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Weldcome (see what we did there?) to Everyone Racers episode 423, hot like welding!  

Tim is planning to burn himself 

Chris prefers a tight puddle, Sloppy puddles need not apply. 

Chrissy yells at a cat, again. Same cat. The cat doesn’t care, because…well, it’s a cat.  

Amateur racing isn’t glamorous — and that’s exactly why this episode hits so hard.

In this Everyone Racers Moskvich-423 Episode, the gang spirals from “should we buy a cheap welder?” into a brutally honest conversation about learning fabrication the hard way, blowing budgets in the garage, and why grassroots racers keep doing things the most difficult (and funniest) way possible.

This episode covers what it’s really like to be an amateur racer trying to level up your skills without lighting your project — or your wallet — on fire. From debating entry-level vs. “probably good enough” welders, to the realities of teaching yourself fabrication in a cramped garage, to why racing forums both save and destroy projects, this one is painfully relatable if you’ve ever said “I can probably do that myself.”

You’ll hear:

The real cost of getting into welding and fabrication for racing

Why cheap tools sometimes work… until they absolutely don’t

The difference between good enough for the track and dangerous optimism

Lessons learned from broken parts, bad advice, and late-night garage decisions

Not t mention our racing news tangents, questionable logic, and the kind of bench-racing comedy that only happens when friends have known each other too long

If you’re an amateur race car driver, weekend track rat, mechanic, Lemons/ChampCar/HPDE addict, or automotive enthusiast who laughs at mistakes because you’ve made the same ones — this episode is for you.

New episodes every week.

Subscribe if you like real racing talk, real failures, and real laughs — not influencer fantasy builds.

👇 Drop a comment with your worst garage mistake. We promise we’ve done something dumber.

Porsche Carrera World Cup Cancelled Due to “economic and geopolitical challenges” (John Dagys @ Sports Car 365) https://sportscar365.com/imsa/porsche-carrera-cup-na/porsche-carrera-world-cup-canceled/

Scout EV’s Extended Range Uses a Gas Generator (ia Good Way) (Tim Levin @ insideevs.com) https://insideevs.com/news/785904/scout-erev-harvester-reservations-ceo-expectations/

Mice Resistant Car Covers!. (Andrew Collins @ The Drive)  

https://www.thedrive.com/guides-and-gear/this-extra-heavy-car-cover-has-a-secret-weapon-against-mice 

$4k Mazda Protege Race Car on Racing Junk!

https://www.racingjunk.com/24-hours-of-lemons-cars-and-equipment-for-sale/184767950/mazda-protege-race-car.html?category_id=4520&np_offset=1#2

3 Pedal Mafia Lemons World - https://youtu.be/wGfAxGX3vHk?si=YInVSrCTFgkXdCVF

Get in touch with John Pagel - Tech Boss here:

[email protected]

Or even here:

https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1D9iex667J/

Those cool light number panels from Amazon

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2026 Lemons Rally Schedule

https://24hoursoflemons.com/lemons-rally/ 

Free Bingo Card Generator

https://myfreebingocards.com/bingo-card-generator 

Play Cardle!

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Chris Blizzard Lighting Guide

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W0Wk6fGSO2G7y3fDUMeBcsJ58XCZF6w0E77wXuqNrV8/mobilebasic?fbclid=IwY2xjawKaAtVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFjTmRidmN2bWFreVpWTVJMAR4qfvXupatPN52a6j2I2NhnvvfyNGFdmVcIZs37A3fWaYkKm-is8vJxOedoWw_aem_U2NDwxufdWEd0Pn-9DU3Hw

Mental’s Porsche 912 - https://youtu.be/_AEg7U4mWgI?feature=shared  

Download or stream here -⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/5NsFZDTcaFlu4IhjbG6fV9   

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Daytona!

Welcome to Everyone Racers 422 still sucks!  

Tim is back!! And he’s fully decked out in all the right PPE courtesy of Erica the Welder. 

Chris actually did car work and falls down  

Chrissy lays on top of a pile of brush

Mental isn’t working on cars, which is probably for the best, but he did get a haircut, which is probably for the best. 

Really, Timmy regals us with tales from the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona where he was this past week.

