Audra, Jess and special Co-Host Mark Joyce sit down with autocrossing couple Doug DeFonzo and Laura Rosen. What you will miss on this episode is the delicious homemade maple ice cream that Laura brought. What you will get is a great conversation about how this couple started autocross, how they help and encourage each other … Continue reading Episode 37 – Holding hands while driving fast →

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Episode 37 – Holding hands while driving fast

So close. So, so close. We almost went to Canaan for an HPDE event with our fellow podcast friends Garage Heroes – In Training. However, Canaan turned into Canaan’t, and our Ladies Track Day turned into lemonade with us continuing on our hiking plans regardless. Originally scheduled as a two-parter with GHIT, we first discuss … Continue reading Episode 36 – We Almost Went to Canaan with GHIT →

Episode 36 – We Almost Went to Canaan with GHIT

This is our first Off Road episode and off roading is just as it sounds. We are deviating from our normal path and driving into uncharted territory. For this episode we interviewed Liz Sargent. We thought we were just going to be  grilling her about her experience as a novice at rally cross and Autocross, … Continue reading Off Road 1 – Liz-isms on motorsports and life →

Off Road 1 – Liz-isms on motorsports and life

In this episode Jess and Kathy interview Audra about her recent experience as a driver at a 24 Hour of LeMONS event. She describes her first impressions as a novice driver and Jess and Kathy help her along with their view of the event as spectators. Audra and Jess are still trying to get Kathy … Continue reading Episode 35 – Audra has a screw loose →

Episode 35 – Audra has a screw loose

In their first post-COVID in-person session, Kathy and Audra help Jess finalize her decision on her next new vehicle and impart some other sage wisdom in the process. We tossed in a couple of other random topics and some gin, the resultant mixture brings us back to pre-COVID when smiles and laughter could be seen and … Continue reading Episode 34 – Jess Needs A New Car →

Episode 34 – Jess Needs A New Car

Audra, Kathy and Jess are at the bar for the first time since COVID. They meet a couple of new friends, Alex Schmidt and Nick Facciolo, and are joined by Matt Cwieka. They discuss Kathy and Jess’ first event in 18 long months, a Test and Tune. Matt managed to drive an amazing array of cars. … Continue reading Short Shift 6 – Back at the Bar! →

Short Shift 6 – Back at the Bar!

Kathy, Jess, and Audra met with a special guest, Lana Tsurikova, who told us the fabulous story of her driving and riding path starting from a small girl to a national Autocross Champion. Now she is looking to conquer the GS Trophy|BMW Motorrad competition in a motorcycle.  We talked about: The value of taking instructors. … Continue reading Episode 33 – Lana Tsurikova Trains for GS Trophy →

Episode 33 – Lana Tsurikova Trains for GS Trophy

In this episode we find out what happens when you decide to enter a LeMons race and the car you’re building breaks in half. For these two brothers, Josh and Mark Fuller, you build an inside joke that turns into an internet sensation. Join us for the journey of the car called The Yikes Peak … Continue reading Episode 32 – The Yikes Peak Escudon’t →

Episode 32 – The Yikes Peak Escudon’t

Audra provides a review of a BMW Ultimate Driving Experience. She gives insight into a recent HPDE she attended at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park organized by NER PCA and answers questions from Jess and Kathy to help prepare them for their first foray to the track.

Short Shift 5 – Audra goes to an HPDE

Kathy, Audra and Jess have a conversation about all those annoying things at autocross and life. We’d tell you more, but we wouldn’t want to spoil it. Listen in and let us know on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram Don’t You Hate it When.

Episode 31 – Don’t You Hate it When

Kathy, Jess and Audra talk to husband and wife team Brandon Dryer and Melanie Kwong about cars, autocross and: Brandon’s history and the saga of how they got started in autocross. Drifting on on-ramps is a bad idea. Transitioning from front wheel drive to rear wheel drive and automatic to manual. Communication challenges with couples. Driving … Continue reading Episode 30 – Brandelanie – Chicken Wings and Competitive Mancala →

Episode 30 – Brandelanie – Chicken Wings and Competitive Mancala

Audra and Jess had a great conversation with Rachel Baker and Heidi Ellison from Driving Forward Together. Their mission is “To encourage, connect, and support women in Autocross, as drivers in their own right, and to embolden them to exercise their power to vie in open competition, embracing ideals of strength and inclusion to radiate through … Continue reading Episode 29 – Driving Forward Together →

Episode 29 – Driving Forward Together

Audra and Jess sit down with Bill and Vicki Fischer who are endurance drivers with a podcast called Garage Heroes in Training. They discussed the differences between autocross and endurance racing, and the similarities with advice about how to get started. Their podcast focuses on new racers and they aim to help people learn from what … Continue reading Episode 28 – Garage Heroes in Training →

Episode 28 – Garage Heroes in Training

Audra and Kathy have a conversation with Jason Hopkins, from Citrus Racer Lounge, and Roland Hahn, from Citrus Racer Lounge and Hot Mess Race Group. Jason is the admin and the creator of Citrus Racer Lounge in 2015 and it has grown to almost 5000 members. It is a hub for endurance racers to connect … Continue reading Episode 27 – Citrus Racer Lounge and Hot Mess Race Group →

Episode 27 – Citrus Racer Lounge and Hot Mess Race Group

Audra, Jess and Kathy talk with Jack Nguyen about a variety of autocross topics including: Looking ahead to plan your attack.  How with Icecross everything moves a lot slower, you have to slow down your inputs to balance the car and how this can make you better at autocross. How an alignment can help handling, … Continue reading Episode 26 – The Jack EN-sight →

Episode 26 – The Jack EN-sight

Join Audra, Elizabeth, Jess, Kathy, and usually a guest or two every month as they dive into topics such as autocross, track, car prep, karting, and rallying. If you love cars and want to learn more about all the exciting opportunities to meet others who love cars, then listen up!

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