Traction Reaction Podcast

Meyer Shank Racing with Curb-Agajanian Acura scored a big win at the 2023 #Rolex24 . It was MSR's third Rolex24 win. It was their second consecutive victory in the Rolex24 in a Acura ARX-06 shared by the speedy pair of Tom Blomqvist, Colin Braun, shared with veterans, Helio Castroneves and Simon Pagenaud. MSR led lead a one-two for Honda's prestige brand. Rolex trophies along with their Indy 500 win are starting to add up. Can they be considered a super team?  Steve Zautke discuss the race with #IMSA insider, Eddie LePine along with the exciting LMP2 finish and Cooper MacNeil's final race.

Jack Webster and Eddie LePine are trackside at Daytona and make their Rolex 24 predictions. How did they do?

Eddie LePine returns and gives his insight after qualifying for 2023 Rolex 24. Host Steve Zautke chats with Eddie about Meyer Shank Racing's pole winning run with Tom Blomqvist, the new Porsche 963, Wayne Taylor Racing along with the other classes. 

Who's your pick to win the Rolex24? Feel free to comment below.

IMSA Insider Eddie LePine gives his insight on the upcoming Rolex 24 at Daytona. Host: Steve Zautke and Eddie also chat about Andretti Autosport F1 aspirations as well as their investment with Wayne Taylor Racing. Plus, Team Penske and Porsche are back together. New cars, new drivers and teams along with some top hired guns like Scott Dixon and Will Power will make this race a don't miss event.

Author Mark Dill discusses his new children's book, "The Legend of the First Super Speedway."  This new release is available through markgdill.com and www.firstsuperspeedway.com .  Also through the usual retail book sellers. 

Steve Zautke gives his opinion on the Chastain pass at Martinsville Speedway. 

Learn the history of the All-Female Venturini Racing Team which originally was formed in the old USAC Stock Car days and was resurrected during the ARCA Permatex Super Car Series in the mid-1980's. Cathy Venturini, Carol Tortorice and Mary Burau-Popowczak chat about going over the wall and servicing a full-sized stock car before pit speed limits, helmets and fire suits.

Former ARCA Champion and current owner of Venturini Motorsports takes a journey back to reminisce about the old USAC Stock Car Series and the Permatex ARCA Super Car Series of the 1980's. Bill brings up racing at The Milwaukee Mile, Ontario and Texas World Speedway in Plymouth Volare Kit Cars and Pontiac Firebirds. 

Tony DiZinno joins host Steve Zautke on the Traction podcast as they review the exciting #IMSA #RoadAmerica weekend. The race was highlighted by Felipe Albuquerque & Ricky Taylor who sped to victory in the DPi class wheeling the No. 10 Konica Minolta Acura ARX-05. Other topics include Ryan Dalziel, Kenton Koch and the many crashes. Steve even finds a way to mention the 1963 Road America 500.

Kaz Grala has driven in IMSA, NASCAR Trucks Series, Xfinity and Cup Series. Like a lot of young drivers, full-time rides are hard to find. Kaz was at Road America driving for Weaver Racing, after success at Mid-Ohio, he comes to RA and breaks the track record, two races, two pole positions. Sit down and enjoy a fun interview with a kid that who has the talent, sponsors take note.