EP.81 Vehicle Dynamics Engineer - Badinvestment Builds

EP.81 Vehicle Dynamics Engineer - Badinvestment Builds

From Hypercritical by Professional Awesome Racing by Professional Awesome Racing

January 7, 2026 · 1h 18m · Episode 81

About this episode

Devin Giles and Jon Cotton discuss vehicle dynamics engineering, focusing on suspension tuning and performance optimization.

In this conversation, Devin Giles and Jon Cotton delve into the intricacies of vehicle dynamics engineering, focusing on suspension tuning, tire development, and performance optimization. Jon shares his extensive experience as a vehicle dynamics engineer, discussing the importance of understanding suspension systems, measuring dynamics, and the nuances of understeer and oversteer. The conversation also highlights practical tips for grassroots racers and the evolving future of vehicle dynamics engineering. Jon's Social https://www.instagram.com/badinvestmentbuilds/ Our Socials Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/professionalawesomeracing/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/groups/2950472345184860 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠professionalawesome.com⁠⁠

People in this episode

Host: Professional Awesome Racing

Guests: Devin Giles, Jon Cotton

Topics covered

  • vehicle dynamics engineering
  • suspension tuning
  • tire development
  • performance optimization
  • grassroots racing

Keywords

  • vehicle dynamics
  • suspension systems
  • understeer
  • oversteer
  • performance racing

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Organizations: Badinvestment Builds

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