422 Sucks on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3203240153313414/

422 Sucks on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/422sucks/?hl=en 

3 Pedal Mafia Lemons World - https://youtu.be/wGfAxGX3vHk?si=YInVSrCTFgkXdCVF

Seriously, some jag-ff tried AI photos on Bring A Trailer, and fooled no one….except the editors at Bring a Trailer. (Justin Hughs @ Jalopnik)

https://www.jalopnik.com/2080577/bring-a-trailer-lists-ai-altered-cadillac-for-sale/

Hungover Driving is Also Drunk(ish) driving (Max Taylor @ Autoblog) Also, there’s a thing called a hangover suit?!?

https://www.autoblog.com/news/is-it-safe-to-drive-when-hungover-what-most-drivers-get-wrong

Sweet Honda Lego Sets! (Ronan Glon @ Hagerty) 

https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/mattel-brick-shop-honda-ef-civic-s2000-kits/

Real Time Racing’s Acura NSX on Racing Junk!

https://www.racingjunk.com/gt3/184503210/acura-nsx-gt3evo22.html?category_id=4&aces_make_id=&mileage_min=&mileage_max=&photos=1&video=&location_distance=&location_zip=&year_min=&year_max=&price_min=&price_max=&seller_type=0&condition=&search=&keyword=imsa&state=&country=&province=&date=&order=score&np_offset=11#2

Get in touch with John Pagel - Tech Boss here:

[email protected]

Or even here:

https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1D9iex667J/

TOW STRAP LINKS

Crash bar wrap around 5500lb https://www.enjukuracing.com/products/bridgemoto-crash-bar-wrap-around-tow-strap.html

Sparco 6600 lb Tow Strap https://www.sparcousa.com/towing

Those cool light number panels from Amazon

https://a.co/d/9wDuvek

2026 Lemons Rally Schedule

https://24hoursoflemons.com/lemons-rally/ 

Weaber Valley Speedway on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/Weabersvalleyspeedway2 

Free Bingo Card Generator

https://myfreebingocards.com/bingo-card-generator 

Play Cardle!

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Chris Blizzard Lighting Guide

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W0Wk6fGSO2G7y3fDUMeBcsJ58XCZF6w0E77wXuqNrV8/mobilebasic?fbclid=IwY2xjawKaAtVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFjTmRidmN2bWFreVpWTVJMAR4qfvXupatPN52a6j2I2NhnvvfyNGFdmVcIZs37A3fWaYkKm-is8vJxOedoWw_aem_U2NDwxufdWEd0Pn-9DU3Hw

Mental’s Porsche 912 - https://youtu.be/_AEg7U4mWgI?feature=shared  

Download or stream here -⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/5NsFZDTcaFlu4IhjbG6fV9   

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Stop Guessing: Tom Webb has Real Solutions for the New Rules

Welcome to Everyone Racers #421! In this Poncho Super Duty Episode. Tim is travelling, so he’s not here. Chris gets a speeding ticket, Chrissy pays to share a natural tepid water tub with strangers, Mental whines about rental truck not being comfy enough, & Tom Webb only has one h &  & he still did more this month than you. 

Really, it’s a full tech breakdown of the latest rule changes & real, practical solutions for what matters: lighting, visibility, tow straps, number illumination, reflectors. Not a summary of the rules, a working session on how to implement them & why common “solutions” are now failing or creating dangerous situations on track. All from a person who knows - Tom Webb. 

The difference between focused vs. unfocused LEDs, why unfocused LED bars are not acceptable,  why taping, dimming, or aiming unfocused LEDs will not solve the problem

• How excessive or poorly aimed lighting reduces reaction time  & blinds other drivers

• How to correctly test headlight cutoff at home using the 25-foot / 40-inch method

• Why DOT-approved driving lights behave differently than fog or work lights

• Practical advice on color temperature, beam shape, & placement for night racing

Number visibility solutions

• Why self-illuminated, battery-powered, or externally aimed number lights are now illegal

• Multiple legal ways to illuminate numbers, including:

• LED strip lighting

• Backlit panels

• Diffused light panels

• Interior-mounted solutions that protect numbers from contact

Pros  & cons of each method; cost, durability, visibility & ease of installation. Why some solutions look bright in the paddock but disappear on track

Tow straps  & recovery

• Why tow straps replaced tow hooks

• How they should be mounted to avoid loading bolts in tension

• Why they are safer 

• Common mounting mistakes that still fail tech

Reflectors  & passive visibility

• DOT reflective tape requirements

• Where reflectors must be placed  & why corner visibility matters

• How it improves safety when cars lose power or lighting

What not to do

• Why battery-powered lights, magnetic work lights & taped-over LEDs fail

• Why “cheap” doesn’t mean unsafe, but incorrect does

• Real examples of dangerous situations due to poor lighting choices

A discussion grounded in real tech inspections, real night-race incidents & feedback from race officials & corner workers. Not aesthetics or overbuilding, but being seen, passing tech & keeping everyone safe.  

