What happens when Gridlife, Global Time Attack, and SCCA all start working together?
In this episode of Inside the SCCA, host Brian Bielanski sits down again with Heyward Wagner, Senior Director of Rally/Solo and Experiential Programs at SCCA, to dive deep into how programs like Time Trials, Targa, and RallyCross are reshaping grassroots motorsports.
💥 From the upcoming Time Trials National Championship in 2026, to how Target events could become the ultimate “motorsports road trip,” this episode unpacks how SCCA is evolving to give drivers more seat time, more tracks, and more community than ever before.If you’ve ever wondered where SCCA fits in today’s motorsports landscape — and how it’s learning from the likes of Gridlife and Global Time Attack — this one’s for you.
🎧 Topics Covered:
How SCCA reinvented Time Trials for accessibility and competition
The “One Team” concept behind the next generation of events
What the 2026 Time Trials Nationals might look like
Targa : the perfect program for busy racers and “soccer-parent” schedules
Collaboration with Gridlife & GTA — not competition, but cooperation
The future of multi-track, multi-day events that bring the community together
👇 Tell us below: What track do YOU think Heyward teased for that secret Texas event? One lucky commenter will win a special Inside the SCCA care package!
📅 Subscribe so you don’t miss Part 3 with Heyward, covering Track Night and Solo!
#SCCA #TimeTrials #Gridlife #GlobalTimeAttack #GrassrootsMotorsports #InsideTheSCCA #RacingCommunity #Autocross #TrackDay #MotorsportPodcast
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William R. Pintaric and Associates. David Pintaric is a long-time SCCA racer. He's also the Principal at the investment and financial planning firm William R. Pintaric and Associates. Check them out at https://www.wrpintaric.com/
Solo Performance Specialties - Learn more at https://soloperformance.com/ – Check out SPS for all your autocross racing needs.
Babyface Fabrication – https://www.babyfacefabrication.com/ – Josh has two decades of experience as a fabricator, most recently working for championship winning NASCAR teams. He has more than 70 wins in the top three NASCAR series, along with multiple championships and a little success racing his own cars and snowmobiles.
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Ray Esports is the official sim racing league of the Inside the SCCA podcasts -- from the "Unofficial SCCA eSports Racing Leagues on Tuesday nights, to the weekend warrior leagues on Saturday and Sunday. Go to rayesportsracing.com for all the info you need.
About Brian: Brian has lived a parallel life of motorsports and journalism for more than 30 years. He started in motorsports in 1986 as his father’s 16-year-old “crew chief” on SCCA FV, Sports Renault and IT Honda CRX efforts. He has also competed in, and plans to compete again, in SCCA Club racing, Autocross and Road Rally. He's an award winning journalist who has worked in news in network staff positions with CNN and CBS and local news in seven markets from LaCrosse, Wisconsin to New York and Los Angeles. In 2009 he founded RacingWire, one of the first web-only motorsports news services given credentialed access at NASCAR, IndyCar, and NHRA events. He currently hosts several podcasts including “Inside the SCCA” and is an editor/producer for KNX 97.1FM NewsRadio in Los Angeles.
n this special three-part Inside the SCCA series, host Brian Bielanski sits down with SCCA VP of Experiential Programs Hayward Wagner for a deep, candid dive into the club’s “street car first” programs — Hill Climb, Road Rally, Track Night, Time Trials, and Solo.
In this first installment, Brian and Hayward talk about the soul of grassroots motorsports — how SCCA connects everyday enthusiasts to dream events like Pikes Peak and Baja 1000, why Hill Climbs are booming, and how SCCA events fuel local communities across America.
It’s a behind-the-scenes look at how the SCCA keeps motorsports accessible, relevant, and just plain fun — whether you’re a first-timer in your street car or chasing championships at the Runoffs.
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Partners - A big thank you to our partners who help make Inside the SCCA possible! William R. Pintaric and Associates. David Pintaric is a long-time SCCA racer. He's also the Principal at the investment and financial planning firm William R. Pintaric and Associates. Check them out at https://www.wrpintaric.com/
Solo Performance Specialties - Learn more at https://soloperformance.com/ – Check out SPS for all your autocross racing needs.
Babyface Fabrication – https://www.babyfacefabrication.com/ – Josh has two decades of experience as a fabricator, most recently working for championship winning NASCAR teams. He has more than 70 wins in the top three NASCAR series, along with multiple championships and a little success racing his own cars and snowmobiles.
Full Send Sims – The Official Sim Rig of Inside the SCCA. https://fullsendsims.com/
Ray Esports is the official sim racing league of the Inside the SCCA podcasts -- from the "Unofficial SCCA eSports Racing Leagues on Tuesday nights, to the weekend warrior leagues on Saturday and Sunday. Go to rayesportsracing.com for all the info you need.
5About Brian: Brian has lived a parallel life of motorsports and journalism for more than 30 years. He started in motorsports in 1986 as his father’s 16-year-old “crew chief” on SCCA FV, Sports Renault and IT Honda CRX efforts. He has also competed in, and plans to compete again, in SCCA Club racing, Autocross and Road Rally. He's an award winning journalist who has worked in news in network staff positions with CNN and CBS and local news in seven markets from LaCrosse, Wisconsin to New York and Los Angeles. In 2009 he founded RacingWire, one of the first web-only motorsports news services given credentialed access at NASCAR, IndyCar, and NHRA events. He currently hosts several podcasts including “Inside the SCCA” and is an editor/producer for KNX 97.1FM NewsRadio in Los Angeles.
