In this episode, it’s a full house as guest Melanie Kwong sits down with the ladies to discuss her experiences both pre and post-COVID autocrossing her MINI and S2000. In this episode: Spinny cars Front wheel drive vs. Rear wheel drive #Relationship goals Less cones = clean runs Why is there always a granola bar … Continue reading Episode 22 – A Mint-y Conversation with Melanie →

Shifting Points was a sponsor for Southern New Hampshire Cars and Coffee. Kathy and Audra check out the car scene and provide a hilarious (if uninformed) running commentary on the sights and sounds of the event. As a bonus, they got a few minutes to talk to the event organizer, MaeLynn Filteau. SP will be … Continue reading Short Shift 3 – So NH Cars and Coffee – Take 1 →

In this episode Kathy, Elizabeth and Audra discuss the dilemma of older cars and when do you decide it is time to give up and stop fixing it? In this episode: We discuss Solo Nationals cancellation Give some updates on COVID impacts Is cost or time the biggest factor in deciding to stop fixing an … Continue reading Episode 21 – When Do You Stop The Madness? →

BMWCCA autocross co-chair Matt Cweika and autocrosser and course designer Justin Chen join the ladies this week to talk about what it’s like to autocross in a post-COVID world. Justin also talks a little bit about what kind of thought goes into designing a course. Spoiler alert: A lot! In this episode: Autocrossing a Lexus … Continue reading Episode 20 – COVID – Course Design and Corn Muffins →

The four ladies (Audra, Jess, Kathy and Elizabeth) sit down to talk about Kathy’s car woes, Elizabeth’s Porsche update, and how the first post-COVID autocross event went. In this episode: Flat tires and Audi brakes. Power washers on fire, convertible tops that won’t retract. Products for removing decal and plastidip residue. Is the paint washed … Continue reading Episode 19 – Car Woes →

In this episode Audra, Jess and Kathy talk to Matt Cwieka, Co-Chair of the Boston BMW CCA Autocross program, who takes us on his journey from novice to competing nationally, including the story of all of his cars along the way. In this episode: Novice car errors The slippery slope of autocross addiction Blowing up cars and … Continue reading Episode 18 – The Best Co-Chair Ever →

The ladies discuss all things Porche, Miata, autocross and track with guest Lisa Burke.

Audra, Kathy and Jess have a rousing discussion about their first (or second) cars and experiences they’ve had while car shopping. I could tell you what we talk about, but I think these photos speak for themselves.

In this quarantine edition of the Shifting Points Podcast, Audra, Jess and Kathy stay home and discuss motorsports movies, round-robin style. Well specifically – what Kathy likes, what Audra doesn’t like, and Jess’ favorite car chase scenes. In this episode: Audra’s number 1 hated car movie.. and why it’s pretty understandable. Kathy spoils the ending … Continue reading Episode 15 – Car Movies and Quarantine →

In this quarantine edition of the Shifting Points Podcast, Audra, Jess and Kathy stay home and discuss motorsports movies, round-robin style. Well specifically – what Kathy likes, what Audra doesn’t like, and Jess’ favorite car chase scenes. In this episode: Audra’s number 1 hated car movie.. and why it’s pretty understandable. Kathy spoils the ending … Continue reading Episode 15 – Car Movies and Quarantine →