Amish Communities embracing E-Bikers (Justin Hughes @ Jalopnik) https://www.jalopnik.com/2077068/amish-communities-are-embracing-e-bikes/

Airbag Theft on the Rise (Motorweek) https://motorweek.org/this-just-in/airbag-thefts-are-still-a-thing-and-hondas-remain-a-popular-target/

Tupac’s Restored murder BMW for sale…again… (Simran Rastogi @ Autoblog) https://www.autoblog.com/news/why-tupacs-bmw-is-still-for-sale-and-no-one-will-buy-it

Platinum Wedding Ring for only $1,600 on Racing Junk

https://www.racingjunk.com/jewelry/184765876/gentleman-s-platinum-wedding-band.html

Get in touch with John Pagel - Tech Boss here:

[email protected]

Or even here:

https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1D9iex667J/

TOW STRAP LINKS

Crash bar wrap around 5500lb https://www.enjukuracing.com/products/bridgemoto-crash-bar-wrap-around-tow-strap.html

Sparco 6600 lb Tow Strap https://www.sparcousa.com/towing

Those cool light number panels from Amazon

https://a.co/d/9wDuvek

How to Make yours cheap

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=migIrDTJ6II

Chris Blizzard Lighting Guide

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W0Wk6fGSO2G7y3fDUMeBcsJ58XCZF6w0E77wXuqNrV8/mobilebasic?fbclid=IwY2xjawKaAtVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFjTmRidmN2bWFreVpWTVJMAR4qfvXupatPN52a6j2I2NhnvvfyNGFdmVcIZs37A3fWaYkKm-is8vJxOedoWw_aem_U2NDwxufdWEd0Pn-9DU3Hw

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Want to be ready for the green flag in 2026? 🏎️✨

Welcome to Everyone Racers #420! In this luxurious peak-Mercedes episode, 

Tim questions John’s penetration talk,

Chris sits next to the sun,

Chrissy mimes yelling at her cat,

Mental wants you to take pictures of the coolest, dumbest, weirdest thing you have seen at the junkyard,

And John Pagel tries out his brand new teeth!

Really, we sit down with the legendary "Tech Boss" John Pagel to break down the latest 24 Hours of Lemons rule changes for 2026. He is here to illuminate (see what we did there?) some of the new rules changes for 2026 regarding tow hooks, lighting and even some of the most common tech failures that can keep you off the track. 

Also, he agrees that you need to go check your race car’s fluids and bolt torques right now…

With a series record of 30 million miles of racing without a serious injury, John’s mission is simple: keep you safe so you can stay on the track as long as possible.

What you’ll learn in this 2026 Safety Deep-Dive:

The New Backlit Number Rule: Learn how to satisfy the new lighting requirements for under $100 using USB-powered sketching pads—a simple, brilliant hack to make your car visible and professional.

Soft Tow Straps are Mandatory: Discover why moving away from hard metal hooks protects both you and your fellow racers from "can opener" incidents on the track.

Winning at the Tech Shed: John shares the most common mistakes that keep teams in the paddock, from poorly positioned seats to uncompleted welds, and how you can avoid them.

The "30 Million Mile" Standard: A look behind the curtain at how the series maintains its incredible safety record through consistent, thoughtful engineering standards.

Expert Tech Consultation: Why communicating early and often with John Pagel is the secret weapon for any team building a new car.

Whether you're a veteran racer or building your first "crapcan" masterpiece, this guide is essential viewing to ensure your car passes tech with flying colors.

Subscribe to join our community of 10,000 racers as we keep the shiny side up! 🏁

Get in touch with John Pagel - Tech Boss here:

[email protected]

Or even here:

https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1D9iex667J/

The NSX is back! Kinda… (Andrew Collins @ the Drive) 

https://www.thedrive.com/news/the-acura-nsx-is-back-from-the-dead-with-an-official-ultra-limited-redesign

Godspeed Hans Herrman. Porsche Legend passes at 97 (Victoria Beaver @ Car&Driver) 

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a69977938/hans-herrmann-porsche-first-le-mans-winner-has-died-97/

Luftgekühlt Headed to Tokyo (Jeff Glucker @ Motor 1)

https://www.motor1.com/news/783973/luft-tokyo-porsche-show/

TOW STRAP LINKS

Crash bar wrap around 5500lb https://www.enjukuracing.com/products/bridgemoto-crash-bar-wrap-around-tow-strap.html

Sparco 6600 lb Tow Strap https://www.sparcousa.com/towing

Those cool light number panels from Amazon

https://a.co/d/9wDuvek

2026 Lemons Rally Schedule

https://24hoursoflemons.com/lemons-rally/ 

Weaber Valley Speedway on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/Weabersvalleyspeedway2 

Free Bingo Card Generator

https://myfreebingocards.com/bingo-card-generator 

Play Cardle!

