The Blind Apex Podcast
Kaan
A podcast covering topics and theories associated with club racing and grassroots motorsports... helping the amateur racer get faster (including myself)
Episodes
Episode 201: Mental Games in Motorsports
Send us Fan MailElle (@theellejohnson), aspiring racer and psychotherapist, joins me to talk about the mental blocks we can have AND overcome while racing and attending track days. Support the show
Episode 200: Time Attack Tips and Tricks... or is it Time Trials!??!
Send us Fan MailKilgore and Jager, of the Perfect Lap Podcast, try to convince me Time Attack is the pinnacle of motorsports AND they share tips and tricks to get your best times! Support the show
Episode 199: Sim Rig Setup and Accessories
Send us Fan MailAre you tired of driving your sim when a wheel clamped to the desk and the pedals sliding across the floor? Do you want to make life easier in your sim rig... Trevor Boreal (@Borealracing) joins me to talk about the accessories he uses on his rig... and recommendations for upgrades at several price points. Support the show
Episode 198: Do what the Pro Drivers Do
Send us Fan MailRoss Bentley joins me to talk about attributes and actions "Pro" racers do that we as amateur racers can be doing to go faster! Support the show
Episode 197: Personal Driver Development Plan
Send us Fan MailScott Robertson of Robertson Racing (@robertsonracing) and the Track Walking Podcast... joins me to talk about how to identify weaknesses in your driving and how to setup your own driver development plan. Support the show
Episode 196: Building Your Own Garage/Shop
Send us Fan MailEvery racer... Every real racer... runs out of garage space in their attached two car garage. Eli joins me to talk about his journey and experience specing, pricing, and DIY building his own garage/race shop. If you think you are headed for this adventure... you need to listen to this podcast. Support the show
Episode 195: Off the Racing Line Podcast
Send us Fan MailIf you are tired of listening to my voice... Carlos and Mike from Off the Racing Line Podcast join me to talk about their goals, mission, and what their podcast is all about. If you need an alternative or you need more racing podcasts in your life... check them out! Support the show
Episode 194: Are we in an Aerodynamics Renaissance?!?!
Send us Fan MailJames from TARR Aero (@tarraero) and Adam from Epsilon+ (@Epsilonaero) join me to talk about their up and coming aerodynamics companies, some of the goals they have with some new products, and a conversation on if amateur racers are in an aerodynamics renaissance... and if the rules committees need to catch up to the modern era. EMAIL mario.korf@gmail.com if you are interested in the 2027 wind tunnel trip!!!!Support the show
Episode 193: Ecotec Miata Swap Update
Send us Fan MailIts been over a year since we heard from Cameron at Ecotecmiata.ca .... He's been working hard at perfecting the swap and ensuring its robust enough for even the harshest race environments... and he's looking to make more power too... who isnt looking for more power these days!?!? Support the show
Episode 192: Are we living in the Gold Era of Amateur Motorsports?!?!?
Send us Fan MailDave Pratte, co-founder of Speed Academy, joins me to talk about how good we might have it in todays amateur motorsports world. What we have today vs what we had when he was writing for Modified Magazine... and maybe what caused this revolutionary change. Support the show
Episode 191: Moving to a Faster Race Class
Send us Fan MailI'm headed to Super Touring 4... and Jackie Andrews (@lo_buk_motorsports) talks me through all the things you need to think about when you move up to a faster class. Support the show
Episode 190: Track Data Proliferation Continues with LapLift.app
Send us Fan MailWe collected a lot of data in our race/track cars... and the barrier to analysis varies by driver. Alex Krochik of Laplift.app joins me to talk about his FREE app that will EASILY help you look at your data. Who doesn't like free and easy?!?! Support the show
Episode 189: Old Cop Cars > Miata
Send us Fan MailBrian... aka Astrocreepspeedshack joins me to talk about his adventures, cross country track tour logistics, and the importance of having fun at the track. Support the show
Episode 188: Analog Driving Skills
Send us Fan MailNicholas Barbato of Barbato Speed Factory (@nicholasbarbato) joins me to talk about the importance of your analog driving skills, what they are, and what they impact in your driving. Support the show
Episode 187: Fire Suppression
Send us Fan MailAs a follow up to Episode 186, Brandon Marshall of Lifeline Fire & Safety Systems North America, joins me to talk about things we need to take into consideration when selecting and installing our fire suppression systems. Support the show
Episode 186: Fire and the Lessons Learned
Send us Fan MailGLGT race, Chris Delucia (@c.delucia) joins me to talk about his recent race car fire... what he did right, what he did wrong, and the changes he is making. YOU NEED TO LISTEN TO THIS!! Support the show
Episode 185: All things Miatas
Send us Fan MailDave Gambino of RP Performance joins me to talk Miatas... in case you guys havent been convinced by my sales pitch on the C5 Vette ... we talk Miatas and which ones to buy (daily, track, and race) in 2026.Support the show
Episode 184: Wings and Endplates (Wind Tunnel Data)
