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The SCCA Super Tour doesn’t just happen — it’s built mile by mile. | Inside the SCCA
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| 3/7/26 | 15-Year-Old Beats National Champions | Spec Racer Ford Super Tour Win | Inside the SCCA | In this episode of Inside the SCCA, I sit down with rising racing talent Asad Nikadambaev, who stunned the field at Buttonwillow Raceway by taking victory in Spec Racer Ford Gen3 against some of the most experienced drivers in the class.Asad’s journey started the way many modern drivers do — karting, sim racing, and relentless practice on the sim — but his rise through the ranks has been incredibly fast. In this interview we dive into:• How he went from karting at 10 years old to winning national races at 15• Why Spec Racer Ford is one of the best development platforms in motorsports• How sim racing helped him stay calm under pressure• The story behind the viral racing videos he makes with his sister• His goal of reaching GT racing, IMSA, and beyondIf you want to understand how young drivers climb the motorsports ladder, this episode gives you a rare look inside the mindset, preparation, and family support behind a rising racing career.And yes… he held off multiple national champions to do it.👇 Drop a comment: Could sim racing really be the best training tool for real drivers?#SCCA #SpecRacerFord #SimRacing #Karting #motorsports https://www.nikadambaev.com/https://www.instagram.com/nikadambaev_motorsports/Instagram: @trnupdates Twitter: @TRN_Updates TikTok: trn_updates Twitch: @greybeardsimracer 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. rayesportsracing.comAbout the Host: Brian Bielanski 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. | — | ||||||
| 2/20/26 | From wrenching in the paddock… to becoming a national champion with Eric Yagel | Inside the SCCA | In Episode 259 of Inside the SCCA, Brian Bielanski sits down with 2025 B-Spec National Champion Eric Yagel to break down his journey through grassroots racing, endurance battles, and the strategy it took to win big at SCCA Runoffs. From his first chaotic laps at Texas World Speedway to dominating at Road America, this episode dives deep into real racecraft, tire science, drafting tactics, and how to actually get faster.You’ll hear why racing in the rain makes you faster, how spec classes really work behind the scenes, and the mindset shift that separates mid-pack drivers from champions. If you race, sim race, or want to start racing — this episode is a masterclass.⚙️ Topics covered:Building skill through endurance racingChoosing the right car for your driving styleTire strategy secrets (Goodyear vs Hankook)Drafting psychology in spec racingWinning strategy at the June Sprints👉 Whether you run club races, compete in iRacing, or dream of your first green flag — this episode will change how you think about racing.Photo Credit: Visors Down Motorsports Photography / visorsdownmotorsportsphotography #Motorsports #Racing #Racecraft #SCCA #SimRacingInstagram: @trnupdates Twitter: @TRN_Updates TikTok: trn_updates Twitch: @greybeardsimracer 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. rayesportsracing.comAbout the Host: Brian Bielanski 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. | — | ||||||
| 2/7/26 | The SCCA Super Tour doesn’t just happen — it’s built mile by mile. | Inside the SCCA | In this episode of Inside the SCCA, Brian Bielanski sits down with Scott Dobler, SCCA Racing Series Manager and the man who literally drives the Super Tour across America. From 36,000 miles on the road to behind-the-scenes logistics, schedule changes, Barber Motorsports Park’s big debut, and what’s actually new for the 2026 Super Tour — this is the inside story you don’t hear anywhere else.Scott shares how he grew up in the SCCA, why the Super Tour is the pinnacle of grassroots sprint racing, and what competitors need to know heading into 2026 — including tech tips, helmet rules, and why “neat and clean” matters more than ever.If you race SCCA, work events, or just love how big racing weekends come together, this episode pulls back the curtain like never before.👇 Drop a comment and tell us which Super Tour stop you’re most excited for in 2026.#SCCA#SuperTour#ClubRacing#Motorsports#GrassrootsRacingInstagram: @trnupdates Twitter: @TRN_Updates TikTok: trn_updates Twitch: @greybeardsimracer 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. rayesportsracing.comAbout the Host: Brian Bielanski 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. | — | ||||||
