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Jan 13, 2023
EP.44 Gridlife Rule Session And Time Attack Format Change
Today Mike, Dan, and Devin discussed the new Gridlife Time Attack Format has changed for the better. We also dive into a lot of the rule changes in each class. Happy New Year, is this where we insert our New Year's resolutions like everyone else?
This episode is presented by Fuel Lab
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Dec 30, 2022
EP.43 PRI, More Powa, New Pro Awe Aero
Today Hayden, Mike, Dan, and Devin discussed how meeting people face-to-face at the Performance Racing Industry Expo is far better than just emailing. We also overthink a turbo manifold for the Unlimited Evo. How making 700 horsepower isn't enough anymore. There is also new aero coming out form us here soon, and thanks to you all, we can finally hire another employee.
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Dec 2, 2022
EP.42 We Go to Buttonwillow To Set A Record
Today Hayden, Mike, Dan, and Devin talk about Global Time Attack Finals at Button Willow. We took the Evo to Button to break that elusive 1:37 track record.
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Nov 28, 2022
EP.41 Amir From RSFuture
Today Hayden, Mike, Dan, and Devin are joined by Amir From RSFuture. You may know his crazy Koyo Radiator NSX in Street Mod Timeattack with Global Time Attack. His NSX is currently being built to compete in the Unlimited class. He also makes aero packages for other competitors.
Where can you find Amir
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Oct 19, 2022
EP.40 Huge Updates With The S2000 And Race EVO
Today Hayden, Dan, and Devin updated us on the two flagship cars. The S2000 may have another engine in it that's just as popular as the K. There are rumors of an Evo finally coming out as well.
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Oct 14, 2022
EP.39 Andy Smedegard from ASMotorsports
Today we have Dan, Mike, and Devin. Andy Smedegard from ASMotorsports joins us. We discuss GLTC, Drifting, ASM's dominance in multiple motorsports, and what's next for ASM.
Where you find Andy:
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Website: https://www.shopasmotorsports.com/
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Sep 28, 2022
EP.38 Don't Care About Sundae Cup With Aric Streeter
Today we have a full crew with Dan, Mike, Hayden, and Devin. We are joined by Aric Streeter from Speed Secrets, LLC. We talk about the Sundae Cup, Spirit of time attack, and time attack class formats.
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Sep 9, 2022
Ep.37 Devin from Fortune Auto
Hayden, Dan, and Devin are joined by Devin Hernon who works for Fortune Auto as their motorsports coordinator. Devin H. has also been tracking a Mercedes hatchback that is pretty awesome. Perfect opportunity to listen in on some behind the scenes stuff at Fortune Auto. Our Socials
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Aug 26, 2022
EP. 36 Lewin Is Back, Feedback on
Today we have Dan, Devin, and Mike talking about feedback on products and cars. They also go over Devin's new Cavalier Porsche. They also go over addressing issues at the track from Gridlife Autobahn.
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Jul 1, 2022
EP.35 Ben Lin from Gears and Gasoline
Today Ben Lin joins us from Gears and Gasoline. We discuss a plethora of stuff. This is an episode that ran a little long but is well worth it.
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May 5, 2022
EP.34 Just Us!
Join Mike Lewin, Devin Giles, Dan O'Donnell and Hayden Lowe from Professional Awesome as they discuss American Time Attack, Race Engineering, and other Grassroots Motorsports
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Apr 26, 2022
Ep.33 Uncle Tony from UMS Tuning and Global Time Attack
Tony Szirka joins Dan, Mike, and Hayden to talk about we compare how much better of a person Tony is than Mike. Tony has some rules that he doesn't agree with the boys about that make for great conversation. Someone admits they're wrong, someone admits they are slow, and in the end, we all agree on one thing. A certain German automobile company is pretty junk.
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Mar 29, 2022
Ep32. The Jensons!
Eric and Jackson Jenson joined Mike and Devin this week. We go over a ton of father and son due and some struggles of piloting two cars in GLTC.
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Mar 14, 2022
EP.31 Scott Robertson from Track Walking Podcast
Scott Robertson from the Track Walking Podcast joined Mike, Hayden, and Devin. We go over a ton of GLTC stuff, the mental aspects of racing, street tires, and much more!
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertsonracing/
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Feb 10, 2022
EP.30 Speed Academy with Dave Pratte
Mike, Hayden, Dan, and Devin are joined by Dave Pratte from Speed Academy. They discuss how awesome the print days were when Dave worked at Modified Mag. He also gives us some behind-the-scenes on how their Youtube channel functions. Why Youtube sucks and why it's also a great platform. Another awesome insight into other avenues of creating content. Special co Guest Quincy as well!
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Feb 3, 2022
EP.29 Popeyes Racing! In Depth Sponsorship Break Down W/Tanner From Fuel Lab
Mike, Hayden, Dan, and Devin are joined by Tanner from Fuel Lab. We go over some of how to pitch to a potential sponsor. We go behind the scenes on some of his tactics on pitching to high-level supporters for FD programs. He also shares what he looks for when receiving a sponsorship email and some of the things that you should include. I'll give you a hint, it's not all about your following. We also have a new question for you as well as Devin's obscure car of the week.
