Late to Grid - Grassroots Racing

How did March go for you?  Are you in a better place than you were on March 1st?Let's keep the momentum rolling!!Here’s the Late To Grid April Challenge:Continue to live a healthy lifestyle, but turn it upRead one bookPrepare for your events - Inventory conceptConnect with people - NetworkingFinish your projectsAre you up for the challenge?  I know you can do it!I reference three episodes:Motorsports Fitness With Trey ShannonGet In Shape With TrilogyGoal SettingRacing with Rad Air.  Want to get on track in wheel to wheel racing with ChampCar?  Checkout the listings on Seat4Sale.Want to live Life In The Fast Lane?  Connect with Bill Snow to learn more about franchise opportunities with Rad Air Complete Car Care.  Learn more at: Franchising with Rad Air.   Fill out the short form near the bottom of the page and Bill will be in touch.Don't for get that Michael Ribas has a special offer for Late To Grid Listeners - Save $100!The first step in Michael's coaching program is a strategy session that costs $175, but he's knocking a $100 off.  Following this 90 minute session you'll have a better idea of where you need to be and how to get there.  Michael will also provide you an actionable plan.  Connect with Michael here.Check out our sponsors:LMS-EFI Website, Facebook, InstagramAtomic Autosports Website, Facebook, InstagramETC Coaching Michael Ribas on LinkedIn, ETC Website, ETC InstagramFollow us!Late to Grid - InstagramLate To Grid - FacebookLate To Grid - TwitterEpisodes on YouTubeOur Host, Bill - Instagram and TikTokThanks for listening and taking an interest in growing grassroots racing. The Late To Grid podcast shares the stories and inspiration that help listeners along their motorsports journey. Want to start to do track days, HPDE events, and eventually race? Our guests share their advice to help you.

Saevar Thordarson joins the Late To Grind to talk about his coffee ownership journey.  Learn more about Heritage Coffee:Heritage Coffee WebsiteHeritage Coffee InstagramHeritage Coffee FacebookConnect with Saevar:Saevar on InstagramSaevar on LinkedInThe first ten (10) people that stop by Atomic Autosports in Wickliffe, Ohio and say that they listened to the Late To Grind podcast will get a coupon for a free coffee at Heritage Coffee.Find previous episodes of the Late To Grid podcast on the Atomic Autosports site.Racing with Rad Air.  Want to get on track in wheel to wheel racing with ChampCar?  Checkout the listings on Seat4Sale.Want to live Life In The Fast Lane?  Connect with Bill Snow to learn more about franchise opportunities with Rad Air Complete Car Care.  Learn more at: Franchising with Rad Air.   Fill out the short form near the bottom of the page and Bill will be in touch.Check out the podcast sponsors:LMS-EFI Website, Facebook, InstagramAtomic Autosports Website, Facebook, InstagramETC Coaching Michael Ribas on LinkedIn, ETC Website, ETC InstagramFollow us!Late to Grid - InstagramLate To Grid - FacebookLate To Grid - XEpisodes on YouTubeOur Host, Bill - Instagram and TikTokThanks for listening and taking an interest in growing grassroots racing. The Late To Grid podcast shares the stories and inspiration that help listeners along their motorsports journey. Want to start to do track days, HPDE events, and eventually race? Our guests share their advice to help you.

If you live in Cleveland, Ohio you know Mark Nolan.  He's been on air for 35 years and always has a smile.  Plus, he's a car guy who is going racing.He just sold his Tex Powell build Oldsmobile GT car so that he could focus on getting more seat team, work towards his SCCA competition license, and go racing.Mark talks about balancing everything in life and making decisions to support that.Connect with Mark:FacebookInstagramFind previous episodes of the Late To Grid podcast on the Atomic Autosports site.Racing with Rad Air.  Want to get on track in wheel to wheel racing with ChampCar?  Checkout the listings on Seat4Sale.Want to live Life In The Fast Lane?  Connect with Bill Snow to learn more about franchise opportunities with Rad Air Complete Car Care.  Learn more at: Franchising with Rad Air.   Fill out the short form near the bottom of the page and Bill will be in touch.Check out the podcast sponsors:LMS-EFI Website, Facebook, InstagramAtomic Autosports Website, Facebook, InstagramETC Coaching Michael Ribas on LinkedIn, ETC Website, ETC InstagramFollow us!Late to Grid - InstagramLate To Grid - FacebookLate To Grid - XEpisodes on YouTubeOur Host, Bill - Instagram and TikTokThanks for listening and taking an interest in growing grassroots racing. The Late To Grid podcast shares the stories and inspiration that help listeners along their motorsports journey. Want to start to do track days, HPDE events, and eventually race? Our guests share their advice to help you.