| 2/1/26 | How to Start Wheel-to-Wheel Racing (Without Wasting $20K First) | Inside the SCCA | Want to go wheel-to-wheel racing but have no clue where to start? This episode breaks down the real path to getting your SCCA novice permit, what happens at a driver school, and how to avoid the expensive mistakes most new racers make.Inside this episode of Inside the SCCA, Brian sits down with Jacob Yeznik of PTC Driving Academy to talk about the smartest entry point into amateur racing, why driver schools matter, and how to transition from karting, sim racing, track days, or autocross into real competition.We cover:What actually happens during a 2-day racing schoolHow to get your SCCA novice permitThe difference between club schools and arrive-and-drive programsWhy starting in lower-power formula cars makes you faster long-termThe biggest mistakes new racers makeWhat you really need to bring to your first schoolIf you’ve ever thought, “I want to go racing” — this is the roadmap.Whether your goal is Formula Ford, GT cars, Trans Am, endurance racing, or just club racing for fun, this episode shows how drivers safely and affordably enter the sport.🎯 Perfect for fans of: SCCA racing, grassroots motorsports, racing licenses, track driving, karting progression, and race driver development.#SCCA #Motorsports #RacingSchool #RaceCarDriver #GrassrootsRacing #TrackDay #ClubRacing #FormulaFord #DriverDevelopment #goracinghk Instagram: @trnupdates Twitter: @TRN_Updates TikTok: trn_updates Twitch: @greybeardsimracer PTC ACADEMY: https://www.ptcdriving.com/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. rayesportsracing.comAbout the Host: Brian Bielanski 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. | — | ||||||
| 2/1/26 | SCCA Runoffs Returning to Road Atlanta in 2027–2028 | Inside the SCCA | The SCCA National Championship Runoffs are officially getting a new home — and it’s a historic one.In this special breaking news episode of Inside the SCCA, Brian Bielanski is joined by SCCA’s Eric Prill to announce that the 2027 and 2028 Runoffs will return to Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. This marks a homecoming for the Runoffs, which spent 24 legendary years at Road Atlanta — the era that defined SCCA championship racing.We break down:🏁 Why Road Atlanta was chosen🏁 What changes made the move possible🏁 Event format updates (Saturday race finish!)🏁 Paddock logistics and space planning🏁 How this affects racers and workers🏁 Why 2026 at Road America is still can’t-missThis isn’t just a venue change — it’s a return to the track that helped build SCCA history.If you’re an SCCA racer, crew member, volunteer, or lifelong fan of American road racing, this one matters.👉 Are you planning to run the Runoffs at Road Atlanta? Let us know in the comments.#SCCA #Runoffs #RoadAtlanta #ClubRacing #Motorsports #RoadRacing #RacingNews #SCCARunoffsInstagram: @trnupdates Twitter: @TRN_Updates TikTok: trn_updates Twitch: @greybeardsimracer 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. 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. | — | ||||||
| 1/16/26 | How to Communicate Like a Pro | The Art of Calm Communication at the Racetrack | Inside the SCCA | What separates a good communicator from a great communicator?In this episode of Inside the SCCA, Brian Bielanski sits down with Nikki Prevenas, veteran Flag Chief and Race Control Communicator, to break down how effective communication keeps drivers safe and races running smoothly.From radio etiquette and landlines vs radios, to training new communicators, staying calm during major incidents, and real-world role-play scenarios from Road America, this episode is a must-watch for:New SCCA flaggers & communicatorsExperienced workers looking to sharpen their race control skillsDrivers who want insight into how calls are made behind the scenesYou’ll hear exactly what race control needs to know, how to say it, and why calm communication matters more than anything else—even when cars are upside down and on fire.👉 Whether you’re working a regional at Blackhawk Farms or a Runoffs-level event, this episode gives you practical, transferable skills you can use immediately.Watch until the end for live communication role-play and breakdowns of good vs bad radio calls.Instagram: @trnupdates Twitter: @TRN_Updates TikTok: trn_updates Twitch: @greybeardsimracer 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. 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. | — | ||||||
