Zero Analytics

Enjoy the journey of my long time friend Austin Bubba Banker!

Enjoy this free flowing conversation about karting with Zach Holcombe of DT Racing Solutions and Adam Johnson of AJC Mid America Racing Series.

Today we pull back the curtain a bit on Premier Racing Chassis’ operation and see how they took a unique approach to promoting and selling their chassis. In this conversation we explore how they approach customer service and strive to eliminate variables in a non traditional way. Enjoy!

Welcome back everyone for episode 31 of the zero Analytics podcast. Today we venture back to Ohio to visit a driver who while still young in age (at least to me) has built a decent career making circles already and arguably yet to enter his prime. Currently a student in the mechanical engineering program at the university of Akron, we learn how he’s applied knowledge to his program as he’s grown as a student while at the same time leading his own student along the way in the karting genre. Already having a successful racing career by most people’s standards, it will be interesting to follow along after the show to see where he can take it from here. While we talk mostly about racing the thing that stuck out to me the most was the relationships built along the way. This podcast is about karting and racing but as most who have exited the sport know.... it’s the relationships and the memories built off the track that often times mean the most when we take a moment to reflect. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.... ladies and gentlemen.... without any further adu... my friend Mr. Jared John

Today’s guest has been suggested by a few people over the past year when I’ve reached out for suggestions of potential guests. This episode we visit Springdale Arkansas to chat with Andrew Hillian Sr. Still fairly early in his racing career and finding his way in the sport, we chat about his journey, helping newcomers and touch on weekly maintenance of not only the kart but also a local tire program.

Welcome back everyone for episode 29 of the Zero Analytics podcast. In this episode we try a few firsts. First time we recorded video which can be found on the Facebook page and the first time we had two guests on at once. We visit Fayetteville Arkansas to visit two brothers that are chasing their dream. Their karting journey began at a family reunion when the yearly competition was build a kart and race it in the family’s pasture. As many of our stories go.... it only takes a few laps to get hooked! Like many of our listeners the brothers and made parts, worked side jobs and hustles to provide themselves with the opportunity to drive. Many people don’t know the Zero in Zero Analytics represents an oval track. I’m always looking for different types of guests from all aspects of oval track racing.... You don’t have to be a big time name or have won thousands of dollars. Sometimes the stories and message are far bigger than the accomplishments to date. With that being said.... I hope you enjoy the is wide ranging conversation with my friends: David and Beez Beasley

Eric Vause is a expert on the motor building side of karting that has built and helped others build some of the highest quality clones in the country at all levels. He dives in deep and shares several useful tidbits for anyone interested. He has a connection in the sport that goes back to the eighties and nineties. We talk about building a successful karting company and some advice on ways you may approach that journey. Ladies and gentleman Mr Eric Vause

Welcome back everyone for episode 27 of the Zero Analytics podcast. Columbia, Missouri is where we find today’s guest..... his name actually came up during Wesley Leblanc’s episode about a year ago in reference on chassis dynamics and balance. Like many of the past guest.... I started following his journey on social media. In the past I’ve touched on fitness in the sport of karting and think at any level it’s another piece of the puzzle. Endurance, fitness and focus are increasingly becoming the difference in an average day at the track and a day to remember. Thankfully today’s guest is a high level performer in the sport of karting and fitness. He shares some great advice on simple body weight exercises for any driver.... or person for that matter who wants to be better!

Along the way in his karting journey he has performed at a high level winning big races in the MidWest for many years now and finds himself in a position as a driver, crew chief, coach and mentor..... ladies and gentlemen.... without any further adu , my friend Mr Mike Halliburton

Welcome back everyone for episode 26 of the zero analytics podcast. Today we will explore the journey of a long time supporter of karting, not only as a racer but also as a father of young drivers in the sport of today.

Experiencing karting as a driver starting back in the 1990’s and seeing the growth of the sport in the hay days of wka to circling back around and getting his boys into racing. We talk about the changes that have taken place over the years and share some old stories/tales from the past.

This guest has taken time to dive deep into the world of data provided by the mycron devices utilized in the sport today and shares some advice on how listeners can get started in using that data to help their own racing program. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Without any further adu...my friend mr David Smith.

Welcome back everyone for episode 25 of the zero analytics podcast. Today we stay in my home state of Delaware to visit one of my favorite people in karting. I started doing tires for his older brother back in 2004 and over the last 15 years or so I’ve watched this driver grow from a little kid that hung out at the race track to running up front at the highest level in karting. Many people know who he is from his success in the sport but most don’t realize it wasn’t always an easy journey for him in the early years. Many of my favorite memories in karting have involved this driver and his family. I’ve enjoyed watching him grow into a great driver and more importantly one of the nicest most compassionate young men I’ve ever meant. .... my little brother from another mother Mr Alexander White of Lewes, Delaware.

