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The Racing NetworkHow Time Trials, Rally Cross & Targa Are Changing Grassroots Motorsports Forever | Inside the SCCAWhat happens when Gridlife, Global Time Attack, and SCCA all start working together?In this episode of Inside the SCCA, host Brian Bielanski sits down again with Heyward Wagner, Senior Director of Rally/Solo and Experiential Programs at SCCA, to dive deep into how programs like Time Trials, Targa, and RallyCross are reshaping grassroots motorsports.💥 From the upcoming Time Trials National Championship in 2026, to how Target events could become the ultimate “motorsports road trip,” this episode unpacks how SCCA is evolving to give drivers more seat time, more tracks, and more community than ever before.If you’...
2025-10-3132 minThe Racing NetworkInside the SCCA: Hill Climbs, Road Rallies & How Grassroots Racing Shapes Motorsports with Hayward Wagnern this special three-part Inside the SCCA series, host Brian Bielanski sits down with SCCA VP of Experiential Programs Hayward Wagner for a deep, candid dive into the club’s “street car first” programs — Hill Climb, Road Rally, Track Night, Time Trials, and Solo.In this first installment, Brian and Hayward talk about the soul of grassroots motorsports — how SCCA connects everyday enthusiasts to dream events like Pikes Peak and Baja 1000, why Hill Climbs are booming, and how SCCA events fuel local communities across America.It’s a behind-the-scenes look at how the SCCA keeps motorsports...
2025-10-2438 minThe Racing NetworkDid I just set the Solo Nationals LAST PLACE record? – Brian’s hilarious perspective.Inside the SCCA wraps up the 2025 SCCA Solo Nationals from Lincoln with stories from the paddock you won’t hear anywhere else:Brian Bielanski trades a 128HP Fit for a 305HP MR2 and learns just how wild a first-time Solo Nats drive can get.Tom O’Gorman wins XA in a turbo-swapped Lotus Evora, chases a 17-year goal of topping PAX, and shares how autocross + sim racing combine into the ultimate training ground.Rob Krider talks about missing paddock mojo, why neighbors matter, and how Pinewood Derby heartbreak was tougher than the East Course.It’s all laughs, lessons, and lo...
2025-09-1322 min
The Racing NetworkStevie Ray on Sim Racing, Real Racing & Building Leagues | Inside Sim Racing PodcastIn Episode 3, host Brian Bielanski sits down with Stevie Ray, founder of Ray Esports and creator of the popular Weekend Warriors leagues on iRacing. Stevie shares his journey from working with multi-million dollar flight simulators at Southwest Airlines to building one of the most respected grassroots racing communities in sim racing.Follow Brian → / trnupdates Check out Ray Esports Racing → https://rayesportsracing.com/Listen on Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2Pe7ZI3...JOIN THE ISR COMMUNITYInstagram → / insidesimracingtv Facebook → / insidesimracing TikTok → / insidesimracing Discord → / discord Reddit → / insidesimracing Website →
2025-09-1247 min
The Racing NetworkInside Sim Inside Sim Racing Podcast | 12-Time iRacing World Champion Cam EbbenSim racing isn’t just a hobby anymore, it’s building real-world champions. On this episode of Inside Sim Racing, host Brian Bielanski sits down with 12-time iRacing World Champion and current Spec MX-5 Cup driver, Cam Eban, to talk about the journey from virtual tracks to real podiums.Cam reveals how sim racing shaped his racecraft, why MX-5s are the most competitive cars in iRacing, and how endurance racing and split strategy impact drivers of every level. From rookie iRating struggles to winning SCCA Super Tour races in the real world, Cam proves that the sim-to-reality path is n...
2025-08-2958 min
The Racing NetworkInside Sim Racing -- The first episode with Darin GangiIn our very first episode, meet Brian Bielanski, the host you’ll see every other Wednesday on the ISR Podcast. He kicks things off with Darin Gangi to reflect on what happened to Inside Sim Racing and where it’s headed now.Follow Brian → / trnupdates Contact Darin → Darin@ISRTV.comJOIN THE ISR COMMUNITYInstagram → / insidesimracingtv Facebook → / insidesimracing TikTok → / insidesimracing Discord → / discord Reddit → / insidesimracing Website → https://www.isrtv.comBUSINESS INQUIRIES📩 Email: contact@isrtv.comSUBSCRIBE so you never miss:✔️ Gear reviews you can trust✔️ Tutorials that actually make you faster✔️ Content from real sim racers🎯 This video is brought to you by Sim Motion, your U.S. source for Simagic, Moza, and high-performance...
2025-08-221h 06
The Racing NetworkThe Circuit at Buttonwillow Super Tour Preview with Michael Lewis | Inside the SCCA Presented by RaceSchool.comOn episode 213 of Inside the SCCA presented by RaceSchool.com, we preview the first ever Hoosier Racing Tire SCCA Super Tour at The Circuit at Buttonwillow. Our guest is 10-time SCCA National Champion Michael Lewis. We talk about the track at Buttonwillow, the need for the Runoffs to visit the West coast every few years, class realignment, and more. It’s a don’t miss candid conversation about Lewis’ years of racing in the SCCA, professionally, and his time on the SCCA Board of Directors. Partners - A big thank you to our partners who help make Inside the SCCA p...
