The Fast and Slow Podcast

Adam Wrobel joins Nate and Nick to walk through the full arc: the crash at Watkins Glen, the frantic three-week repair, and the tow to Lime Rock to get back on track. This episode is equal parts incident analysis, backyard bodywork, and the mental game of returning to wheel after an off.

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This is a practical, honest conversation for people who race on weekends, fix their own cars, and value safety and community on the paddock. Adam’s takeaway? Get back in the car—if it’s safe to do so—because repairing the confidence is part of the job.

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Back surgery check‑in, sim‑rig toys, a worrying trend in regional racetrack ownership, and a chassis table that’s finally useful. Nick and Nate trade recovery notes, talk the difference between potentiometer and load‑cell pedals (Nick’s new Simagic P1000), and why a brake shaker might actually help your ABS feel in sims.

We also dig into the bigger picture: the president of IHRA buying multiple tracks and what that could mean for local venues like Kill-Kare Speedway in Xenia and recently affected tracks like Maple Grove. Is this consolidation—or the beginning of a sell‑off? It’s a conversation about stewardship, business, and what keeps tracks alive.

On the slow side, Nate’s chassis table is leveled and the hot‑rod project is moving from sketches to metal: laser‑cut rear rails, torque‑tube drivetrain plans, and body fit questions that will dictate build order.

Finally, Nick walks through a DIY “podcast HQ” he assembled with ChatGPT and APIs to automate transcripts, titles, chaptering, and short‑form clip selection—practical AI for indie podcasters.

If you’re into real talk about gear, garage projects, racing culture, and the tech that keeps podcasts alive, this episode has something for you. 🔧🎧

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We open Episode 34 with a local dirt-track tease, then move into a safety-first conversation sparked by Adam Wrobel’s crash at Watkins Glen. Nick and Nate break down what went right (the safety gear and chassis did their job) and what that means for anyone chasing cheap endurance racing: don’t skimp on the cage and personal safety gear.

Two car guys, a lot of tools, and the line between cheap fun and responsible racing. Tune in for practical lessons and the usual workshop ambition.

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Want to see what happens when a garage project meets Goodguys? In this episode Nate walks us through taking his homemade pedal car to Goodguys Columbus — the build, the hand-crafted louvers, the crowd and judge reactions, and why the show reshaped his hobby goals.

We also tackle practical garage work: cleaning, parts-bin storage ideas, and prepping for a sprint-car chassis. On the fast side, Nick teases a 24-hour charity dirt race called Leaps for Laps (what the rules look like, safety realities, and storage options on base) and we close with a heads-up about the rebuilt Belle-Clair Speedway Kenny Wallace has been documenting. If you’re into metal shaping, car shows, grassroots racing, or shop organization, this episode has something for you.

NASCAR’s Coronado/Navy street event, a weekend of drag racing with the Camaro, and a garage report on a near‑complete pedal car headline this episode. We unpack the Coronado race’s mixed pavement and grip changes (drivers even comparing iRacing’s MX‑5/Miata tire model to the real thing). Nick shares a personal drag‑strip recap — barely sticking a 13s pass with massive traction problems, a 600 CFM carb that ran out of top end, tire swaps, and hauling logistics. Nate walks through finishing touches on his pedal car (entering Good Guys Columbus), metal‑shaping wins, and plans for a sprint‑car build next. For listeners who love racing talk, shop stories, and practical build lessons, this episode delivers both the thrills and the garage grind.

In Episode 31, Nick and Nate catch up after a busy summer and dive into a recent Boeing Sports Car Club autocross event, where the Camaro continues to improve with suspension tuning and seat time. They also discuss whether the car has what it takes to break into the 11-second quarter mile.

Back in the garage, the Beetle finally gets the brake repair it desperately needed, the pedal car project continues to take shape, and there’s progress on repairing the Camaro’s trunk after years of wear and tear.

Whether you’re into autocross, drag racing, fabrication, or simply spending weekends in the garage, this episode has something for every gearhead.

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This month’s episode of The Fast & Slow Podcast is a little different.

Instead of recording in the garage, we took the show on the road to Mecum Auctions for a day filled with incredible cars, fascinating conversations, and behind-the-scenes moments that simply had to be experienced on video.

Rather than releasing an audio version that wouldn’t do the experience justice, we’ve made Episode 30 a YouTube-exclusive.

🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube:

What We Found at Mecum Auctions Surprised Us

Join Nick, Nate, and JD as they explore everything from legendary American muscle cars to rare exotics, meet passionate enthusiasts, and share the moments that genuinely surprised them along the way.

We’ll be back with our regular garage podcast format in Episode 31.

Thanks for listening—and we’ll see you over on YouTube!

On this episode Nate talks through his troubleshooting techniques on the Bug and Nick recaps his first Autocross event after his winter upgrades. 

On this episode, Nate walks through his progress with the pedal cart and how he plans for the axle to pass through the custom body of the cart. Nick gears up for his first autocross with the new set up. He also shares a funny story about an unwelcome visitor inside the Camaro. Tune in for an other great episode! 

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