About this episode

Dewey Dewitt discusses the GRIDLIFE sale and insights on building competitive racecars in 2026.

In this episode, we’re joined by GRIDLIFE champion Dewey Dewitt for a deep dive into everything happening in the world of grassroots motorsports right now. We get into: The recent sale of GRIDLIFE and what it means for the future of the series What it’s really like building a competitive racecar in 2026 The rise of 8HP transmissions and why everyone’s talking about them Subarus, K-swaps, trends in engine builds, and where things are headed Plus plenty of real-world insight from Dewey’s experience at the highest level of the scene We talk through why wheels and tires are usually the first step, how suspension transforms the driving experience, when it makes sense to add performance upgrades, and where people commonly go wrong. Whether you’re building a car, racing competitively, or just love the culture, this episode is packed with knowledge, opinions, and behind-the-scenes perspective you won’t want to miss. Drop a comment and let us know your thoughts on the GRIDLIFE sale and where you think the scene is headed! 2026 Behind the Wheel Podcast | All Rights Reserved Thank you for tuning in, and if you enjoy our podcast, please SUBSCRIBE! We’re on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and…

People in this episode

Guest: Dewey Dewitt

Topics covered

• grassroots motorsports
• GRIDLIFE sale
• building racecars
• 8HP transmissions
• engine builds
• performance upgrades

Keywords

• GRIDLIFE
• motorsports
• racecar building
• 8HP transmissions
• engine trends
• performance upgrades

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: GRIDLIFE

Products: 8HP transmissions, Subarus, K-swaps

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