How did you February go for you?  Are you in a better place than you were on February 1st?Let's keep the momentum rolling!!Here’s the Late To Grid March Challenge:Live a healthy lifestyleConnect with three friendsRegister for your eventsStep outside your comfort zoneSet (or revisit) your goalsAre you up for the challenge?  I know you can do it!I reference three episodes:Motorsports Fitness With Trey ShannonGet In Shape With TrilogyGoal SettingRacing with Rad Air.  Want to get on track in wheel to wheel racing with ChampCar?  Checkout the listings on Seat4Sale.Want to live Life In The Fast Lane?  Connect with Bill Snow to learn more about franchise opportunities with Rad Air Complete Car Care.  Learn more at: Franchising with Rad Air.   Fill out the short form near the bottom of the page and Bill will be in touch.Don't for get that Michael Ribas has a special offer for Late To Grid Listeners - Save $100!The first step in Michael's coaching program is a strategy session that costs $175, but he's knocking a $100 off.  Following this 90 minute session you'll have a better idea of where you need to be and how to get there.  Michael will also provide you an actionable plan.  Connect with Michael here.Check out our sponsors:LMS-EFI Website, Facebook, InstagramAtomic Autosports Website, Facebook, InstagramETC Coaching Michael Ribas on LinkedIn, ETC Website, ETC InstagramFollow us!Late to Grid - InstagramLate To Grid - FacebookLate To Grid - TwitterEpisodes on YouTubeOur Host, Bill - Instagram and TikTokThanks for listening and taking an interest in growing grassroots racing. The Late To Grid podcast shares the stories and inspiration that help listeners along their motorsports journey. Want to start to do track days, HPDE events, and eventually race? Our guests share their advice to help you.

Sarin Kodappully takes to areas we never thought of when thinking about racing and life.  He proposes the question, Where do you the joy from by being involved in racing?  Think about that!  Powerful.Sarin is a pure racer who has been passionate about motorsports for his entire life. His pursuits in motorsports have taken him to kart racing, sim racing, open wheel racing, sports car racing, autocross, track days, time trials, and endurance racing.Outside of motorsports, Sarin works as a vehicle dynamics engineer for Nexteer Automotive, developing motion control technologies such as steer-by-wire, brake torque vectoring, and four wheel steering. Sarin's Advice:Racing is preparation (What can be done in advance?)VisualizationBe honest with yourself and understand your goalsConnect With Sarin:YoutubeInstagram Website Sarin gives a shoutout to https://schneider-swiss.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/schneider-swiss/.  Be sure to check them out!Has Sarin been Late To Grid?  Once.  It's a good story.  Other than that he always gets to grid early.Racing with Rad Air.  Want to get on track in wheel to wheel racing with ChampCar?  Checkout the listings on Seat4Sale.Want to live Life In The Fast Lane?  Connect with Bill Snow to learn more about franchise opportunities with Rad Air Complete Car Care.  Learn more at: Franchising with Rad Air.   Fill out the short form near the bottom of the page and Bill will be in touch.Check out the podcast sponsors:LMS-EFI Website, Facebook, InstagramAtomic Autosports Website, Facebook, InstagramETC Coaching Michael Ribas on LinkedIn, ETC Website, ETC InstagramFollow us!Late to Grid - InstagramLate To Grid - FacebookLate To Grid - XEpisodes on YouTubeOur Host, Bill - Instagram and TikTokThanks for listening and taking an interest in growing grassroots racing. The Late To Grid podcast shares the stories and inspiration that help listeners along their motorsports journey. Want to start to do track days, HPDE events, and eventually race? Our guests share their advice to help you.

