Autocross Talk Podcast With Kinch Reindl

This is part one of two episodes of Sam Strano's interview. Sam covers a lot of autocross lessons in this first 3 hours from his history, to course design, mental attitude and autocross schools (taking and teaching autocross skills). He mentions how he and Tim Aero would talk for hours about autocrossing. (Much like we do … Continue reading "Sam Strano SCCA Autocross 2008 Driver of the Year 2012 Driver of Eminence and multi time National Champion and ProSolo Champion Autocrosser"

This episode features John Vitamvas. He has 5 Solo Nationals trophies including a 2nd and 3rd in DSP. I really like his insights and opinions on topics such as looking ahead. Maybe you can relate because he doesn't actually think of it as looking ahead. He talks about practicing on the street for brake pedal … Continue reading "John Vitamvas SCCA Autocrosser with tips and suggestions for his years of competition"

Teddie Alexandrova shares her insights on her autocross and racing life including working SCCA's Track Night in America and SCCA's Starting Line school. She is your 2015 F Street Ladies National Champion in a BMW M3 and your 2013  RTR Ladies National Champion in a Honda S2000 CR. Teddie started racing in 2007 in "her baby" … Continue reading "Teddie Alexandrova Autocrosser National Champion and instructor at SCCA Track Night in America and SCCA Starting Line School."

Andy Hollis a multi time Solo and ProSolo national Champion and 3 time overall ProSolo Championships   This podcast has a lot of great tips including: mental preparation tire testing vs. testing your setup with the tires attacking and releasing the brake pedal benefits of coaching car setup and a few more things... Andy Hollis … Continue reading "Andy Hollis a multi time Solo and ProSolo national Champion and 3 time overall ProSolo Champion"

Jason Tipple is a two time SCCA national champion with a 2001 STS Championship and a 2007 FSP Championship both in a Civic Si. We cover a lot of topics in this episode which makes sense for someone who started autocrossing in 1993.  (I'm a bit jealous I didn't start back then!) He like to … Continue reading "Jason Tipple is a two time SCCA Solo National Champion and featured this week"

Andrew Pallotta - Solo Nationals Driver of the Year Solo Nationals Driver of the Year 2014 Solo Nationals Rookie of the Year 2015 Super Challenge win in ES MR2 Solo National Championships 2016 G Street National Champion Ford Focus ST 2015 ES National Champion in MR2 2014 STX National Champion in Scion FR-S 2010 STU … Continue reading "Andrew Pallotta SCCA Solo Nationals Driver of the Year and Autocross Nationals Rookie of the Year"

This podcast features Dee and George Schweikle. They are part of the 100% club of autocrossers who have made it to every single Solo Nationals. Dee won the firs Ladies class championship, which was an indexed class and then won two more championships.  And he won in 1978 along with her. They are also national … Continue reading "SCCA National Champions and 100 percenters Dee and George Schweikle"

This podcast features Tom O'Gorman. Tom gives us a lot of insights into how he learned to autocross, what he does differently when autcrossing versus road racing. He shares many insights from his approach to course walking to what he focuses on when driving. He even left foot brakes....only when playing video games. After listening … Continue reading "Tom O’Gorman 2013 Driver of the year Multi-time National Champion and Pirelle World Champion"

James Yom is this weeks guest. You can call him Mr. S2000 and a self proclaimed Honda Fan boy who transitioned from a Prelude to S2000s. (I want to drive a S2000 after this interview!) He has 3 Solo National Championships and 3 Prosolo National Championships. He thanks Henry Bjoin, Brian Karwan of Karcepts, Gernby … Continue reading "James Yom a multi time SCCA Solo National Champion shares his insights"

Max Hayter is this weeks guest he is a multi time ProSolo National Champion as well as National Champion. SCCA Solo National Champion in DS in 2015 SCCA ProSolo National Championships in STU in 2008 and 2006 He was into triathlons before getting hooked on car racing.  His first WRX came with a SCCA membership. … Continue reading "Max Hayter is this weeks guest he is a multi time ProSolo National Champion as well as National Champion"

Kim and David have racked up a lot of wins and awards in a relatively short time competing in the national SCCA events. Kim's Wins and Awards National Championships: 2013 STSL, 2012 STSL, 2011 STSL ProSolo Class Championships:  2015 L3, 2014 L3, 2013 L3 Overall ProSolo Ladies Champion: 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 (That is a … Continue reading "Kim Whitener and David Whitener are multi time national champions and share their story on this podcast"

Tom Reynolds a multi time SCCA national trophy winner. He is currently racing a new ND Miata in STR and talks a bit about the power and weight compared to the class. He is always looking for a daily driver he can compete in. (and in general always looking which helps him compete with Annie … Continue reading "This podcast features Tom Reynolds a multi time SCCA national trophy winner"

This episode features Howard and Linda Duncan who have lived, breathed and worked in the autocross arena for decades. Howard has worked for the SCCA for over 20 years. This episode covers many topics from their beginning in the sport to street survival, to the size of lots in case you are planning to build … Continue reading "Howard and Linda Duncan long time Autocrossers"

This episode features Neal Tovsen of ConeCoach.com where he has posts with autocross tips and thoughts. Neal has 10 National Trophy's half of which were 2nd place. At nationals he has competed in: CSP, STX, DP, BS, GS and SM. He started in 1998 and started instructing at schools a few years later which he … Continue reading "Neal Tovsen of ConeCoach.com Top SCCA Autocrosser and Instructor"

Today's podcast features Mark Madarash who is a multi time SOLO and Pro Solo national champion and is your 2013 Driver of Eminence award winner.   Mark is currently in CP but he was in SP for over two decades and mostly in the same car. He started in 1989. (He bought his current car … Continue reading "Mark Madarash Multi Time SCCA Autocross National Champion"

Today's episode features Mark Scroggs who is a multi time national champion in E Street.  He started in 1992 so he laughs a bit at being the 2014 SCCA rookie of the year.  He practiced a lot before coming to nationals He won G Street in 2014 and 2015 at Solo Nationals and was the … Continue reading "Mark Scroggs Multi Time SCCA Autocross National Champion"

In this episode I talk about tips and thoughts to become a faster driver. Including riding with people, having people drive your car and recording other drivers (video and or data). This episode was inspired by events after I finished the worst I might have ever finished at a ProSolo class competition.  After that I … Continue reading "Kinch with thoughts for learning to drive faster Spring Nationals 2016 wrap up"

This episode features - Scott McHugh a multi-time SCCA national and Prosolo champion. Quote "Clutch foot gets a little shaky" - I'd never heard of clutch foot before. First car Datsun 510 Started 1973 First ProSolo 1989 First competitive car C4 Corvette SCCA Solo National Championships: AS 2009 Chevrolet Corvette AS 2004 Chevrolet Corvette 2002 Chevrolet … Continue reading "Scott McHugh Multi Time SCCA Autocross National Champion"

This show features Ron Williams who is a multi time SCCA National Champion.  He covers many topics from when he began with is dad to his thoughts on making shock changes after a first run (hint are your tires warmed up on your first run?) Ron has won in 4 different classes and really enjoys … Continue reading "Ron Williams Multi Time SCCA Solo National Champion"

This show is all about Autocross Slaloms where you can hear the tips and techniques from some of the fastest people in autocross. Bob and Patty Tunnell  Slalom Tips Turn Early (turn out of phase aka turn early) Pay attention to the 1st cone Don't late apex the last cone, just avoid it Late apex … Continue reading "Autocross Slalom Tips and Techniques of the Experts"