upcoming Pro Solo Finale and Solo Nationals coming up in just over a week in Lincoln, Nebraska. Partners - A big thank you to our partners who help make Inside the...

Inside ChampCar - Black Flag Racing Camaro takes on the Lifeline 24-Hour Classic From tattoos to racing a Camaro at the most brutal race on the ChampCar calendar, the Lifeline 24-Hour Classic at VIR. We talk about "It all started with me going back and forth with renting a ride." Then Jet Tamburri said, "Maybe I should just start my own team. So I asked a few friends with whom I do HPDE events." Next, he looked for a car. He found the 1995 Chevy Camaro and thought this would be great...

On episode 175 of Inside the SCCA, we connect with SCCA's Director of Regional Development Chris Robbins. Our topic... "Don't Be a Jerk. After several incidents of member behaving badly it's time to talk about how that's handled and what's in place to deal with those situations. When we're done, we'll all come out to the track a little less hot headed and well informed. Partners - A big thank you to our partners who help make Inside the SCCA possible! FastLane RaceSchool.com FastLane is...

Greg Horwitz from Clapped Out Racing joins us tonight to talk about their low-budget team and the Lifeline VIR 24-Hour Classic. 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...

On episode 1 of Inside Vintage Racing, we catch up with Ben Kuhl. He drives a vintage Formula Ford and he's also a talented motorsports photographer. This is our series premier. Inside Vintage Racing is the latest offering from The Racing Network and Rule 15 Productions. There will be new episodes every Monday on The Racing Network and Wednesdays on The RacingWire Podcast Network. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/racingwire/support

VIR 24-Hour Classic! In this episode, we cover a range of topics to help you prepare for the race: The impact of IMSA's visit to the track the week after our race weekend. Expectations of driving behavior. Penalties for exceeding track limits and general penalties. The importance of preparation and planning for surviving the VIR 24. Understanding Code 35, yellows, and green flag racing. Weather insights, including rain totals for Danville, VA, 2024, and how rain and fog affect racing at...

On episode 174 of Inside the SCCA, we connect with Ryan Cheek... fresh off her first race at the Pikes Peak Hill Climb. We'll chat about her experience, what she learned and how much she was able to pull from her time racing with the SCCA as she drove up the hill. 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/ Solo Performance Specialties...

Join us on Inside ChampCar for an in-depth discussion as we prepare for the Lifeline 24-hour Classic at VIR, Thompson 12-hour, and the sold-out Mid-Ohio double dates. Bill and Troy dive into everything you need to know about installing and maintaining your Flagtronics FT200 and MyLaps transponders. As the FT200 becomes pivotal in pit lane timing, ensuring your systems are installed correctly is crucial for flawless performance on race day. Download Flagtronics Device Manager -...

On episode 173 of Inside the SCCA, we connect with Formula F driver Ricky Simpson. I first met Ricky at Buttonwillow Raceway Park. It was late on a Saturday night, and they were working to fix an electrical gremlin. It was Ricky, his uncle and about a dozen super friendly family members. We chatted for a bit, they offered me a Diet DP and as I was leaving, I asked how's the car -- they said they thought it was good to go and I wandered off. The next day -- Ricky won the race... and he's been...

On episode 124 of Inside ChampCar - we connect with Dean Tener. He's a real tire engineer with 34 years of experience in Tire/Vehicle Evaluation, Application, Testing, Modeling, Vehicle Dynamics, and Multi-body dynamics. 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...

On episode 172 of Inside the SCCA, we connect with Super Tour class ambassador Greg Amy. Greg brings his wealth of experience to the table when mentoring drivers at the Super Tour. We're going to chat about the 2024 June Sprints. It was an event that had more than its fair share of incidents. It was a perfect storm of circumstances to led to a lot of the issues... we'll break it down and see if we can come up with some ideas to help prevent a repeat at future events. Partners - A big thank...

Episode 123 of Inside ChampCar is Getting the band back togethe. Chief of Tech Ray Franck, new ChampCar CEO Mike Chisek, ChampCar Director of Operations Bill Strong, and our very own Ringo, Brian Bielanski, join us to talk all about 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...

On episode 171 of Inside the SCCA, we connect with AiM data guru Roger Caddell. We'll dig into what we can learn from using data loggers... and we'll also take a look at how the Spec MX-5 class uses the AiM system to help ensure nobody has an unfair advantage. It's a pretty remarkable compliance program for an entry level racing class. 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 --...

On episode 121 of Inside ChampCar Justin Garvin from Average Joe's Racing joins Bill and Brian to discuss the fun and hazards of racing in the dark at Sebring. 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...

On episode 170 of Inside the SCCA, we connect with former F1 driver, 3-time SCCA Formula 5000 champion, and 2-Time Le Mans 24 Hour winner: Brian Redman. It's a great conversation about his career and the state of motorsports today. Brian shares some don't miss stories... and we talk about the cat. This is one of my bucket list interviews. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Partners - A big thank you to our partners who help make Inside the SCCA possible! Race-Keeper is the official...

On Episode 121 of Inside ChampCar Team Infiniti's Ed Steinhoff joins us again to preview the "Sebring Under the Stars" 12-hour enduro at Sebring International. 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...

On episode 169 of Inside the SCCA, we connect with a guy who's not only a great race car driver... and a fantastic driver coach... he's also one of the great personalities in the SCCA. 2010 SSB National Champion Ed Zabinski is our guest. He has a ton of laps around Road America... in addition to his Runoffs title at Elkhart Lake. We talk about coaching, what it takes to go fast at the "National Park of Speed"... and he shares some great stories. Contact Ed : Facebook Partners - A big...

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 167 of Inside the SCCA, we connect with the father-son duo of Elivan and Ethan Goulart. Elivan is a 4-time SCCA National Champion... and Ethan is following in dad's footsteps. Today we honor all the father's out there who introduced their kids to the sport we love. That's how I got started... and that's how many of today's SCCA racers and workers got their start. Partners - A big thank you to our partners who help make Inside the SCCA possible! Race-Keeper is the official in-car...

On episode 167 of Inside the SCCA, we connect with SCCA National Solo Series Manager Brian Mason. We'll get caught on all the fun stuff going on in the Solo world... and we'll get an update on all the plans for the 2024 Solo Nationals in Lincoln. 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/ Solo Performance Specialties - Learn more at...

On episode 119 ofInside ChampCar we catch up with David Haines. He brings usup to date on the ChampCar iRacing Championship 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...

On episode 118 of Inside ChampCar we connect with Clive Bogle, Jr. 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...