Hypercritical by Professional Awesome Racing

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Join Mike Lewin, Devin Giles, Dan O'Donnell and Hayden Lowe from Professional Awesome as they discuss American Time Attack, Race Engineering, and other Grassroots Motorsports

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Hypercritical by Professional Awesome Racing episodes:

06.21.2024
Ep.61 One Of The Fastest TA Drivers In The US, THE Kevin Burke.
Today, we talked to Kevin Burke. One of the fastest dudes driving around SoCal (Southern California). This dude has raced a Viper for Torco, which he bought from Torco. He also owns arguably one of the fastest S2000s on the...
05.30.2024
REAL Ep. 60 Let's Talk About Heat Exchangers with Micah
Today, we have Micah McMahan from 3MI Racing LLC again. We talk about ways to optimize your cooling system. Plot twist: your OEM radiator is likely better than your aftermarket one. As a rule of thumb, you had better have...
03.16.2024
EP.59 Micah, Again An Ex-Redbull Racing Specialist
Today, we have Micah McMahan from 3MI Racing LLC again. We talk about the lack of parity within the time attack organizers. We go DEEP into the weeds on shock shafts. You need a strong shaft! How you can find...
02.16.2024
EP.58 Micah, an Ex-Redbull Racing Powertrain Performance Design Team Leader
Today, we have Micah McMahan from 3MI Racing LLC. Micah has a storied history, including going across the pond to work for Oracle Red Bull Racing (Yes, that Red Bull Racing) as a powertrain team lead. He has also worked...
01.26.2024
EP.57 Wind Tunnels Are A Dumb With Ido Waksman , A Pratt Miller Aero Dynamicist
Join us in this episode as we delve into the fascinating world of aerodynamics with Ido Waksman, an aerodynamic engineer at Pratt Miller. The company that builds the C8R GT3 cars. With a rich background that includes work with Honda...
12.15.2023
EP.56 Fastest Corvette In North America, Feras Qartoumy
Today, we are joined by Feras Qartoumy. Arguably, it is the fastest Corvette in the world, but let’s settle on North America for now. Feras, let’s dive into what made him choose the Corvette over his sick Nova—another racer with...
12.07.2023
EP.55 Jason Kanakry LOVES blowing up cars especially McLarens
On this week's podcast, we have a chat with Jason Kanakry. Jason talks about his history in racing, where he can't seem to stop blowing up cars, from Ford Taurus SHOs to McLarens. No vehicle appears to be safe. Jason...
11.22.2023
EP.54 Nerd Talk About Steering Systems
In this podcast episode, Mike delves into his professional history, focusing on his experience in the realm of steering systems. We explore the essential elements that contribute to an exceptional steering system and challenge the notion that assessing a system's...
05.31.2023
EP.53 Talking With The Fastest Track Rat, Grant Davidson
Join Mike, Devin, and Dan as we talk to Grant Davidson about how he started racing. We find out that he was a natural from the get-go, which seems to be something that more than one person on the podcast...
05.10.2023
EP.52 Gridlife Colored? Should We Make This POD a Live Podcast?
Join Mike, Devin, and Dan as they review the new Gridlife Trackbattle format after its initial release. We also want to know what makes an expert an expert. What else do we need to make for you all? The real...
04.15.2023
EP.51 SLB Recap, Pro Driver's In Street, DON'T SPEED IN VIRGINIA
Today the gang talked about Super lap battle. We reviewed what happened, what records were set, and how awesome the event was. We also talked about why having Professional drivers in Street class and what the heck is a "Professional...
04.01.2023
EP.50 Gridlife Presenter Kyle Heyer
Today we talk about the changes in Gridlifes format for Timeattack. We also talk about Kyles's history and lucking into his position. How hearing your voice sucks. We also touch on how live streams may directly correlate to how many...
03.17.2023
Ep.49 NATA Announcement & Low Hanging Fruit for The ProAwe Evo
Today we talked about the NATA announcement about the TA Championship. We reviewed what you would win, how you earn points, what events count, and our favorite rules! We also discussed what's going on with the flagship Evo and some...
03.03.2023
EP.48 Feature Subscriptions, Making Your TA Car Faster
Quick notes for this episode. We are presented by fuel lab and would love you to stop by their website and check out their brushless pumps. Also, remember you get a special discount by typing in the promo code Tyrone....
02.18.2023
EP.46 Shea from Motortrend's Runs Good
Mike, Dan, Devin, and Hayden talk to Shea Seefeldt from the show Runs Good on Motortrend. We talk about some of the behind-the-scenes things on the show and a little history of Shea. Shea's Social: https://www.instagram.com/shea_seefeldt This episode is presented by Fuel...
02.03.2023
EP.45 *Remastered* Humble Beginnings
Let's take a trip down memory lane. Not too far back, just two years ago, when we started this podcast. Let's revisit episode 5, except this time, let's have audio you can hear. This week is a remastered episode of...
01.13.2023
EP.44 Gridlife Rule Session And Time Attack Format Change
Today Mike, Dan, and Devin discussed the new Gridlife Time Attack Format has changed for the better. We also dive into a lot of the rule changes in each class. Happy New Year, is this where we insert our New...
12.30.2022
EP.43 PRI, More Powa, New Pro Awe Aero