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Jan 27, 2022
EP.28 Sucking At Having Fun w/ Dewey
Mike, Hayden, Dan, and Devin are joined by the one, the only, Eric Dewey Dewitt! We get all riled up about time attack. We share some opinions to improve time attack that is sure to piss off someone. We also need your help finding Dan's obscure car!
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Jan 20, 2022
EP. 27 How To Diagnose A Problem and Obsecure Car #2 Volkwagen SP2
Mike, Hayden, Dan, and Devin Talk about how to diagnose a problem. Rather it is blown fuel pumps to suspension-related incidents like a car pulling to one side. We also go over another Obscure car. As always, we leave you with some homework to win a free T-Shirt.
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Jan 11, 2022
Ep. 26 Welcoming in 2022!
Mike, Hayden, Dan, and Devin Talk about their recent project updates and some goals for 2022. A special twist in throughout this episode regarding a GM company. Be sure to email or PM us your answers to the homework on this episode.
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Oct 13, 2021
EP.25 Corvette's Aren't Competitive in GLTC, Feras Abuqartoumy did what?
Mike, Hayden, and Devin recap what went down with at Gridlife's Final event of the year. Focusing on the highs and lows of Gridlife Touring Cup, Feras and his blistering fast C6 Corvette, and we dabble into how to keep a car on track all season and the developing process to be on the pointy end of the sport. We think you will like this one but let us know if you agree or disagree.
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Sep 22, 2021
EP.24 Former Hoonigan and Getaway Driver Contestant Brian Frozone
Mike, Dan, Hayden, and Devin are joined by special guest Brian Frozone. Brian competes in Canadian Sports Car Series and Gridlife in his Volkswagen GTI. You may have also seen him on the show Getaway Driver and Hoonigans Talent search a few years ago. Brian shares with us why he chose the GTI, some sim racing thoughts, and what he thinks about pro racing.
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Aug 16, 2021
EP.23 Infamous Adam Jabaay From Slip Angle Podcast, #Gridlife, and Memes
Mike, Dan, Hayden, and Devin are joined by special guest Adam Jabaay from Gridlife, Slipangle Podcast, and all the Memes on Track Midwest! WE talk about his philosophy to Gridlife Touring Cup rules. He also thinks we hate him but it's really the other way around. This is a can't miss episode!
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Aug 8, 2021
EP.22 A Talk About Partnerships With Emily From Advance Auto Parts
Mike, Dan, Hayden, and Devin are joined by special guest Emily from Advance Auto Parts! They discuss what a big company like Advance looks for when it partners with someone, How to look at content creation, and some misconceptions to avoid.
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Aug 2, 2021
Ep.21 Jason Dienhart From Global Time Attack!
Mike,Dan, Hayden, and Devin are joined by special guest Jason Dienhart! They discuss the early times of GTA and ow it formed to the premier time attack organization in the USA. They also discuss the Long Beach event.
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Jul 19, 2021
EP.20 Honda Fits are Trash, S2000 and Rabbit Updates!
Hayden and Devin talk about whats's going on with the S2000, K series vs F Series, Why Fits suck, and some soft deadlines in our first duo episode.
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Jul 5, 2021
EP.19 Safety & Making Time Attack Better w/ Dewey
Hayden, Mike, Dan, and Devin are joined by a special guest. Eric Dewit, famously known as Dewey. They discuss the state of time attack, safety, and how we can make time attack better!
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Jun 24, 2021
EP.18 GLTC Midseason Tire Rule and Car Optimization
Hayden, Mike, Dan, and Devin share their thoughts about the new rule in Gridlife Touring Cup about A052s. They also share a few things about car optimization. Listen to the end we will love to hear your feedback. Sorry, this episode is a little raw, unedited.
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May 10, 2021
EP.17 Computational Fluid Dynamics and New Pro Awe Parts
Hayden, Mike, Dan, and Devin go over the basis of CFD. For those that want to know the basics of this popular term that's been thrown around these days, this is the episode for you. You may have to re-listen a couple of times as well, it's packed with insights from Mike. We also go over some new parts we are making.
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Apr 4, 2021
EP.16 RPM Act and Motorsports Partnerships
This episode has been published and can be heard everywhere your podcast is available.
Hayde, Mike, and Devin discuss what's in the RPM act and how it affects the average car enthusiast and racers. We also dabble in motorsports partnerships and how they can be right for you.