Will Nonnamaker from Team Shalen joins Bill on this episode to talk about racing and business.Will started racing in SCCA club racing and grew through the racing ranks eventually getting into Grand Am racing.  He and the Shalen team are now focused on the ChampCar Endurance Series and are constantly on the podium.Will's great quotes from this episode:Quit waiting for the perfect day to get out there - just get out there.Without good team members, it doesn't work.Connect with Team Shalen:FacebookYouTubeTeam Shalen WebsiteRacing with Rad Air.  Want to get on track in wheel to wheel racing with ChampCar?  Checkout the listings on Seat4Sale.Want to live Life In The Fast Lane?  Connect with Bill Snow to learn more about franchise opportunities with Rad Air Complete Car Care.  Learn more at: Franchising with Rad Air.   Fill out the short form near the bottom of the page and Bill will be in touch.Check out our sponsors:LMS-EFI Website, Facebook, InstagramAtomic Autosports Website, Facebook, InstagramETC Coaching Michael Ribas on LinkedIn, ETC Website, ETC InstagramFollow us!Late to Grid - InstagramLate To Grid - FacebookLate To Grid - TwitterEpisodes on YouTubeOur Host, Bill - Instagram and TikTokThanks for listening and taking an interest in growing grassroots racing. The Late To Grid podcast shares the stories and inspiration that help listeners along their motorsports journey. Want to start to do track days, HPDE events, and eventually race? Our guests share their advice to help you.

It was great to have Devan on the podcast again.In this Beers with Bill episode I catch up with Devan to chat about his 2023 season and what he has planned for 2024.  We cover Gridlife, SCCA Time Trials, the Ultimate Track Car Challenge, his ChampCar build, and lots more. Have a guess what tool that Devan loans out most at the track? We talk about getting started in ChampCar and how to approach the .Here's the link to Devan's episode which was released in Season 3. Devan Keeling on the Late To Grid PodcastFollow & Connect With Devan:YouTubeInstagramFacebookSponsors:DEIHawk Performance9 lives racingAMSOILCortex RacingRacing with Rad Air.  Want to get on track in wheel to wheel racing with ChampCar?  Checkout the listings on Seat4Sale.Want to live Life In The Fast Lane?  Connect with Bill Snow to learn more about franchise opportunities with Rad Air Complete Car Care.  Learn more at: Franchising with Rad Air.   Fill out the short form near the bottom of the page and Bill will be in touch.Don't for get that Michael Ribas has a special offer for Late To Grid Listeners - Save $100!The first step in Michael's coaching program is a strategy session that costs $175, but he's knocking a $100 off.  Following this 90 minute session you'll have a better idea of where you need to be and how to get there.  Michael will also provide you an actionable plan.  Connect with Michael here.Check out our sponsors:LMS-EFI Website, Facebook, InstagramAtomic Autosports Website, Facebook, InstagramETC Coaching Michael Ribas on LinkedIn, ETC Website, ETC InstagramFollow us!Late to Grid - InstagramLate To Grid - FacebookLate To Grid - TwitterEpisodes on YouTubeOur Host, Bill - Instagram and TikTokThanks for listening and taking an interest in growing grassroots racing. The Late To Grid podcast shares the stories and inspiration that help listeners along their motorsports journey. Want to start to do track days, HPDE events, and eventually race? Our guests share their advice to help you.

How did you January go for you?  Are you in a better place than you were on January 1st?Let's keep the momentum rolling!! Here’s the Late To Grid February Challenge:Limit alcohol consumptionContinue a weekly exercise routineFollow a nutrition plan that supports your fitness and health goalsReach out to three people that can help youGet seat time - indoor karting & iRacingRevisit your goalsAre you up for the challenge?  I know you can do it!Racing with Rad Air.  Want to get on track in wheel to wheel racing with ChampCar?  Checkout the listings on Seat4Sale.Want to live Life In The Fast Lane?  Connect with Bill Snow to learn more about franchise opportunities with Rad Air Complete Car Care.  Learn more at: Franchising with Rad Air.   Fill out the short form near the bottom of the page and Bill will be in touch.Don't for get that Michael Ribas has a special offer for Late To Grid Listeners - Save $100!The first step in Michael's coaching program is a strategy session that costs $175, but he's knocking a $100 off.  Following this 90 minute session you'll have a better idea of where you need to be and how to get there.  Michael will also provide you an actionable plan.  Connect with Michael here.Check out our sponsors:LMS-EFI Website, Facebook, InstagramAtomic Autosports Website, Facebook, InstagramETC Coaching Michael Ribas on LinkedIn, ETC Website, ETC InstagramFollow us!Late to Grid - InstagramLate To Grid - FacebookLate To Grid - TwitterEpisodes on YouTubeOur Host, Bill - Instagram and TikTokThanks for listening and taking an interest in growing grassroots racing. The Late To Grid podcast shares the stories and inspiration that help listeners along their motorsports journey. Want to start to do track days, HPDE events, and eventually race? Our guests share their advice to help you.