Today Hayden, Mike, Dan, and Devin discussed how meeting people face-to-face at the Performance Racing Industry Expo is far better than just emailing. We also overthink a turbo manifold for the Unlimited Evo. How making 700 horsepower isn't enough anymore....
12.02.2022
EP.42 We Go to Buttonwillow To Set A Record
Today Hayden, Mike, Dan, and Devin talk about Global Time Attack Finals at Button Willow. We took the Evo to Button to break that elusive 1:37 track record. This episode is presented by Fuel Lab https://www.fuelab.com/ Our Socials Instagram: www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/professionalawesome777 Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/2950472345184860 Website:...
11.28.2022
EP.41 Amir From RSFuture
Today Hayden, Mike, Dan, and Devin are joined by Amir From RSFuture. You may know his crazy Koyo Radiator NSX in Street Mod Timeattack with Global Time Attack. His NSX is currently being built to compete in the Unlimited class....
10.19.2022
EP.40 Huge Updates With The S2000 And Race EVO
Today Hayden, Dan, and Devin updated us on the two flagship cars. The S2000 may have another engine in it that's just as popular as the K. There are rumors of an Evo finally coming out as well. Our Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/ Facebook:...
10.14.2022
EP.39 Andy Smedegard from ASMotorsports
Today we have Dan, Mike, and Devin. Andy Smedegard from ASMotorsports joins us. We discuss GLTC, Drifting, ASM's dominance in multiple motorsports, and what's next for ASM. Where you find Andy: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asmotorsports.us/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ASMllc Website: https://www.shopasmotorsports.com/ Our Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/professionalawesome777 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2950472345184860 Website: https://professionalawesome.com
09.28.2022
EP.38 Don't Care About Sundae Cup With Aric Streeter
Today we have a full crew with Dan, Mike, Hayden, and Devin. We are joined by Aric Streeter from Speed Secrets, LLC. We talk about the Sundae Cup, Spirit of time attack, and time attack class formats. Where you can find...
09.09.2022
Ep.37 Devin from Fortune Auto
Hayden, Dan, and Devin are joined by Devin Hernon who works for Fortune Auto as their motorsports coordinator. Devin H. has also been tracking a Mercedes hatchback that is pretty awesome. Perfect opportunity to listen in on some behind the...
08.27.2022
EP. 36 Lewin Is Back, Feedback on
Today we have Dan, Devin, and Mike talking about feedback on products and cars. They also go over Devin's new Cavalier Porsche. They also go over addressing issues at the track from Gridlife Autobahn. Our Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/professionalawesome777 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2950472345184860 Website: https://professionalawesome.com
07.01.2022
EP.35 Ben Lin from Gears and Gasoline
Today Ben Lin joins us from Gears and Gasoline. We discuss a plethora of stuff. This is an episode that ran a little long but is well worth it. Our Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/professionalawesome777 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2950472345184860 Website: https://professionalawesome.com
05.06.2022
EP.34 Just Us!
Join Mike Lewin, Devin Giles, Dan O'Donnell and Hayden Lowe from Professional Awesome as they discuss American Time Attack, Race Engineering, and other Grassroots Motorsports Our Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/professionalawesome777 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2950472345184860 Website: https://professionalawesome.com
04.26.2022
Ep.33 Uncle Tony from UMS Tuning and Global Time Attack
Tony Szirka joins Dan, Mike, and Hayden to talk about we compare how much better of a person Tony is than Mike. Tony has some rules that he doesn't agree with the boys about that make for great conversation. Someone...
03.29.2022
Ep32. The Jensons!
Eric and Jackson Jenson joined Mike and Devin this week. We go over a ton of father and son due and some struggles of piloting two cars in GLTC. Our Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/professionalawesome777 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2950472345184860 Website: https://professionalawesome.com
03.14.2022
EP.31 Scott Robertson from Track Walking Podcast
Scott Robertson from the Track Walking Podcast joined Mike, Hayden, and Devin. We go over a ton of GLTC stuff, the mental aspects of racing, street tires, and much more! You can find Scott Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertsonracing/ Podcast: http://www.tracktuned.com/track-walking Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrackWalkingPodcast Facebook Chat Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/860208618109308 Our Socials Instagram:...
02.11.2022
EP.30 Speed Academy with Dave Pratte
Mike, Hayden, Dan, and Devin are joined by Dave Pratte from Speed Academy. They discuss how awesome the print days were when Dave worked at Modified Mag. He also gives us some behind-the-scenes on how their Youtube channel functions. Why...
02.04.2022
EP.29 Popeyes Racing! In Depth Sponsorship Break Down W/Tanner From Fuel Lab
Mike, Hayden, Dan, and Devin are joined by Tanner from Fuel Lab. We go over some of how to pitch to a potential sponsor. We go behind the scenes on some of his tactics on pitching to high-level supporters for...
01.28.2022
EP.28 Sucking At Having Fun w/ Dewey
