Midlife Motorheads

In this episode Jim Molloy tells us his story of how he built a race car out of a Crown Vic Police Interceptor and how he raises money for the Illinois Special Olympics.If you want to help Jim raise money for the Illinois Special Olympics with a purchase of a t-shirt, ball cap etc. just email him at [email protected]://www.facebook.com/james.molloy.94https://www.soill.org

In this episode, we introduce our track car project, the platform we chose and why we chose it. Also, Trotty tells his experience buying a used car the wrong way.

In episode 11 we return to amateur racing to speak with Lee Muhleman from Daring Greatly Racing. Lee describes how he started in auto-x and now manages his own amateur race team named after a Cadillac promotional tagline. Check them out on Facebook and Instagram. #cadillacracing #CTS-V #daringgreatly #champcarracing #nasaracing

Road Trip! – We traveled to John Darby’s shop to talk a little bit about his motorsports career, what it was like to be Managing Director of Competition, and a little insight into interactions with drivers, crew chiefs, and car owners.  What was he thinking when handing out a penalty?  And yes, we asked about Dale Earnhardt.  John agreed to let us return, but only if you listen!  So, send us your questions.  #nascar #rockfordspeedway

On this episode the Midlife Motorheads  speak with long-time track instructor Gregg Bell.  Gregg has track experience throughout the country and across many of the motorsport clubs.  Are you new to track days?  First time or experienced with HPDE (High Performance Driver Education) and want to do well?  Want to get the greatest benefit from your instructor?  Gregg shares the secret.  #bmwcca #porscheclub #nasaproracing #corvettemuseum #justtrackit

Ron Kirby joins the Midlife Motorheads to talk about his Camaro race car. It had humble beginnings but saw action is several series in the US as well as an appearance in Europe. The car now resides in a car collection in Texas (Who's Next?). Listen as Ron describes how a call to a line supervisor in the Chevrolet plant produced one of the least optioned Z/28 Camaros ever. A special car and very special friend of the show.

Its been 6 months since we last posted a podcast, but we promise to do better in 2020. Gene and Trotty update everyone on their 2019 projects and look forward to 2020. #Marauder #Daytona #Charlottemotorspeedway #CTS-V #NASA #ChampCar

On todays episode Gene and Trotty recap their Tirerack Champcar race at Daytona International Speedway. They chat about the people they met, the success and mishaps of the 14 hour race and much more!https://youtu.be/W1GnMyUvTyc

Brian Czech from USMCRacing joins the Midlife Motorheads to talk about a non-profit racing groupthat supports active military and veterans through participation in grassrootsmotorsports racing.  USMC Racing is makinga difference for those who serve or have served who may have difficultyreturning to civilian life.  Specialthanks to their sponsors #hotshotssecret #silversporttransmissions#leatherneckcluboflasvegas #ATLracingfuelcells #mosspeedshop #adtrperformance#bluefalconapparel #C&Rracing #fulltiltboogieracing#safecraftsafetyequipment #Atlas46 #tiltonengineering #evanswaterless#northlakedriveline #semperfi #spartanmedia #champcar #lemonsracinghttps://youtu.be/H-QvSBTF_-Y

The Midlife Motorheads are joined by Chris from ADTR to talk about enhancing the performance of the panther platform vehicles and other Ford modular engine vehicles. The Motorheads relied upon Chris' expertise to prepare the Crown Vic for the ChampCar Endurance Race Series events. #adtr.net #champcar #champcarenduranceseries #crownvictoriaFrom their website: "ADTR is your home for modular performance! We specialize in high performance modifications for Crown Vics, Grand Marquis and Town Cars as well as modular Mustangs and Lightnings. We promise to provide excellent customer service and parts we would put on our own cars. We offer many parts on our online store, but we can get many more parts upon request."