RPM Act: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/2602/text?r=59&s=1&fbclid=IwAR2RDZD5ug-cquLrJla-mTmOGOTEifyKu6Jo8JoTwk5CLJQ5fPRi3xxc1Y8
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Mar 22, 2021
EP.15 Jeremy Swenson and Gridlife Touring Cup
Hayde, Dan, Mike, and Devin are joined by the infamous Jeremy Swenson. Jeremy has raced his C6 ZR1 across the country. You may know the name from Optima Challenge, King Of The Hill Autocross, and Gridlife's Time Attack series. Now he has decided to stop into the Gridlife Touring Cup challenge which is a wheel-to-wheel series with rules that favor 4 cylinder lightweight vehicles. Take a listen to how his first event went at Cota at Super Lap Battle. We also dabble in some technical talk as usual.
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Feb 22, 2021
EP.14 Nads from Hoonigan, The Real OG of Timeattack
Dan, Mike, and Devin are joined by Nads From Hoonigan this week. They talk about how nads brought Time Attack to the USA, the early days of Redline, and Global Time attack. Nads also shares what his thoughts are on the Spirit of Time Attack is in his eyes and where TA seems to be going. A must-listen show!
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Jan 27, 2021
EP.13 Chatting With Gridlife's Competition Director, Abrin Schumucker
Hayden, Dan, Mike, and Devin are joined by Abrin Schumucker this week. They talk about rules and the latest updates with Gridlife. We also get into a lengthy discussion about classes and what is or isn't. This should be a good one so let us know what...
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Jan 10, 2021
EP.12 DCTs, Spirit Of Time Attack & Much More!
Hayden, Dan, Mike, and Devin talk about DCTs and why they are great and why they suck. They also dabble briefly on what would make the most sense for rules. Spirit of Time Attack is discussed in agonizing detail. Mike is an idiot and the team's New Year...
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Dec 20, 2020
EP.11 Professional Drivers Jeff Westphal & Tom O' Gorman Insights on Timeattack and General Racing
Hayden, Dan, Mike, and Devin are joined by a couple of special guests. Tom O' Gorman and Jeff Westphal! They share how racing professional race cars compare to driving in time attack. They also share some unique insight into their racing past and how...
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Dec 6, 2020
EP.10 Proposal for Timeattack format change and GTLC Talk
Hayden, Dan, Mike, and Devin talk about what a spectator-friendly time attack format may look like. They also discuss Devin's C5 in Gridlife Touring Cup and what Mike and Dan think the ideal candidate for the class would be. They wrap things up with...
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Nov 22, 2020
EP.9 Corvette's to Dominant? When to replace an OEM part with Aftermarket? Special Guest Aric Streeter
Hayden, Dan, Mike, and Devin were joined by a special guest Aric Streeter. Aric does racecar consulting for Speed Street LLC. In this episode, they talk about some pet peeves in racing. Where is Time Attack heading? Are Corvettes to dominant ? When to...
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Nov 8, 2020
Ep.8 Do We Need Payouts?, Are Timeattack Rules To Loose?
Hayden, Dan, Mike, and Devin go over what a payout structure for a time attack could like it. This also ventures in marketing and brand awareness. The boys wrap it up with a rules discussion or the lack of rules discussion. Places where you can reach...
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Oct 25, 2020
EP. 7 Myths In Chassis Set Up With Special Guest Jason Saini
Jason Saini Join the Professional Awesome crew to talk about common misconceptions and driving habits. Places where you can reach us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/Facebook:...
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Oct 11, 2020
EP.6 Street Tire Treadwear is a Joke, Covid's Impact, and Everyone Needs a PDM
In this episode, Hayden, Mike, Dan, and Devin discuss a few viewer questions from Trackmidwest. They cover PDM vs Traditional dummy systems, Covid's impact, and 200 Treadwear tires. Places where you can reach us:Instagram:...
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Sep 13, 2020
EP. 5 Humble Beginnings
In this episode, Hayden, Mike, Dan, and Devin discuss where they started down the path to racing.Places where you can reach us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/Facebook:...
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Aug 25, 2020
EP.4 The Engineering Mindset
In this episode Mike and Hayden delve into how Mike tackles consulting and other engineering based problems as it pertains to time attack. The discussion revolves around the analysis of the system at hand, individuals overconfidence in their work, and...
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Aug 9, 2020
EP.3 Are You An Elite Driver? Dewey COD Challenge Accepted!
In this episode, Dan, Hayden, Devin, and Mike discuss what makes someone an alien when it comes to driving.
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Jul 26, 2020
EP 2.5 Continuation of episode 2
In this episode, Dan, Hayden, Devin, and Mike discuss some of the vehicles they have owned in the past as it retains to racing
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Jul 26, 2020
EP.2 Cars Owned & Raced, Warzone Call Out, and Searching for Electric Vehicle
In this episode, Dan, Hayden, Devin, and Mike discuss some of the vehicles they have owned in the past as it retains to racing
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Jul 9, 2020
EP1 - Rules and Cheating
Join Mike Lewin, Devin Giles, and Hayden Lowe from Professional Awesome as they discuss rules and cheating in the American Time attack. They also talk about electric vehicles, banned modifications, and Call of Duty Warzone. Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ProfessionalAwesome777 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/ For business inquiries, products, and consulting you can reach us at https://professionalawesome.com/
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