GHIT 0117: Race Bar Returns - A Discussion of How Many Teams are Helping with the COVID 19 Pandemic

Published: June 5, 2020, 4:25 p.m.

Jim \u201cDaddy Earth\u201d Webb, Pat \u201cRichard Freelane\u201d McHugh take over another episode of the podcast (lol), but it was for a great cause and contribution to our society during this COVID 19 pandemic.\xa0 Jim and Pat have been working with James Ballenger from Ballenger Motorsports to raise funds and to fabricate and distribute face masks, face shields, and all kinds of assorted PPE for the Richmond region and anyone in need across the country.\xa0 Hopefully, you can add to the relief effort in some small way.\xa0 To bring it back to racing, we did get into a good discussion on the details and decisions related to converting your car from an OEM fuel system to using a fuel cell.\xa0 This is a truly inspiring story of what a bunch of race drivers and James Ballenger\u2019s team and Ballenger Motorsports were able to accomplish in a short amount of time.\xa0

As we always say, racers are some of the best and most generous people we have met.\xa0 This crisis has still not passed, so if you or anyone can help, it could literally be lifesaving and I am also sure we would like to be in a better position if there is ever a bounce back in the infection rate.\xa0 It took a bit to get the editing done, but the message and need remains the same. \xa0Even if you can\u2019t be of assistance in fabricating or assembly, there is always something that needs to be done that would assist.

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The Dominating with Dawson segment deals with what to do and what not to do when going on track for the first time.\xa0 \xa0

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We hope you enjoy the episode!

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Best regards,

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Bill, Vicki, Jennifer, and Alan

Hosts of the Garage Heroes In Training podcast and team members in the GHiT Immature Endurance Racing Team

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Highlights from the episode include:

1)\xa0 Working to make a difference in trying to contain and protect people from the COVID 19 virus

2)\xa0 Some of the unexpected challenges of helping deliver PPE to those in need

3)\xa0 How even little steps are significant, especially if we compound upon each other

4)\xa0 Karen makes an appearance for the first time on the podcast, lol.

5)\xa0 You can learn more at VirginiaNeedsPPE@gmail.com or contact them through email

6)\xa0 The parallels between this program and what happens in an endurance race are amazing.

7)\xa0 This effort will continue into the future as the economy starts to resume and a larger population of people can use shields and masks.

8)\xa0 If you want to donate to the effort, you can go to GoFundMe.com under Virginia Needs PPE

9)\xa0 Bill volunteers to let James and the team pass us during our next race.\xa0 It is the least we can do, lol.

10)\xa0 Even the next generation of Race Bar, Oliver, comes in for a brief podcast experience.

11)\xa0 A short Race Bars race car fleet review and its recent new addition with a super-secret theme

12)\xa0 Fuel cell discussion on details, locations, options, and aspects of the conversion and installation including some of the best options for venting the fuel cell.

13)\xa0 Ben is still sorting his nuts and bolts.\xa0 We hope he finished soon.\xa0

14)\xa0 Jim\u2019s latest deep dive is in the area of fuel discriminator valves.\xa0 Because Race Car.

15)\xa0 Rob Krider\u2019s magnetic towels for catching fuel as you fill gets another shout out.

16)\xa0 Some good discussion points on the morals of resuming racing events at this point.