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Danielle Tripp is our guest for this episode with special co-host Ben Dawson coming in as well.\xa0 Danielle is a member of the Winsome Racing team with Ben and has quickly progressed from starting our as a car girl who went on a racing experience event, started driving in HPDE events to become a racing instructor and raced in her first race in 2019.\xa0 It was great to catch up with Danielle and see how she progressed and where she wants to go.\xa0 We have no doubt she will get there, and quickly.\xa0 As a fellow Spec E46 (to be) racer, we appreciate the time and dedication it takes to build one of these on your own.

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\u201cHold On Kids, Mom\u2019s Driving!!!\u201d

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In addition, we also cover how to prepare for driving on a new (to you) racetrack.\xa0 We each have your own personal methods and present several alternatives that you may want to try.\xa0

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You can follow Danielle on Facebook at: \xa0Danielle Tripp or by following Winsome Racing.\xa0 She is also on Instagram @dtrippnurseracer

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Finally, in our Dominating with Dawson we go over how to introduce a new driver into racing, or more properly stated a few ways not to do it.\xa0 Everything can be an example, some are examples of things to do, some are things not to do.\xa0

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We hope you enjoy this episode!

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Best regards,

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Vicki, Jennifer, Alan, and Bill

Hosts of the Garage Heroes In Training Podcast and

Garage Heroes In Training racing team drivers

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Highlights from this episode include:

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1)\xa0 We get into her certifications of bad ass-ery, both local and global.

2)\xa0 How she started and how she first met Ben at the track and learned to be fast from him.\xa0

3)\xa0 Me first hear about Banana Sandwich Mike.\xa0 Still looking for him.\xa0

4)\xa0 She drives an E46 BMW called \u201cPeaches\u201d (story included) and a Mustang named \u201cJesse\u201d.\xa0 How the names came to be is entertaining.

5)\xa0 How the cheapest of Hot Wheels car has led to the decimation of many family finances on racing cars.

6)\xa0 How Danielle was the impetus to her husband Jason starting to enjoy racing on track as well as the mechanical aspects of the sport.

7)\xa0 How the cash flow out for attending a track event may be cheaper than the cost of speed on a public road.\xa0

8)\xa0 Ben foolishly promises to drive with us at the Thunderhill 25 in our Spec E46 if its ever finished.\xa0 Its recorded for all time.

9)\xa0 Bill cannot help but make comparison of their Winsome Racing team to our Lose Some racing team.\xa0 It is really just way too easy.

10)\xa0 Jennifer and Danielle bond over working on cars and how it compares to working on human bodies.\xa0 We are even more worried about going to a doctor now, lol, especially since Vicki agreed.

11)\xa0 Ben does his best impression of Debbie Downer from SNL.\xa0 Cue the sad trombones.

12)\xa0 We discuss the potential issues with being a female at a racetrack, which so far has been exacerbated in our experiences.\xa0

13)\xa0 The group discussion on prepping for a new track is helpful in showing several different things that you can do to be ready before you even arrive in the paddock.\xa0 We also discuss ways to improve once you are on track as well.\xa0 Many great ways to increase your enjoyment, especially early in the day/weekend.

14)\xa0 Outdoorsy and RVShare make their usual appearance on the podcast.\xa0 They should really sponsor us.\xa0 Or maybe just give a free rental every now and then.

15)\xa0 Bill over-preps and shares an example below in a link for one track.\xa0 Please let us know what you do, especially if it is different or better.\xa0 We are always looking to improve.

16)\xa0 We do not support nor recommend stealing your parent\u2019s car when you are underage, in spite of the fun we had during this episode.

17)\xa0 Vicki is introduced to left foot braking for the first time.\xa0 Mind >>> blown.\xa0 It apparently has never come up so far.\xa0 Or maybe it has, lol.

18)\xa0 Bill recommends the recent Top Gear episode segment with the cars going to the golf driving range.\xa0 One of the best segments ever.

19)\xa0 Jennifer starts the South Dakota RV story but valiantly tries to get out without the details.\xa0 Anyone want to hear more?\xa0 Please let us know.

20)\xa0 It looks like Reed will be trading cars with Danielle at an upcoming event.

21)\xa0 Ben makes it very clear his feeling on new car nannies.\xa0 Not a fan, especially on the track.