2025-02-201h 00
The Racing NetworkMy Favorite Things (with a Giveaway) | Inside the SCCA Presented by RaceSchool.comTHIS WEEK ON INSIDE THE SCCA:On episode 212 of Inside the SCCA presented by RaceSchool.com, I share my favorite things of 2024ish. My favorite things include some car geek stuff as well as some of my favorite storylines from 2024. So why is my "my favorite things" episode airing in 2025? You'll need to watch and find out. We're also giving away something in this episode. Tune in to find out how that works too!OfficialToolRolls.comPartners - A big thank you to our partners who help make Inside the SCCA possible!FastLane RaceSchool.com | FastLane is one of California’s top...
2025-02-1422 min
The Racing NetworkRacing Around the World with Nicole HavrdaOn episode 210 of Inside the SCCA presented by RaceSchool.com, we re-connect Nicole Havrda. Since we last talked with Nicole she's competed in the Indian Racing League, she tested in Spain with the F1 Academy, and she won the Formula Pro Winter and Formula Pro USA Championships. We'll talk about what it takes to race all over the world.
Partners - A big thank you to our partners who help make Inside the SCCA possible!
FastLane RaceSchool.com | FastLane is one of California’s top SCCA accredited racing schools that offers drivers of all skill levels the best and most f...
2025-01-3133 min
The Racing NetworkPRI Debrief | Inside ChampCar Podcast presented by Candelaria Racing ProductsInside 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 to go road racing without all the hassles, giant rulebook, or obscene expense. All you need is a valid driver's license, some...
2024-12-191h 00
The Racing NetworkClub Spec Evolution with Blair Deffenbaugh | Inside the SCCA Presented by RaceSchool.comOn episode 204 of Inside the SCCA presented by RaceSchool.com, we're going to take a look at SCCA's Club Spec program. We now have a year of knowledge, and we'll catch up on how the class is evolving with the benefit of that knowledge. Blair Deffenbaugh is our guest... he drove a Club Spec MX-5 to a 4th place finish at this year's Solo Nationals... he'll get us up to speed with what we need to know!
Partners - A big thank you to our partners who help make Inside the SCCA possible!
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2024-12-131h 08
The Racing NetworkInside ChampCar | A Hot Lap at Sebring with David TuatyOn this episode of Inside ChampCar we connect with Dave Tuaty. We talk about how to get around Sebring fast and how to keep out of trouble.
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.
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2024-12-111h 09
The Racing NetworkInside the SCCA | Is Spec Miata Dead?On episode 203 of Inside the SCCA presented by RaceSchool.com, we go right to the source to get the answer to the burning question... is Spec Miata dead? Mazda Motorsports Josh Smith and the Spec Mazda Advisory Committee (SMAC) chair Sean Hedrick join me to talk about the health and long-term view of one of the most popular classes in the history of the SCCA... Spec Miata. What is Mazda's commitment? How does the SCCA keep the class strong? Is there a place for both Spec Miata and Spec MX-5?
What's new for the class? The answers to these...
2024-12-061h 13
The Racing NetworkInside ChampCar | The Ford Guys Take on VIROne episode 142 of Inside ChampCar we're joined by Joe Shuryan and David Cimba. The guys work for Ford Performance supporting Ford's NASCAR teams. They both have a family history of racing. They race in other disciplines, and we talk about it all.
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...
2024-12-0558 min
The Racing NetworkInside the SCCA Presented by RaceSchool.com | Getting School with Larry MasonOn episode 202 of Inside the SCCA presented by RaceSchool.com, we go to school with Larry Mason. Larry is one of the instructors at the Fast Lane Racing School. He has a vast knowledge of what it takes to go fast and how to teach that to drivers at every level. He's worked with the young, the fast and the famous! I learned a lot and I think you will too!
Partners - A big thank you to our partners who help make Inside the SCCA possible!
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2024-11-291h 07
The Racing NetworkInside ChampCar| The Mid-Engine Maestro Mike HelmThis week on episode 141 of Inside ChampCar we talked with endurance racer Mike Helm. His roots are in MR2s... now he gets behind the wheel of a Porsche Boxter.
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.
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2024-11-281h 06
The Racing NetworkInside the SCCA | Wiliams Esports and SCCA Driver Kamden HibbittOn episode 201 of Inside the SCCA presented by RaceSchool.com, we reconnect with Kamden Hibbitt. Kamden is a rising star in the road racing world. He's a Mazda factory driver and he drives for Williams E-Sports in the Prodigy P3 Championship. We'll talk about what it takes to get noticed as a young racer and learn a little from his experience.
Partners - A big thank you to our partners who help make Inside the SCCA possible!
FastLane RaceSchool.com | FastLane is one of California’s top SCCA accredited racing schools that offers drivers of all skill levels the best a...