| 1/10/26 | The Art of the Blue Flag | Ever Wondered What the Pros are Waving? | Inside the SCCA 🏎️🚩 | Have you ever been at the track and wondered why some corner workers are frantically pointing a blue flag while others seem to just "hover" it? There is a massive difference between a "lazy blue" and a "your mirrors are about to be blown off" warning.In this episode of Inside the SCCA, host Brian Bielanski sits down with Flag Chief Tiffany Bingheim to break down Flagging 201: The Blue Flag. Whether you’re a driver who wants to know what the flaggers are actually thinking, or a new volunteer looking to level up from the basics, we’re diving into the "art" of signaling.In this episode, we cover:The crucial difference between SCCA and F1 blue flag rules.Why "vigorous" pointing beats simple waving.The "Leg Flip" technique (yes, really!).How to handle blue flagging during qualifying vs. a live race.A hilarious (and terrifying) story about throwing the wrong flag at a race leader.Stop guessing and start mastering the corner. If you’ve ever wanted to get closer to the action than a grandstand ticket allows, this is your roadmap.Join the SCCA: seca.comFind Your Region: Use the SCCA Region Finder tool!#SCCA #CornerWorker #Motorsports #FlaggingAndCommunications #RoadAmerica #RaceMarshal #TrackDay #BlueFlag #InsideTheSCCAInstagram: @trnupdates Twitter: @TRN_Updates TikTok: trn_updates Twitch: @greybeardsimracerPartners - 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. 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. | — | ||||||
| 11/21/25 | 🏎️ Track Night in America & Autocross: How the SCCA is Promoting Motorsports Culture |🏁 | Ever wonder how grassroots motorsports clubs like the SCCA keep the tires turning? In this final episode of our three-part series, SCCA VP Hayward Wagner dives deep into the growth engine that is Track Night in America and the enduring culture of SCCA Autocross (Solo). We pull back the curtain on how these programs became the largest participation events in the club. Learn the core philosophy behind Track Night's massive success ("Fastest way to get on track") and the biggest challenge facing the SCCA: inventory (finding available racetracks!). Plus, Wagner addresses the biggest Autocross debate—the challenges of rule evolution and the future of the Solo Nationals at Lincoln. If you love driving your car on the edge or want to see where the next generation of racers comes from, this is a must-watch!Hit 'Like' and subscribe for more exclusive SCCA insights!#SCCA #TrackNightInAmerica #Autocross #Solo #Motorsports #TrackDay #SCCAClubRacing #funwithcars Instagram: @trnupdates Twitter: @TRN_Updates TikTok: trn_updates Twitch: @greybeardsimracerPartners - 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. 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. | — | ||||||
| 11/14/25 | Motorsport’s Wake-Up Call: How Pitt Race Vanished Without Warning | Note: Near the end of this episode there is a discussion about mental health and suicide. When news broke that Pittsburgh International Race Complex (PITT Race) was sold and set to close — with no warning — the motorsports world was stunned.In this emotional episode of Inside the SCCA, host Brian Bielanski sits down with longtime racer and insider Dan Dennehy-Rodriguez to unpack the shocking truth behind the sale, what really happened inside those closed-door zoning meetings, and what it means for the future of grassroots racing in America.⚙️ We cover:How the sale blindsided the entire racing communityThe real story behind the zoning change and “data center” rumorsWhy this could happen to your favorite track nextWhat we can learn from Palm Beach, Willow Springs, and beyondHow racers can protect the sport’s most important facilities👉 This isn’t just a sad story — it’s a wake-up call for every motorsports fan, driver, and club in the U.S.#InsideTheSCCA #PitRace #MotorsportsNews #GrassrootsRacing #SaveOurTracks #RacingCommunity #SCCA #TrackTalk #racelife Pittsburgh Area Food Bank: https://pittsburghfoodbank.org/find-f...At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, they understand that life's challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone. Dial 988 if you need help. Instagram: @trnupdates Twitter: @TRN_Updates TikTok: trn_updates Twitch: @greybeardsimracerPartners - 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. 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. | — | ||||||
| 11/7/25 | Running the Runoffs with Flag Chief Tiffany Bingheim | Inside the SCCA | 👀 EVER WONDERED what it takes to run the biggest amateur road racing event in North America? 