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Ep.61 One Of The Fastest TA Drivers In The US, THE Kevin Burke.
Today, we talked to Kevin Burke. One of the fastest dudes driving around SoCal (Southern California). This dude has raced a Viper for Torco, which he bought from Torco. He also owns arguably one of the fastest S2000s on the West Coast. Mike nerds out about electronic differentials. Do you think modern E-Diff cars should be bumped up a class in time attack? We also discussed brake-by-wire, which could be great, or dog water. We finally found the spirit of a time attack! It’s Pain; it's a lot of pain. To wrap things up, what’s a production car?
Kevin’s Links
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_schmevin_/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@KevinBurkeRacing
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REAL Ep. 60 Let's Talk About Heat Exchangers with Micah
Today, we have Micah McMahan from 3MI Racing LLC again. We talk about ways to optimize your cooling system. Plot twist: your OEM radiator is likely better than your aftermarket one. As a rule of thumb, you had better have a reason for replacing OEM parts. Fans on a race cars are stupid. We also go through the order of operation to find the spot that best fits your oil cooling needs. We also go over intercoolers, and it gets technical. If there’s one thing from this podcast today, it's duct your heat exchangers. Rule of thumb for radiators as well. Single Pass for most, Double pass for some, Triple pass never. Oh, I almost forgot, DUCT YOUR GOT DAMN HEAT EXCHANGERS!
Micah’s Socials
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3MIRacing
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gingermicah/
NACA Article: https://ntrs.nasa.gov/api/citations/19930093676/downloads/19930093676.pdf
Foam for Ducting:https://www.mcmaster.com/products/adhesive-back-foam/
Restore Plus: https://www.amazon.com/Yeegfey-CC2610-Engine-Flush-Fluid/dp/B00NK91OJO
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EP.59 Micah, Again An Ex-Redbull Racing Specialist
Today, we have Micah McMahan from 3MI Racing LLC again. We talk about the lack of parity within the time attack organizers. We go DEEP into the weeds on shock shafts. You need a strong shaft! How you can find a good engine builder for your needs. What about oil, the truth about oil in your car?
Micah’s Socials
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3MIRacing
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gingermicah/
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EP.58 Micah, an Ex-Redbull Racing Powertrain Performance Design Team Leader
Today, we have Micah McMahan from 3MI Racing LLC. Micah has a storied history, including going across the pond to work for Oracle Red Bull Racing (Yes, that Red Bull Racing) as a powertrain team lead. He has also worked for Roush Yates Engines, so to say the least, he is experienced in powertrains. In this episode, we explore all things to do with an engine and some of the internal testing/working in F1 powertrains. Why do people skimp out on their cooling system? What else cools your engine besides coolant? We also talk about materials and their properties for engines.
Micah’s Socials
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3MIRacing
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gingermicah/
This episode is presented by Fuel Lab https://www.fuelab.com/
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EP.57 Wind Tunnels Are A Dumb With Ido Waksman , A Pratt Miller Aero Dynamicist
Join us in this episode as we delve into the fascinating world of aerodynamics with Ido Waksman, an aerodynamic engineer at Pratt Miller. The company that builds the C8R GT3 cars. With a rich background that includes work with Honda as an aero dynamist in Ohio, Ido shares the intricate steps involved in transforming the C8R base model into a high-performance GT3 racing car. Discover the challenges and regulations set by the FIA for GT3 cars, exploring the aero and body considerations.
In our conversation, we tackle the age-old debate: multiple race cars or streamlined working cars? Uncover the unique insights that reveal the commonalities among car development, where every second in a real car wind tunnel costs a staggering $1. Learn about the meticulous precision demanded in the industry—drop a tool, and it's dollars of valuable time lost. And yes, we agree, wind tunnels can be a bit dumb for some testing.
Ido also draws inspiration from the world of Formula 1, offering a nuanced perspective on how F1 designs can be incorporated into GT3 cars, all while emphasizing the need for a discerning approach. Buckle up for a riveting exploration into the world of aerodynamics, racing, engineering ingenuity , and hot takes with Ido Waksman.
Ido Waksman's Socials
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waksman_racing/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@waksman_racing
Ido Waksman's Shout outs
https://www.hawkperformance.com/
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EP.56 Fastest Corvette In North America, Feras Qartoumy
Today, we are joined by Feras Qartoumy. Arguably, it is the fastest Corvette in the world, but let’s settle on North America for now. Feras, let’s dive into what made him choose the Corvette over his sick Nova—another racer with a drag racing background. Feras shares the background information on how the car got to Australia for World Time Attack. He also shares his first-hand account of driving at Sidney Motorsports Park. Going into a blind turn at well over 160mph is a game-changer. Feras talks about some of his upcoming events, including Tsukuba. This is a great one to get some insight into one of the fastest-time attack cars in the world.
feras's Socials
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feras_qartoumy/
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