In this episode of the Late To Grid podcast Bill sits down with Chip Manuel to learn more about Chip's motorsports background and how he approaches autocross competitions.  Chips says that he was first a car guy (think Fast & Furious) and then found motorsports.  Hi did his first autocross while studying at Clemson.He shares some awesome insights about how to approach autocross events and how to get faster.Chip's advice to autocross beginners:Compete with those that are betterDon't modify your carFind a way to record you runs (Go Pro or similar camera)Just get to an event!Chip also shares some advice for the more experienced autocrosser.Chip uses karting to keep the rust from building up in the off season.Follow Chip on Instagram HERERacing with Rad Air.  Want to get on track in wheel to wheel racing with ChampCar?  Checkout the listings on Seat4Sale.Want to live Life In The Fast Lane?  Connect with Bill Snow to learn more about franchise opportunities with Rad Air Complete Car Care.  Learn more at: Franchising with Rad Air.   Fill out the short form near the bottom of the page and Bill will be in touch.Don't for get that Michael Ribas has a special offer for Late To Grid Listeners - Save $100!The first step in Michael's coaching program is a strategy session that costs $175, but he's knocking a $100 off.  Following this 90 minute session you'll have a better idea of where you need to be and how to get there.  Michael will also provide you an actionable plan.  Connect with Michael here.Check out our sponsors:LMS-EFI Website, Facebook, InstagramAtomic Autosports Website, Facebook, InstagramETC Coaching Michael Ribas on LinkedIn, ETC Website, ETC InstagramFollow us!Late to Grid - InstagramLate To Grid - FacebookLate To Grid - TwitterEpisodes on YouTubeOur Host, Bill - Instagram and TikTokThanks for listening and taking an interest in growing grassroots racing. The Late To Grid podcast shares the stories and inspiration that help listeners along their motorsports journey. Want to start to do track days, HPDE events, and eventually race? Our guests share their advice to help you.

The Neohio SCCA held its January Social at Track First in Akron Ohio and Bill set up the Atomic Autosports studio in one of the McCann Racing lounges and boy did some of the attendees have some great goals and motorsports advice to share.Listen in as attendees share their 2024 racing and motorsports goals as well as the best motorsports advice they've received.Learn more about Track First.Racing with Rad Air.  Want to get on track in wheel to wheel racing with ChampCar?  Checkout the listings on Seat4Sale.Want to live Life In The Fast Lane?  Connect with Bill Snow to learn more about franchise opportunities with Rad Air Complete Car Care.  Learn more at: Franchising with Rad Air.   Fill out the short form near the bottom of the page and Bill will be in touch.Don't for get that Michael Ribas has a special offer for Late To Grid Listeners - Save $100!The first step in Michael's coaching program is a strategy session that costs $175, but he's knocking a $100 off.  Following this 90 minute session you'll have a better idea of where you need to be and how to get there.  Michael will also provide you an actionable plan.  Connect with Michael here.Check out our sponsors:LMS-EFI Website, Facebook, InstagramAtomic Autosports Website, Facebook, InstagramETC Coaching Michael Ribas on LinkedIn, ETC Website, ETC InstagramFollow us!Late to Grid - InstagramLate To Grid - FacebookLate To Grid - TwitterEpisodes on YouTubeOur Host, Bill - Instagram and TikTokThanks for listening and taking an interest in growing grassroots racing. The Late To Grid podcast shares the stories and inspiration that help listeners along their motorsports journey. Want to start to do track days, HPDE events, and eventually race? Our guests share their advice to help you.

Matt Harbert is an automotive technician at Atomic Autosports and Rad Air in Wickliffe.  He's also the team lead on the Rad Air Racing team and I finally had him on the podcast.Matt's full of energy and represents the great part of our sport.  I am excited to see people like Matt taking an interest in grassroots racing and contributing to the industry rather than just be in the industry.Matt shares some great advice...Don't modify your car crazySkip Miata and buy a CorvetteHave fun (many people have told him this)Get seat timeChange your fluids and look over your car prior to an eventConnect with and keep up with Matt (or try)...InstagramFacebookRad Air RacingHas Matt been Late To Grid?  Very close and there's a big lesson involved.We give a shoutout to Andy Graham and his team at BoltsandNuts.com.  Listen to Andy's episode here.Racing with Rad Air.  Want to get on track in wheel to wheel racing with ChampCar?  Checkout the listings on Seat4Sale.Want to live Life In The Fast Lane?  Connect with Bill Snow to learn more about franchise opportunities with Rad Air Complete Car Care.  Learn more at: Franchising with Rad Air.   Fill out the short form near the bottom of the page and Bill will be in touch.Don't for get that Michael Ribas has a special offer for Late To Grid Listeners - Save $100!The first step in Michael's coaching program is a strategy session that costs $175, but he's knocking a $100 off.  Following this 90 minute session you'll have a better idea of where you need to be and how to get there.  Michael will also provide you an actionable plan.  Connect with Michael here.Check out our sponsors:LMS-EFI Website, Facebook, InstagramAtomic Autosports Website, Facebook, InstagramETC Coaching Michael Ribas on LinkedIn, ETC Website, ETC InstagramFollow us!Late to Grid - InstagramLate To Grid - FacebookLate To Grid - TwitterEpisodes on YouTubeOur Host, Bill - Instagram and TikTokThanks for listening and taking an interest in growing grassroots racing. The Late To Grid podcast shares the stories and inspiration that help listeners along their motorsports journey. Want to start to do track days, HPDE events, and eventually race? Our guests share their advice to help you.

