In this episode of the Perfect Lap Podcast, hosts Mark Jager and Mark Kilgore welcome Joell Renteria from Team Prodigy Apparel. Joell shares his journey in racing, including his transition from drag racing to time attack, the challenges he faced after a significant incident at COTA in 2024, and his determination to return to the track for 2025. The conversation delves into the importance of safety in racing, the mental challenges of returning after an accident, and Joell's future goals in the sport. With insights into car setups, racing strategies, and the camaraderie within the racing community, this episode is a testament to resilience and passion in motorsports.

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00:00 Introduction to Joel Renteria and Team Prodigy Apparel

01:12 The Journey to Team Prodigy Apparel

04:24 Early Racing Experiences and Transition to Time Attack

14:46 Safety in Racing: Lessons Learned from Accidents

21:10 Rebuilding After a Crash: Mindset and Future Plans

28:18 Engine Rebuild and Preparation for Superlap Battle

35:11 Choosing the Next Car: Another Civic Type R

37:20 Acquiring the New Civic Type R

40:30 Switching from Enthusiast to Street Class

44:39 Performance Insights from SLB 2025

49:31 Turbo Challenges and Adjustments

52:18 Aero Enhancements and Performance Gains

57:10 Mental Resilience in Racing

01:01:39 Race Day Experiences and Performance Insights

01:07:36 Future Plans and Turbo Upgrades

01:10:37 Track Preferences and Driving Styles

01:13:30 Thanks to the Team Who Gets Us There!