2024-11-221h 02
The Racing NetworkInside ChampCar | Motorsports Photographer Tom BeersOn Episode 140 of Inside ChampCar... motorsports Photographer Tom Beers joins us.
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 to go road racing without all the hassles, giant rulebook, or...
2024-11-211h 06
The Racing NetworkInside the SCCA Presented by RaceSchool.com / Catching Up SCCA President/CEO Mike CobbOn episode 200 of Inside the SCCA presented by RaceSchool.com, we reconnect once again with SCCA President/CEO Mike Cobb. We will talk about the recent changes in club racing classes and as is always the case we'll talk about the success from the last year and what is ahead for 2025.
Partners - A big thank you to our partners who help make Inside the SCCA possible!
FastLane RaceSchool.com | FastLane is one of California’s top SCCA accredited racing schools that offers drivers of all skill levels the best and most fun way to learn competitive track driving. Our pr...
2024-11-151h 13
The Racing NetworkInside ChampCar | Veterans RaceOn episode 139 of Inside ChampCar we connect with AJ and Rebecca Jackson. The Jackson's join us to discuss racing opportunities for military veterans and first responders.
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...
2024-11-141h 04
The Racing NetworkInside the SCCA | The Long Road to Recovery with Danny SteynOn episode 199 of Inside the SCCA presented by RaceSchool.com, we reconnect with 3-time SCCA National Champion Danny Steyn. He was in a huge wreck during qualifying at the Runoffs this year. After multiple surgeries he's healing up and hoping to get back to racing. We'll talk about what he's learned from the experience... and in turn... what we can learn as well. This is an episode I'm so glad we can do... and you won't want to miss it.
Partners - A big thank you to our partners who help make Inside the SCCA possible!
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2024-11-081h 14
The Racing NetworkInside ChampCar | What Happens When You CrashInside ChampCar
Andrew Sides joins us after his crash at Atlanta Motorsports Park.
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 to go road racing without all the hassles, giant...
2024-11-0747 min
The Racing NetworkInside the SCCA | A Youth Movement with Shelby RobbinsOn episode 198 of Inside the SCCA presented by RaceSchool.com, we reconnect with SCCA's Road Racing Worker of the Year in Scrutineering. Shelby Robbins has made her mark in a very short time with the club. From first timer to Worker of the Year in less than a year. We'll hear her story and talk about what the future holds for this rising star.
Partners - A big thank you to our partners who help make Inside the SCCA possible!
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2024-11-0132 min
The Racing NetworkInside the SCCA | The Youngest National Champion... Ethan GoulartOn episode 197 of Inside the SCCA presented by RaceSchool.com, we reconnect with SCCA's youngest ever National Champion. 15-year Old Ethan Goulart. Ethan won his first gold medal in one of the most competitive classes in all of motorsports... Spec Miata. This young driver is a future star and it's a conversation you won't want to miss.
Partners - A big thank you to our partners who help make Inside the SCCA possible!
FastLane RaceSchool.com | FastLane is one of California’s top SCCA accredited racing schools that offers drivers of all skill levels the best and most fun way to...
2024-10-2539 min
The Racing NetworkInside the SCCA | The Rollover and Race Fitness with Amy MillsTHIS WEEK ON INSIDE THE SCCA:
On episode 195 of Inside the SCCA presented by RaceSchool.com we catch up with Amy Mills. Amy has competed at the Runoffs for more than a decade... she's also a nutritionist. We talk about her racing career and she imparts some wisdom on how to get race fit. We go over some great ideas for getting into shape, or getting into better shape for 2025!
Partners - A big thank you to our partners who help make Inside the SCCA possible!
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2024-10-1852 minThe Racing NetworkInside the SCCA | It's Runoffs Week with Dave OgburnOn episode 188 of Inside the SCCA presented by RaceSchool.com, we reconnect Dave Ogburn -- fresh off his win at the One Lap of America... Dave is trying to win the Spec Racer Ford 3 SCCA National Championship this week at the Runoffs.
Partners - A big thank you to our partners who help make Inside the SCCA possible!
FastLane RaceSchool.com | FastLane is one of California’s top SCCA accredited racing schools that offers drivers of all skill levels the best and most fun way to learn competitive track driving. Our programs include defensive driving certifications, high-performance driving days, full S...
2024-10-1751 min
The Racing NetworkInside the SCCA | Racing for a Championship in EuropeTHIS WEEK ON INSIDE THE SCCA:On episode 195 of Inside the SCCA presented by RaceSchool.com we catch up with Jason Pribyl. Jason is an SCCA racer who is finishing up his first season racing in Europe. We talk about his first year in the British United Formula Ford Championship series... what it's been like moving to England to chase his dream... and what that dream is. For more info on CHRIS TAYLOR RACING click here -- https://christaylorracing.com/Partners - A big thank you to our partners who help make Inside the SCCA possible!FastLane RaceSchool.com | Fast...