The new year is here and it's the perfect time to hit the reset button on whatever has taken your focus away from being your best.In this episode I offer up a challenge to start the year off by taking steps to be a better you.Participate in Dry January.  No alcohol for the entire month.Write down and detail out your 2024 goals (racing, business, life).  (listen to my goal setting episode if you need help)Exercise at least four days a week.  (Consult your doctor before starting an exercise program)Follow a nutrition plan that supports your fitness goals.Read/Watch/Listen To Motorsports Content for a minimum of 1 hour a week.Want to be part of an accountability session mid January?  Send me an email and I'll add you to the invite list. Sometimes just taking a few small steps to improve ourselves will have big results.Want to live Life In The Fast Lane?  Connect with Bill Snow to learn more about franchise opportunities with Rad Air Complete Car Care.  Learn more at: Franchising with Rad Air.   Fill out the short form near the bottom of the page and Bill will be in touch.Don't for get that Michael Ribas has a special offer for Late To Grid Listeners - Save $100!The first step in Michael's coaching program is a strategy session that costs $175, but he's knocking a $100 off.  Following this 90 minute session you'll have a better idea of where you need to be and how to get there.  Michael will also provide you an actionable plan.  Connect with Michael here.Check out our sponsors:LMS-EFI Website, Facebook, InstagramAtomic Autosports Website, Facebook, InstagramETC Coaching Michael Ribas on LinkedIn, ETC Website, ETC InstagramFollow us!Late to Grid - InstagramLate To Grid - FacebookLate To Grid - TwitterEpisodes on YouTubeOur Host, Bill - Instagram and TikTokThanks for listening and taking an interest in growing grassroots racing. The Late To Grid podcast shares the stories and inspiration that help listeners along their motorsports journey. Want to start to do track days, HPDE events, and eventually race? Our guests share their advice to help you.

The new year is almost here and it's time to get your goals in place to make sure that you won't be late to grid.Why is goal setting so important for racers?  We have a lot to do and having goals will help us make decisions that get us to the desired outcome that we have for our racing efforts.In this episode I walk you through how to set goals and detail out the items that need to be completed to achieve your goals.  It might seem like work, but having your goals outlined will help you save time and money.  Who knows, it might help you win races too! I mention the Johnny Miller episode and here's the link. I review the SMART approach to goal setting...The goal needs to be S – SpecificM – MeasurableA – AchievableR – RelevantT – Time-Bound I hope this episode helps you achieve your racing goals!Want to live Life In The Fast Lane?  Connect with Bill Snow to learn more about franchise opportunities with Rad Air Complete Car Care.  Learn more at: Franchising with Rad Air.   Fill out the short form near the bottom of the page and Bill will be in touch.Don't for get that Michael Ribas has a special offer for Late To Grid Listeners - Save $100!The first step in Michael's coaching program is a strategy session that costs $175, but he's knocking a $100 off.  Following this 90 minute session you'll have a better idea of where you need to be and how to get there.  Michael will also provide you an actionable plan.  Connect with Michael here.Check out our sponsors:LMS-EFI Website, Facebook, InstagramAtomic Autosports Website, Facebook, InstagramETC Coaching Michael Ribas on LinkedIn, ETC Website, ETC InstagramFollow us!Late to Grid - InstagramLate To Grid - FacebookLate To Grid - TwitterEpisodes on YouTubeOur Host, Bill - Instagram and TikTokThanks for listening and taking an interest in growing grassroots racing. The Late To Grid podcast shares the stories and inspiration that help listeners along their motorsports journey. Want to start to do track days, HPDE events, and eventually race? Our guests share their advice to help you.

