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IMSA Michelin Pilot driver Luca Mars announces his exciting news about his LMP3 ride for the 2023 Daytona Rolex 24.  He'll be racing with the JDC Miller Motorsports team.  How cool is that?

We discuss his 2022 successes and podiums.  He also discusses his experience with the HPD and the very cool coaches he was able to work with.

For 2023 he'll be back with Kohr Motorsports in the Michelin Pilot series

Connect with Luca on Instagram & Facebook & Website.

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Thanks for listening and taking an interest in growing grassroots racing. The Late To Grid podcast shares the stories and inspiration that help listeners along their motorsports journey.

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In this episode of the podcast I welcome Eric Franz to the show.  Eric and I first met at the SCCA Enduro at Nelson Ledges, but we knew of each other prior to that.  As you'll hear in the episode Eric has grown in our sport quite a bit in the past seven years.  He started autocrossing and has since moved in to time trial events and endurance racing.

Eric shares some great advice for those looking to get into our sport.

Here's a link to the splitter build: Splitter Build Post (look for other posts too).

Be sure to follow Eric on social media by clicking on the links below.

Connect with Eric:
Eric Franz Instagram
Eric Franz Facebook
Eric Franz Youtube

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Show Sponsor Track-First Website, Facebook, Instagram
Show Sponsor Rad Air of Wickliffe Website, Facebook, Instagram, ASMOIL

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The Rad Air Complete Car Care team put together a good first outing with the ACR Neon at the Pitt Race ChampCar race.  The team joined the podcast to talk more about their experiences and impressions and discuss what's next for their endurance racing team.  We recap some of the goofy things we got into as well.

Learn More About Rad Air:
Website: www.RadAir.com
Facebook: Rad Air on Facebook
Instagram: Rad Air IG
Franchising: Own A Rad Air!

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Show Sponsor Track-First Website, Facebook, Instagram
Show Sponsor Rad Air of Wickliffe Website, Facebook, Instagram, ASMOIL

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Thanks for listening and taking an interest in growing grassroots racing. The Late To Grid podcast shares the stories and inspiration that help listeners along their motorsports journey.

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Every so often I'll record an episode to give you updates on my cars.  Mostly I do this to help insomniacs fall asleep.  Wait, I should be working on the RX-7 and not recording this episode!

Anyway, I thought I'd record a quick episode to update everyone on the three cars that seem to occupy my time right now; ACR Neon, RX-7, Miata.

Here's the video of picking up the RX-7 shell.   YouTube video of bringing home the RX-7 Shell

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Bill talks with Bill & Vicki Fischer from the Garage Heros in Training podcast.  The GHiT podcast aligns with what I am trying to do with the Late To Grid podcast, help more drivers get on track and get better with their driving. Basically, grow our sport!

There's so much great stuff shared in this episode.  We cover how they got started,  their 2022 season, and hear a funny story about driving an unlicensed race car on the street.   

The best quote from the show is "If we wanted to win this race we would have brought different drivers."  While this will make you chuckle, it speaks to the fact that most of us are here to have fun, get better and be with friends.

Chris from LMS-EFI provides  a Tech Tip about properly sizing wires for your car's electrical system and wiring.  DC Wire Sizer App

How to connect with Garage Heros in Training:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GarageHeroesIT
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garageheroesintraining/
Website: https://garageheroesintraining.com/
Youtube: Youtube Channel
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garage-heroes-in-training/id1440436597

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Show Sponsor LMS-EFI Website, Facebook, Instagram
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Carter Pease from Round 3 Racing joins Bill to talk about his motorsports progression from karting to racing Porsches in the World Racing League.

Carter shares some great advice about working hard to get where you want to be, networking and punctuality.  After moving through different classes of karting he attended the Lucas Oil School of Racing where he finished second in the shootout which earned him a funding to cover 50% of a season in the Lucas Oil Formula Race Series where he finished 5th in the points championship.

Through networking and an introduction to Brad McCall, he found himself a ride with Round 3 Racing.  Carter and his teammates had quick success in their first season in WRL.

Carter recommended reading The Go Giver.

Chris from LMS-EFI provides us a Tech Tip about ignition components.

How to connect with Carter:
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/carter.pease
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carterpeaseracing/

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I sat down with Matt and Marlon to talk about Track Night in America, the SCCA divisional at Nelson Ledges, we discuss Marlon's Pitt Race shuffle, and the clock radio is missing from Nelson Ledges!  Oh, and we discuss how breaking down with the borrowed tow rig led to meeting a cool car guy.

Chris from LMS-EFI shares a great E85 tech tip.

Rad Air in Wickliffe is sponsoring the SCCA Autocross series at the IX-Center in Cleveland.  With that sponsorship comes a discount for SCCA members and those that have registered for the event.  Save 10% on your vehicle alignment, services, and repairs. 

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I'm still here!

In this episode I provide some updates the the Neon, the RX-7 and racing.

Plus, let's have a replay of this great discussion I have with Mike Puskar from Carbotech Brakes.  When I attend track days the two questions I get asked most often involve tires and brakes.  Many driver's overlook the importance of proper brakes - specifically, high temp brake fluid and proper track pads.

Mike Puskar covers everything we need to know about brakes and provides an overview of Carbotech Brakes.

How to contact Carbotech:
www.ctbrakes.com
Toll Free: 1-877-899-5024
Mike: 216-406-8140

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Thanks for listening and taking an interest in growing grassroots racing. The Late To Grid podcast shares the stories and inspiration that help listeners along their motorsports journey.

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