2024-10-111h 06
The Racing NetworkInside Vintage Racing | The Can-Am Mini Challege with John WittenauerOn episode 8 of Inside Vintage Racing is all about Minis... and not the current generation of BMW Mini Coopers... we're talking old school. John Wittenauer is our guest. He's one of the organizers of the upcoming Can-Am Mini Challege at Hallett Motor Racing Circuit. We talk about all the details of the event and find out why John loves racing his Mini.
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2024-10-0135 min
The Racing NetworkInside the SCCA | Racing Toward the Runoffs with John HeinricyOn episode 187 of Inside the SCCA presented by RaceSchool.com, we reconnect with 16-time National Champion John Heinricy. He has 40 Runoffs starts and 28 podium finishes. This year he's back with the Cadillac Blackwing and he's trying for his 17th gold medal. We catch up to find out how the development of that car is going and his thoughts on racing at Road America.
Partners - A big thank you to our partners who help make Inside the SCCA possible!
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2024-09-2748 min
The Racing NetworkInside ChampCar | Johnny C Talks About Big WangsOn episode 133 of Inside ChampCar Johnny Cichowski from Nine Lives Racing joins us to share a big announcement. We talk aero, dispel some myths and if you listen close you might learn a little to help yourself go faster.
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...
2024-09-2757 min
The Racing NetworkInside ChampCar | Pitlane Safety the ChampCar Way with Ray FranckChampCar recently had many new teams at Thompson and Mid-Ohio. So Ray wanted to talk about pitlane procedures, safety, and the fueling process at ChampCar events. These may differ from other series, so we wanted to discuss them. Plus, ChampCar will start enforcing penalties for not handling pitstops correctly. So this is must-see TV!
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...
2024-09-191h 06
The Racing NetworkInside ChampCar | Mid-Ohio Debrief with Tim StephensThis week, we chatted with Tim Stephens, racer and car builder.
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 to go road racing without all the hassles, giant rulebook, or...
2024-09-121h 00
The Racing NetworkInside ChampCar | Mission Focused with Kelton JagoOn 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 will discuss the races and their happenings each week and talk with team owners, drivers, and crew. Episodes are released every...
2024-08-291h 00
The Racing NetworkInside the SCCA | Pro Solo 101 with Kim and David WhitenerOn 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 SCCA possible!
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2024-08-2357 min
The Racing NetworkInside ChampCar | Black Flag Racing Camaro takes on the Lifeline 24-Hour ClassicInside 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 since we all track Camaros. There were 4 drivers...
2024-08-2257 min
The Racing NetworkInside the SCCA | Don't be a Jerk with Chris RobbinsOn 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!
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2024-08-091h 06
The Racing NetworkInside ChampCar | Clapped Out Racing - 3 Guys, A BMW, and a Few Bucks go racing at VIRGreg 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 Wire Podcast Network on your favorite podcast platform.
ChampCar Endurance Series is for people like you who have always wanted to...
2024-08-0856 min
The Racing NetworkInside ChampCar | Chelsey Vickery Talks Lifeline VIR 24-Hour Classic
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 VIR.
Don't miss out on this comprehensive discussion that will get you race-ready for the VIR 24-Hour Classic!
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2024-08-011h 00
The Racing NetworkInside the SCCA | Climbing Pikes Peak with Ryan CheekOn 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!
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2024-07-2659 min
The Racing NetworkInside ChampCar | Flagtronics and MyLapsJoin 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.
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2024-07-251h 17
The Racing NetworkInside the SCCA | It's a Family Affair with Ricky SimpsonOn 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 running up...
2024-07-1947 min
The Racing NetworkInside ChampCar | Dean Tener and His Toyota MR2On 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 with team owners, drivers, and crew. Episodes are released every Thursday morning on the Racing Wire Podcast Network on your favorite podcast platform.
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2024-07-181h 05
The Racing NetworkInside the SCCA | The Perfect Storm for Chaos
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 you to our partners who...
2024-07-121h 10
The Racing NetworkInside ChampCar | Getting the Band Back TogetherEpisode 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 each week and talk with team owners, drivers, and crew. Episodes are released every Thursday morning on the Racing Wire Podcast...
2024-07-1155 min
The Racing NetworkInside the SCCA | Digging Into the Data with Roger CaddellOn 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!
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2024-07-0559 min
The Racing NetworkInside ChampCar | Average Joe's Take on Sebring at NightOn 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 every Thursday morning on the Racing Wire Podcast Network on your favorite podcast platform.
ChampCar Endurance Series is...
2024-07-041h 04
The Racing NetworkInside the SCCA | A Don't Miss Conversation with Racing Legend Brian Redman
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!
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2024-06-281h 04
The Racing NetworkInside ChampCar | It's Shark Week at Sebring International!
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 Thursday morning on the Racing Wire Podcast Network on your favorite podcast platform.
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2024-06-271h 03
The Racing NetworkInside the SCCA - June Sprints Preview with Ed Zabinski
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.
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2024-06-211h 16
The Racing NetworkInside ChampCar | Series Updates
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 to go road racing without all the hassles, giant rulebook, or obscene expense. All you need is a valid driver's license, some...