Tim Obert from High Voltage Indoor Karting joins the Late To Grid Podcast to share his motorsports journey.Tim talks about hanging at the track with fellow Corvette families and wanting to build a go kart everywhere there wasn't one.He's worked for Penske, Springsport Speedway, and Pepsi.  Tim's a big collector of IndyCar memorabilia.We talk about his indoor karting can help driver's stay sharp all year long.Tim's advice:Say yes!Just ask. Has Tim been Late To Grid?  Yes!  Not only was he late to grid, he missed getting to grid.Connect with High Voltage Indoor Karting:FacebookInstagramX/TwitterConnect with Tim: InstagramX/TwitterWant to live Life In The Fast Lane?  Connect with Bill Snow to learn more about franchise opportunities with Rad Air Complete Car Care.  Learn more at: Franchising with Rad Air.   Fill out the short form near the bottom of the page and Bill will be in touch.Don't for get that Michael Ribas has a special offer for Late To Grid Listeners - Save $100!The first step in Michael's coaching program is a strategy session that costs $175, but he's knocking a $100 off.  Following this 90 minute session you'll have a better idea of where you need to be and how to get there.  Michael will also provide you an actionable plan.  Connect with Michael here.Check out our sponsors:LMS-EFI Website, Facebook, InstagramAtomic Autosports Website, Facebook, InstagramETC Coaching Michael Ribas on LinkedIn, ETC Website, ETC InstagramFollow us!Late to Grid - InstagramLate To Grid - FacebookLate To Grid - TwitterEpisodes on YouTubeOur Host, Bill - Instagram and TikTokThanks for listening and taking an interest in growing grassroots racing. The Late To Grid podcast shares the stories and inspiration that help listeners along their motorsports journey. Want to start to do track days, HPDE events, and eventually race? Our guests share their advice to help you.

Johnny Miller is a very accomplished race car driver and he shares so much!  The conversation ranges from Johnny's racing career which started in SCCA autocross to why being relevant is important in your racing career (hint: this helps with getting sponsorships for grassroots racing).He grew from Autocross to racing professionally in Trans Am, IMSA, and NASCAR.He's set track records at many tracks, landed great sponsorships, and built a tire business to help grow grassroots racing.Did you know that the government of New Zealand once paid racers and teams to race in their country?  Johnny talks about it.Johnny shares the idea that racing is a game of details. He's right!  Listen in as he talks about this concept.  His advice?  Set goals - it helps get you where you want to go.We also talk tires.  How to store, where to start with tire pressures, how to choose.How to connect with Track Day Tire:TrackdayTire.comGet Sponsored!InstagramFacebookYouTubeEmail: Sales@trackdaytire.comWant to live Life In The Fast Lane?  Connect with Bill Snow to learn more about franchise opportunities with Rad Air Complete Car Care.  Learn more at: Franchising with Rad Air.   Fill out the short form near the bottom of the page and Bill will be in touch.Don't for get that Michael Ribas has a special offer for Late To Grid Listeners - Save $100!The first step in Michael's coaching program is a strategy session that costs $175, but he's knocking a $100 off.  Following this 90 minute session you'll have a better idea of where you need to be and how to get there.  Michael will also provide you an actionable plan.  Connect with Michael here.Check out our sponsors:LMS-EFI Website, Facebook, InstagramAtomic Autosports Website, Facebook, InstagramETC Coaching Michael Ribas on LinkedIn, ETC Website, ETC InstagramFollow us!Late to Grid - InstagramLate To Grid - FacebookLate To Grid - TwitterEpisodes on YouTubeOur Host, Bill - Instagram and TikTokThanks for listening and taking an interest in growing grassroots racing. The Late To Grid podcast shares the stories and inspiration that help listeners along their motorsports journey. Want to start to do track days, HPDE events, and eventually race? Our guests share their advice to help you.