Welcome back everyone for episode 24 of the zero analytics podcast, where we explore the karting world to hear the journey from top performers in all aspects of our sport. In Today’s episode we visit El Dorado Springs, Missouri to visit someone who is in their early stages on the karting scene for high horsepower engines but he and his family have a storied history in the Motorsports industry. Many of you drag racer fans may recognize McGee name.... with our guest today we hear about how Motorsports brought his family from Australia to the United States. We follow his journey from jr dragsters, full size drag cars and sprint cars thru to not only racing karts but also building top notch high horsepower motors that some of the top teams in karting used the Big O and how that experience let to much of karting following his and his dad Phil’s midget car team at the famed Chilli Bowl this past year. I heard many good things about today’s guest leading up to the podcast and as you’ll hear in our conversation he definitely lived up to the expectations. Ladies and gentlemen with any further adu... my friend mr Luke McGee.

Welcome back everyone for episode 23 of the zero analytics podcast, where we explore the karting world to hear the journey from top performers in all aspects of our sport. In Today’s episode we visit Memphis, TN to visit with Dustin Stagen. Like some of the previous guest, Dustin and I became friends on social media as a result of the podcast and I’ve kept up with his post and racing through the last year. Most of the questions and requests I’ve received through the podcast have been from guys that run higher HP classes, often times more along the lines of what some would call the backyard circuit. When I say backyard I don’t mean any less competitive.... it just happens to be their only way to race due to the lack of tracks in their area. As Dustin and I mention in the podcast.... I want to make sure I don’t get tunnel vision and stick to only the southeast or even just high level guys that race all the time for big money. Our sport is made up of alll kinds of racers and teams and I want the podcast to be able to help everyone in some way. Dustin has raced at all levels with success and we had a great conversation... touching on all sorts of topics. I hope you enjoy this wide ranging conversation as much as I did.... ladies and gentlemen without any further adu.... my friend Mr Dustin Chase Stagen!

Welcome back everyone for episode 22 of the zero analytics podcast, where we explore the karting world to hear the journey from top performers in all aspects of our sport. In Today’s episode we visit the southeast to dig into the tedious process of preparing the racing surface for some of the biggest races in the sport. Daytona Dirt, Georgia Karting Complex, Patriot speedway and even the karting event held last year at the famed Charlotte Dirt Track (just to name a few). The track can dictate many things on race day.... both good and bad. A few months ago we visited with a gentleman Who excels at preparing the same track throughout the year...... today we look at the approach from someone who travels to a bunch of different tracks containing very different soil structures and geographical hurdles to prepare tracks for race day. As with past guest who are in the process of mastering their trade in the area of tires, motors and chassis it’s refreshing to speak to someone at the top of their game in any area. There is a ton of knowledge for racers and track owners in this conversation. Ladies and gentlemen without any further adu.... my friend Mr Mackie flood.

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Welcome back everyone for episode 21 of the zero analytics podcast, where we explore the karting world to hear the journey from top performers in all aspects of our sport. Today’s episode is a conversation I’ve been looking forward to for some time. His name came up in an earlier podcast and I started following him on social media. Through a few conversations with people who know him I became more intrigued with his approach and process from afar. Being a long time participant in the sport we were able to touch on our sports past, the current state and future of where we hope it goes from here. We had a wide ranging conversation about life, parenting and karting. It’s definitely one of my favorite episodes so far and although we recorded for almost two hours time will fly by as you listen along to today’s guest. Ladies and gentlemen without any further adu .... the fearless leader of the Rasics and the Four Two Crew.... my friend Mr Phil Schneider.

Welcome back everyone for episode 20 of the za podcast. Our guest today is one of the best drivers in the country and has been for several years now. He’s one of the first people I reached out to when I started this podcast and I’m glad we finally get the chance to hear and share is story. Few drivers, tire guys or engine builders will ever get the opportunity to race karts for a living. A lot of listeners remember the days when the only way to be full time was to build mothers or chassis. As the sport has evolved Into larger pay days and grown in popularity so have the opportunities within the sport. Lil Donkey as he’s known on the southern money circuit has turned doing tires and driving at the highest level into a full time gig. I e watched Him grow as a person and a driver over the past 15 or so years to be near or at the top of the list for long time karters as someone you would want to start a team behind. He’s picked up several career defining wins in a sport where most would be happywinning one. We explore his humble beginnings at Johnston County to being factory pilot for some of the best karting companies and teams in the country and having the coolest tshirt n karting. You might not think he’s the goat.... but he’s definitely the undisputed Donkey in karting. As you’ll hear him elaborate on in this episode... it hasnt always been easy..... but he wouldn’t have it any other way. Ladies and gentlemen.... without any further adu.... my friend Mr Stephen “Lil donkey” Adams.

