PAX Attack - Autocross Stories

PAX Attack - Autocross Stories episodes:

• 09.30.2022

  Do Your Homework

  Our last episode! We talk with Emilio Cervantes of 949 Racing and Supermiata. We even get into some setup discussion on Tim's Mazdaspeed3. Thanks for listening - Tim & Mark

  
• 05.21.2022

  2022 Wendi Allen Scholarships

  Every year since 2014 the SCCA has awarded twenty-three women drivers from across the country the Wendi Allen Scholarship. On this episode of the Pax Attack we talk with the 2022 winners. Join us for a conversation with Layne Lindemann,...

  
• 04.15.2022

  Power Flexing

  Whether you call them bushings or bushes they are an important part of any balanced autocross setup. Join us for an informative and fun discussion about rubber and polyurethane bushings! Jake and Mike from the Powerflex USA team join us...

  
• 03.11.2022

  Say Cheeese!

  What makes a great autocross photo? To find out tune in for a conversation about our recent autocross photo contest.  We are joined by photographers Perry Bennett from Autoxpix.com and Tane Hopu from TurtlesharkShooter Photography to talk process, gear and...

  
• 02.15.2022

  Level Up!

  The prospect of changing classes has probably fueled as much post-race pint-facing bar banter as any other topic in the wacky world of autocross. In this episode, let's blow the dust off the cartridge and boot to the save point,...

  
• 01.31.2022

  Bonus Show! - Lee and the Zamboni

  Join us for an extended take of our conversation with Lee Graser the original owner and builder of the Zamboni. Lee joined us to share a little of his story in episode 19, Zoomboni so be sure to listen to the...

  
• 01.15.2022

  Zoomboni

  Join us for a fascinating behind the scenes look at the Zoomboni, a 1959 ice re-surfacer (Zamboni) turned into a wicked fast cone crushing autocross monster.  When the Zamboni appeared at the Grassroots Motorsports Challenge in 2007 it was the...

  
• 12.16.2021

  2021 Wrapped!

  The end of 2021 is near and we wanted to take a moment to look back at the year and share some of our favorite clips from past episodes and our thoughts on why we chose to do each of...

  
• 10.19.2021

  Back To School

  Mark heads back to school for a little in car autocross therapy. Join us for a conversation about the day spent with Apex Performance Driving School. During the show we chat with co-founders Mike King and Darrin DiSimo about how Apex...

  
• 09.10.2021

  SoloStorm

  Join us for a conversation with Mike Marich, the owner of Petrel Data Systems and the developer of SoloStorm, one of the most popular autocross software products on the market. During the show Mike will share the story of how...

  
• 08.13.2021

  The PAX / RTP Index

  Rick Ruth, the administrator of the PAX/ RTP Index joins us for a crash course on the history of the index, how it is maintained and calculated.  This is a great show for new drivers asking what exactly is the...

  
• 07.17.2021

  The Search

  Every autocrosser is searching for something. It could be that little bit of time you left out on course during your last run, or it could be that you're searching for a way to escape the daily grind whatever it...

  
• 06.18.2021

  Autocross Trucks

  Have you ever wanted to autocross a truck? If so, then this show is for you. Join us for a conversation about autocross trucks with drivers from Florida, Arizona, and Texas. In this episode we chat with autocrosser Zach Rainey...

  
• 05.15.2021

  Attack of the Birkin

  Join us for a conversation about the Lotus 7 and its cousin from South Africa, the Birkin. Our guest for the show is autocrosser Christian Moist a driver with the Cincinnati Region SCCA running a powerful Lotus 7 replica from...

  
• 04.08.2021

  Miata Engineer / Norman Garrett - Part 2

  Miata concept engineer Norman Garrett, joins us to share his experience working on the design of the NA Miata. We chat about how autocross informed the Miata's design and Norman shares what it was like to drive the prototype on...

  
• 02.15.2021

  Miata Engineer / Norman Garrett - Part 1

  A special look into the life of Norman Garrett, Concept Engineer for the NA Miata.  Join us for part one of our conversation with Norman. In this episode, we explore Normans life growing up in North Carolina working on cars...

  
• 12.29.2020

  Tales From the Grid - 2020

  Over the course of the 2020 season, we interviewed nine drivers from across the country as part of our Tales From the Grid series. This series is focused on providing drivers with a platform to share their autocross experience and...

  
• 11.28.2020

  The Action Porsche

  On this episode we explore the autocross journey of the Porsche 914. Join us as we dive into how the Action Porsche went from market failure to autocross champion. It all started back in the 1960’s when Volkswagen and Porsche...

  
• 09.21.2020

  Solo Nationals - A Brief History

  On this episode of PAX Attack, we explore how a mall in Oklahoma City and the Schlitz Brewing Company helped to bring about Solo Nationals. Join us as we explore how the Solo Nationals came to be and share some of...

  
• 07.21.2020

  Rise of the Miata

  The Miata is one of the most common cars out at an autocross event and dare we say one of the best to ever hit the grid. Join us as we explore the origins of the NA Miata. We will...

  
• 05.28.2020

  Return of the Grid

  Across the country as states and communities began to open up and learn how to live in this new pandemic reality. How do we, as autocrossers decide when the time is right to return to grid? Alex Uchida, the Regional Executive...

  
• 03.23.2020

  Rookies of the Year!

  From novice to national champion, we have all been rookies. Listen in as drivers from Georgia and New York share their inspiring stories during their first year out on course.   Special thanks to our guests:   Ashley Weaver, Atlanta...

  
• 01.19.2020

  Fast Car Slow

  Join Tim and Mark as they launch into the final novice event. We discuss what it was like to roll out on that last run and how you can learn from our mistakes to make the most of your novice...

  
• 12.14.2019

  The Shootout

  Find out what it was like to race in a Dual Cross in this episode of the PAX ATTACK. We will review Solo Points 8 & 9 here in Atlanta and we will also cover some recent Fastrack decisions by...

  
• 11.15.2019

  The Starting Line

  Welcome to PAX Attack a podcast dedicated to the stories, competition and culture of Autocross. To kick off the show, we share what it was like at our first event and what it was about autocross that got us hooked...