Go behind the scenes with 7-time National Champion Jesse Prather and Mazda Motorsports’ Senior Manager Jonathan Applegate as we uncover the passion, precision, and people driving success in grassroots racing. From one-man engine shops to 100+ Mazdas storming Road America, this episode dives into: How Jesse Prather builds championship-winning engines with unmatched attention to detail. Why Mazda Motorsports invests so heavily in grassroots racing. The evolution from rotary legends to Spec MX-5 dominance.What’s next for Mazda’s racing future — and how competitors are welcome to join.
Is North American motorsports dying, or is it stronger than ever? When car counts are down, it’s easy to panic, but George Silbermann, President of ACCUS (the sole FIA National Sporting Authority for the U.S.) gives us the 30,000-foot view you need. A motorsports veteran who's worked for IMSA and as a high-ranking executive at NASCAR, Silbermann is uniquely positioned to judge the true health of motorsports in the US.
Inside the SCCA – Episode 245
Host Brian Bielanski welcomes rookie driver Bryce McGuire, who shares his incredible journey from dirt bikes in South Africa to preparing for his first SCCA Runoffs at Road America. What started as a simple email asking for advice turned into a full episode packed with rookie lessons, paddock mentorship stories, and insider tips for first-time Runoffs drivers.
Bryce talks about crewing before racing, how his mentor Mark Bradley helped him break into competition, and how a “one-race plan” turned into 20 weekends of racing in a single season. Along the way, he picked up Rookie of the Year honors and set his sights on the Runoffs.
Special guest Austin Bradshaw joins to share his Runoffs debut experience at Indianapolis and offers practical advice to help Bryce—and other rookies—make the most of their first trip to America’s biggest club racing event.
Highlights:
From dirt bikes to production cars: Bryce’s racing journey.
The surprising email that landed him on the show.
How to prepare mentally, financially, and technically for the Runoffs.
Rookie tips from Austin Bradshaw on managing the week, tires, and pressure.
What makes Road America such a special stage for a Runoffs debut.
#SCCA #Runoffs #GrassrootsMotorsports #RoadAmerica #InsideTheSCCA #RacingPodcast #RookieDriver #MotorsportJourney
Partners - A big thank you to our partners who help make Inside the SCCA possible! William R. Pintaric and Associates. David Pintaric is a long-time SCCA racer. He's also the Principal at the investment and financial planning firm William R. Pintaric and Associates. Check them out at https://www.wrpintaric.com/
Solo Performance Specialties - Learn more at https://soloperformance.com/ – Check out SPS for all your autocross racing needs.
Babyface Fabrication – https://www.babyfacefabrication.com/ – Josh has two decades of experience as a fabricator, most recently working for championship winning NASCAR teams. He has more than 70 wins in the top three NASCAR series, along with multiple championships and a little success racing his own cars and snowmobiles. Full Send Sims –
The Official Sim Rig of Inside the SCCA. https://fullsendsims.com/
Ray Esports is the official sim racing league of the Inside the SCCA podcasts -- from the "Unofficial SCCA eSports Racing Leagues on Tuesday nights, to the weekend warrior leagues on Saturday and Sunday. Go to rayesportsracing.com for all the info you need.
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About Brian: Brian has lived a parallel life of motorsports and journalism for more than 30 years. He started in motorsports in 1986 as his father’s 16-year-old “crew chief” on SCCA FV, Sports Renault and IT Honda CRX efforts. He has also competed in, and plans to compete again, in SCCA Club racing, Autocross and Road Rally. He's an award winning journalist who has worked in news in network staff positions with CNN and CBS and local news in seven markets from LaCrosse, Wisconsin to New York and Los Angeles. In 2009 he founded RacingWire, one of the first web-only motorsports news services given credentialed access at NASCAR, IndyCar, and NHRA events. He currently hosts several podcasts including “Inside the SCCA” and is an editor/producer for KNX 97.1FM NewsRadio in Los Angeles.