In this episode we head back to Elizabeth City, North Carolina to chat with the track prep guru at Albermarle Speedway. We dive deep into track prep and the thought process behind all that goes onto race day from one of the best in the country to do it..... Ladies and gentlemen Mr Tate Vermillion

Chubbs recently won the Jr Pro race at Halloween Havoc at Albermarle Speedway In Elizabeth City, NC. In addition to the winners check he received a custom trophy helmet sponsored by Xplicit Designs and Premier Siding and Scott Hassell. Chubbs drove a great race coming from 10th spot to win and tells us about that race and his career thus far competing at the highest level in karting.

In this episode we visit Harrisburg, NC and chat with a fellow native Marylander. Growing up in Hagerstown, MD he followed in his father's footsteps into the racing world where he grew up driving micros as well as karts built by his father. After moving near Charlotte, NC with his family in his teens he got hired at 17 by Ray Evernham as a tire specialist. The next 15 or so years have been spent pursing his goal to become Nascar crew chief. Off the road now and with karting in his blood...... we explore the rebirth of Hammer Karts. Entering back into the karting world with a fresh set of eyes we find Alex leading the way in testing alternatives to traditional methods in the sport through both tires and the winged outlaw karts gaining popularity across the country. We discuss life as a father, racer and now a business owner.

In this episode we visit the Deep South and explore the journey of a racer from Mena, Arkansas. Dabbling with karting as a young kid and returning several years later to scratch an itch that never left. From designing his own graphics to to making his own custom parts for his IMCA Modified. This driver represents the sport well and we had a great conversation. Enjoy.

In this episode we talk with our first female guest. Entering her senior year of high school and closer to what she sees as the end of her karting journey. We talk about life outside racing and look back on her 10 years in karting. We dig into her thoughts on females in the sport and what has kept her I interest over the years. Find her on Facebook @Dominique Rapien

I’ll use the “unlucky” #13 to ramble for a few minutes about moving forward with the podcast which will start back up in a few days! Recorded September 3rd driving to work!

In preparation for this week's Champ Maxx daddy race at Margaretsville I thought it would be cool to have a champ kart legend on the show to build some excitement. There are always a few names that have stuck out over the year's in the champ buggy world and it would be hard to take anyone serious who didn't include today's guest in that conversation. Currently He heads up the clone motor building program for his brother at Tod Miller Racing Engines. he is a former dirt world champion and national chpion the champ buggy division.... We had a great conversation and I hope you all enjoy....


Ladies and gentlemen my friend Without any further adu.... My friend Jody " Mr Silk" Miller

On this episode we chat with Cole Neibert of Greenwood, DE. He competes on the VDKA and PA Maxxis series in the mid Atlantic region. From his early days of running JR Outlaws on the backyard tracks to running upfront against some of the best karters' in the country. We explore his life as a driver and college student while juggling everything else as a 18 yr old. Cole is a cool kid with a bright future and it's easy to see how much he enjoys the sport.

EP. 10 features Jared Jackson of Elizabeth City, NC. You can find him on instagram @ActionJackson.12 or 252.207.8880 We follow Jared from his early days racing around Albermarle Speedway (Dixieland) to winning his first national dirt race ever.... at none other than the Dirt World Championships at Daytona Stadium. Listen to his journey from his connection to Hendricks Motorsports to funding his own family team with his dad Mr. Jeff Jackson........ You will be hard pressed to find a better man or family in the sport we love so much. Enjoy!

Racyn pilots the #54 MC Motorsports machine in the Jr Sportsman 1 division on the national karting circuit at a very high level. With a name like that.... It was meant to be 🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁

On this episode we follow Chad Hayes of Georgetown, DE on a journey from being the best Jr Sportsman driver in the country in the late 80's to his son Racyn being one of the best Jr Sportsman drivers in the country. Enjoy!

From drift trikes at SF Industries to tires at Track Tac..... Grab a pen and paper and get your associates degree in tires during this conversation. I'm a friend and a fan of Chris Harris and hope you will be too after this podcast 🙏🏻🏁

Follow the journey from a Louisiana kid in karting to working at Roush Yates Engines. Enjoy!

In this episode we explore the journey of Milford, Delaware's Matt Jester. We follow Matt from winning karting national championships to big block dirt modified track championships! Enjoy the ride as Matt tells his story.

Episode 2 shines light on a legend in the karting industry. I've looked up to Kevin for many many years. From his early days of running for Robinsons Speed shop to winning a national championship on his own motor and program. Join me in this journey with KC as we explore his unique journey. Grab a beer, sit back and enjoy this conversation.

Episode 1 is a conversation with Richie Hornsby of Salisbury, Md. You can find him on Facebook and Twitter @RH1inc 🏁🏁 In Part 1 of this interview we dive into all kinds of karting talk sprinkled with a little humor. Explore the journey of a long time supporter of karting.... From his early days racing against a Gokart Gods son to crew chiefing for one of the regions top dirt teams. It was a blast for both of us... Enjoy!

Listen to me ramble about the outlook for what I hope this podcast will be for the dirt karting community. Recorded on 2.20.19 with the first actual episode coming in the near future.