2024-06-201h 03
The Racing NetworkInside the SCCA | The Father's Day Show with The GoulartsOn 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.
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2024-06-1442 min
The Racing NetworkInside the SCCA | 2024 Solo Nationals Update with Brian MasonOn 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.
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2024-06-1446 min
The Racing NetworkInside ChampCar | ChampCar iRacing with David HainesOn 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 Wire Podcast Network on your favorite podcast platform.
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2024-06-131h 01
The Racing NetworkInside ChampCar | From Datsun to Porsche: The Adventures of Clive Bogle, Jr.
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 platform.
ChampCar Endurance Series is for people like you who have always wanted to go road racing without all the hassles, giant...
2024-06-0658 min
The Racing NetworkInside the SCCA | Watkins Glen Super Tour Preview with National Champ Russ TurnerOn episode 166 of Inside the SCCA, we connect with reigning FE2 National Champion Charles Russell Turner. We'll talk about his journey in two of the SCCA's spec classes and we'll break down what to expect this weekend at Watkins Glen for rounds 17 and 18 of the Hoosier Racing Tire SCCA Super Tour.
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2024-05-3153 min
The Racing NetworkInside ChampCar | Watkins Glen International Preview
On episode 116 of Inside ChampCar Bill, Paul, and Brian discuss this next weekend's 7+7-hour enduro at Watkins Glen 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 Thursday morning on the Racing Wire Podcast Network on your favorite podcast platform.
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2024-05-2359 min
The Racing NetworkInside the SCCA | Tire Management for Newbies with Goodyear Racing Engineer Nicole StoutOn episode 164 of Inside the SCCA, we connect with Nicole Stout. Nicole is an engineer with Goodyear Racing. You will find her on Super Tour weekends working the Goodyear tire trailer -- at the ready to help drivers racing on Goodyear's get their tires dialed in. She has a wonderful way to break down complicated concepts in a way even I can understand them... something I've dubbed "Nic-splaining". We talk about her journey from handing her papa spark plugs -- to the soapbox derby -- to engineering school at Purdue-- to Goodyear Racing Tires. While we focus a lot...
2024-05-1758 min
The Racing NetworkInside the SCCA | Mid-Ohio Super Tour Preview with Marc Cefalo
On episode 163 of Inside the SCCA, we connect with Marc Cefalo. Marc is Hoosier Racing Tire SCCA Super Tour regular and he's super-fast. In fact, I'll go out on a limb and say he's one of the fastest Miata drivers in the country. He's always at the pointy end of the field. Marc is also the owner of Planet Miata, so he knows a thing or two about how to make those cars go fast. We'll catch up on his 2024 season and find out what he's expecting next weekend at the Mid-Ohio Super Tour.
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2024-05-1057 min
The Racing NetworkInside the SCCA - New Class, New Drivers, Track Flaggers, and the New Guy... with Eric Prill
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.
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2024-04-051h 01
The Racing NetworkInside the SCCA | Goodyear Racing's Justin Barker
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.
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2024-03-2206 min
The Racing NetworkInside the SCCA | Catching Up with 2-Time Runoffs Champ Bobby Sak
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.
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2024-03-151h 05
The Racing NetworkInside the SCCA | Atlanta Super Tour Preview with Josh Schmidt
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.
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2024-03-0843 min
The Racing NetworkInside the SCCA | Solo Performance with Dave Whitworth
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.
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2024-03-0137 min
The Racing NetworkInside the SCCA | Buttonwillow Super Tour Preview with Caleb Shrader
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.
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2024-02-2329 min
The Racing NetworkInside the SCCA | NOLA Super Tour Preview with Denny Stripling
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.
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2024-02-161h 00
The Racing NetworkInside the SCCA | Catching up with Mike Cobb
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 state of the club...
2024-02-091h 00
The Racing NetworkInside the SCCA | Racing to Social Media Success.
THIS WEEK ON INSIDE THE SCCA:
Racing to Social Media Success - A special edition of the Inside the SCCA podcast. I will be joined by Sam Benson Smith - the Director of Digital Content for KNX News in Los Angeles and Hayley Myers Lone Star Region Social Media Guru! Hayley, Sam and I will talk about tips and strategies for taking your region or team's social media game to the next level. We'll talk about what you can do if you have no social media presence -- or for those who are doing some social -- how to...
2024-01-261h 00
The Racing NetworkInside the SCCA | Oh No! Where's My Dance Partner with Rich Hromin
In episode 147 of Inside the SCCA, we catch up with 2023 B-Spec National Champion Rich Hromin. After developing a plan that would help launch Steve Introne to the 2022 National Championship, the duo had a plan to work together in 2023 and if all worked out Introne would return the favor. That plan was working to perfection until it wasn't. We'll relive that day when Rich lost his dance partner on the opening laps.
