MitsuTimes Podcast

Luca lets us behind the scenes into the world of Grid Life, a time attack circuit racing phenomenon that is taking the world by storm. His Evo has been extremely successful and amazingly, it’s nearly stock! He talks us through what Grid Life is and why it’s become so popular. Luca talks us through the setup and how he got into this type of racing. He outlines why he chose the Evo as his platform to compete in this. He walks us through the car when he picked it up from Chicago. We go through why he runs in the class he does and what modifications he has done to the car to get the most out of the car within the rule set. Luca goes through what he would change if he could do this build all over again. He pinpoints what makes the Evo so good at this type of racing. He gives his advice to anyone who is looking to get into this type of racing. Luca walks us through a typical day at the track during a time attack event. He lays out his plans for the car for the future and the events he plans to attend in 2024. Luca gives all of his social media accounts and gives thanks to all of those who have helped him along the way.

Kenny is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to spectator drags. No matter what he is driving he is a contender but behind the wheel of his 2g he is unstoppable. We start talking about the setup on his 2g and trying to pinpoint his keys to success. Kenny talks about the unbelievable origin of this car getting into Kenny’s hands. He goes over the condition it was in and his original plans for it. He talks about his basic build that keeps him successful. We talk about what is needed to be successful at spectator drags and why the 2g is a good starter platform for it. Kenny talks about the future of the car and gives his advice to anyone who is looking to get into this type of racing. Finally Kenny gives his social media links and gives thanks to all of those who have helped him out along the way.

If you have been into the Mitsubishi community for more than a day you know who Miguel DSM is. He shares his inspirational story that brought him and Mitsubishis together so many years ago. We start off by talking about his 2g DSM that many people know him for. He tells us about the insane 4G63 swap that punched a hole right through the norms in the DSM world. Miguel talks about what the 2g was like when he bought it and the future for the car. Next we go over Miguel’s immaculate Evo; he goes over the motivation for buying it in the first place. He goes through its current revamp and the big future plans that he has for it. We also cover his 3000GT build, his wrap job turned this diamond in the rough to a truly beautiful ride. We talk about the plans for the future with this build and his motivation to keep this thing on the road. Lastly we talk about Miguel’s experience with the Mitsubishi community overall and his local, SoCal Mitsubishi community. For the small few who don’t already follow Miguel, he drops his social media accounts and gives thanks to all of those who have helped him along the way.

If you were at the 30th annual Shootout you probably noticed the rear wheel drive 2g that made a handful of 6 second passes. Albert talks about the setup on his 6 second Eclipse and what it was that inspired him to build this car from the ground up himself. He talks about what it takes to make a car this serious, go fast and stay together. He talks about the original goals for the car and how he is slowly easing into the car's potential. He also talks about the future of the car and when he plans to turn it up/ Albert talks about his goals with this car including making a trip to World Cup Finals. Albert talks about the events he plans to attend and compete at next year. Finally Albert talks about where you can find more information on his car and his past cars, he also gives thanks to all those who have lent a hand over the years.

Brandon is like a brother to me, every time I talk to him I feel like I have known him my whole life. Brandon talks about what got him into DSMs in the first place and the crazy story of buying his car and shipping it back to the US with him. He tells us about the original plans for his car and the condition of the car when he bought it. He goes through all the different setups he has had in it over the years and what worked best for him. He talks through the setup that got him into the 9s and the 8s and what those achievements mean to him. Brandon talks about his short term goals for this year and his long term goals that he is shooting for. He gives his advice for all those out there with 1gs who are looking to get higher up our list. He also talks about what events he plans to go to this year and compete at. Finally Brandon drops his social media links and gives thanks to all those who have helped him over the years.

Kevin is one of a kind, he’s been around these cars for a long time, he knows his shit and he's humble. He would gladly take a part off of his car if he got knocked out to ensure you go another round in yours. Kevin starts out by telling us about the setup on his 1g panda. He shares his story about how he got into 1gs in the first place. Kevin describes what this car was like when he first got it. He shares the story of how hand-me-downs built this car and how he made the most out of what he had. Kevin goes through his previous setups and recalls what the setup was on the car for his big achievements. He talks about what it is about this car that keeps him motivated to keep pushing it. Kevin outlines his goals for the future including taking on and winning the World Cup Finals. He gives his invaluable advice to those out there with 1gs who want to climb up our lists. He lists some of the events that he plans to attend next year where you can come and see the car in action. Finally, Kevin lists his social media accounts and gives thanks to anyone who helped him along the way.

