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Blaze Burwell: The Art of Driving and Dealing in Race Cars
Blaze Burwell, racing journey, late models, motorsports business, tire testing, community support, local racing, racing parts, crate motors, racing challenges
Summary
In this episode of Mid-America Dirt, host Skip Garland interviews Blaze Burwell, a passionate racer and motorsports entrepreneur. Blaise shares his journey from go-kart racing at a young age to becoming a successful late model racer and business owner. He discusses the challenges of racing, the importance of community support, and the evolution of racing parts and costs. The conversation also touches on the technical aspects of late model racing, the impact of tire testing controversies, and the need for more accessibility in the sport. Blaze emphasizes the importance of helping others in the racing community and the need for a balance between competition and affordability in local racing.
Takeaways
Blaze started racing go-karts at a young age.
He transitioned from go-karts to late models through various experiences.
Community support is crucial in racing, especially during tough times.
The cost of racing has increased significantly over the years.
Older late models can still be competitive with the right setup.
Adjusting to different chassis can be challenging but manageable.
Technical adjustments in late model racing are very precise.
Having a crew is essential for success in racing.
The racing community needs to address the gap between entry-level and professional racing.
Blaze's business focuses on providing affordable racing parts and cars.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Blaze Burwell
01:01 Blaze's Racing Journey
04:16 Trading and Business in Racing
08:14 Transitioning to Full-Time Racing
10:15 The Market for Racing Parts
12:04 Kryptonite Race Cars and Their Impact
14:02 Comparing Late Models and Modifieds
15:16 Racing Older Late Models
18:17 Adjustments in Driving Different Chassis
20:49 The Technical Side of Late Model Racing
22:28 The Importance of a Crew
24:38 The Changing Landscape of Racing
26:22 Family Legacy in Racing
27:46 Regional vs. National Racing Series
29:04 The Journey of Racing Success
32:44 Overcoming Challenges in Racing
36:08 The Controversy of Tire Chemicals
43:14 Supporting the Next Generation of Racers
49:11 The State of Late Model Racing
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By MIDAMERICADIRTBlaze Burwell, racing journey, late models, motorsports business, tire testing, community support, local racing, racing parts, crate motors, racing challenges
Summary
In this episode of Mid-America Dirt, host Skip Garland interviews Blaze Burwell, a passionate racer and motorsports entrepreneur. Blaise shares his journey from go-kart racing at a young age to becoming a successful late model racer and business owner. He discusses the challenges of racing, the importance of community support, and the evolution of racing parts and costs. The conversation also touches on the technical aspects of late model racing, the impact of tire testing controversies, and the need for more accessibility in the sport. Blaze emphasizes the importance of helping others in the racing community and the need for a balance between competition and affordability in local racing.
Takeaways
Blaze started racing go-karts at a young age.
He transitioned from go-karts to late models through various experiences.
Community support is crucial in racing, especially during tough times.
The cost of racing has increased significantly over the years.
Older late models can still be competitive with the right setup.
Adjusting to different chassis can be challenging but manageable.
Technical adjustments in late model racing are very precise.
Having a crew is essential for success in racing.
The racing community needs to address the gap between entry-level and professional racing.
Blaze's business focuses on providing affordable racing parts and cars.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Blaze Burwell
01:01 Blaze's Racing Journey
04:16 Trading and Business in Racing
08:14 Transitioning to Full-Time Racing
10:15 The Market for Racing Parts
12:04 Kryptonite Race Cars and Their Impact
14:02 Comparing Late Models and Modifieds
15:16 Racing Older Late Models
18:17 Adjustments in Driving Different Chassis
20:49 The Technical Side of Late Model Racing
22:28 The Importance of a Crew
24:38 The Changing Landscape of Racing
26:22 Family Legacy in Racing
27:46 Regional vs. National Racing Series
29:04 The Journey of Racing Success
32:44 Overcoming Challenges in Racing
36:08 The Controversy of Tire Chemicals
43:14 Supporting the Next Generation of Racers
49:11 The State of Late Model Racing