What happens when a young driver flips his car three times on just the second lap of his first race with Mazda? Meet Joey Andrews, a rising star in Spec MX-5, who’s already battled massive highs and tough lows in his racing journey.In this episode of Inside the SCCA, Joey opens up about:Winning the Mazda Spec MX-5 Shootout 🏆Racing with NASA vs. SCCA 🚦Surviving his first-ever crash (a huge flip at Road Atlanta) 🔄Handling the pressure of mistakes and bouncing back stronger 💪Building maturity on and off track as part of the Mazda Motorsports ladderIf you love grassroots racing, driver development, or just incredible comeback stories, you won’t want to miss this one.🔥 Stick around to the end for a quick tech tip that’ll save you endless headaches in the garage.📌 Subscribe for more driver spotlights, racing tips, and inside looks at the world of SCCA.#SpecMX5 #MazdaMotorsports #InsideTheSCCA #GrassrootsRacing #SimRacing #MotorsportStories #RoadAtlanta #watkinsgleninternational Partners - A big thank you to our partners who help make Inside the SCCA possible!William R. Pintaric and Associates. David Pintaric is a long-time SCCA racer. He's also the Principal at the investment and financial planning firm William R. Pintaric and Associates. Check them out at https://www.wrpintaric.com/Solo Performance Specialties - Learn more at https://soloperformance.com/ – Check out SPS for all your autocross racing needs. Babyface Fabrication – https://www.babyfacefabrication.com/ – Josh has two decades of experience as a fabricator, most recently working for championship winning NASCAR teams. He has more than 70 wins in the top three NASCAR series, along with multiple championships and a little success racing his own cars and snowmobiles.Full Send Sims – The Official Sim Rig of Inside the SCCA. https://fullsendsims.com/Ray Esports is the official sim racing league of the Inside the SCCA podcasts -- from the "Unofficial SCCA eSports Racing Leagues on Tuesday nights, to the weekend warrior leagues on Saturday and Sunday. Go to rayesportsracing.com for all the info you need. Code Blue by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...About Brian: Brian has lived a parallel life of motorsports and journalism for more than 30 years. He started in motorsports in 1986 as his father’s 16-year-old “crew chief” on SCCA FV, Sports Renault and IT Honda CRX efforts. He has also competed in, and plans to compete again, in SCCA Club racing, Autocross and Road Rally. He's an award winning journalist who has worked in news in network staff positions with CNN and CBS and local news in seven markets from LaCrosse, Wisconsin to New York and Los Angeles. In 2009 he founded RacingWire, one of the first web-only motorsports news services given credentialed access at NASCAR, IndyCar, and NHRA events. He currently hosts several podcasts including “Inside the SCCA” and is an editor/producer for KNX 97.1FM NewsRadio in Los Angeles.
What does it take to go from indoor karting weekends to racing in Spec Miata and Spec MX-5 Cup? Meet Joey “Stiglette” Andrews, a young driver from Southern California who’s quickly making a name for himself in the SCCA. In episode 243 of Inside the SCCA, Joey shares how Top Gear, indoor karting, and the legendary SoCal car culture kickstarted his path into motorsports. We dive into: His first laps at MB2 Racing and K1 Speed 🏎️The leap to outdoor karting and Spec Miata 🔥Why the car culture in Los Angeles is unlike anywhere else in the world 🌴How community and family fuel his racing dreams ❤️If you’ve ever wondered how grassroots racing starts—or dreamed of turning laps yourself—this is an inspiring conversation you don’t want to miss.👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe—and tell us how YOU got hooked on motorsport!#Motorsport #Karting #SpecMiata #SimRacing #CarCulture #InsideTheSCCAPartners - A big thank you to our partners who help make Inside the SCCA possible!William R. Pintaric and Associates. David Pintaric is a long-time SCCA racer. He's also the Principle at the investment and financial planning firm William R. Pintaric and Associates. Check them out at https://www.wrpintaric.com/Solo Performance Specialties - Learn more at https://soloperformance.com/ – Check out SPS for all your autocross racing needs. Babyface Fabrication – https://www.babyfacefabrication.com/ – Josh has two decades of experience as a fabricator, most recently working for championship winning NASCAR teams. He has more than 70 wins in the top three NASCAR series, along with multiple championships and a little success racing his own cars and snowmobiles.Full Send Sims – The Official Sim Rig of Inside the SCCA. https://fullsendsims.com/Ray Esports is the official sim racing league of the Inside the SCCA podcasts -- from the "Unofficial SCCA eSports Racing Leagues on Tuesday nights, to the weekend warrior leagues on Saturday and Sunday. Go to rayesportsracing.com for all the info you need. Code Blue by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/About Brian: Brian has lived a parallel life of motorsports and journalism for more than 30 years. He started in motorsports in 1986 as his father’s 16-year-old “crew chief” on SCCA FV, Sports Renault and IT Honda CRX efforts. He has also competed in, and plans to compete again, in SCCA Club racing, Autocross and Road Rally. He's an award winning journalist who has worked in news in network staff positions with CNN and CBS and local news in seven markets from LaCrosse, Wisconsin to New York and Los Angeles. In 2009 he founded RacingWire, one of the first web-only motorsports news services given credentialed access at NASCAR, IndyCar, and NHRA events. He currently hosts several podcasts including “Inside the SCCA” and is an editor/producer for KNX 97.1FM NewsRadio in Los Angeles.
