Podcast

The Blind Apex Podcast

Automotive, Leisure, Sports

A podcast covering topics and theories associated with club racing and grassroots motorsports... helping the amateur racer get faster (including myself)

Episodes
207
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
1 hr 4 min
On air since
2022
Latest episode
3 days ago

Episodes

207 episodes, newest first

  1. Episode 204: How to Choose a Standalone ECU for Your Race Car

    Season 4, Episode 204

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    Gregg and Justin from LINK ECU join me to talk about things to consider and the process we need to go through to pick out an ECU... Its a big investment, so we want to make sure we are well educated!

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    54 min
  2. Episode 203: From Driver to Car Developer — Dillon’s NC Miata Build

    Season 4, Episode 203

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    From a nationally competitive budget based Honda Civic to a new GLTC/ST5 NC Miata build... I sat down with Dillion (EJ2 Track Rat on youtube) to talk about lessons learned as a driver and car developer... his new focus in the automotive space and how much he enjoys educating people about racing.

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    1 hr 8 min
  3. Episode 202: Pro Media vs Help vs DIY

    Season 4, Episode 202

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    AJ... the wizard behind the KDM Tuner media and a "small" part of the GridLife media world... joins me to talk about what he does in the motorsports world, how you can DIY or have help... what it can do for you to have someone else do it for you... and some recommendations on gear if you really must go at it alone. Save 20% on all RaceBox products with code OSMS20 or use this link https://racebox.pro/campaign/OSMS20

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    1 hr 8 min
  4. Episode 201: Mental Games in Motorsports

    Season 4, Episode 201

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    Elle (@theellejohnson), aspiring racer and psychotherapist, joins me to talk about the mental blocks we can have AND overcome while racing and attending track days.

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    49 min
  5. Episode 200: Time Attack Tips and Tricks... or is it Time Trials!??!

    Season 4, Episode 200

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    Kilgore and Jager, of the Perfect Lap Podcast, try to convince me Time Attack is the pinnacle of motorsports AND they share tips and tricks to get your best times!

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    1 hr 16 min
  6. Episode 199: Sim Rig Setup and Accessories

    Season 4, Episode 199

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    Are you tired of driving your sim when a wheel clamped to the desk and the pedals sliding across the floor? Do you want to make life easier in your sim rig... Trevor Boreal (@Borealracing) joins me to talk about the accessories he uses on his rig... and recommendations for upgrades at several price points.

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    1 hr 3 min
  7. Episode 198: Do what the Pro Drivers Do

    Season 4, Episode 198

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    Ross Bentley joins me to talk about attributes and actions "Pro" racers do that we as amateur racers can be doing to go faster!

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    1 hr 4 min
  8. Episode 197: Personal Driver Development Plan

    Season 4, Episode 197

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    Scott Robertson of Robertson Racing (@robertsonracing) and the Track Walking Podcast... joins me to talk about how to identify weaknesses in your driving and how to setup your own driver development plan.

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    1 hr 36 min
  9. Episode 196: Building Your Own Garage/Shop

    Season 4, Episode 196

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    Every racer... Every real racer... runs out of garage space in their attached two car garage. Eli joins me to talk about his journey and experience specing, pricing, and DIY building his own garage/race shop. If you think you are headed for this adventure... you need to listen to this podcast.

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    1 hr 20 min
  10. Episode 195: Off the Racing Line Podcast

    Season 4, Episode 195

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    If you are tired of listening to my voice... Carlos and Mike from Off the Racing Line Podcast join me to talk about their goals, mission, and what their podcast is all about. If you need an alternative or you need more racing podcasts in your life... check them out!

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    1 hr 4 min
  11. Episode 194: Are we in an Aerodynamics Renaissance?!?!

    Season 4, Episode 194

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    James from TARR Aero (@tarraero) and Adam from Epsilon+ (@Epsilonaero) join me to talk about their up and coming aerodynamics companies, some of the goals they have with some new products, and a conversation on if amateur racers are in an aerodynamics renaissance... and if the rules committees need to catch up to the modern era. EMAIL mario.korf@gmail.com if you are interested in the 2027 wind tunnel trip!!!!

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    1 hr 3 min
  12. Episode 193: Ecotec Miata Swap Update

    Season 4, Episode 193

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    Its been over a year since we heard from Cameron at Ecotecmiata.ca .... He's been working hard at perfecting the swap and ensuring its robust enough for even the harshest race environments... and he's looking to make more power too... who isnt looking for more power these days!?!?

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    1 hr 2 min
  13. Episode 192: Are we living in the Gold Era of Amateur Motorsports?!?!?

    Season 4, Episode 192

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    Dave Pratte, co-founder of Speed Academy, joins me to talk about how good we might have it in todays amateur motorsports world. What we have today vs what we had when he was writing for Modified Magazine... and maybe what caused this revolutionary change.

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    1 hr
  14. Episode 191: Moving to a Faster Race Class

    Season 4, Episode 191

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    I'm headed to Super Touring 4... and Jackie Andrews (@lo_buk_motorsports) talks me through all the things you need to think about when you move up to a faster class.

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    1 hr 4 min
  15. Episode 190: Track Data Proliferation Continues with LapLift.app

    Season 4, Episode 190

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    We collected a lot of data in our race/track cars... and the barrier to analysis varies by driver. Alex Krochik of Laplift.app joins me to talk about his FREE app that will EASILY help you look at your data. Who doesn't like free and easy?!?!

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    55 min
  16. Episode 189: Old Cop Cars > Miata

    Season 4, Episode 189

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    Brian... aka Astrocreepspeedshack joins me to talk about his adventures, cross country track tour logistics, and the importance of having fun at the track.

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    1 hr 8 min
  17. Episode 188: Analog Driving Skills

    Season 4, Episode 188

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    Nicholas Barbato of Barbato Speed Factory (@nicholasbarbato) joins me to talk about the importance of your analog driving skills, what they are, and what they impact in your driving.

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    1 hr 20 min
  18. Episode 187: Fire Suppression

    Season 4, Episode 187

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    As a follow up to Episode 186, Brandon Marshall of Lifeline Fire & Safety Systems North America, joins me to talk about things we need to take into consideration when selecting and installing our fire suppression systems.

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    1 hr 3 min
  19. Episode 186: Fire and the Lessons Learned

    Season 4, Episode 186

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    GLGT race, Chris Delucia (@c.delucia) joins me to talk about his recent race car fire... what he did right, what he did wrong, and the changes he is making. YOU NEED TO LISTEN TO THIS!!

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    57 min
  20. Episode 185: All things Miatas

    Season 4, Episode 185

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    Dave Gambino of RP Performance joins me to talk Miatas... in case you guys havent been convinced by my sales pitch on the C5 Vette ... we talk Miatas and which ones to buy (daily, track, and race) in 2026.

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    1 hr 27 min