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DwD 0555:  Listener Feedback on Towing and Best Pizza

We received a bunch of emails and comments related to our Pizza episode and our Towing episode part 1.  Ben loves nothing more than passing everyone, but number two may be listener feedback.  So, we made a number two episode.  I should probably rephrase that.  Oh no, too late, its posted.  Lol.

A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/TowingAndPizzaFeedback  

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Hosts of the Garage Heroes in Training Podcast and Garage Heroes in Training racing team drivers

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DwD 0491:  The Best Track Car

We were recently asked what car we would recommend learning to drive on a track.  In this episode, we go into some of the primary factors we see that would help someone to learn to drive on a track as quickly and efficiently as possible. 

So what do you think is the best car to learn to drive on track?

A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/BestCarsToLearnOnTrack

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Hosts and Drivers for the Garage Heroes In Training team

DwD 0484:  How to Tell if You are Under Driving On Track

By poplar demand, we have a part two to our earlier DwD.  Ben was concerned with making sure that everyone wasn’t under driving just as much as he was concerned about over driving.  We also have a quick listener comment on our earlier podcast episode about driving with bench seats.  Thanks again.

A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/AreYouUnderDriving

DwD 0453:  What to Do after a Racing Incident

On this episode of Dominating with Dawson, we talk about what to do and what not to do after having an accident on track.  You may be surprised by what we have seen and what has been done after an accident.  There are many things to do while still being on the track and even more things that you should do after removing you and your car from the track.  And a few good stories about what not to do, lol.

Plus Ben calls out the Jabroni that may be inside you and then eventually we discuss the HBO show “The Wire”.  Where else can you find this type of racing related information.

A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/PostCrash

Danika link of hit wall:  https://youtu.be/gOYEjLjIRsE?t=95

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DwD 0451:  Hand Signals for the Track

On this Dominating with Dawson, we talk about several of the more common hand signals that are used on track.  While hand signals are much more common, and usually required, at HPDE events, they can be used while racing to the advantage of both cars and drivers.

A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/HandSignalsOnTrack

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DwD 0448:  How Best to Deal with Mistakes On Track

On this Dominating with Dawson, Ben speculates on what to do if he were to ever make a mistake on track.  Bill and Vicki speak from more direct personal experience.  We discuss things from as small as momentary losses of time or traction on track, all the way up to and including a big incident with damage to the car or drivers.

We also talk about the different driving styles between Ben and Bill and Vicki that reflects our individual skills and experience.

A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/HowToDealWithMistakes 

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DwD 0442:  Track Markers – Their Use and Options

On this episode of Dominating with Dawson, we go into how to determine what markers to use when on track and some of our personal preferences for selecting markers.  Initially, Ben goes into the way that he prepares for an upcoming track and how he uses this preparation to get his markers ahead of even arriving at the track.  The importance of markers can vary depending on the type of driver that you are, but even the most “feel” oriented driver can always use track markers to gain additional speed and comfort when in track, especially a new to them track.

A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/TrackMarkers 

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DwD 0429:  How Best to Progress Your Car - Properly

You find yourself with a car that you want to take to the track.  What do you do?  Where do you start?  Who can you rely on to find good information?  We didn’t know when we started.  We have been doing this for a bit and offer up our suggestions on what to do, how to do it, and where to find information to assist you in getting your car prepared safely, quickly, and economically.

What are some great places to go, websites, YouTube channels, forums, etc. that you rely on?  Vicki has her go to website.

A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/RaceCarPrepProperly

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DwD 0418:  Jargon 101:  What is Race Craft and Favorite Examples

Ben, Jeremy, and Bill are unsupervised again this week, so why not end this session with a clean and simple Jargon episode.  Ever wonder what race craft is?  Much like defining “time”, race craft is often understood but difficult to describe.  If you want to listen to us struggle, this may be the episode for you.

Did we get it right?  If not, let us know.

Also, Read and Blake, you have been challenged.

We also go into our favorite or best part of race craft.  So, what is yours?

A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/Jargon101RaceCraft

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DwD 0414:  The Best Track Car

On this episode, the first Dominating with Dawson of the new year, we try to start of with an easy one and not stir up the internet in any way.  Naturally, we chose to define what is the best track car.  We approach this from the perspective of a first timers’ ideal track car to an intermediate level track car.  We also cover many of the more important considerations to take into account when choosing your car. 

If you think of a better car or cars, please let us know and we will include this in another discussion in this area.  Also, please be warned, Ben and Bill were joined with Jeremy, but all of them were unattended.  No Jen and No Vicki leads to these debacles, lol.

Please let us know if we missed something or if you have any questions at GarageHeroesInTraining@gmail.com.

