Speed Secrets Podcast

This episode features an interview with race car driver Loni Unser discussing her experiences growing up in the legendary Unser racing family and how that legacy influences her career.

This special episode introduces the Speed Secrets SimRacer Academy and features a conversation with the team about its launch, teamwork, and motorsport experiences.

The host interviews his longtime friend Don Kitsch on New Year's Eve, reflecting on their racing careers and forward-focused mindset.

The hosts discuss their approach to answering listener questions, share a personal racing story, and encourage audience participation in a lighthearted conversation.

This episode features an interview with retired professional racer Johannes van Overbeek discussing his post-racing career managing a high-value car collection and reflecting on his racing experiences.

Jeff Braun and Ross Bentley discuss Jeff's narrow loss at the Daytona 24-hour race by 0.016 seconds and reflect on the competition and effort involved.

The hosts announce their new motorsport podcast 'It's Not the Car' while confirming the continuation of 'No Dumb Questions' and the final episode of 'Speed Secrets'.

This episode explores whether a highly intelligent AI driver would settle on one optimal driving style or vary inputs to achieve the fastest lap in racing simulations.

Two hosts discuss their recent travel experiences in the racing world, including driving trips and remote work, before transitioning to audience questions.

This episode of No Dumb Questions addresses whether testing on used tires is worthless in motorsport, exploring driver development and car tuning perspectives.

This episode explores the unspoken psychological tricks and mind games that professional race car drivers use on the track, including both clean and dirty tactics.

This episode of No Dumb Questions explores the role and importance of a limited slip differential in track driving and car setup, based on a listener's technical question.

The hosts introduce guest Sam Smith, an automotive journalist, and announce their upcoming new podcast called 'It's Not the Car' launching in January.

Jeff Braun explains why rally cars on tarmac exceed the optimal 10-degree slip angle for tire grip, drawing from his engineering experience with rally cross and other racing disciplines.

Two hosts discuss how racing drivers can give better feedback to their team about car setup during limited seat time in WRL races.

This episode introduces Ranger Road Motors, a racing team that helps veterans get involved in motorsports through programs like Lemons racing.

This episode features a Q&A session with racing expert Ross Bentley and guest host Bill Fischer, where they discuss listener questions about track driving and motorsports.

Two hosts discuss whether an engineer prefers working with a driver who understands engineering concepts versus one who doesn't, focusing on communication during car setup and debriefing in racing contexts.

This episode addresses a technical question about when crossweight is appropriate in road race cars to favor turning in one direction, discussing its application compared to oval racing.

Host Ross interviews Brian Ghidinelli about his racing comeback and updates on motorsportreg.com since their last podcast in 2017.

This episode discusses the differences between qualifying and race setups in single seater downforce cars like F1 and Indy, addressing a listener's technical question about adjustments and comparisons to cars with less downforce.

Host Ross Bentley interviews professional racing driver Tom Long about different driving styles in motorsports and whether there's only one correct way to drive fast.

This episode features an interview with Matt Romanowski, a motorsport professional who discusses his background as a driver, coach, and data expert specializing in race car performance and AIM data systems.

This episode features an interview with Mark Martin, team owner of W2W Racing, discussing his journey from driver to championship winner in the World Racing League and insights into endurance racing success.

This episode features an interview with Michele Graaff, a relatively inexperienced driver who shares her background in track days and performance driving through a local Porsche club.

This episode features an interview with veteran sports car driver Andy Pilgrim discussing how he has maintained a long and successful racing career while also promoting driver safety education.

This episode discusses whether using understeer to slow a car down in racing situations is a viable technique, prompted by a listener's question about its advantages and risks.

Host interviews NASA national champion Bryce Cleaver about his 2018 TT5 class championship, challenges of defending it, and strategic considerations for racing at Daytona.

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Mark Boudreau, CEO of Motorsport Prospects, discusses his journey from lifelong racing fan to creating a platform that helps young drivers navigate the business and career pathways in motorsport.

The hosts discuss their insecurities about providing answers on their podcast and then address a listener question about spotting their logo at the Le Mans race.

The hosts discuss whether they'd prefer working with a driver who has no technical background and just drives without arguing about setup, or one with technical expertise who provides detailed feedback but may second-guess decisions.

This episode features Eric Kaul discussing his involvement in high-performance driving and racing, including how he helps others save money on cell phone bills and his background in the sport.

Jeff Brown and Ross Bentley discuss racing techniques, specifically focusing on trail braking and how to determine the correct point to fully release the brakes in a corner.

The hosts discuss a technical question about what single quantifiable thing in race cars, like modern Formula One vehicles generating terabytes of data, remains unmeasurable but would be most useful for finding performance improvements.

The hosts discuss a listener's question about the optimal sequence for testing a race car, including track testing, seven-post rig tests, and wind tunnel analysis, as they move up to a higher racing class.

Jeff Fromm and Ross Bentley introduce their new podcast 'No Dumb Questions,' inspired by 'No Stupid Questions,' where they humorously discuss and answer questions, often veering off-topic for their own enjoyment.

This episode features a Q&A session where Ross Bentley and guest host Bill Fischer discuss notable racing turns, starting with the keyhole at Mid Ohio, to help drivers improve their technique by building a portfolio of turn approaches.

The hosts discuss a listener's question about the craziest idea they've had that no one thought would work but ended up succeeding, sharing personal anecdotes and reflections on risk-taking and innovation.

Two amateur endurance racers ask for guidance on how to approach car setup, with one focusing on limited-adjustment cars and another detailing specific modifications to a Porsche.

This episode features driver coach Jim Kearney discussing why many drivers don't use coaches despite their proven success in improving performance and winning championships.

This episode addresses a listener's question about transitioning from left foot braking in sim racing to right foot braking in real-world racing, focusing on technique and balance.

This episode features a Q&A session where guest host Bill Fisher asks Ross Bentley racing-related questions, focusing on clarifying jargon and discussing driving techniques.

This episode features James Colborn discussing his transition from production-based racing to open wheel cars, specifically his first experience driving a Formula Ford after moving back to the UK.

This episode features Brian Bohlander discussing how to secure racing sponsorships by differentiating between traditional sponsorship and motorsport marketing with a focus on value exchange.

Two hosts discuss a listener's question about transitioning a 16-year-old from a front-wheel drive VW Rabbit to a rear-wheel drive BRZ for track racing at Pacific Raceway.

Ross Bentley announces he is taking a break from the Speed Secrets Podcast due to a busy schedule including coaching in the IMSA series and working on a new project.

Ross Bentley interviews Tom Roberts about achieving flow states in high-performance driving, blending neuroscience, Zen philosophy, and personal experiences from annual Nürburgring trips.

Ross Bentley interviews Davin Sturtevant about his karting background and the creation of Kart Pulse, an online community for grassroots karting.

Ross Bentley interviews professional driver Stefan Rzadzinski about his experience competing in the Race of Champions, where he raced against stars like Sebastian Vettel and Kyle Busch.