What happens when a lifelong racer and professional test driver uses sim racing to prepare for bucket-list tracks like the Nürburgring? In this episode of Inside Sim Racing, host Brian welcomes racer/coach Dave Ogburn, a podium finisher at the SCCA Runoffs, One Lap of America winner, and tire test driver with serious real-world chops. Follow Brian → / trnupdates Follow Dave → / daveogburnracing Listen on Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2Pe7ZI3...JOIN THE ISR COMMUNITYInstagram → / insidesimracingtv Facebook → / insidesimracing TikTok → / insidesimracing Discord → / discord Reddit → / insidesimracing Website → https://www.isrtv.comBUSINESS INQUIRIES📩 Email: info@insidesimracing.tvSUBSCRIBE so you never miss:✔️ Gear reviews you can trust✔️ Tutorials that actually make you faster✔️ Content from real sim racers🎯 This video is brought to you by Sim Motion, your U.S. source for Simagic, Moza, and high-performance sim racing gear. Get 5% here: https://simmotion.com?bg_ref=N9xD517Ab6.Full Send Sims -- Check out full send sims for amazing turn-key sim racing rigs and amazing customer service. https://fullsendsims.com/
Inside the SCCA wraps up the 2025 SCCA Solo Nationals from Lincoln with stories from the paddock you won’t hear anywhere else:Brian Bielanski trades a 128HP Fit for a 305HP MR2 and learns just how wild a first-time Solo Nats drive can get.Tom O’Gorman wins XA in a turbo-swapped Lotus Evora, chases a 17-year goal of topping PAX, and shares how autocross + sim racing combine into the ultimate training ground.Rob Krider talks about missing paddock mojo, why neighbors matter, and how Pinewood Derby heartbreak was tougher than the East Course.It’s all laughs, lessons, and love for the sport in this year’s final-day wrap-up.#SoloNats #Autocross #SCCA #GrassrootsMotorsports #SimToReal #motorsportpodcast Partners - A big thank you to our partners who help make Inside the SCCA possible!William R. Pintaric and Associates. David Pintaric is a long-time SCCA racer. He's also the Principal at the investment and financial planning firm William R. Pintaric and Associates. Our reasons for becoming financial professionals are deeply personal. We repeatedly saw many friends and family struggling to find the help they needed to map out their financial future. We are confident that with our understanding of personal finance, coupled with our training as financial professionals, we can help people better prepare for the future. After years in the business, we have developed a reputation for educating individuals in an easy-to-understand manner so they can grasp personal finance and use those concepts to pursue their financial objectives. We feel a commitment to our community. Check them out at https://www.wrpintaric.com/Solo Performance Specialties - Learn more at https://soloperformance.com/ – Check out SPS for all your autocross racing needs. Babyface Fabrication – https://www.babyfacefabrication.com/ – Josh has two decades of experience as a fabricator, most recently working for championship winning NASCAR teams. The first thing he fabricated was a go kart from scrap steel and an old snowmobile engine. Creating and building things became his lifelong passion. He moved on to race cars and built and raced several cars in Michigan and Florida. He later moved to North Carolina where he did chassis and body fabrication for NASCAR teams. He has more than 70 wins in the top three NASCAR series, along with multiple championships and a little success racing his own cars and snowmobiles.Full Send Sims – The Official Sim Rig of Inside the SCCA. https://fullsendsims.com/Ray Esports is the official sim racing league of the Inside the SCCA podcasts -- from the "Unofficial SCCA eSports Racing Leagues on Tuesday nights, to the weekend warrior leagues on Saturday and Sunday -- Ray Esports is the place to go for SCCA members to racing. What I like best about the Ray eSports leagues is that the racing is much more respectful than the vast majority of eRacing leagues on iRacing. Go to https://rayesportsracing.com/ for all the info you need. Code Blue by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...
In Episode 3, host Brian Bielanski sits down with Stevie Ray, founder of Ray Esports and creator of the popular Weekend Warriors leagues on iRacing. Stevie shares his journey from working with multi-million dollar flight simulators at Southwest Airlines to building one of the most respected grassroots racing communities in sim racing.Follow Brian → / trnupdates Check out Ray Esports Racing → https://rayesportsracing.com/Listen on Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2Pe7ZI3...JOIN THE ISR COMMUNITYInstagram → / insidesimracingtv Facebook → / insidesimracing TikTok → / insidesimracing Discord → / discord Reddit → / insidesimracing Website → https://www.isrtv.comBUSINESS INQUIRIES📩 Email: info@insidesimracing.tvSUBSCRIBE so you never miss:✔️ Gear reviews you can trust✔️ Tutorials that actually make you faster✔️ Content from real sim racers🎯 This video is brought to you by Sim Motion, your U.S. source for Simagic, Moza, and high-performance sim racing gear. Get 5% here: https://simmotion.com?bg_ref=N9xD517Ab6.Full Send Sims -- Check out full send sims for amazing turn-key sim racing rigs and amazing customer service. https://fullsendsims.com/
Day 3 of the SCCA Solo Nationals in Lincoln, Nebraska brings incredible stories of racing, community, and competition. Inside the SCCA host Brian Bielanski sits down with Rob Clark, fresh off his first ProSolo Finale win, to talk about unpredictable weather, co-driving strategy, and what makes Nationals so special.Later, we’re joined by JG Pasterjak of Grassroots Motorsports, who shares his 35+ years of Solo Nationals experience—from sleeping in his MR2 in 1989 to driving everything from oddball project cars to CP monsters.This episode dives deep into what keeps people coming back year after year: the people, the paddock parties, the fierce competition, and the family atmosphere that makes Solo Nationals the biggest autocross event in the world.👉 Whether you’re an autocrosser, sim racer, or just love grassroots motorsports, this conversation captures the passion and tradition that define Solo Nationals.📌 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Inside the SCCA coverage from Lincoln!#SoloNationals #SCCA #Autocross #GrassrootsMotorsports #InsideTheSCCA #MotorsportsCommunityPartners - A big thank you to our partners who help make Inside the SCCA possible!William R. Pintaric and Associates. David Pintaric is a long-time SCCA racer. He's also the Principal at the investment and financial planning firm William R. Pintaric and Associates. Our reasons for becoming financial professionals are deeply personal. We repeatedly saw many friends and family struggling to find the help they needed to map out their financial future. We are confident that with our understanding of personal finance, coupled with our training as financial professionals, we can help people better prepare for the future. After years in the business, we have developed a reputation for educating individuals in an easy-to-understand manner so they can grasp personal finance and use those concepts to pursue their financial objectives. We feel a commitment to our community. Check them out at https://www.wrpintaric.com/Solo Performance Specialties - Learn more at https://soloperformance.com/ – Check out SPS for all your autocross racing needs. Babyface Fabrication – https://www.babyfacefabrication.com/ – Josh has two decades of experience as a fabricator, most recently working for championship winning NASCAR teams. The first thing he fabricated was a go kart from scrap steel and an old snowmobile engine. Creating and building things became his lifelong passion. He moved on to race cars and built and raced several cars in Michigan and Florida. He later moved to North Carolina where he did chassis and body fabrication for NASCAR teams. He has more than 70 wins in the top three NASCAR series, along with multiple championships and a little success racing his own cars and snowmobiles.Full Send Sims – The Official Sim Rig of Inside the SCCA. https://fullsendsims.com/Ray Esports is the official sim racing league of the Inside the SCCA podcasts -- from the "Unofficial SCCA eSports Racing Leagues on Tuesday nights, to the weekend warrior leagues on Saturday and Sunday -- Ray Esports is the place to go for SCCA members to racing. What I like best about the Ray eSports leagues is that the racing is much more respectful than the vast majority of eRacing leagues on iRacing. Go to https://rayesportsracing.com/ for all the info you need. Code Blue by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...