🏁In this Inside the SCCA episode, we sit down with Tiffany Bingheim, the Flag Chief for the legendary SCCA Runoffs at Road America! Tiffany pulls back the curtain on the massive volunteer effort required to run an event that fields 500-800 competitors over a full week of intense, national championship road racing.From the chaos of scheduling and managing a team of 100 flaggers to the vital importance of volunteer retention (and good trackside lunches!), Tiffany shares her journey. Hear how she went from discovering Road America at age 21 to becoming a division administrator and leading the Flagging & Communications (F&C) team for the Runoffs.We dive deep into:The "Come for the cars, stay for the people" reality of SCCA volunteering.Dispelling the myth: Are you experienced enough to volunteer at the Runoffs? (The answer might surprise you!)Why Road America is a bucket list destination for motorsports enthusiasts.A critical Tech Tip on fire extinguishers and kill switches that could save a driver's life!How to overcome the biggest bottleneck for prospective volunteers: the cost of travel and lodging.Whether you're a seasoned SCCA volunteer, a flagging enthusiast, or just curious about the inner workings of the Runoffs, this episode is your masterclass in event management and motorsports community. Don't forget to like and subscribe for more deep dives into the world of amateur racing!🔔 Future Episode Tease: Stick around for a sneak peek at the next episode where we dive into "Flagging 201: The Art of Blue Flagging."#SCCARunoffs #RoadAmerica #MotorsportsVolunteer #FlaggingAndCommunications #SCCA #RoadRacing #AmateurMotorsports #RaceVolunteers #FlagChief #insidethescca Instagram: @trnupdates Twitter: @TRN_Updates TikTok: trn_updates Twitch: @greybeardsimracerPartners - 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. 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. | — | ||||||
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| 10/31/25 | How Time Trials, Rally Cross & Targa Are Changing Grassroots Motorsports Forever | Inside the SCCA | 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 competitionThe “One Team” concept behind the next generation of eventsWhat the 2026 Time Trials Nationals might look likeTarga : the perfect program for busy racers and “soccer-parent” schedulesCollaboration with Gridlife & GTA — not competition, but cooperationThe 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 #MotorsportPodcastInstagram: @trnupdates Twitter: @TRN_Updates TikTok: trn_updates Twitch: @greybeardsimracerPartners - 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. 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. | — | ||||||
| 10/24/25 | Inside the SCCA: Hill Climbs, Road Rallies & How Grassroots Racing Shapes Motorsports with Hayward Wagner | 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.Instagram: @trnupdates Twitter: @TRN_Updates TikTok: trn_updates Twitch: @greybeardsimracerPartners - 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. | — | ||||||
| 10/22/25 | 🏁 What really keeps champions coming back to the SCCA Runoffs? | Inside the SCCA | 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. | — | ||||||
| 10/16/25 | Motorsports' Health Check: ACCUS President George Silberman on SCCA, NASCAR & the Global Picture | 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. | — | ||||||
| 10/10/25 | From Dirt Bikes to the Runoffs: A Rookie’s Racing Journey 🚦🏁 | Inside the SCCA – Episode 245Host 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 #MotorsportJourneyPartners - 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. | — | ||||||
| 9/23/25 | From Flip to Fightback: Joey Andrews’ Wild Spec MX-5 Journey | Inside the SCCA | 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. | — | ||||||
| 9/23/25 | From Indoor Karting to Spec MX-5 | Joey “Stiglette” Andrews’ Racing Journey | Inside the SCCA Ep. 243 | 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. | — | ||||||
| 9/14/25 |  Dave Ogburn on Sim Racing, Nürburgring Prep & Real Racing | Inside Sim Racing | 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/ | — | ||||||
| 9/13/25 | Did I just set the Solo Nationals LAST PLACE record? – Brian’s hilarious perspective. | 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/... | — | ||||||
| 9/12/25 |  Stevie Ray on Sim Racing, Real Racing & Building Leagues | Inside Sim Racing Podcast | 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/ | — | ||||||
| 9/12/25 | Autocross, Community & Fierce Competition at Solo Nationals | Inside the SCCA | 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/... | — | ||||||
| 9/12/25 | First-Timers, Rain, & Wild Cars: Inside Day 2 at 2025 SCCA Solo Nationals! The Racing Network 1.26K subscribers | 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/... | — | ||||||
| 9/12/25 | Kart Mod: The Fastest Class in Autocross? | Solo Nationals 2025 Wednesday Report | 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/... | — | ||||||
| 8/29/25 | The Biggest Amateur Motorsport Event in America | Solo Nationals Preview | 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 | — | ||||||
| 8/29/25 |  Inside Sim Inside Sim Racing Podcast | 12-Time iRacing World Champion Cam Ebben | 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/ | — | ||||||
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