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2024-01-191h 02
The Racing NetworkInide the SCCA | Cars, Cameras and a New Heart with James CandelariaEpisode 146 of Inside the SCCA is one that hits home. I've always said that racing is a big family... and that family crosses over from series to series. A couple of months ago one of our races went through a medical crisis and his two racing families SCCA and ChampCar watched as he fought back. James Candelaria -- Corvette racer and owner of the company that created the Sentinel Camera system needed a new heart. He and his wife documented the whole journey on their Facebook page and racers from both series chimed in with love and support. James...
2024-01-1256 min
The Racing NetworkInside ChampCar | 10,000 RPM with Rusty MallettNOTE: This episode contains mild profanity.
Rusty Mallett joins Brian and Bill for an exciting New Year edition of Inside ChampCar. The wild and crazy ginger driver of the Baby Shark Infiniti will give us insight into the New Year's race at Sebring International Raceway.
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. Each week we will discuss the races and the happenings and talk with team owners, drivers, and crew. Episodes are released every...
2024-01-031h 23
The Racing NetworkInside the SCCA | So Your Kid Wants to Go Pro -- Here's the Reality
Episode 144 of Inside the SCCA is a special one. I caught up with Jason Pribyl. Jason was the first guest on episode one. He had just come off his first trip to the Runoffs after several years in karts. Since then he's pursued the dream of being a professional race car driver. You've probably noticed Jason doesn't have a famous last name. His family never won the mega-ball. So he's going after it the old fashioned way. His story is eye opening and he shared some nuggets of wisdom that will help any parent who is thinking about trying to hel...
2023-12-2958 min
The Racing NetworkInside the SCCA | Brian's Favorite Things of 2023Episode 143 of Inside the SCCA is our holiday show. I run down my favorite things of 2023. Some are holiday gift ideas for the car guy or gal in your life; some are just cool things I stumbled upon along the way. My guest on this episode is Angus Mackenzie from RaceKeeper. He has some cool new in-car camera tools to tell us about.
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2023-12-2253 min
The Racing NetworkInside the SCCA | Inside the SCCA | Last to First -- Chip Herr's Great AdventureTHIS WEEK ON INSIDE THE SCCA:
On episode 141 of Inside the SCCA we talk about what might be the most impressive drive to an SCCA Championship in the history of the Runoffs. Our guest is Chip Herr... what's remarkable is we could have had the same discussion about his 2022 race at VIR... then he went out and did it again... and even better in 2023. That's our story tonight on Inside the SCCA.
Chip's Runoffs Race Highlights - • From Crashing to Winning the National...
STU Full Race - • Super Touring Under | 2023 SCCA Natio...
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2023-12-0843 min
The Racing NetworkInside ChampCar | The Everything Man -- Chris RalloJoining Brian and Bill on episode 92 of Inside ChampCar is Chris Rallo. He does a bit of everything for the National Championship-winning Porsche Boxster. He drives the rigs, does all the computer stuff, driver coaching, and strategy, and he was the fueler on one of the IMSA TCR cars.
He also does some of the shop work. He prepped the #10 personally all year, which finished in the top 10 of every champ race it attended this year, which happened to be the five biggest.
Inside ChampCar is the weekly deep dive into the TireRack.com ChampCar Endurance Series. Hosted by...
2023-11-231h 09
The Racing NetworkInside the SCCA | Club Spec with Heyward Wagner
On episode 138 of Inside the SCCA we dig into Club Spec -- the SCCA's dual car multi-discipline spec car program. The details about Mustang and MX-5 builds are out and Heyward Wagner is going to join us to answer some of the questions that are coming out about the new program, the cars, the builds and the costs.
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2023-11-171h 07
The Racing NetworkInside the SCCA | Meme Street vs Papa SmurfOn episode 137 of Inside the SCCA our guests are Randy Bish and Christian Korey -- drivers of a H-Street Crown Vic that was in a heated battle to stay out of last place with yours truly at this year's Solo Nationals. We had a blast... and their "Meme Street" concept is epitome of "fun with cars". Note: This episode includes some adult language.
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2023-11-1056 min
The Racing NetworkInside the SCCA | What Happens in the Stewards Room with Stu CowittTHIS WEEK ON INSIDE THE SCCA:
On episode 136 of Inside the SCCA our guest is Stu Cowitt. Stu is a long time member who has held a bunch of positions in the club from Flag Marshal to Flag Chief and now he's a Steward. We go behind the scenes to talk about how stewards operate on a race weekend.
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2023-11-0343 min
The Racing NetworkInside the SCCA | The 2023 Runoffs Awards Show
On episode 135 of Inside the SCCA Presented by Goodyear Racing Tires -- is our 2023 Runoffs Award Show. Roll out the red carpet -- we're going to hand out some hardware! We'll be giving away 13 awards -- 4 for each day of action at the Runoffs. The categories: Women on Track, Under25, Veteran Racer, and Perseverance. Then our final award is the 2023 Gee Dubb Henderson Award of Excellence.