Day 2 of competition at the 2025 SCCA Solo Nationals brings wild weather, new champions, and incredible behind-the-scenes stories from Lincoln, Nebraska. #SoloNats2025 #Autocross #SCCA #GrassrootsRacing #ClubSpec #MR2Swap #GoodyearRacing #WomenInMotorsport #FirstTimers #Motorsports 🎙️ In this episode:Goodyear’s Nicole Stout takes on her first-ever autocross event... at Nationals, no less!Stephanie Anderson, one of the country's top B-Spec road racers, shares what it's like to transition to autocrossSCCA President Mike Cobb talks about the insane logistics, passion, and future of club racingAnd we dive deep into the “Bearcat” — a 2GR-swapped Toyota MR2 with 305 WHP!Whether you're a seasoned racer or motorsports newbie, this episode is full of insights, laughs, and serious inspiration from the people who make grassroots racing great.Partners - A big thank you to our partners who help make Inside the SCCA possible!William R. Pintaric and Associates. David Pintaric is a long-time SCCA racer. He's also the Principal at the investment and financial planning firm William R. Pintaric and Associates. Our reasons for becoming financial professionals are deeply personal. We repeatedly saw many friends and family struggling to find the help they needed to map out their financial future. We are confident that with our understanding of personal finance, coupled with our training as financial professionals, we can help people better prepare for the future. After years in the business, we have developed a reputation for educating individuals in an easy-to-understand manner so they can grasp personal finance and use those concepts to pursue their financial objectives. We feel a commitment to our community. Check them out at https://www.wrpintaric.com/Solo Performance Specialties - Learn more at https://soloperformance.com/ – Check out SPS for all your autocross racing needs. Babyface Fabrication – https://www.babyfacefabrication.com/ – Josh has two decades of experience as a fabricator, most recently working for championship winning NASCAR teams. The first thing he fabricated was a go kart from scrap steel and an old snowmobile engine. Creating and building things became his lifelong passion. He moved on to race cars and built and raced several cars in Michigan and Florida. He later moved to North Carolina where he did chassis and body fabrication for NASCAR teams. He has more than 70 wins in the top three NASCAR series, along with multiple championships and a little success racing his own cars and snowmobiles.Full Send Sims – The Official Sim Rig of Inside the SCCA. https://fullsendsims.com/Ray Esports is the official sim racing league of the Inside the SCCA podcasts -- from the "Unofficial SCCA eSports Racing Leagues on Tuesday nights, to the weekend warrior leagues on Saturday and Sunday -- Ray Esports is the place to go for SCCA members to racing. What I like best about the Ray eSports leagues is that the racing is much more respectful than the vast majority of eRacing leagues on iRacing. Go to https://rayesportsracing.com/ for all the info you need. Code Blue by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...
In this episode from Solo Nationals 2025, we catch up with Ryan Lower, a veteran driver in the Kart Mod autocross class, to break down how shifter karts fit into the SCCA world, what makes them lightning-fast, and why more autocrossers should consider jumping into a kart.We also sit down with Dan Sumner of Mazda Motorsports to discuss Mazda’s deep-rooted support in grassroots motorsports, from contingency programs and parts discounts to their growing presence with the CSX -- the autocross version of Spec MX-5.If you’ve ever been curious about racing on a budget, or just want to go fast and have fun, this episode is packed with insight on how to get started — from Kart Mod to Club Spec. #SoloNationals #KartMod #Autocross #MazdaMotorsports #GrassrootsRacing #ShifterKart #SCCA #funwithcars Partners - A big thank you to our partners who help make Inside the SCCA possible!William R. Pintaric and Associates. David Pintaric is a long-time SCCA racer. He's also the Principal at the investment and financial planning firm William R. Pintaric and Associates. Our reasons for becoming financial professionals are deeply personal. We repeatedly saw many friends and family struggling to find the help they needed to map out their financial future. We are confident that with our understanding of personal finance, coupled with our training as financial professionals, we can help people better prepare for the future. After years in the business, we have developed a reputation for educating individuals in an easy-to-understand manner so they can grasp personal finance and use those concepts to pursue their financial objectives. We feel a commitment to our community. Check them out at https://www.wrpintaric.com/Solo Performance Specialties - Learn more at https://soloperformance.com/ – Check out SPS for all your autocross racing needs. Babyface Fabrication – https://www.babyfacefabrication.com/ – Josh has two decades of experience as a fabricator, most recently working for championship winning NASCAR teams. The first thing he fabricated was a go kart from scrap steel and an old snowmobile engine. Creating and building things became his lifelong passion. He moved on to race cars and built and raced several cars in Michigan and Florida. He later moved to North Carolina where he did chassis and body fabrication for NASCAR teams. He has more than 70 wins in the top three NASCAR series, along with multiple championships and a little success racing his own cars and snowmobiles.Full Send Sims – The Official Sim Rig of Inside the SCCA. https://fullsendsims.com/Ray Esports is the official sim racing league of the Inside the SCCA podcasts -- from the "Unofficial SCCA eSports Racing Leagues on Tuesday nights, to the weekend warrior leagues on Saturday and Sunday -- Ray Esports is the place to go for SCCA members to racing. What I like best about the Ray eSports leagues is that the racing is much more respectful than the vast majority of eRacing leagues on iRacing. Go to https://rayesportsracing.com/ for all the info you need. Code Blue by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...