Here's a replay of Bill's popular sponsorship episode.  As we head into the new year your sponsorship planning should be well underway and this episode will help.Bill Snow shares his insights into how to build a  sponsorship plan for your racing program.  Sponsorships have to go beyond product sponsors if you want to get to the next level of getting funding for you and your team.  Having a plan and knowing your value is key to building your program.Over the years Bill has been involved with securing sponsors, fan activation, building plans, and developing value for organizations involved with motorsports.  He's conducted sponsorship seminars and has worked with drivers that are looking to take their motorsports program to the next level.Topics covered include:What businesses to targetHow to build a planValue adds that need to be part of your planWhat if they say noWhy working with a charity is importantFind this episode on YouTube and see the accompanying slides here.Want to live Life In The Fast Lane?  Connect with Bill Snow to learn more about franchise opportunities with Rad Air Complete Car Care.  Learn more at: Franchising with Rad Air.   Fill out the short form near the bottom of the page and Bill will be in touch.Don't for get that Michael Ribas has a special offer for Late To Grid Listeners - Save $100!The first step in Michael's coaching program is a strategy session that costs $175, but he's knocking a $100 off.  Following this 90 minute session you'll have a better idea of where you need to be and how to get there.  Michael will also provide you an actionable plan.  Connect with Michael here.Check out our sponsors:LMS-EFI Website, Facebook, InstagramAtomic Autosports Website, Facebook, InstagramETC Coaching Michael Ribas on LinkedIn, ETC Website, ETC InstagramFollow us!Late to Grid - InstagramLate To Grid - FacebookLate To Grid - TwitterEpisodes on YouTubeOur Host, Bill - Instagram and TikTokThanks for listening and taking an interest in growing grassroots racing. The Late To Grid podcast shares the stories and inspiration that help listeners along their motorsports journey. Want to start to do track days, HPDE events, and eventually race? Our guests share their advice to help you.

Camp Teague is just wrapping up his first season of racing and he jumped right into wheel to wheel racing with ChampCar.  It was through networking and meeting Kyle Lockrow (who was a previous guest on the podcast) that Camp was able to get into racing.He first caught the car bug by watching the Disney movie, Cars.With Camp being so new to racing he shares so many interesting points that can really help our listeners get started in racing.Camp's advice to those that want to get into racing, network, meet people, get to the track. He also shares this nugget, If you don't try, the answer will always be no.  How powerful!He recommends listening to the more experienced people around you.  It will only help you.Connect with Camp:InstagramFacebookTikTokDon't for get that Michael Ribas has a special offer for Late To Grid Listeners - Save $100!The first step in Michael's coaching program is a strategy session that costs $175, but he's knocking a $100 off.  Following this 90 minute session you'll have a better idea of where you need to be and how to get there.  Michael will also provide you an actionable plan.  Connect with Michael here.Check out our sponsors:LMS-EFI Website, Facebook, InstagramAtomic Autosports Website, Facebook, InstagramETC Coaching Michael Ribas on LinkedIn, ETC Website, ETC InstagramFollow us!Late to Grid - InstagramLate To Grid - FacebookEpisodes on YouTubeOur Host, Bill - InstagramThanks for listening and taking an interest in growing grassroots racing. The Late To Grid podcast shares the stories and inspiration that help listeners along their motorsports journey. Want to start to do track days, HPDE events, and eventually race? Our guests share their advice to help you.

Les Epps who races and works with Hard Times Racing and Round 3 Racing has a smile and personality that would light up any room and truly loves motorsports and racing.At age five his father said you can be an architect or race car driver and you know how Les answered.  His dad then bought him go kart and put an asphalt track in their front yard.He started autocrossing and then did a three day HPDE event at Autobahn.  He was hooked.Advice from his mom - you can have anything you want as long as you work hard at it.  Les has worked hard and put the effort in to get where he is today.  Heck, he's delivered pizza in his race car!His 2023 has been, in his words, smooth.  He was at the track for 33 weekends in 2022 and it was a hectic season.  As Les has worked on time management, it's helped make things smoother.  Plus, he's driven three new tracks and three new cars this season - which he has enjoyed. Les just drove across the country in a Celica to compete at Grid Life at Laguna Sega.  We talk about T-Pain, what Grid Life is all about and his experiences driving a car with fixed seats and no cruise control.  Do all Skittles taste the same?  We discuss it!He's won at Daytona and is looking forward to tackling the Indy road course at some point.Why does Les bring champaign to every race?  Advice from Les:Nothing comes for free and you have to prove yourselfJust show upHave funThere's lots to do in motorsports - find what you enjoyKevin's first to grid reasoningBest advice he's received...You can either drive the car into the trailer or put it in sideways.  Know your limit.Les gives a lot of shoutouts to those who have helped him get on track.  Connect with Les:YouTubeFacebookInstagramDon't for get that Michael Ribas has a special offer for Late To Grid Listeners - Save $100!The first step in Michael's coaching program is a strategy session that costs $175, but he's knocking a $100 off.  Following this 90 minute session you'll have a better idea of where you need to be and how to get there.  Michael will also provide you an actionable plan.  Connect with Michael here.Check out our sponsors:LMS-EFI Website, Facebook, InstagramAtomic Autosports Website, Facebook, InstagramETC Coaching Michael Ribas on LinkedIn, ETC Website, ETC InstagramFollow us!Late to Grid - InstagramLate To Grid - FacebookEpisodes on YouTubeOur Host, Bill - InstagramThanks for listening and taking an interest in growing grassroots racing. The Late To Grid podcast shares the stories and inspiration that help listeners along their motorsports journey. Want to start to do track days, HPDE events, and eventually race? Our guests share their advice to help you.