Send us Fan MailMario Korf from Occamsracers.com joins me to do a wind tunnel debrief... He took a crew to the wind tunnel to test wings and endplates, among other things. And for 2027 he is offering his services and wants to take 10 cars from the podcast to do baselines and more testing! Support the show
Episode 183: Small Business in Motorsports with Doryoku Mfg
Send us Fan MailCharlie Moua of Doryoku MFG joins me to talk about my K24 issues AND growing his business from the best valve covers in the game to new motorsports products... He isnt just making your race car look good... he's here to make you fast! Support the show
Episode 182: GridSeat... Filling Seats in Race Cars
Send us Fan MailMario Gomez of Gridseat.co joins me to talk about discovering endurance racing and his mission to get more people into it... the easy way. If you are curious about endurance racing or run a team that needs to fill seats... this podcast is for you! Support the show
Episode 181: Bespoke Parts from Small Companies
Send us Fan MailBailey of Pizza Boy Metal Works (@pizzaboymetalworks) joins me to talk shop... when, how, what to know in advance and the costs associated with bespoke custom parts for our race cars... do you have a poorly supported car or want to stand out on IG? you need these parts! Support the show
Episode 180: FK8/FL5 Type R 101
Send us Fan MailAustin of Wunderladen Racing joins me to talk about the parts development and needs of the FK8/FL5 Type R platforms... form a street car, dual use, or race car... "they dont need much" but what they need is critical to the success of the platform. IF YOU LIKE WHAT YOU HEAR SHARE THE PODCAST WITH FRIENDS! Support the show
Episode 179: Truck and Trailer Maintenance
Send us Fan MailAK from CHAOS Fab Shop (chaosfabshop.com @chaosfabshop) joins me to talk about truck and trailer maintenance. The Chaos team spends most weekend at some offroad park or drift event all over the United States... so who better to talk to us about how to keep our rigs rolling!?!?!Support the show
Episode 178: I'm a Hack with a Wrench and a Mic
Send us Fan MailJaime, from RaceFFPod, brings a box of tissues as I explain how to destroy an ENGINE and TRANSMISSION at the same time. When tolerances stack and you get a little careless, massive destruction occurs. Learn from me... dont do this the hard way. Support the show
Episode 177: Exhaust Side of the Engine
Send us Fan MailJohn from Hytech exhaust... a man that has been building high quality, race proven (on all levels) headers and exhausts... joins me to talk about the important pieces of the exhaust side of the engine and what we need to consider. He told me he's controversial and he didn't disappoint. Support the show
Episode 176: Vettes, CRXs, Boxsters and How to Feel Your Tires
Send us Fan MailCarlos (@cvr49) joins me to talk about how he got into his vette and fresh new balance shoes... and we devolved into how he uses the outlap to feel the tires and the techniques he uses to feel the tires out before a stint on track. Support the show
Episode 175: High Quality Race Springs
Send us Fan MailDid you know springs are a wear item on your race car? Did you know they dont just compress but they can bend? Frank from Swift Springs joins me to educate us on springs, what to look for, what to avoid, and the harsh environment they live in. Support the show
Episode 174: The Induction Side of the Engine with Bain Racing
Send us Fan MailJake from @bainracing joins me to talk about the induction side of the engine. In a world of peak HP or detuning engines for classes... we need more education on this side of the engine to maximize our performance. Support the show
Episode 173: Hyperfest 2026
Send us Fan MailRace and Hyperfest Event Director Chris Cobetto joins me to talk about Hyperfest 2026. 24 years of Hyperfest... the event lives on, evolves, and has so much to do (even FREE stuff!)... it truly is the Automotive Amusement Park! Support the show
Episode 172: Advice, Your Setup, and the Rules
Send us Fan MailBecause of the drama from the sway bar episode... Ms. Jackie Andrews (@lo_buk_motorsports) joins me to talk about all the advice on the internet for your setup... and why it doesnt usually work. Stuff just gets in the way... lots of stuff. Support the show
Episode 171: The Penske Way
Send us Fan MailAt the end of 2026 I will be upgrading to Penske dampers on the 8th gen Civic... I sit down with a Penske Shock Tech, Brian Miller, and Penske's unofficial social media guy, Trent Daggett to talk about the process, the reasons why you should go Penske, and much more! Support the show
Episode 170: DriverLink.io
Send us Fan MailRemember when Race Hero died? Are you having flashbacks fighting with Speed Hives last year? THERE IS A SOLUTION!!!! Jon from DriverLink.io joins me to talk about his project to bring back live timing and scoring AND add data, analysis, historical tracking, etc. all in one app! Support the show
Episode 169: Aero Myths with Andrew Brilliant
Send us Fan MailAndrew Brilliant, of world time attack fame and beyond, joins me to talk about aero myths in club racing... and what we can do to better our downforce where rules allow. Yes, we even talked about rules... because I just had to bring it up. Support the show
Episode 168: Track Talk - Sebring International Raceway
Send us Fan MailNASA FL Chief Instructor Luis Jimenez joins me to give us a Track Talk about Sebring International Raceway... if you are thinking about NASA Nationals 2026... this episode is for you! Support the show