The 2025 SCCA Solo Nationals are here—and we’re diving deep into what makes the largest amateur motorsports event in the U.S. so special. In this episode of Inside the SCCA, Brian sits down with Rick Myers, SCCA Director of Rally & Solo, to break down everything from course design to paddock parties.This year, 1,300+ drivers head to Lincoln, Nebraska for six minutes of pure competition—and countless hours of community, fun, and memories. We cover:How Solo Nationals works (courses, PAX, classes, and the coveted jackets 🏆)Why the paddock and after-hours scene is as legendary as the racingBehind-the-scenes planning that makes the event possible every yearMy personal journey: from racing “Papa Smurf” the Honda Fit to hopping in an engine-swapped MR2!Whether you’re a seasoned SCCA competitor or brand new to autocross, this episode is packed with insights, stories, and reasons you need to experience Solo Nationals at least once.#InsideTheSECA #SoloNationals #SCCA
Sim racing isn’t just a hobby anymore, it’s building real-world champions. On this episode of Inside Sim Racing, host Brian Bielanski sits down with 12-time iRacing World Champion and current Spec MX-5 Cup driver, Cam Eban, to talk about the journey from virtual tracks to real podiums.Cam reveals how sim racing shaped his racecraft, why MX-5s are the most competitive cars in iRacing, and how endurance racing and split strategy impact drivers of every level. From rookie iRating struggles to winning SCCA Super Tour races in the real world, Cam proves that the sim-to-reality path is not only possible, but also the future of motorsport.Follow Brian → / trnupdates Follow Cam → / camebbenracing Listen on Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2Pe7ZI3...JOIN THE ISR COMMUNITYInstagram → / insidesimracingtv Facebook → / insidesimracing TikTok → / insidesimracing Discord → / discord Reddit → / insidesimracing Website → https://www.isrtv.comBUSINESS INQUIRIES📩 Email: contact@isrtv.comSUBSCRIBE so you never miss:✔️ Gear reviews you can trust✔️ Tutorials that actually make you faster✔️ Content from real sim racers🎯 This video is brought to you by Sim Motion, your U.S. source for Simagic, Moza, and high-performance sim racing gear. Get 5% here: https://simmotion.com?bg_ref=N9xD517Ab6.Full Send Sims -- Check out full send sims for amazing turn-key sim racing rigs and amazing customer service. https://fullsendsims.com/
In our very first episode, meet Brian Bielanski, the host you’ll see every other Wednesday on the ISR Podcast. He kicks things off with Darin Gangi to reflect on what happened to Inside Sim Racing and where it’s headed now.Follow Brian → / trnupdates Contact Darin → Darin@ISRTV.comJOIN THE ISR COMMUNITYInstagram → / insidesimracingtv Facebook → / insidesimracing TikTok → / insidesimracing Discord → / discord Reddit → / insidesimracing Website → https://www.isrtv.comBUSINESS INQUIRIES📩 Email: contact@isrtv.comSUBSCRIBE so you never miss:✔️ Gear reviews you can trust✔️ Tutorials that actually make you faster✔️ Content from real sim racers🎯 This video is brought to you by Sim Motion, your U.S. source for Simagic, Moza, and high-performance sim racing gear. Get 5% here: https://simmotion.com?bg_ref=N9xD517Ab6.Full Send Sims -- Check out full send sims for amazing turn-key sim racing rigs and amazing customer service. https://fullsendsims.com/
Inside the SCCA dives into Solo Nationals with one of the sport’s most decorated legends — 10-time National Champion Sam Strano. We talk about how a public access ad led him to his very first autocross, why failure was the key to success, the mindset shift that made him a champion, and how course design has evolved into an artform.Whether you’re prepping for Lincoln or just trying to get faster, this episode is packed with tech tips, mindset hacks, and stories from 30+ years of autocross.#autocross #SoloNats #SCCA #Mustang #motorsportlegends Partners - A big thank you to our partners who help make Inside the SCCA possible!William R. Pintaric and Associates. David Pintaric is a long-time SCCA racer. He's also the Principal at the investment and financial planning firm William R. Pintaric and Associates. Our reasons for becoming financial professionals are deeply personal. We repeatedly saw many friends and family struggling to find the help they needed to map out their financial future. We are confident that with our understanding of personal finance, coupled with our training as financial professionals, we can help people better prepare for the future. After years in the business, we have developed a reputation for educating individuals in an easy-to-understand manner so they can grasp personal finance and use those concepts to pursue their financial objectives. We feel a commitment to our community. Check them out at https://www.wrpintaric.com/Solo Performance Specialties - Learn more at https://soloperformance.com/ – Check out SPS for all your autocross racing needs. Babyface Fabrication – https://www.babyfacefabrication.com/ – Josh has two decades of experience as a fabricator, most recently working for championship winning NASCAR teams. The first thing he fabricated was a go kart from scrap steel and an old snowmobile engine. Creating and building things became his lifelong