Playcardle.com 

Chris Blizzard Lighting Guide

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W0Wk6fGSO2G7y3fDUMeBcsJ58XCZF6w0E77wXuqNrV8/mobilebasic?fbclid=IwY2xjawKaAtVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFjTmRidmN2bWFreVpWTVJMAR4qfvXupatPN52a6j2I2NhnvvfyNGFdmVcIZs37A3fWaYkKm-is8vJxOedoWw_aem_U2NDwxufdWEd0Pn-9DU3Hw

Mental’s Porsche 912 - https://youtu.be/_AEg7U4mWgI?feature=shared  

Download or stream here -⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/5NsFZDTcaFlu4IhjbG6fV9   

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Prep Secrets & Genius Hacks to Maximize Your Race Weekend

Welcome to Everyone Racers #419! In this BEX Chassis 419 Episode

Tim unexpectedly buys a garage door

Chris talks to much? What wut?

Chrissy invests too much in Beanie babies

Mental boxes up the FSAE car parts for the next owner (it’s not for sale)

But have you ever wonder what it REALLY takes to survive—and thrive—at a Lemons-style racing weekend? 🏁 In this episode of Everyone Racers, we dive deep into the lessons learned from countless race weekends, mechanical mishaps, and epic team adventures. From spare parts to pit strategy, we’ve got you covered.

🎯 What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Parts & Repairs: Why exhausts, wheel bearings, and little “gremlins” can ruin your weekend—and how to stay ahead of them.

• Trackside Tools & Prep: How to swap critical parts in minutes instead of hours, and why bringing extra tools can save your weekend (and help other teams too!).

• Pit Strategy & Safety: Mastering driver changes, fuel swaps, and yellow/red flag procedures to minimize time lost.

• Logistics & Comfort: Chairs, lighting, easy-ups, weather protection—and how to stay sane while working on your car.

• Budget Tips: Planning ahead to avoid overspending, buying spares early, and prioritizing repairs.

• Post-Race Process: Logging notes, tracking spares, building a “no-blame” culture, and keeping your team on the same page.

• Fun & Community: Why LeMans weekends are about friendships, laughter, absurd repairs, and unforgettable stories.

💡 Pro Tips:

• Pre-order parts to your local store near the track—don’t scramble at 3 a.m.

• Practice pit stops and fuel jugs at home to optimize timing.

• Label your bins and tools to make everyone more effective.

• One mechanical change at a time—avoid upgrading everything at once!

Whether you’re a first-time racer or a seasoned LeMans veteran, this episode is packed with actionable advice, hilarious stories, and insider secrets from the paddock. Learn how to spend more time racing and less time fixing your car… all while having the most fun weekend possible!

📣 Join the conversation:Tell us the dumbest reason you didn’t finish a Lemons race—we want to hear your stories!

🔔 Subscribe & follow us:

• Instagram: @EveryoneRaces

• Facebook: Everyone Races

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💌 Questions or show ideas? Email us: [email protected]

Remember: have fun on purpose, laugh a lot, and keep the wheels down. See you at the track!

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2026 Lemons Rally Schedule

https://24hoursoflemons.com/lemons-rally/ 

Weaber Valley Speedway on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/Weabersvalleyspeedway2 

Free Bingo Card Generator

https://myfreebingocards.com/bingo-card-generator 

Play Cardle!

Playcardle.com 

Chris Blizzard Lighting Guide

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W0Wk6fGSO2G7y3fDUMeBcsJ58XCZF6w0E77wXuqNrV8/mobilebasic?fbclid=IwY2xjawKaAtVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFjTmRidmN2bWFreVpWTVJMAR4qfvXupatPN52a6j2I2NhnvvfyNGFdmVcIZs37A3fWaYkKm-is8vJxOedoWw_aem_U2NDwxufdWEd0Pn-9DU3Hw

Mental’s Porsche 912 - https://youtu.be/_AEg7U4mWgI?feature=shared  

Download or stream here -⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/5NsFZDTcaFlu4IhjbG6fV9   

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Welcome to Everyone Racers #418! In this “BMW That Definitely Exists” episode, Tim threatens last year's goals, Chris promises to not get in someone else’s bed at races Chrissy’s video of TIG welding was a highly watched video of 2025 

Mental doesn’t poop himself and has a great year! Really it’s our 2025 New Year's Goals special, so the gang looks back at a year of "buckets of success" and total fails. From Mental’s battle with turbo diesels and 2mm-too-big blades to Tim’s complete contractor fail in Maine, we’re laying it all out.

Inside this episode:

• BMW 418d Deep Dive: 143 horses of "polite responsibility" and 0-60 in a blistering nine seconds.

• Automotive News: A guy got stuck in a Waymo trunk, and California's new "Fast Action" speeding program.

• Racing Junk Find: A $1,000 Fiat Spyder race car with "unassessed front end damage"—the perfect bad idea for 2026.

• 2025 Goal Retrospective: Who actually met their goals? Spoiler: Chris sold the MG, but the pilot's license is a "great fail".

• 2026 Racing Roadmap: Building garages, making a Lotus "operable," and why someone wants to join the 150mph club at Bonneville.