Mike, Hayden, Dan, and Devin are joined by the one, the only, Eric Dewey Dewitt! We get all riled up about time attack. We share some opinions to improve time attack that is sure to piss off someone. We also...
01.21.2022
EP. 27 How To Diagnose A Problem and Obsecure Car #2 Volkwagen SP2
Mike, Hayden, Dan, and Devin Talk about how to diagnose a problem. Rather it is blown fuel pumps to suspension-related incidents like a car pulling to one side. We also go over another Obscure car. As always, we leave you...
01.12.2022
Ep. 26 Welcoming in 2022!
Mike, Hayden, Dan, and Devin Talk about their recent project updates and some goals for 2022. A special twist in throughout this episode regarding a GM company. Be sure to email or PM us your answers to the homework on...
10.13.2021
EP.25 Corvette's Aren't Competitive in GLTC, Feras Abuqartoumy did what?
Mike, Hayden, and Devin recap what went down with at Gridlife's Final event of the year. Focusing on the highs and lows of Gridlife Touring Cup, Feras and his blistering fast C6 Corvette, and we dabble into how to keep...
09.22.2021
EP.24 Former Hoonigan and Getaway Driver Contestant Brian Frozone
Mike, Dan, Hayden, and Devin are joined by special guest Brian Frozone. Brian competes in Canadian Sports Car Series and Gridlife in his Volkswagen GTI. You may have also seen him on the show Getaway Driver and Hoonigans Talent search...
08.16.2021
EP.23 Infamous Adam Jabaay From Slip Angle Podcast, #Gridlife, and Memes
Mike, Dan, Hayden, and Devin are joined by special guest Adam Jabaay from Gridlife, Slipangle Podcast, and all the Memes on Track Midwest! WE talk about his philosophy to Gridlife Touring Cup rules. He also thinks we hate him but...
08.08.2021
EP.22 A Talk About Partnerships With Emily From Advance Auto Parts
Mike, Dan, Hayden, and Devin are joined by special guest Emily from Advance Auto Parts! They discuss what a big company like Advance looks for when it partners with someone, How to look at content creation, and some misconceptions to...
08.02.2021
Ep.21 Jason Dienhart From Global Time Attack!
Mike,Dan, Hayden, and Devin are joined by special guest Jason Dienhart! They discuss the early times of GTA and ow it formed to the premier time attack organization in the USA. They also discuss the Long Beach event. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/professionalawesome777 Facebook...
07.19.2021
EP.20 Honda Fits are Trash, S2000 and Rabbit Updates!
Hayden and Devin talk about whats's going on with the S2000, K series vs F Series, Why Fits suck, and some soft deadlines in our first duo episode. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/professionalawesome777 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2950472345184860 Website: https://professionalawesome.com
07.05.2021
EP.19 Safety & Making Time Attack Better w/ Dewey
Hayden, Mike, Dan, and Devin are joined by a special guest. Eric Dewit, famously known as Dewey. They discuss the state of time attack, safety, and how we can make time attack better! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/professionalawesome777 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2950472345184860 Website: https://professionalawesome.com
06.24.2021
EP.18 GLTC Midseason Tire Rule and Car Optimization
Hayden, Mike, Dan, and Devin share their thoughts about the new rule in Gridlife Touring Cup about A052s. They also share a few things about car optimization. Listen to the end we will love to hear your feedback. Sorry, this...
05.10.2021
EP.17 Computational Fluid Dynamics and New Pro Awe Parts
Hayden, Mike, Dan, and Devin go over the basis of CFD. For those that want to know the basics of this popular term that's been thrown around these days, this is the episode for you. You may have to re-listen...
04.04.2021
EP.16 RPM Act and Motorsports Partnerships
This episode has been published and can be heard everywhere your podcast is available. Hayde, Mike, and Devin discuss what's in the RPM act and how it affects the average car enthusiast and racers. We also dabble in motorsports partnerships and...
03.22.2021
EP.15 Jeremy Swenson and Gridlife Touring Cup
Hayde, Dan, Mike, and Devin are joined by the infamous Jeremy Swenson. Jeremy has raced his C6 ZR1 across the country. You may know the name from Optima Challenge, King Of The Hill Autocross, and Gridlife's Time Attack series. Now...
02.22.2021
EP.14 Nads from Hoonigan, The Real OG of Timeattack
Dan, Mike, and Devin are joined by Nads From Hoonigan this week. They talk about how nads brought Time Attack to the USA, the early days of Redline, and Global Time attack. Nads also shares what his thoughts are on...
01.27.2021
EP.13 Chatting With Gridlife's Competition Director, Abrin Schumucker
Hayden, Dan, Mike, and Devin are joined by Abrin Schumucker this week. They talk about rules and the latest updates with Gridlife. We also get into a lengthy discussion about classes and what is or isn't. This should be a...
01.10.2021
EP.12 DCTs, Spirit Of Time Attack & Much More!
Hayden, Dan, Mike, and Devin talk about DCTs and why they are great and why they suck. They also dabble briefly on what would make the most sense for rules. Spirit of Time Attack is discussed in agonizing detail. Mike...
12.20.2020
EP.11 Professional Drivers Jeff Westphal & Tom O' Gorman Insights on Timeattack and General Racing
Hayden, Dan, Mike, and Devin are joined by a couple of special guests. Tom O' Gorman and Jeff Westphal! They share how racing professional race cars compare to driving in time attack. They also share some unique insight into their...