passion. He moved on to race cars and built and raced several cars in Michigan and Florida. He later moved to North Carolina where he did chassis and body fabrication for NASCAR teams. He has more than 70 wins in the top three NASCAR series, along with multiple championships and a little success racing his own cars and snowmobiles.Full Send Sims – The Official Sim Rig of Inside the SCCA. https://fullsendsims.com/Ray Esports is the official sim racing league of the Inside the SCCA podcasts -- from the "Unofficial SCCA eSports Racing Leagues on Tuesday nights, to the weekend warrior leagues on Saturday and Sunday -- Ray Esports is the place to go for SCCA members to racing. What I like best about the Ray eSports leagues is that the racing is much more respectful than the vast majority of eRacing leagues on iRacing. Go to https://rayesportsracing.com/ for all the info you need. Code Blue by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Become a patron to support the channel and gain access to exclusive giveaways, Livestream Q&As and more: / racingwirenetwork 🦺 INSIDE THE SCCA MERCH: COMING SOON!Follow Brian Bielanski📷Instagram - / insidethescca Twitter - https://x.com/RaceAnnouncer🖼 Website - https://racer.com/author/brian-bielan...Would you like to advertise with us, direct business inquiries to: raceannouncerbrian@gmail.com
What’s on YOUR racing bucket list? For Dave Ogburn, it was a dream years in the making — and in this episode of Inside the SCCA, he finally checks it off. 🏆Join host Brian Bielanski as Dave takes us behind the wheel and behind the scenes, sharing how this opportunity came together, the preparation it took, and the unforgettable moments on track. Whether you’re a grassroots racer, a lifelong motorsport fan, or just someone chasing big goals, Dave’s story will inspire you to go after your own racing dreams. 🚗💨📌 In episode 236, you’ll hear:How Dave prepared for his bucket list raceThe challenges he faced and how he overcame themWhy this race was about more than just the finish lineAdvice for anyone chasing a motorsport goal🎙 Listen to more Inside the SCCA episodes: [link to playlist]👍 If you enjoy the show, hit LIKE, leave a COMMENT with your bucket list race, and SUBSCRIBE for more motorsport stories and racing insights!#RacingBucketList #InsideTheSCCA #MotorsportPodcast #GrassrootsRacing #RacingDreams #RaceLife #BucketListGoals #DrivingDreams #RaceCarDriver #motorsports Partners - A big thank you to our partners who help make Inside the SCCA possible!William R. Pintaric and Associates. David Pintaric is a long-time SCCA racer. He's also the Principal at the investment and financial planning firm William R. Pintaric and Associates. Our reasons for becoming financial professionals are deeply personal. We repeatedly saw many friends and family struggling to find the help they needed to map out their financial future. We are confident that with our understanding of personal finance, coupled with our training as financial professionals, we can help people better prepare for the future. After years in the business, we have developed a reputation for educating individuals in an easy-to-understand manner so they can grasp personal finance and use those concepts to pursue their financial objectives. We feel a commitment to our community. Check them out at https://www.wrpintaric.com/Solo Performance Specialties - Learn more at https://soloperformance.com/ – Check out SPS for all your autocross racing needs. Babyface Fabrication – https://www.babyfacefabrication.com/ – Josh has two decades of experience as a fabricator, most recently working for championship winning NASCAR teams. The first thing he fabricated was a go kart from scrap steel and an old snowmobile engine. Creating and building things became his lifelong passion. He moved on to race cars and built and raced several cars in Michigan and Florida. He later moved to North Carolina where he did chassis and body fabrication for NASCAR teams. He has more than 70 wins in the top three NASCAR series, along with multiple championships and a little success racing his own cars and snowmobiles.Full Send Sims – The Official Sim Rig of Inside the SCCA. https://fullsendsims.com/Ray Esports is the official sim racing league of the Inside the SCCA podcasts -- from the "Unofficial SCCA eSports Racing Leagues on Tuesday nights, to the weekend warrior leagues on Saturday and Sunday -- Ray Esports is the place to go for SCCA members to racing. What I like best about the Ray eSports leagues is that the racing is much more respectful than the vast majority of eRacing leagues on iRacing. Go to https://rayesportsracing.com/ for all the info you need. Code Blue by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Would you like to advertise with us, direct business inquiries to: raceannouncerbrian@gmail.com
On episode 235 of Inside the SCCA presented by RaceSchool.com we talk about veteran drivers and coaching. Our guest is Matt Treglia from RaceSchool.com – he gives us his insights on the benefits of coaching even if you have been racing for decades. There are some great nuggets in this show to help you go faster. This week’s tech tip presented by Babyface Fabrication well keep you from bleeding all over your race car.