GET INVOLVED: We want to hear YOUR 2026 goals! What's one easy goal and one "hard" goal you have for your build? Drop them in the comments below! 👇

Start 2026 Off Right With a Proper Car Setup! Get Race Setup Pro  (save 20% with code “EVERYONERACERS” until March 31, 2026) https://www.racesetuppro.com/

Waymo SUV has Guy Stuck in the Trunk (Ron King @ Jalopnik) 

https://www.jalopnik.com/2056173/woman-finds-man-hiding-in-trunk-of-waymo/

Pilot Program Targets Speeders to Make California Highways Safer - California DMV https://share.google/2uZW3xJFgLjlyqg8k

Jim Moylan, Inventor of The Fuel Door Arrow (fason Torchinkski @ the Autoptian) https://www.theautopian.com/rip-the-guy-who-put-the-little-arrow-on-your-fuel-gauge-though-i-think-there-was-an-earlier-one/

1977 Fiat Spider ‘Some Assembly Required on Racing Junk for only $1000

https://www.racingjunk.com/vintage/184748796/1977-fiat-spider-with-parts.html?category_id=4&aces_make_id=&mileage_min=&mileage_max=&photos=&video=&location_distance=&location_zip=&year_min=&year_max=&price_min=&price_max=&seller_type=&condition=&search=&keyword=&state=&country=&province=&date=&order=price-low-high&np_offset=33

Mel Robbins Podcast 

https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-351/?utm_campaign=9718386-Newsletter&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8kRSUa077zw9Zlb7CERa7zlLP5VFfGiDwmpDldxEOV2G_q_Wz_JUDV1cZESOewJtDvg4Mxcl7NjJiS1c4XnJXhjlUyqA&_hsmi=394248342&utm_content=394248342&utm_source=hs_email

Weaber Valley Speedway on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/Weabersvalleyspeedway2 

Chris Blizzard Lighting Guide

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W0Wk6fGSO2G7y3fDUMeBcsJ58XCZF6w0E77wXuqNrV8/mobilebasic?fbclid=IwY2xjawKaAtVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFjTmRidmN2bWFreVpWTVJMAR4qfvXupatPN52a6j2I2NhnvvfyNGFdmVcIZs37A3fWaYkKm-is8vJxOedoWw_aem_U2NDwxufdWEd0Pn-9DU3Hw

Mental’s Porsche 912 - https://youtu.be/_AEg7U4mWgI?feature=shared  

Download or stream here -⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/5NsFZDTcaFlu4IhjbG6fV9   

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Everyone Racers is the weekly podcast for low-dollar racing, Lemons/ChampCar/NASA/SCCA competitors, and every automotive enthusiast who knows the paddock is the best part of the weekend. Hosted by Chris, Chrissy, Tim and Mental, we mix racing knowledge with bad decisions, comedy, and real-world wrenching.

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BMW 418d, Amateur Racing, Project Car, Car Podcast, Endurance Racing, Racing News 2025, Budget Motorsports, SCCA, Lemons Racing, Automotive Comedy.

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🎧 About Everyone Racers

Why Your Race Car Setup is Failing (and how to fix it while getting 20% off!)

If you’ve ever corner-weighted a car and wanted to throw the scales across the paddock, this this Mercedes-Benz SL Mille Miglia 417 episode is for you…

In this episode Tim tours various airport lounges, Chris rewires his home to work without power, Chrissy is running in short sleeves for Colorado winter while Mental goes unguided, tosses his FSAE car onto saw horses, just to have it fall on him.  

Really, we sit down with Jeff & Tim, the creators of Race Setup Pro—a software tool built by racers, for racers—and break down why most amateur race cars are leaving massive time on the table… even when the parts are “right.”

We talk real-world suspension setup, corner balancing frustrations, and why “just turning a wrench” isn’t enough if you don’t understand what the car is actually doing.

Race Setup Pro is grassroots setup software for every level of motorsports from HPDE to IMSA. “It’s software designed to help you optimize your setup. It’s interview based, so you answer questions about your car, how you like it to feel, and what it’s doing on track, and it makes recommendations on how to adjust tire pressures, dampers, sway bars, etc.  It will even give advice on aero, spring rates, alignment, and corner balance.” It can grow with you and your team as you progress through the various forms of motorsport.  

And because they are awesome, Tim & Jeff are offering you a 20% discount!

• Why corner balancing feels impossible the first time (and how to fix it)

• How Race Setup Pro turns chaos into clarity

• The most common setup mistakes amateur racers make

• Why your car feels fast… but isn’t

• How to make measurable setup changes instead of guessing

• Real paddock stories from Gridlife, SCCA, NASA, and endurance racing

• A healthy dose of low-dollar racing humor

Whether you’re racing: SCCA, NASA, Gridlife, Endurance racing or HPDE / Time Attack

…or just wrenching in your garage wondering why the car still feels off, this episode will change how you think about setup.