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Hypercritical by Professional Awesome Racing episodes:

Ep.61 One Of The Fastest TA Drivers In The US, THE Kevin Burke.

REAL Ep. 60 Let's Talk About Heat Exchangers with Micah

EP.59 Micah, Again An Ex-Redbull Racing Specialist

EP.58 Micah, an Ex-Redbull Racing Powertrain Performance Design Team Leader

EP.57 Wind Tunnels Are A Dumb With Ido Waksman , A Pratt Miller Aero Dynamicist

EP.56 Fastest Corvette In North America, Feras Qartoumy

EP.55 Jason Kanakry LOVES blowing up cars especially McLarens

EP.54 Nerd Talk About Steering Systems

EP.53 Talking With The Fastest Track Rat, Grant Davidson

EP.52 Gridlife Colored? Should We Make This POD a Live Podcast?

EP.51 SLB Recap, Pro Driver's In Street, DON'T SPEED IN VIRGINIA

EP.50 Gridlife Presenter Kyle Heyer

Ep.49 NATA Announcement & Low Hanging Fruit for The ProAwe Evo

EP.48 Feature Subscriptions, Making Your TA Car Faster

EP.46 Shea from Motortrend's Runs Good

EP.45 *Remastered* Humble Beginnings

EP.44 Gridlife Rule Session And Time Attack Format Change

EP.43 PRI, More Powa, New Pro Awe Aero

EP.42 We Go to Buttonwillow To Set A Record

EP.41 Amir From RSFuture

EP.40 Huge Updates With The S2000 And Race EVO

EP.39 Andy Smedegard from ASMotorsports

EP.38 Don't Care About Sundae Cup With Aric Streeter

Ep.37 Devin from Fortune Auto

EP. 36 Lewin Is Back, Feedback on

EP.35 Ben Lin from Gears and Gasoline

EP.34 Just Us!

Ep.33 Uncle Tony from UMS Tuning and Global Time Attack

Ep32. The Jensons!

EP.31 Scott Robertson from Track Walking Podcast

EP.30 Speed Academy with Dave Pratte

EP.29 Popeyes Racing! In Depth Sponsorship Break Down W/Tanner From Fuel Lab

EP.28 Sucking At Having Fun w/ Dewey

EP. 27 How To Diagnose A Problem and Obsecure Car #2 Volkwagen SP2

Ep. 26 Welcoming in 2022!

EP.25 Corvette's Aren't Competitive in GLTC, Feras Abuqartoumy did what?

EP.24 Former Hoonigan and Getaway Driver Contestant Brian Frozone

EP.23 Infamous Adam Jabaay From Slip Angle Podcast, #Gridlife, and Memes

EP.22 A Talk About Partnerships With Emily From Advance Auto Parts

Ep.21 Jason Dienhart From Global Time Attack!

EP.20 Honda Fits are Trash, S2000 and Rabbit Updates!

EP.19 Safety & Making Time Attack Better w/ Dewey

EP.18 GLTC Midseason Tire Rule and Car Optimization

EP.17 Computational Fluid Dynamics and New Pro Awe Parts

EP.16 RPM Act and Motorsports Partnerships

EP.15 Jeremy Swenson and Gridlife Touring Cup

EP.14 Nads from Hoonigan, The Real OG of Timeattack

EP.13 Chatting With Gridlife's Competition Director, Abrin Schumucker

EP.12 DCTs, Spirit Of Time Attack & Much More!

EP.11 Professional Drivers Jeff Westphal & Tom O' Gorman Insights on Timeattack and General Racing

Other shows like Hypercritical by Professional Awesome Racing:

EP.45 Remastered Humble Beginnings