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Our Coverage of the 2022 and 2023 SCCA Runoffs is presented by Goodyear Racing - https://www.racegoodyear.com/
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2023-10-2756 min
The Racing NetworkInside the SCCA | Runoffs Triple Play
On episode 134 of Inside the SCCA Presented by Goodyear Racing Tires we catch up with three drivers at the 2023 Runoffs. First up is Austin Bradshaw... he overcame an early week wreck to finish 6th in EP. Then we talk with John Brakke who competed in his 40th Runoffs race finishing 2nd in EP. Finally we caught up with the first Inside the SCCA Mystery Guest -- Taylor Hyatt -- she might have had the most frustrating week of any driver at the Runoffs.
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2023-10-2021 min
The Racing NetworkInside the SCCA | Runoffs Triple PlayOn episode 134 of Inside the SCCA Presented by Goodyear Racing Tires we catch up with three drivers at the 2023 Runoffs. First up is Austin Bradshaw... he overcame an early week wreck to finish 6th in EP. Then we talk with John Brakke who competed in his 40th Runoffs race finishing 2nd in EP. Finally we caught up with the first Inside the SCCA Mystery Guest -- Taylor Hyatt -- she might have had the most frustrating week of any driver at the Runoffs.
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2023-10-2021 min
The Racing NetworkInside the SCCA | Mike Cobb at the Runoffs
Episode 133 of Inside the SCCA is a brief chat with SCCA President and CEO Mike Cobb. We caught up for a few minutes as this year's Runoffs wrapped up. We chatted about the new B-Spec deal, his thoughts looking ahead to 2024... and the Runoffs return to Road America next year.
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2023-10-1307 min
The Racing NetworkInside ChampCar | Who Knew Racing and Money Went Together?
Bill and Brian discuss this week's financial news from ChampCar and the upcoming race event at Road America.
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. Each week we will discuss the races and the happenings 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.
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2023-10-1249 min
The Racing NetworkInside the SCCA | Runoffs Debrief with Tom O'GormanOn Episode 130 of Inside the SCCA we look back at the 2023 SCCA Runoffs with a member of the Runoffs announce team, Tom O'Gorman. In addition to talking about this year's event, he tells his story about how he went from Solo driver to professional racing.... and how that led to announcing.
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2023-10-0643 min
The Racing NetworkInside the SCCA - 16-Time National Champion John HeinricyOn episode 123 of Inside the SCCA we will talk with an SCCA legend.. 16-time National Champion John Heinricy. His off track success is as impressive as his on track prowess.... John has engineered some of the finest cars to come out of Detroit. This is a conversation you won't want to miss.
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2023-09-2254 min
The Racing NetworkInside the SCCA | Recovering From a Big One with Henry Tabor
On episode 122 of Inside the SCCA we will talk with road racer Henry Tabor. He's recovering from a huge wreck that happened this year during one of the Super Tour races. We talk about his recovery progress and his future racing plans.
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2023-09-1558 min
The Racing NetworkInside ChampCar | Racing With "The Chef" Brian Hirth
Brian Hirth, also known as the Cook at the ChampCar Pittsburgh International race events joins Bill and Brian to talk about the upcoming party at Race Pitt in a few weeks.
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. Each week we will discuss the races and the happenings 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.
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2023-09-141h 08
The Racing NetworkInside the SCCA | 2023 Solo Nationals Presented by Mazda MotorsportsTHIS WEEK ON INSIDE THE SCCA:
Episode 121 of Inside the SCCA Presented by Mazda Motorsports is our 4th and final episode from the 50th SCCA Solo Nationals in Lincoln, NE. We talked with a young man who is 25 years old and racing at his 13th Solo Nationals -- we also caught up with a guy who just missed the podium with car that probably shouldn't have been there in the first place... then we wrap up the show talking with a 2-time national champion about Solo Nats shenanigans.
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2023-09-0937 min
The Racing NetworkInside the SCCA | 2023 SCCA Solo Nationals Day 3 Presented by Mazda MotorsportsTHIS WEEK ON INSIDE THE SCCA:
Episode 120 of Inside the SCCA Presented by Mazda Motorsports is our 3nd episode from the 50th SCCA Solo Nationals in Lincoln, NE. We talked with an 82-year old driver who is an absolute firecracker, a newly minted first-time national champion shared her story... and I'll introduce you to a friend I made at a stoplight in Oklahoma.
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Our coverage of the 50th SCCA Solo Nationals...
2023-09-0839 min
The Racing NetworkInside the SCCA | 2023 50th SCCA Solo Nationals Presented by Mazda MotorsportsTHIS WEEK ON INSIDE THE SCCA:
Episode 119 of Inside the SCCA Presented by Mazda Motorsports is our 2nd episode from the 50th SCCA Solo Nationals in Lincoln, NE. We talked with a driver who won a national championship last year and decided to change classes this year. Another driver sat in the chair next to me after winning her fourth national title just a few minutes earlier. Then I talked with a young man who's driving his dream car at solo nationals. We also caught up with some of the things happening around the club with SCCA's...