A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/TheBestTrackCar

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DwD 0409:  Tire Pressure Optimization to Track Conditions

On this Dominating with Dawson, we try to go over how to adjust the pressure of your tires when on track and the conditions change.  We also get into several of the factors that can impact the absolute tire pressure as well as the relative tire pressure.  This is likely another subject that will require several visits, but we hope this would be a good review and potential resource for when your track visit is exceptionally hot, cold, or wet.  We often hear several theories of how to adjust the tires under different conditions and try to give a logical method that may allow you to determine if your tire pressure need to be increased of decreased. 

As a bonus, we go into our thoughts on how to....

Please let us know if we missed something or if you have any questions at GarageHeroesInTraining@gmail.com.

A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/AdjustingTirePressure

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DwD 0406:  Street Driving Practice and Bad Habits to Be Aware of for Track Driving

Most of us are unfortunately unable to be on track as much as we would like and end up with a majority of our driving being on the streets and highways.  During this episode, we try to talk about several things that you can do to legally improve your track driving, especially in the off season.  We also go into a few areas where normal driving can create habits that would be bad to use on a track.  We hope this will help you improve and reduce or eliminate the potential bad habits that would need to be broken that can be picked up street driving.  A great byproduct of this is that it will make you a better and a safer driver every time you are behind the wheel.

A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/TrackDrivingPractice

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DwD 0382:  Race Seat vs OEM Seats:  Advantages/Disadvantages and When to Change to a Race Seat

We talk about some of the key differences between a racing seat vs your OEM seat.  This also includes the seat belt and harness differences.  Obviously, there is a difference between the construction and installation of the race seat, but their use also makes a few “normal” use cases a bit more difficult.  We cover several of the differences and advantages and disadvantages of the conversion.  We also go with when it may be a good decision and when it really should be a non-optional addition to your car.  As always, try to keep your safety as the top priority.

A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/RaceSeatNowOrLater

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DwD 0378:  Racing 101:  Jargon – What is Brake Pad Walk Back or Knock Back

On our racing 101 series, we often go over jargon that can confuse you at the track.  In this episode, we start to talk about brake pad walk back or knock back.  This can occur on many cars and be caused by several sources.  We try to talk about what it would feel like on your car and what you can do to minimize its effect while on track.  We also speculate on what can be the sources in your braking system that can lead to having this condition.  Please fee free to expand upon our discussion, as we have rarely experienced this phenomenon on track.  As a bonus, we also discuss a few other brake pedal related feelings that you may encounter on track and what the cause of them are.

A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/BrakePadKnockback

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Vicki, Jennifer, Ben, Alan, Jeremy, and Bill

Hosts and Drivers for the Garage Heroes In Training team

DwD 0376:  Threshold Braking – One Tool to Rule Them All ?

On this Dominating with Dawson, return to the topic of threshold braking and address several aspects of the technique.  In addition, we start to review several ways to practice the technique safely on track.  We then discuss the proper use of the technique, where and when, as well as how to determine when to use the technique and potentially where not to utilize it.  There is a bit of disagreement on the team on the utilization of threshold braking when on track.

A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/ThresholdBrakingReturns

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Hosts and Drivers for the Garage Heroes In Training team

DwD 0367:  “Expensive” Tools That Are Worth It

This Dominating with Dawson is aimed at the tools that we think are worth spending the money on.  These are tools that are critical to the function of your car or where accuracy is required, as well as tools where they just make things so much easier that they are worth every penny that they cost.  We then go into places where you can save a significant amount without impacting your car performance.

While our list is far from exhaustive, what tools do YOU think are most valuable to you when working on your car.  Please let us know in the comments or email us at GarageHeroesInTraining@gmail.com for a future part two for this topic.

A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/ToolsWorthTheMoney

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PS2  If you are looking to add an Apex Pro to your driving telemetry system, do not forget to use our discount code for all Apex Pro systems.  Please enter the code “ghitlikesapex!”. You will receive a free Windshield Suction Cup Mount for the system, a savings of $40.

Vicki, Jennifer, Ben, Alan, Jeremy, and Bill

Hosts and Drivers for the Garage Heroes In Training team

DwD 0356:  Why Do We Want You to Come Race With Us?

One of our goals for the podcast is to get everyone out to a track or autocross etc. and enjoy high performance driving or racing with us, but we are often asked why.  So we take this Dominating With Dawson episode as an opportunity to explain some of the many reasons why we hope that you will try out this great and challenging sport.

A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/ComeRaceWithUs 

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Vicki, Jennifer, Ben, Alan, Jeremy, and Bill

Hosts and Drivers for the Garage Heroes In Training team

DwD 0348:  Coasting On Track - Allowed or Not

One of the often quoted things that may have first come from Ross Bentley’s “Speed Secrets” book series is that you should never be coasting on track, but should either be on the gas pedal/throttle or on the brake.  Ross has been on the podcast several times and we have discussed this aspect of racing with him a few times both on the podcast and at the track.  We decided to get into it today and with Ben discuss whether there are any scenarios where “coasting” is acceptable or even allow for improved lap times.  If you have time before listening to the episode, please take a moment and think of any areas where you would think coasting can be the best option for a certain area of a track and then listen to what is no doubt the first episode of a multiple part series on this topic. 