Andy Blanchard joins the Late To Grid podcast to talk about his motorsports journey which includes moving from sim-racing (he repurposes arcade consoles) to a track day with Reed Kryder (here's a link to Reed on the Late To Grid podcast) to wheel to wheel racing with Lemons and ChampCar. Bill and Andy talk about Andy's 2023 season, what's planned for the off-season, and what 2024 has in store for the team.  They are really hoping to do an endurance race at Nelson Ledges Road Course.Andy shares the fun story of acquiring his race car and the interest that the previous owner still has in seeing their family car now on track as an endurance racer.Andy's highlights the advice he's received that's been helpful:Look as far ahead as possibleSmooth is fastGet a cheap car to beat onHere's the advice Andy shares with those getting involved:Do an HPDE eventGet a simulator (if you have the budget)When Andy wants to learn more or research he visits forums, DriveAccord.net, and K20A.orgConnect with Andy & Street Fighter Racing:YouTubeAndy gives a shoutout to their sponsors:Golden Age CheeseButchers Son. Corning, NYVolo. Corning NYNine Eleven Fab.  Streetsboro, OHHas Andy been Late To Grid?  Yes, at first race at Gingerman Raceway.  Listen in to hear why.Don't for get that Michael Ribas has a special offer for Late To Grid Listeners - Save $100!The first step in Michael's coaching program is a strategy session that costs $175, but he's knocking a $100 off.  Following this 90 minute session you'll have a better idea of where you need to be and how to get there.  Michael will also provide you an actionable plan.  Connect with Michael here.Check out our sponsors:LMS-EFI Website, Facebook, InstagramAtomic Autosports Website, Facebook, InstagramETC Coaching Michael Ribas on LinkedIn, ETC Website, ETC InstagramFollow us!Late to Grid - InstagramLate To Grid - FacebookLate To Grid - TwitterEpisodes on YouTubeOur Host, Bill - Instagram and TikTokThanks for listening and taking an interest in growing grassroots racing. The Late To Grid podcast shares the stories and inspiration that help listeners along their motorsports journey. Want to start to do track days, HPDE events, and eventually race? Our guests share their advice to help you.

What started out as trolling 944 Fest on Instagram turned into lots of fun banter and an excellent weekend at Nelson Ledges playing with Porsches and having a great time.It only made sense to have Travis and Cat on the podcast to talk about 944 Fest and their backgrounds.We talk about a lot of different things and we laugh a lot too.  They seem to make quite a few OnlyFans.com references -that must be a site for 944 things.  They have ten, yes ten 944s.  They have a very cool story about how they met. Plus, they host a great event.They are published!  944 Fest For DummiesWe also discuss a sweet track event being planned during the 2024 944 Fest.  Listen in to learn more.Connect with 944 Fest944 Fest on Instagram944 Fest on Facebook944 Fest on YouTube944 Fest on TikTokwww.944Fest.comDon't for get that Michael Ribas has a special offer for Late To Grid Listeners - Save $100!The first step in Michael's coaching program is a strategy session that costs $175, but he's knocking a $100 off.  Following this 90 minute session you'll have a better idea of where you need to be and how to get there.  Michael will also provide you an actionable plan. Check out our sponsors:LMS-EFI Website, Facebook, InstagramAtomic Autosports Website, Facebook, InstagramETC Coaching Michael Ribas on LinkedIn, ETC Website, ETC InstagramFollow us!Late to Grid - InstagramLate To Grid - FacebookLate To Grid - TwitterEpisodes on YouTubeOur Host, Bill - Instagram and TikTokThanks for listening and taking an interest in growing grassroots racing. The Late To Grid podcast shares the stories and inspiration that help listeners along their motorsports journey. Want to start to do track days, HPDE events, and eventually race? Our guests share their advice to help you.