In this episode, we sit down with Sutton Abernathy, the mastermind behind a masterpiece of a Dodge Stealth, to explore the journey of his build. Sutton opens up about the current setup of his Dodge Stealth. Delving into the 3/S platform, Abernathy shares the allure that led him to choose this particular platform and sheds light on his initial encounter with the car. Reflecting on the early days of ownership, Sutton recounts the condition of the car when he first acquired it and the initial aspirations that fueled its transformation. He candidly narrates the various setups the car has undergone, reflecting on the evolution of the build. Suttin provides a glimpse into what lies ahead for his Dodge Stealth, discussing the goals set for 2023 and 2024. He offers valuable advice to enthusiasts who have recently acquired a 3/S platform, while also highlighting the events he plans to attend in the coming years. For those eager to follow Abernathy's journey and stay updated on his Dodge Stealth's progress, he reveals where and how to connect with him and his car on various social media platforms. Finally, Sutton expresses gratitude and gives a shoutout to those who have contributed to and supported his build, acknowledging the community that has played a vital role in his automotive journey.

Shaun is paving a whole new path in the DSM world and people are paying attention. Shaun is one of those people, you can just tell after meeting him, he is successful at anything he puts his mind to. Putting a “Mitsubishi big block” in the engine bay of a car where a 1.8L once lived is a feat of engineering. Then to make it all work, make it run 9s and prove it’s reliability is a miracle. Shaun walks us through the current setup on the car and where he got the idea to put a 6G75 in. He explains why he chose the 1g platform as a basis for this crazy build. Shaun describes this car when he first picked it up and what his plans were for it once he got it home. Shaun goes into detail about his plans for the 6G75 list and his plans for the car. He explains why breaking into the 9s at the Shootout made that big number even more special. Shaun lists his goals for next year and what he plans to change to achieve them. His family is long time Mitsubishi fans and everyone is in on it. He talks about his parent’s cars and his siblings' cars that make for a very interesting and very cool fleet altogether. He gives his advice to anyone looking to build their 2g. He lists some of the events that he plans to attend next year where you can come and see the car in action. Finally Shaun lists his social media accounts and gives thanks to anyone who helped him along the way.

Find and follow Shaun here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shaun.werning
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaunmwern/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fishmotorsport354

Chance debuted his car straight into the 8s, I think that says a lot about the man behind the wheel of this beautiful machine. He is usually the man helping people at the Shooting with his welding skills, not this year. This year Chance came to compete and not only was he competitive he lined up next to some of the biggest names in our community. Chance starts off by filling us in on this car’s setup. He continues by telling us why he chose to go with the 1g DSM platform. Chance tells us about the car when he first picked it up. He describes what it was like to debut into the 8s and to be able to do it in front of the “family” at the Shootout. Chance talks about his big goals with the car. He gives his advice for anyone out there looking to build their 1g for drag racing. Chance goes down the list of events that he plans to attend in 2024. Finally, he goes down the list of his social medias and gives thanks to anyone who has helped him throughout the years getting this car together.

Find and follow Chance here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chance.aubrey
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unreliable_racing/

Jeremy’s Killer Bee Evo is one of the best engineered, best looking and quickest out there, most of us are familiar with it. Now we get a chance to hear from the man behind the machine. Jeremy is an all around badass, a decorated combat veteran of the special operation community, an experienced welder, a multi-year winner of the Shootout’s coveted Stock Appearing class and a wealth of knowledge when it comes to these cars and setups to make them go fast. We start off by talking about the 30th annual Shootout just a few weeks ago. Jeremy walks us through the setup of the Killer Bee Evo. Jeremy walks us through what led him to getting an Evo in the first place and how his famous Killer Bee Evo got its nickname. He talks us through some of the setups that he has had in the car over the years and why all of those setups have revolved around a bolt on frame turbo. Jeremy takes us back to when he cracked a 10 second pass for the first time and why it was so important to him. He thinks back to his first 9 second pass on a new setup and how that turbo propelled him to where he is today. Jeremy talks about the future of the Killer Bee Evo and how he plans to get there by maintaining his loyalty to those who have got him to where he is now. He gives his advice to anyone out there looking to build up their Evo for some serious racing. Jeremy talks us through his event plans for this year and next including a possible stint at World Cup Finals. Finally Jeremy gives thanks to the multitude of people who have helped him over the years.