Podcast
The Blind Apex Podcast
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
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54 min
Episode 204: How to Choose a Standalone ECU for Your Race Car
Season 4, Episode 204
Show notes
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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1 hr 8 min
Episode 203: From Driver to Car Developer — Dillon’s NC Miata Build
Season 4, Episode 203
Show notes
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
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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49 min
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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1 hr 16 min
Episode 200: Time Attack Tips and Tricks... or is it Time Trials!??!
Season 4, Episode 200
Show notes
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 3 min
Episode 199: Sim Rig Setup and Accessories
Season 4, Episode 199
Show notes
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 4 min
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 36 min
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 20 min
Episode 196: Building Your Own Garage/Shop
Season 4, Episode 196
Show notes
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 4 min
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 3 min
Episode 194: Are we in an Aerodynamics Renaissance?!?!
Season 4, Episode 194
Show notes
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 2 min
Episode 193: Ecotec Miata Swap Update
Season 4, Episode 193
Show notes
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
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 4 min
Episode 191: Moving to a Faster Race Class
Season 4, Episode 191
Show notes
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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55 min
Episode 190: Track Data Proliferation Continues with LapLift.app
Season 4, Episode 190
Show notes
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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1 hr 8 min
Episode 189: Old Cop Cars > Miata
Season 4, Episode 189
Show notes
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 20 min
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 3 min
Episode 187: Fire Suppression
Season 4, Episode 187
Show notes
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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57 min
Episode 186: Fire and the Lessons Learned
Season 4, Episode 186
Show notes
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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1 hr 27 min
Episode 185: All things Miatas
Season 4, Episode 185
Show notes
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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