Corner weighting and suspension tuning shouldn’t feel like voodoo. Race Setup Pro gives you:

• Clear data visualization

• Logical setup directionRepeatable results

• Less frustration, more laps

If you’re tired of: ❌ Chasing setup changes ❌ Second-guessing adjustments ❌ Copying someone else’s numbers

…this software is worth your attention.

Learn more about Race Setup Pro (link in show notes)

Subscribe for weekly racing tech + laughs

Drop a comment: What setup problem drives you crazy?

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Entire Corner Weighting Setup for on Racing Junk (which pairs perfectly with your newly subscribed Race Setup Pro)

https://www.racingjunk.com/other/184761477/suspension-setup-pad-with-wireless-longacre-scales.html#8

Infrared Thermometer Temperature with Thermocouple Probe - https://a.co/d/ctaBp6w

Piggly Wiggly Mercedes (Mercedes-Benz SL Mille Miglia 417)

https://www.evo.co.uk/mercedes/sl/15308/mercedes-benz-sl-mille-miglia-417-details-and-pictures

2 Drivers are Suing Laguna Seca (Adam Ismail @ the Drive)  https://www.thedrive.com/news/nissan-skyline-gt-r-owners-suing-laguna-seca-after-negligent-tractor-driver-smashes-cars-during-red-flag

Arizona to Remove Speed Limits? (Caleb Jacobs @ The Drive) https://share.google/J7fopJDvq46iiKxnz

Michael K’s recommended cheap impact wrenchhttps://www.walmart.com/ip/Hyper-Tough-20V-Max-Brushless-1-2-inch-Mid-Torque-Cordless-Impact-Wrench-with-4-0Ah-Lithium-Ion-Battery-and-Charger/5589903045?classType=REGULAR&adsRedirect=true

🏁 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:🧠 Why Race Setup Pro Matters

Welcome back to Everyone Racers, the podcast for weekend warriors, budget-built race cars, wrench-turning heroes, and anyone who loves the chaos of amateur motorsports. Episode #415 is a wild ride packed with racing news, wrenching disasters, automotive comedy, and deep-in-the-paddock storytelling every grassroots racer will appreciate.

In this Steering wheel Ep 415, Tim’s fancy truck makes him do his own driving, like a sucker! Chris hangs pictures, Chrissy got a new helmet while Mental breaks down and buys a Hyundai.

Really this week the gang talks about everything from golfing at Cypress Point, DIY sink disasters, buying a 2025 Toyota Tacoma, new helmets, Christmas trees, and the eternal struggle of traffic-assist systems that swear they see ghosts in the fog. We also dive into the hilarious chaos of a Waymo self-driving car wandering into a felony stop, Hyundai recalling only its silver cars, and a Tesla showing “people” in a cemetery at night.

Then it’s onto real racing: 🏁 Lemons Sonoma Preview – 141 cars, insane weather forecast, and spectators getting full paddock access. 🏁 Road Atlanta Preview – 112 cars, 22% BMW invasion, Fifth Avenue dominance (?) 🏁 Lucky Dog at Barber – Pintos, Miatas, and the usual Southeast madness. 🏁 ChampCar VIR Results – Close finishes all weekend long.

There's also a deep dive into used racing gear, buying radios & cool-shirt systems on the cheap, and listener comments that are as funny as they are brutally honest. Plus — the Pink Rambler returns!

If you love endurance racing, budget builds, track-day life, garage stories, and the pure insanity of grassroots motorsports… this episode has everything.

Waymo Self Driver Rolls Through Felony Traffic Stop (Justin Hughs @ Jalopnik)

https://www.jalopnik.com/2042619/waymo-robotaxi-cruises-through-felony-stop/

Abandoned Race Track near Mental’s House. (Steven Edelstein @ The Drive)

https://www.thedrive.com/news/this-deserted-racetrack-is-almost-30-miles-from-the-nearest-paved-road

Silver Hyundai's Freak Themselves Out (Jason Torchinkski @ The Autopian) 

https://www.theautopian.com/why-hyundai-has-to-recall-only-silver-cars-over-a-serious-safety-defect/

Racing Junk to Shop for your support gear

https://www.racingjunk.com/category/racing-safety-equipment/racing-equipment/12?page=1

Michael K’s recommended cheap impact wrench

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hyper-Tough-20V-Max-Brushless-1-2-inch-Mid-Torque-Cordless-Impact-Wrench-with-4-0Ah-Lithium-Ion-Battery-and-Charger/5589903045?classType=REGULAR&adsRedirect=true

2026 Lemons Rally Schedule

https://24hoursoflemons.com/lemons-rally/ 

Save PittRace

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1BgoHsyZ3i/ 

Weaber Valley Speedway on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/Weabersvalleyspeedway2 

Mental’s Porsche 912 - https://youtu.be/_AEg7U4mWgI?feature=shared  

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Everyone Racers is the weekly podcast for low-dollar racing, Lemons/ChampCar/NASA/SCCA competitors, and every automotive enthusiast who knows the paddock is the best part of the weekend. Hosted by Chris, Chrissy, Tim and Mental, we mix racing knowledge with bad decisions, comedy, and real-world wrenching.