There was a minor interruption by our cat during the episode, we apologize for the distraction.  Lol.  We then moved onto ways for Vicki (and you) to gradually work on reducing the amount of coasting on track, especially before and at turn in to a corner.

If you have any thoughts related to “proper” use of coasting or why costing has no place on a race track, please let us know in a podcast review, on our social media, or send us an email at GarageHeroesInTraining@gmail.com and we can share it in an upcoming Dominating With Dawson.

A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/CoastingNotRoller 

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We hope you enjoy this episode!

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Vicki, Jennifer, Ben, Alan, Jeremy, and Bill

Hosts and Drivers for the Garage Heroes In Training team

GHIT 0342:  The Tyler Stank

After having better answers to several of our Dominating with Dawson’s, it was only appropriate that we invited him onto the podcast.  We first met Tyler while iRacing and have since been paying attention as he has begun driving in the real world as well.  His middle name really is Ayrton and there can be no better reason to have him on the podcast, but he is also notably the first person to drive each of the three versions of mini truck in the 24 Hours of Lemons endurance races.  Stay tuned for several stories related to “driving” a car on iRacing with a French horn and other non-standard inputs.  We also interrupt the episode with the first ever Dominating with Dawson with a guest judge Tyler to address the best modifications to make your car faster.  Both Ben and Tyler get it wrong. 

A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/TheTylerStank

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We hope you enjoy this episode!

PS  If you are looking to stream or save your integrated telemetry/racing data with you video, Candelaria Racing Products Sentinel System may be the perfect solution for you.  We are amid installing the system in two of our cars.  If this sounds like something that may help you and your team, please use our discount code "GHIT" for a 10% discount during the checkout process at https://candelaria-racing.com/

PS2  Please do not forget that if you are looking to add an Apex Pro to your driving telemetry system, do not forget to use our discount code for all Apex Pro systems you will receive a free Windshield Suction Cup Mount, a savings of $40.  Just enter the code “ghitlikesapex!” when you order from https://apextrackcoach.com/

Best regards,

Vicki, Jennifer, Ben, Jeremy, Alan, and Bill

Hosts of the Garage Heroes In Training Podcast and Garage Heroes In Training racing team drivers

DwD 0337:  Dashes, Switches, and Control Panels

Vicki has been hard at work upgrading our dashboard and controls in our Honda Civic race car.  She also has a favorite past time at a track by looking into each car and trailer set up to see what others have done and ideas that would improve our cars (and trailers).  We thought it might be a good thing to discuss and provide a list of things that we like to see on a car and have found to be helpful in maintaining the car or preventing the car from having bigger issues.  On this episode Ben was again joined by guest judge Jeremy, Vicki, and Bill.

For a link to the episode:  https://tinyurl.com/RaceCarDash

If you would like to comment on a favorite gauge, switch, dash, etc. that we may have overlooked, please send it to us at GarageHeroesInTraining@gmail.com or on our Instagram @GarageHeroesInTraining. 

Even better send in a photo of a favorite dashboard, or a least favorite dashboard you may have or “seen”, lol.

For a link to some of Jeremy’s favorite switches:  https://www.painlessperformance.com/

If you would like to help grow our sport and this podcast:

You can subscribe to our podcast on the podcast provider of your choice, including the Apple podcast app, Google music, Amazon, and YouTube etc.  Also, if you could give our podcast a (5-star?) rating, that we would appreciate that very much.  Even better, a podcast review, would help us to grow the passion and sport of high performance driving and we would appreciate it.

For instance, leaving an Apple Podcast rating is amazingly easy.  If you go to your podcast library, look under shows.  Then click on this podcast.  Here you can leave a (5?) star rating and enter your review. 

We hope you enjoy this episode!

PS  If you are looking to stream or save your integrated telemetry/racing data with you video, Candelaria Racing Products Sentinel System may be the perfect solution for you.  We are during installing the system in two of our cars.  If this sounds like something that may help you and your team, please use our discount code "GHIT" for a 10% discount code to all our listeners during the checkout process.

PS2  Please do not forget that if you are looking to add an Apex Pro to your driving telemetry system, do not forget to use our discount code for all Apex Pro systems you will receive a free Windshield Suction Cup Mount for the system, a savings of $40.  Just enter the code “ghitlikesapex!” when you order.  They are a great system and invaluable to safely increasing your speed on track and/or autocross, etc.  The recently released second generation systems and app increases the capability of the system.

Best regards,

Vicki, Jennifer, Ben, Alan, and Bill

Hosts and Drivers for the Garage Heroes In Training team