Episode 167: Insights from an IMSA Lead Engineer
Send us Fan MailMegan Ryder, lead engineer of the #98 Bryan Herta Autospor Elantra N.... fresh off her race weekend at Daytona, joins me to talk car preparations... and how to apply what the pros do to our amateur race programs. She's even going racing herself in a retired TCA car! Support the show
Episode 166: Swaybar with it... Rock with it
Send us Fan MailJackie Andrews (@lo_buk_motorsports), our in house suspension guru and driving coach, joins us to talk swaybars and what they can do to alter the way our car feels! Support the show
Episode 165: Suspension Frequencies with Honed Developments
Send us Fan MailGrant from Honed Developments (@honed_developments) joins me (again) to talk Suspension Frequencies and how to apply them in your life. He also points out how jacked up my suspension is... and we also spent some time catching up... because the parts catalog grew tremendously over the last year and a half! Support the show
Episode 164: Committing to One Car
Send us Fan MailEli from Evilla Motorsports (@evillamotorsports) joins me to talk about why that lingering second (or third) project car might be holding you back. Can you stay committed to one car? Listen this week to find out why you should! Support the show
Episode 163: RC cars to MX5
Send us Fan MailDeacon Greenfield joins me to talk about his journey... from a childhood with RC cars to building a CRX with his family to driving a NC Miata... and his push toward a IMSA ride. We talk about the difference in driving styles and what its taken to get him up front in his SCCA region... its a great story, you wont want to miss. Support the show
Episode 162: Its a Family Affair
Send us Fan MailRicky and Kat (@MSGbuilt) join me to talk about the father/daughter Miata adventure. Kat swears she is going to beat her dad on track one day... and he's completely cool with it. If you have a youngster in your life that you want to get involved... this story is full of good advise. The next generation of racer is counting on you! If you like what you hear... please share the podcast and consider supporting the podcast at buymeacoffee.com/theblindapexpodcastSupport the show
Episode 161: Stepping "Backwards"
Send us Fan MailAyden Westbye joins me to talk about transitioning from a Camaro in HPDE to racing and TTing a Miata... some say its stepping backward... some say its stepping forward as a driver... all agree they are completely different. Support the show
Episode 160: The End... Season 3 Wrap Up
Send us Fan MailJason Lineberg joins me so we can close out year 3 of the podcast.... I guess eventually we wont have to do these... but its good to chill out and talk about the accomplishments of the year and where the podcast is headed. Support the show
Episode 159: Operation Motorsport
Send us Fan MailJason Leach of Operation Motorsport joins us to talk about how we can give back to veterans through motorsports. If you know a veteran, if you are a veteran, if you care about your veterans... you want to listen to this and get involved. www.operationmotorsport.orgSupport the show
Episode 158: Dillons First Endurance Race!
Send us Fan MailDillion and Peter joing me to talk about Dillions first endurance race. The trials, the tribulations, the lessons learned, and the epic stories... these guys made it more tempting. Support the show
2025 GIVEAWAY Announcement!
Send us Fan MailTUNE IN to hear what the giveaway will be for 2025! Go to @theblindapexpodcast on IG to find the post to enter! If you like what you hear... SHARE the podcast with friends and think about directly supporting the podcast at www.buymeacoffee.com/theblindapexpodcastSupport the show
Episode 157: ASM S2ks and BRZ/FRSs
Send us Fan MailAndy Smedegard of ASMotorsports (@asmotorsports.us) joins me to talk about the development of the "trainer" S2000s and the new work with the BRZ/FRS chassis... and we even talk a little SuperK. If you like what you hear, please share the podcast or consider donating at buymeacoffee.com/theblindapexpodcastSupport the show
Episode 156: 8th Gen Civics (and 1 9th) Gone WILD
Send us Fan MailKevin Zhu meets the Honda Challenge 8th and 9th gen civic crew... and we all try to convince you guys to move away from golden era cars and into our beloved mcpherson cars. If you like what you hear... please share the podcast with friends. Support the show
Episode 155: Making Car Adjustments
Send us Fan MailGLTC Legend, Eric Kutil (joins me to expand on the thoughts about "if you aren't making adjustments ever session, you aren't trying to go faster." If you like what you hear... share the podcast with friends and/or consider supporting the podcast through buymeacoffee.com/theblindapexpodcastSupport the show
Episode 154: Honda Challenge to GR CUP
Send us Fan MailPatrick Brunson and Scott Adams join me to talk about Patricks journey from Honda Challenge (which he still wants to race) to GR CUP (aka Spec 86)... we even get into how they compare Iracing data to the data from the actual car... and use it to prepare. If you like what you hear, please share the podcast with friends! Support the show
Episode 153: Sponsorship/Partnership 102 (aka an update)
Send us Fan MailJett from Lead Foot Racing joins me to talk about being marketable and adding value... and tips on how to gain partnerships for your race program. If you like what you hear... please share the podcast! Support the show