 • amateur racing podcast • 24 Hours of Lemons • ChampCar endurance racing • Lucky Dog Racing League • Sonoma Raceway preview • Road Atlanta weekend • endurance racing tips • cheap race car builds • DIY race car maintenance • motorsports news & comedy • grassroots racing stories • mechanic fails & repair wins • self-driving car fails • Toyota Tacoma review • racing gear shopping tips • “how to get started in amateur endurance racing” • “budget race car build tips 2024” • “best helmets for amateur racing” • “what to know before racing at Sonoma Lemons” • “funniest motorsports podcast for car enthusiasts” • “grassroots racing news and updates”

🎧 About Everyone Racers

Welcome back to the Everyone Racers Podcast, where low-buck motorsports, strange car culture, & a questionable amount of mechanical judgment collide at high speed. Whether you wrench, race, break stuff, or just laugh at people who do… you’re home.In this Steering wheel Ep 412, Tim depletes California’s wine supply, Chris has a tiny hammer, Chrissy can't organize her tools , Mental shorts oil futures & drools over ‘Renolls.’Really we talk about all of the great gifts to get & give this holiday season.Also, • Mental’s cross-country bread van disaster story — including turbo failure, oil consumption measured in gallons, & the realization mid-drive that the heater doubles as a carbon monoxide delivery system. • Terrible holiday gifts for car people, & the “Gator Grip” socket from hell. • The crew’s Thanksgiving adventures, garage disasters, home repairs, & smoking meats like true race-team dads. • A new Renault auction full of bizarre French creations • Terrible tools, presents & why British cars deserve sympathy when they’re actually running.If you’re into: 🏁 amateur racing 🛠 budget builds & garage hacks 🚗 oddball cars & endurance racing 🤣 car-culture comedy …then this episode will feel like hanging in the paddock with your weirdest & funniest race-family friends. What’s the WORST car-related gift you’ve ever received? Reanults for Sale!https://www.theautopian.com/if-youre-a-freak-this-is-the-best-car-auction-in-decades/https://www.artcurial.com/en/sales/6445 actual auction site Honda Passport Wave Jerry Perez @ the drive https://www.thedrive.com/news/the-honda-passport-wave-is-a-thing-and-im-grateful-for-itWorst Gifts Ever (Jason Torchinsky @ The Autopian)https://www.theautopian.com/heres-our-guaranteed-worst-gifts-for-the-car-lover-in-your-life/Racing Junk dune buggy https://www.racingjunk.com/dune-buggy-sand-rail/182976992/1000cc-bms-dune-buggy-.html?category_id=3529&np_offset=10The Gifts!Blayze: Private 1:1 Coaching & Training Platform https://blayze.io/car-racingExtra nomex socks, WITH LABELS https://www.ogracing.com/products/sparco-soft-touch-nomex-socks-crew-lengthVisor Cleaner - https://www.stilohelmets.com/products/accessories/parts/YA0640?srsltid=AfmBOor-jfJaWsKx-QxnSBTiGc8R3cdMI51cDW7PSQvi8hRmKtY5p2KYMolecule refreshhttps://www.amazon.com/Molecule-MOLMLWA011-Wash-1-gallon/dp/B01M022GCH?th=1Race Gearhttps://necksgen.com/collections/head-and-neck-restraintsSFI Sockshttps://winecountrymotorsports.com/products/alpinestars-race-v4-nomex-socksTire crayon - https://a.co/d/39F9iySTool organizer/charger station - https://a.co/d/5NUs0gsRolling mechanics stool - https://a.co/d/5TucKll Alternative to EZ Jacks. - https://ezcarlift.com/ Knipex wire strippers - https://a.co/d/1vWKSIAModular LED ceiling lights: https://a.co/d/j9OBbmwRC Motor Battles Team Battle Racers: https://share.google/CtLaJZVBhhgDdoQAURacing junk pro membership on sale now https://www.racingjunk.com/member_upgrade?p_code=cyber99&level=CLUB1Art of their favorite car, mostly from EtsyMilwalkee womens work pants - gridiron joggers (or not joggers.. I have thoughts)https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-Women-s-Size-12-Brown-GRIDIRION-Double-Knee-Jogger-Work-Pants-with-6-Pockets-F652N-12R/332101441Blipshift has fun stuff! https://www.blipshift.com/Pricey worth it Earbuds - https://a.co/d/8WeC8aOMulti tool https://www.etsy.com/listing/950652286/personalized-multitool-hammer-tool?ref=share_v4_lxWindshield repair kit https://a.co/d/4APL9g412v fridge/freezer: https://www.bougerv.com/products/dual-zone-portable-fridge-freezer$8 for either https://www.harborfreight.com/250-lumen-portable-folding-led-work-light-71076.htmlhttps://www.harborfreight.com/7-function-digital-multimeter-59434.htmlBooks https://www.theautopian.com/11-books-for-the-car-enthusiast-in-your-life-autopian-gift-guide/#!CEL Lamp https://a.co/d/0zd4pRA

