RaceFFpod
By jaime garcia
RaceFFpodJul 17, 2023
Smitholene
On this episode I have on Jim from sundae cup known on Instagram as Smitholine. We talk how going from an ap1 s2000 to a fit was not a downgrade, how fits can help you find the limit on faster cars, and conspiracy theories about Garths Brooks. I really enjoyed our conversation and the pressure to go out to a Gridlife Midwest festival is the highest and tightest it has ever been.
2024 Hyperfest with 91 octane
In this special joint podcast with the guys from the ninety one octane podcast we talk about Hyper fest and touch on some of the shenanigans from the event. if you would like to see the video, please check out the the ninetyone octane YouTube channel.
Catching up with Jackie
Back on the pod is Jackie from Jackies Corner podcast. We talked about what she has been up to changes she has done to her EG and we give our now consistent incorrect analysis for who will have the fastest lap at Hyperfest. Make sure follow her podcast and if you need coaching she is available.
Who won the bling?
On this episode I talk about the Gridlife event at Big willow. The Honda challenge update. I talk about how I am Hyped4Hyperfest and a little about how testing went for the team topak event it did not go well for me spoiler alert.
3 wide standing start
On this episode I cover the Honda challenge update for the HC2 race at Watkins glen and Jackie's new PB. I also give a breakdown of viewing spots for GLTC at Big Willow. Also who will win the fastest FF lap in club TR this weekend?
Lap Record Holder?
On this episode We go over the Honda challenge update and some recent issues I have ran into with my current shock and spring combo on my 8th gen civic. I also cover what I will be doing at the up in coming Gridlife event at big willow. I also find out that I am a Street FWD lap record holder for Gridlife.
Deacon Greenfield
Todays episode has some choppy audio. and some lag it gets better after we go form zoom to Instagram call.
On today's episode I have a young up and coming star Deacon Greenfield. He drives in the SCCA STL class and I will for sure have him back on to have a better conversation about his start. Thank you to Deacon and I look forward to his success with his racing career.
CVR49 Back again
On this episode I have on the homie Carlos Valenzuela IG tag CVR49 and we talk about his move to racing Spec Boxster and working with the Riaction team doing R&D for their Gridlife club TR EF. Always a blast to have him on and a special treat to have in person.
Jack Cobetto
Jack comes back on to touch on his 2023 national championship battle, Hyperfest 2024 and what to expect for first timers like me. We also mention his documentary that he was featured in made by little media called "Pursuit of Perfection" and you should check it out.
Rear end lock up
On this episode I cover the most recent testing with project gloomy and how the testing went. I share Carlos drive with the car and changes that we will make for the next test with team topak event at streets in preparation for when We go back with Porsche owners club. I also cover the season opener for Mid Atlantic as their season starts off.
Ryan Eversley (part 2)
This is the conclusion on the podcast with the Goat Ryan Eversley. I will continue to support in any way I can and make sure when you buy anything continental you tag them and let them know it's because of Eversley.
Ryan Eversley (part 1)
The GOAT comes back on to the Raceff podcast and I could not be more excited. Fresh from his split from Honda and starting his new endeavor with Precision Racing LA. We talk about how he met his new boss and the importance of helping those around you have a great time out on track. Ryan is a real one and I will always cheer him on. Make sure to listen to part 2 of the podcast.
Hondarcb (Ryan Bradfield)
On todays episode I have my second favorite Ryan, Ryan Bradfield. I we talk about his build and we also touch on the 2024 hyper fest event and his goal of resetting the Handa Challenge HC1 lap record at VIR. Ryan is an awesome builder and someone who is always down to help. Quick story Ryan at 2023 helped out Jay Noak by giving him his e-brake from the integra he drove so jay could do a standing start. Im looking forward to hanging out and seeing his TSX in person.
Pawinn From ACUiTY
On this episode the man who has been pushing ACUiTY social media higher and higher Pawinn Songtachalert. Pawinn and I talk an unconventional road that let him into working full time for ACUiTY. We talk about his engineering background and how sometimes the simplest things go viral. It's a pleasure to have someone who makes it easy to podcast with and I will for sure have him back on.