2023-09-0753 min
The Racing NetworkInside ChampCar | Grant Barron from MBM Performance
Grant Barron from MBM Performance joins Bill and Chelsey, as Brian has the week off. He is off near Lincoln, Nebraska, to dodge cones in a parking lot with his Honda Fit.
Grant talks to us about his recent two-car effort at Thompson Speedway, and we talk to Chelsey about her new role with the TireRack.com ChampCar Endurance Series.
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. Each week we will discuss the races and the...
2023-09-0759 min
The Racing NetworkInside the SCCA | 2023 Solo Nationals Day 1 Presented by Mazda MotorsportsTHIS WEEK ON INSIDE THE SCCA:
Episode 118 of Inside the SCCA is our first episode from the 50th SCCA Solo Nationals in Lincoln, NE. We heard about a driver who is driving a car that has been in her family for more than 50 years... and it competed in the first solo nationals in 1972. We also caught up with the SCCA's President and CEO Mike Cobb, last year's CSP National Champion and you'll find out why I consider the Solo Nats Burning Man for gearheads.
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2023-09-0657 min
The Racing NetworkInside the SCCA | Flagtronics
On episode 117 of Inside the SCCA we will talk about SCCA's new flagging and communications tool Flagtronics. Our guests will be James Ballenger -- the owner of Flagtronics and Todd Buras a past Spec Miata National Champion... and a driver with a ton of experience using the system. We'll talk about what it does, how it works and why it's an important tool for both race organizers and drivers.
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2023-09-011h 21
The Racing NetworkInside the SCCA | The Road to Lincoln with Larry "Lefty" MacLeodEpisode 116 of Inside the SCCA we continue our series of shows previewing the 50th Solo Nationals. Our guest on this episode is the 2022 SCCA Solo Driver of Eminence and 4-time Solo Nationals Champion -- Larry "Lefty" MacLeod. We'll talk about all the happenings and competition at this year's Solo Nationals.
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2023-08-2550 min
The Racing NetworkInside the SCCA | F3 Driver Nicole HavrdaOn Episode 108 of Inside the SCCA we are joined by F3 Driver Nicole Havrda. Nicole is the current points leader in the Formula Pro USA Western Championship. Many of those races are run in conjunction with SCCA races on the West Coast. Nicole has also competed internationally.
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2023-06-3051 min
The Racing NetworkInside ChampCar | Dana MorrisonOur guest on episode 68 of Inside ChampCar is none other than CEO and President Dana Morrison. He gets us caught up on a bunch of stuff happening with the series... and takes a unexpected questions when Brian goes off topic!
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. Each week we will discuss the races and the happenings and talk with team owners, drivers, and crew. Episodes are released every Thursday morning on the Racing...
2023-05-1155 min
The Racing NetworkInside the SCCA | Start Stand 101 with Tracy CainTHIS WEEK ON INSIDE THE SCCA:
Episode 98 of Inside the SCCA is the next installment of our SCCA 101 series -- Start Stand 101. Our guest is CalClub Chief of Starters Tracy Cain.
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2023-04-2853 min
The Racing NetworkInside the SCCA | B-Spec National Champion and Kimberly Cup Recipient Steve IntroneTHIS WEEK ON INSIDE THE SCCA: 🦺 INSIDE THE SCCA MERCH: COMING SOON! Become a patron to support the channel and gain access to exclusive giveaways, Livestream Q&As and more: patreon.com/racingwirenetwork 📹 GREATEST HITS: Flagging 101: THIS WEEK ON INSIDE THE SCCA: FILL THIS IN -- FILL THIS IN --- 🦺 INSIDE THE SCCA MERCH: COMING SOON! Become a patron to support the channel and gain access to exclusive giveaways, Livestream Q&As and more: patreon.com/racingwirenetwork 📹 GREATEST HITS: Flagging 101: https://anchor.fm/racingwire/episodes/Inside-the-SCCA----Flagging-101-with-Don-Drennon-e1ipqsj Flagging 201 - https://anchor.fm/racingwire/episodes/Inside-the-SCCA---Flagging-201-with-Ben-Tyler-e1p6f26 H Production...
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The Racing NetworkInside the SCCA | Buttonwillow Super Tour Preview with Scotty B. WhiteTHIS WEEK ON INSIDE THE SCCA: On episode 89 of Inside the SCCA we preview next weekend's SCCA Super Tour at the Buttonwillow Raceway Park. My guest -- Scotty B. White is a regular front runner at Super Tour events -- and one of the hot shoes at Buttonwillow.
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The Racing NetworkInside Champcar | Scott MannOn episode 56 of Inside ChampCar we catch up with driver, entrepreneur, car builder, and trailer designer Scott Mann. We had a power outage at our main studio during the live recording of the show. While we were able to soldier on with some quick work from Bill... Brian's audio from the blackout studio was less than ideal. Thanks for your understanding we hope this won't happen again.
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 di...
2023-02-1654 min
Let's Talk with Brian BielanskiComing to Your Podcast Platform August 24thIntroducing Let's Talk with Brian Bielanski--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brianbielanskiletstalk/support
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