Garage Heroes In Training

DwD 0433: Turbo Charger vs a Super Charger

On this week's Dominating with Dawson, Ben and Bill go into what the differences are between a turbocharger and a super charger. We have received a few emails recently and seen some posts on the various social medias that indicate at least a few people seem to be confused about each and how they work. We thought we would take a shot at going into some of the key differences between each, especially pertaining to endurance racing. So on an episode with two of the non-mechanicals talking, we go into a mechanical topic. What could go wrong?

A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/TurboVsSuperCharger

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Vicki, Jennifer, Ben, Alan, Jeremy, and Bill

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GHiT 0432: Track Insurance with Ryan Staub from Lockton Motorsports

We were joined by Ryan Staub from Lockton Motorsports to discuss a topic we have never covered yet, track day insurance. This is an essential area to consider if you cannot afford to walk away from your car in case of an accident on track. Track insurance and off track insurance can vary quite widely and is almost always NOT covered by your normal car insurance. It should also be a consideration for where you choose to go for your track days, HPDE's and racing events. So much that we didn't know and hopefully this helps you as well.

A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/TrackInsurance101

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Vicki, Jennifer, Ben, Alan, Jeremy, and Bill

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DwD 0431: Throttle Applications Tips

As Ken Hill said in his past podcast, the fastest lap is created by the driver who is on wide open throttle the longest. So how do you get there best? Do you roll on the throttle or feather it, or slam it down to the floor, etc., etc., etc. Also, does it matter? Does it vary from turn to turn? Does it vary from car to car or turn to turn? How many times do we say Ross Bentley's favorite answer of "it depends". Come on in and find out how we each do this and what the best way actually is.

So pick a turn, pick a track and what do you think you are doing and what you should be doing?

Hint: Ben makes several sad faces and Bill predicts that this episode may be saving Vicki at least a second on her next visit to the track.

A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/ThrottleDDR

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GHiT 0430: Nik Romano from Fast Sideway – Suspension 101 – Part 1

Nik Romano joins us to start to dig into the aspect of the race car that we know the least about, the suspension and suspension adjustments. In this episode, we go into the most common different types of suspensions and suspension design and how they work and how these designs and adjustments can lead to some of the biggest gains on track. This is a great starting point if you know or understand nothing about suspensions and suspension adjustment (because we are right there with you). We learned a ton already in this part one and cannot wait until part two.

A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/SuspensionPart1

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PS2 Please do not forget that if you are looking to add an Apex Pro to your driving telemetry system, do not forget to use our discount code for all Apex Pro systems you will receive a free Windshield Suction Cup Mount for the system, a savings of $40. Just enter the code "ghitlikesapex!" when you order from https://apextrackcoach.com/

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Vicki, Jennifer, Ben, Alan, Jeremy, and Bill

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Links:

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DwD 0429: How Best to Progress Your Car - Properly

You find yourself with a car that you want to take to the track. What do you do? Where do you start? Who can you rely on to find good information? We didn't know when we started. We have been doing this for a bit and offer up our suggestions on what to do, how to do it, and where to find information to assist you in getting your car prepared safely, quickly, and economically.

What are some great places to go, websites, YouTube channels, forums, etc. that you rely on? Vicki has her go to website.

A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/RaceCarPrepProperly

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Vicki, Jennifer, Ben, Alan, Jeremy, and Bill

Hosts and Drivers for the Garage Heroes In Training team

GHiT 0428: Tom O'Gorman Returns for a Second Lap

Tom O returns for a second lap and we catch up on what he has been up to since his last visit. This includes his new podcast with DJ Alessandrini called "Lizard Brains". Did we talk about Tom's recent IMSA pro race at Daytona? Yep. Did we talk about the twin autocross events last year in a brand new Acura NSX? Indeed. What about endurance racing, did Tom talk about his recent run at the national championship with ChampCar? Yes, yes we did. What about the differences in returning to the pro racing paddock after a few years racing and coaching with grassroots racing series including GLTC? We did and included a few things each of us can take from pro racing paddocks and help our racing. Bridgestone RE 71 RS tire review, Tom's YouTube series on learning mechanic'ing on his BRZ.

A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/TomOreturns

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DwD 0427: Top 5 Tracks that are Fun to Drive

With the upcoming 2023 One lap of America coming up, Ben, Vicki, Jennifer, and Bill decided to have a lighter DwD episode and go over what are their Top 5 tracks that are fun to drive. We also go into some of the details of the track that make them so much fun. We then end with a review of some of our favorite turns we have driven so far.

So what is your Top 5 favorite tracks, so far?

Did we ever cover our 5? Tune in to find out.

A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/Top5RaceTracks

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Vicki, Jennifer, Ben, Alan, Jeremy, and Bill

Hosts and Drivers for the Garage Heroes In Training team

GHiT 0426: Tom Thalmann and His 675,000+ mile 911

We read about Tom and his daily driven Porsche 911 Turbo and Ben said "I need to know more about this guy". So we did. We talk about how Tom has bonded with his 996 turbo and many stories of the drives and what it has taken to keep the car on the street. Have not fear though, Tom also takes the car on track several times each year. So if you see an Artic Silver 911 Turbo on the roads, its probably Tom, lol. We also get into his upcoming cross country trip to Laguna Seca with Rennsport Reunion VII and how he will replicate a large portion of the original Cannonball Run path until veering north to Laguna Seca. (A veritable left turn at Albuquerque)

Tom also has one of the best road trip ideas that we have ever heard. Anyone have any better ideas? Please let us know.

A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/TomThalmann

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Vicki, Jennifer, Ben, Alan, Jeremy, and Bill

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GHiT 0425: Retreat From Moscow 2023 - Day 2 and 3

We join Rally Master Jeff from the end of Day 3 of the 2023 Retreat From Moscow Lemons Rally. Rally Master Jeff was a bit under the weather but the rally must go on. Also, we will need a short moment of silence for last rally review guests red Thunderbird.

A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/RetreatFromMoscow2023Day2and3

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Vicki, Jennifer, Ben, Alan, Jeremy, and Bill

Hosts and Drivers for the Garage Heroes In Training team

WOOT 0424: Our Hero Related Preview of 2023

In our latest Way Off Our Topic episode, we successfully avoided talking about racing for most of the episode and focused on the upcoming hero related movies and tv shows for 2023 and even some further out. Unfortunately, we recorded this prior to updated plans for the DC universe shows and movies by James Gunn so that will have to be in a future show. Benny, Alex, Vicki, and Bill went into a bit of a geek deep dive, so strap in.

So which ones are you most looking forward to? Which ones are you most concerned about?

A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/MCUorDCEU

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PS2 Please do not forget that if you are looking to add an Apex Pro to your driving telemetry system, do not forget to use our discount code for all Apex Pro systems you will receive a free Windshield Suction Cup Mount for the system, a savings of $40. Just enter the code "ghitlikesapex!" when you order from https://apextrackcoach.com/

Best regards,

Vicki, Jennifer, Ben, Alan, Jeremy, and Bill

Hosts of the Garage Heroes In Training Podcast and Garage Heroes In Training racing team drivers