In this episode of the Perfect Lap Podcast, hosts Mark Jager and Mark Kilgore welcome Bailey Woods, a rising star in the Time Attack scene. They discuss Bailey's journey from a car enthusiast to a competitive racer, his experiences at the Ridge Motorsports Park with Global Time Attack, and the evolution of his BMW E36 M3. Bailey shares insights on his engine swap from an S54 to a B48, and his aspirations for the future of his racing career. The hosts reflect on Bailey's recent success at The Ridge with GTA and the importance of community support, and the unique energy of tracks like Laguna Seca. The discussion also highlights the significance of unique builds in the racing community and the challenges of breaking records in time attack events.

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00:00 Introduction to Bailey Woods and His Journey

01:52 Bailey's Early Influences and Passion for Cars

04:40 Experiences at Ridge Motorsports Park

08:58 Transitioning to Race Cars & the Track

13:06 The Evolution of Bailey's E36 M3

20:24 Understanding Bimmer Challenge

26:26 The Current Iteration of Bailey's M3

36:35 Building for Competition: Setting Sights on Limited Class

41:06 Tire Selection: The Hoosier Track Attack Pros Experience

47:50 Event Recap: Success at Global Time Attack

54:08 Future Plans: Upcoming Events and Competitions

01:00:32 The Ultimate Time Attack Track

01:08:17 Transitioning to Limited Class Racing

01:14:31 Choosing the Right Car for Competition

01:19:44 Unique Builds at Global Time Attack - The Ridge

01:24:29 Class Results and Competitive Insights

01:34:30 Looking Ahead to Future Competitions

01:39:02 Debut Performance and Surprising Success

01:42:08 Challenging Conventional Wisdom in Time Attack

01:44:56 Setting Records and Future Goals

01:53:54 Methodical Approach to Driving and Car Dynamics