Fast as F@#k Boi
On this podcast I talk about the custom trophy for 2024 Hyperfest for Honda Challenge H2. I also talk about which 200 tw tire I should go with. I also talk about wheel fitment issue I am currently having due to me wanting to stay with a 15in wheel.
Micah from Rarewithit
Super excited for this one, finally got to talk to someone doing what most say is impossible, a bard legal kswap in a golden era Honda. Living in socal most people dream of driving a golden era Honda with the reliability of and power of a K series and Micah is doing it on a budget and making dreams come true. we touch on what it takes to get a car bar legal K swapped and the pitfalls of what it takes to make it work.
4th gear synchro.
On this episode I talk about all the work that I'm doing and while I need to take apart my transmission and replace 4th gear synchro. I also talk about amazon basic dent repair and fuel gauge issues I am currently having.
Charlie Moua Doryoku
On today is a fabricator who changed his 9-5 and make it out on his own. Charlie does custom powder coated valve covers the right way. We talked about his start and moving into the bash on golden era Hondas. Looking FWD to hanging out with him at Hyperfest is all works out well.
Ying bot back again
YouTube famous Ying Bot back on the podcast. Back from her trip to Sepang with the best four-wheel YouTube channel Mighty car Mods. We talk about her debut of the team for the Sepang 24hrs with Kei cars. We also talk about nugget nationals 2023 championship.
2024 Calendar
On this episode I talk about the 2024 schedule and what I want to do and what I would like to do. We will see how much I actually get to do vs how much I will want to do. 2024 will be a restructuring along with travel to tracks I have never been to before. Looking FWD to a new year full of good peeps and fun track days as I try and get back into W2W.
Russell Garehan from Acuity
On todays podcast ant the first one of 2024 is Russell from Acuity. From his start working with heat extractors for many F1 teams to the start of Acuity and their Hall Effect TPS sensor to now becoming the iconic shifter specialist for Hondas. It was a great conversation, and I am looking forward to having Russell on again. As I have said many times in the past support the companies that support the things that you love, and Acuity definitely fits the bill.
Yevgeniy Noak
Last episode of 2023 with 3rd place finisher at Battle at pit race Honda challenge H2 class Yevgeniy Noak. I first met him at battle at pitt race. It has been awesome to meet and hang out with him and the rest of the Honda Challenge field.
Coyote Black
On todays podcast I have on US Touring Car Driver Coyote Black. This episode Coyote gives his honest opinion about his favorite and not so favorite tracks. We talk about 2024 and what his upcoming goals are. Make sure you follow Coyote Black on Instagram on his page coyote.black and thank you for listening.
Damian Martinez from Ichii Media
On this episode I have on the photographer the 25hrs of Thunderhill of the Honda research team. Damian and I actually met on track when he has an issue with his cars brake pads. I really enjoy meeting people as they grow and become a success in the industry. Wishing all the best for you Damian
Jeremy Lucas and Jonathan baker
On this episode I have 2023 first and second place finishers for the Honda challenge H2 championship. We have Baker and Lucas talk about unique features of Pitt race and we talk about 2024 Nationals at Utah and the unique features about that track.
Crazy Idea? What about a Honda/Acura Club racing program.
On this episode We start at pretty much the start of Honda Challenge and how it led to the series that is now Honda Challenge. Huge shout out to Scott Giles and Karl Shultz for being the big part of the start of Honda Challenge and for giving Matt Bookler the go ahead to talk about this and the controversial takeover of the series. I enjoyed talking to Matt about "Bookler flaggers" and about being that prelude kid known to crushed Porsche egos all over the northeast track scene.
25hrs of Thunderhill with Jeremy Lucas
He is back, The 2023 second place national championship. We talk a little about the #battleatpitrace and Hondas most recent win at the 25hrs of Thunderhill race. We also talk about the danger this race is in to be continuing on in the future.
Alex, Alen Hermone
On todays pod cast I have the driver of the 69 car Alex, Alen or Al Hermone. I enjoyed hanging out with Alen along with the rest of the peeps at Nationals at Pit race. After a long challenge I crown Alex as the king of Facebook marketplace deals.
10mm Hex bolt
On this episode I cover the conclusion on the Honda challenge H2 championship for the northeast some racing from Texas and southeast. I also talk about taking "L's" from stubborn bolts. Thank you for your support and listenership.