“We Laughed, We Broke Cars, We Grew: A Year of Ridiculous Racing Stories”Welcome back to Everyone Racers — the podcast built for every wrench-turner, garage philosopher, track-rat, Lemons lifer, and endurance racing addict out there. Whether you’re wrenching on a hopeless Craigslist find or prepping for ChampCar, Lucky Dog, SCCA, NASA, or Lemons, you're in good company here.In this Wedge Ep 413 Tim sees his ENTIRE family and makes memories, Chris tells you how to destroy a bridge in Kansas and Chrissy likes people in CO while Mental rejects a meeting with F1 star Alex AlbonReally it’s our annual hippie thankful episode as we reminisce on great and cool people, places and experiences we had this year! Come with us as we take a deep dive into a full season of amateur racing: the victories, the disasters, the questionable decisions, the creative themes, the friendships, and the laughs that made 2025 unforgettable.We open with the classic E1R humor and Mopar nerdiness: the legendary 413 Max Wedge engine and why “the wedgie wins again” still makes us giggle Then we jump into a whirlwind of stories from the road and the paddock:F1 qualifying in Las Vegas and sneaking into better seats because track workers weren’t enforcing anything Judging at Road America, NOLA, Buttonwillow, New Hampshire, and more, including Barbie-themed chaos, airplane costumes, and the infamous “...just $30 a day will keep Greg drunk…” signs Being part of a massive amateur-racing community where listeners reach out for help with everything from roll-cage builders in DFW to Mazda3 parts lists, and how this community of listeners has grown enough that we can connect racers across the country We also reflect on:Seat time wins, broken flip flops, and hobby-horsing through the paddock at Pitt RaceOff-the-grid trips to remote campsites, ghost towns, and the “tippy-top” of Maine where even Starlink barely kept us alive How aging racers adapt — glasses, hearing aids, sensible eating, and the humbling moment when Mental was reminded he can’t keep up with Tim all weekend anymore This episode is a celebration of what makes grassroots motorsport magical:👉 The people you meet. The places racing takes you. The absolute dumb fun that happens along the way.And because it’s Thanksgiving week, we wrap it all up with gratitude; for the teams we’ve raced with, the listeners who keep this show alive, and the whole weird, beautiful world of amateur endurance racing. Towed Excavator Punches through Bridge (Caleb Jacobs @ the Drive) thttps://www.thedrive.com/news/heres-johnny-over-height-excavator-punches-through-bridge-while-in-transportCool Pitt Race Stuff for Auction (Caleb Jacobs @ the Drive)https://www.thedrive.com/news/this-race-track-liquidation-sale-is-a-treasure-trove-of-cars-and-equipment the link to the auction list. https://www.proxibid.com/Kiko-Auctioneers/Trucks-Autos-Race-Karts-Rusty-24920/event-catalog/28911220 Mil for a Gordon Murray S1 LM that has never been driven.(Brian Silvestro @ the Autopian)https://www.theautopian.com/gordon-murray-s1-lm-sells-for-20-million/RacingJunkhttps://shop.racingjunk.com/PGA Hopehttps://www.pgareach.org/pgahope?campaign=7353392026 Lemons Rally Schedulehttps://24hoursoflemons.com/lemons-rally/ Save PittRacehttps://www.facebook.com/share/v/1BgoHsyZ3i/Weaber Valley Speedway on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/Weabersvalleyspeedway2Mental’s Porsche 912 - https://youtu.be/_AEg7U4mWgI?feature=shared Our Website -⁠ https://everyoneracers.com/⁠ Download or stream here -⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/5NsFZDTcaFlu4IhjbG6fV9 ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPrTs8wdzydOqbpWZ_y-xEA ⁠ - Our YouTube If you love racing stories, garage disasters, Lemons themes, tech lessons you didn’t ask for, and laughing until your ribs hurt, this is the perfect episode to jump into.💬 Drop a comment about YOUR best racing story of the year🔁 Share with your team/group chat