I also want to extend a big thank you to Fast Lane RaceSchool. This is the last show with Fast Lane as our presenting partner. They have been a great addition to the Inside the SCCA family for the last year. With their support we’ve been able to expand the show and add some technical upgrades which have really enhanced what we can do. I appreciate all they’ve done with us and I look forward to working together again down the road.
Partners - A big thank you to our partners who help make Inside the SCCA possible!
FastLane RaceSchool.com | FastLane is one of California’s top SCCA accredited racing schools that offers drivers of all skill levels the best and most fun way to learn competitive track driving. Our programs include defensive driving certifications, high-performance driving days, full SCCA licensing courses and so much more. Whatever your track goals are, our race school will help you achieve them. https://raceschool.com/
William R. Pintaric and Associates. David Pintaric is a long-time SCCA racer. He's also the Principal at the investment and financial planning firm William R. Pintaric and Associates. Our reasons for becoming financial professionals are deeply personal. We repeatedly saw many friends and family struggling to find the help they needed to map out their financial future. We are confident that with our understanding of personal finance, coupled with our training as financial professionals, we can help people better prepare for the future. After years in the business, we have developed a reputation for educating individuals in an easy-to-understand manner so they can grasp personal finance and use those concepts to pursue their financial objectives. We feel a commitment to our community. Check them out at https://www.wrpintaric.com/
Solo Performance Specialties - Learn more at https://soloperformance.com/ – Check out SPS for all your autocross racing needs.
Babyface Fabrication – https://www.babyfacefabrication.com/ – Josh has two decades of experience as a fabricator, most recently working for championship winning NASCAR teams. The first thing he fabricated was a go kart from scrap steel and an old snowmobile engine. Creating and building things became his lifelong passion. He moved on to race cars and built and raced several cars in Michigan and Florida. He later moved to North Carolina where he did chassis and body fabrication for NASCAR teams. He has more than 70 wins in the top three NASCAR series, along with multiple championships and a little success racing his own cars and snowmobilesnowmobiles.
Ray Esports is the official sim racing league of the Inside the SCCA podcasts -- from the "Unofficial SCCA eSports Racing Leagues on Tuesday nights, to the weekend warrior leagues on Saturday and Sunday -- Ray Esports is the place to go for SCCA members to racing. What I like best about the Ray eSports leagues is that the racing is much more respectful than the vast majority of eRacing leagues on iRacing. Go to https://rayesportsracing.com/ for all the info you need.
Code Blue by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
On episode 234 of Inside the SCCA presented by RaceSchool.com we talk about what some might think is voodoo science… data. Our guest is Keri Anderson. She's a data and electronics specialist. We dig into data acquisition for newbies. Keri has some suggestions for entry level tools and we talk about how to use those tools to help us go faster. It’s easy to see why her positive outlook and passion for showing people how to get the most out of data make her a sought after coach and data cruncher. If you are thinking about getting into data this is the episode for you.Correction: Keri wanted me to update something she said on the show... She said the the refresh rate of the red Qstarz GPS unit was 25hz. It's actually 10 hz. The Racebox Mini is 25 hz. Partners - A big thank you to our partners who help make Inside the SCCA possible!FastLane RaceSchool.com | FastLane is one of California’s top SCCA accredited racing schools that offers drivers of all skill levels the best and most fun way to learn competitive track driving. Our programs include defensive driving certifications, high-performance driving days, full SCCA licensing courses and so much more. Whatever your track goals are, our race school will help you achieve them. https://raceschool.com/William R. Pintaric and Associates. David Pintaric is a long-time SCCA racer. He's also the Principal at the investment and financial planning firm William R. Pintaric and Associates. Our reasons for becoming financial professionals are deeply personal. We repeatedly saw many friends and family struggling to find the help they needed to map out their financial future. We are confident that with our understanding of personal finance, coupled with our training as financial professionals, we can help people better prepare for the future. After years in the business, we have developed a reputation for educating individuals in an easy-to-understand manner so they can grasp personal finance and use those concepts to pursue their financial objectives. We feel a commitment to our community. Check them out at https://www.wrpintaric.com/Solo Performance Specialties - Learn more at https://soloperformance.com/ – Check out SPS for all your autocross racing needs. Babyface Fabrication – https://www.babyfacefabrication.com/ – Josh has two decades of experience as a fabricator, most recently working for championship winning NASCAR teams. The first thing he fabricated was a go kart from scrap steel and an old snowmobile engine. Creating and building things became his lifelong passion. He moved on to race cars and built and raced several cars in Michigan and Florida. He later moved to North Carolina where he did chassis and body fabrication for NASCAR teams. He has more than 70 wins in the top three NASCAR series, along with multiple championships and a little success racing his own cars and snowmobilesnowmobiles. Ray Esports is the official sim racing league of the Inside the SCCA podcasts -- from the "Unofficial SCCA eSports Racing Leagues on Tuesday nights, to the weekend warrior leagues on Saturday and Sunday -- Ray Esports is the place to go for SCCA members to racing. What I like best about the Ray eSports leagues is that the racing is much more respectful than the vast majority of eRacing leagues on iRacing. Go to https://rayesportsracing.com/ for all the info you need.