Back from Mexico
On todays episode I cover the most recent Honda Challenge update and what are probably the reginal championship for Honda challenge in the northeast and mid Atlantic. I also talk about possible build ideas I have been looking at.
Gridlife at Laguna Seca!
On my drive back from the Laguna Seca festival, I shoved a mic on my harness and was able to make a podcast. Sorry about the ambient noise and looking forward to having some people come on and talk about the event.
Gridlife at Laguna Seca countdown
On todays podcast I cover Gridlife coming in strong to Laguna Seca and I go over plans and where I will be during the event. If you have a chance come out to the largest grassroots level festival and wheel to wheel competition in the California.
To Cup or not to Cup
On this episode we cover the Honda challenge update and next years plan to go to the east coast. Then I continue on my thought on weather or not I put a restrictor plate on my Eg for sundae cup or if I make it a D16z6 that can compare to a stockish B16.
Gridlife at Streets of Willow
On this episode I recap Streets of willow event with Gridlife. I review a 22 dollar possible solution for budget comms and talk about enjoying tracking my 8th gen Civic si.
Nugget Nationals
On this episode I have on Ying Bot and Thomas who are in charge of The Nugget National's series in Australia. Now this being an overseas episode the sound quality was not the best, I tried to bump it up where I could. I also goofed and did not record the first 35 min of the conversation, so we had to restart. Thank you to both Tom and Ying for staying very late and also for coming on and I will have them back on for a redemption.
Pitt race recap
(Corrected new episode is uploaded) On this episode I talk about my experience at Pitt race and What my plans are for near future and the next coming year.
Battle at Pitt race
2023 championship coverage
Qualifying Race
On this episode we cover the nasal nationals quaqualifying race. If you follow the YouTube live stream StaStart at at hour 6
35K BMW M3
This is the last episode before nationals Battle at Pitt Race. I go over the most current schedule and What I plan to be doing for the event. I also cover and struggle with my calculator app to see if there is a way to compare at 35k BMW M3 to a Honda.
Pre Nationals talk with Jonathan Baker
On this episode we have 2022 National Honda challenge H2 Champion Jonathan Baker. We talk about his favorite features of his tow rig. his thoughts on nationals in terms of spares and if the lap times will change from the cross over event. Finally we talk about 6 drivers who he is making sure to keep a close eye on for the race. Who do you think they are?
Tage Evanson & HC2 Nationals predictions
On this episode we have the Honda Challenge update and quick visit from one of the hardest working Franchise owners of NASA, Tage Evanson.
Leaving SoCal Honda Challenge & SoCal NASA
Not and easy choice but, it feels like I can't continue with SoCal Honda Challenge. For the foreseeable future I will also not continue with SoCal NASA.
Jeremy Lucas
From the Great Lakes region and part of the HART program from Honda its Jeremy Lucas. We talk about his S2000 CR that will be at nationals fighting for a podium spot. We touch on his ideas of what makes the great Lakes region so strong, and we talk about Carl's Jr's I mean Hardees vegan options.
Pitt race recap
On this episode I cover the cross over event with NASA great lakes region with the only practice for nationals at Pitt race. I talk about the creation of merch and something to be looking forward to and talk about my shift to focus on sundae cup.
Friends in low places with Adam Jabaay
On this episode I reconnect with Adam Jabaay and we talk about Laguna Festival, Garth Brooks, old Hondas and much more.
New set up who dis
On this episode I give the update of merch, testing results at big willow and an update for the crossover event at Pitt race.
Spirited Away
On this episode I OfCourse do the recent Honda Challenge update and progress on the EG built for my test day with Touge 2 track. I also talk about nationals and my current set up for it
Alex from Wolfreign Motors
On this episode I have on a National Championship competitor Alex from Wolfreign Motors. Alex is from the Nor Cal region of Nasa and is a very competitive driver fighting with the likes of Scott Adams and Jonathan Baker. I did go a bit off in a Japan tangent so be forewarned.
I have a Box
I'm back from my covid time out. We cover the Honda Challenge update and we also talk about my new box.
Place holder
No new episode but and update on what happened on the previous Honda Challenge update with the DQ's. Also I got the Rona and have been struggling to get enough sleep hopefully soon I can be back to the normal podcast thank you for all the support.