The Cone Coach Podcast

By Cone Coach, Neal Tovsen, Shane Donahue

What's The Cone Coach Podcast about?

ConeCoach is focused on helping autocrossers go faster. Each episode, we'll focus on specific topics you can use to improve your car, and the nut behind the wheel. Hosted by Shane Donahue and Neal Tovsen.

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The Cone Coach Podcast episodes:

08.11.2020
023 - Racing in a Time of COVID
In this episode Neal and Shane sit down and talk about how we're dealing with some of the aspects of the shutdown, interesting effects on E-Sports racing, and some of the challenges faced in getting started with online racing.
02.03.2020
022 - Tireside Chat
This episode, Shane puts his feety-pajamas on and let's ol Neal tell him about his glory days as an enduro racer.. then switches gear to have a discussion on choosing the right Tires for your application, where to go for...
10.29.2019
021 - Going Even Faster
Neal and Shane talk Nats Recap, and Neal's adventures in faster events.. and tips on making that transition to your first track day and getting more comfortable with high speed driving.
08.23.2019
020 - It's all about balance.
In the last episode before Nats 2019, Neal and Shane have a relaxed discussion about approaching Nats without absolutely freaking out, point at a few other episodes we've done on Nats Prep (Episodes 5 and 12) and trying to find...
06.27.2019
019 - Bumpin' with Chuck Mathews
Through unknown powers of persuasion, Neal was drawn into a hotel room with none other than Chuck Mathews of Mathews Racing / Team Overkill. Once the microphones were busted out, the discussion immediately turned to urethane cylinders... No, not those...
05.29.2019
018 - I like Big Data and I Cannot Lie
Neal takes Seb up to pride rock, and it's time to finally talk about DATALOGGING! What has Shane done to the BMW? What did Neal build into the CSP car? What should you be looking at? Where should you get...
04.18.2019
017 - Back to the Store
In this episode Neal and Shane wrap up the shopping list of suggested tools and equipment, while talking about some of the uses you might find for this gear. And Shane finally gets his act together and gets to full...
03.11.2019
016 - Shopping List
Neal and Shane return from the holidays with fistfuls of gift cards, and it's time to review what goes into the autocross kit.. and we almost made it too..
12.11.2018
015 - Staying in Focus
On this episode of Cone Coach, Neal came across a discussion of "Brain Stuff" that he wants to share with the class. We talk about how important driver's focus is, what factors impact it, and what you can do to...
11.11.2018
014 - Cold and Not So Sticky
On this episode of the Cone Coach Podcast Neal Tovsen and Shane Donahue connect again the first time since Solo Nationals and have a bit of a recap chat about our various performances, as well as having a discussion about...
09.20.2018
013 - Name That Tune (Feat. Peter Florance)
Solo Nats time has come and gone, but with both Shane and Neal driving on Thurs/Fri and only minor catastrophic explosions this year, we were met with our first opportunity to have a guest! By his Facebook description, Peter Florance...
08.30.2018
012 - We're not playing Risk here.
Neal and Shane are BACK! Just in time for your transit to Solo Nationals 2018 Cone Coach cuts another episode where we re-cap what we've been up to in our summer absence, and get into a look at event strategy....
05.27.2018
011 - The Corner Series Pt. 3: Corner Exit
Neal and Shane are back after a bit of a hiatus, and as apologetic as Minnesotans can be.. but we're going to finish of this corner series, even if it causes us to spin out from over application of throttle!...
04.05.2018
010 - What's the Diff?
The corner series takes a bit of a brake (see what I did there?) this month, while Neal and Shane talk about differentials and how their black magic wizardry makes sure both wheels keep turning.. unless you've got the kind...
02.19.2018
009 - The Corner Series Pt. 2: Mid-Corner
This month Neal and Shane continue the corner series with the logical next discussion: Mid-Corner! Through the discussion of mid-corner handling, we delve into steady state cornering dynamics, and differences in setups that can have an impact on your driving...
01.03.2018
008 - The Corner Series Pt. 1: Corner Entry
In this episode, Neal and Shane start a detailed and fairly technical breakdown of sensing handling characteristics through a corner at various points, along with setup and techniques to help you get the desired results. The beginning of this...
11.21.2017
007 - You want me to let WHO drive my car?!
This month the Cone Coach crew gets together to discuss contract negotiations in preparation for the 2018 autocross season.. Ha ha, yeah right. But we do sit down and discuss the pros and cons and getting the most of out...
10.17.2017
006 - Off Season? What Off Season?
In this episode, Neal and Shane discuss decisions to be made in shopping for your next autocross car and methods to stay sharp while the snow flies.
08.23.2017
005 - Are You Ready for the Big Show?
This month on the podcast, Neal and Shane talk about preparing for and getting the most out of your SCCA Solo Nationals experience. Touching on everything from the pre-event car checks to the majesty that is the sunset beer-walk, this...
07.11.2017
004 - Input! Input!
This month on the Cone Coach podcast we're talking about driver inputs. Smooth but fast? Fast Hands? Double Steering? Setting your line? Neal and Shane have a chat about optimizing the process of telling your car what to do.
06.09.2017
003 - A Long Walk off a Short Course
In this episode Neal and Shane discuss the morning process of getting yourself prepared and in the right mindset for your first run. Topics include morning prep, walk strategies, and mental preparation for your run.
05.07.2017
002 - Turning Knobs in the Rain
This episode Neal and Shane discuss what it takes to shift your vehicle to rain mode, and well as the start of some testing methodology and the basics of what should be in your autox kit for making those adjustments
03.20.2017
001 - Starting Line
The inaugural episode of The Cone Coach Podcast Neal Tovsen and Shane Donahue get together to discuss instructor methodologies, the how and whys of bushings, and the occasional mechanical failure horror stories. Check out the website at ConeCoach.com

What's The Cone Coach Podcast about?

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The Cone Coach Podcast episodes:

023 - Racing in a Time of COVID

022 - Tireside Chat

021 - Going Even Faster

020 - It's all about balance.

019 - Bumpin' with Chuck Mathews

018 - I like Big Data and I Cannot Lie

017 - Back to the Store

016 - Shopping List

015 - Staying in Focus

014 - Cold and Not So Sticky

013 - Name That Tune (Feat. Peter Florance)

012 - We're not playing Risk here.

011 - The Corner Series Pt. 3: Corner Exit

010 - What's the Diff?

009 - The Corner Series Pt. 2: Mid-Corner

008 - The Corner Series Pt. 1: Corner Entry

007 - You want me to let WHO drive my car?!

006 - Off Season? What Off Season?

005 - Are You Ready for the Big Show?

004 - Input! Input!

003 - A Long Walk off a Short Course

002 - Turning Knobs in the Rain

001 - Starting Line