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Our podcast is trying to encourage people to try high performance driving and racing, so Vicki wanted to start a special series she calls \u201cSo You Wanna Racecar\u201d.\xa0 For this episode, A lot of our fellow teams recognize that our paddock game is often better than our on track game so we could not\xa0 escape our Racing 101 series without covering our paddock prep and processes at a race weekend.

Please let us know if we missed anything that you may want discussed in a future episode of our Racing 101 Series.\xa0

The outline for the series is:

Part 1:\xa0 Building Your First Race Car (and options to not)

Part 2:\xa0 Safety and Safety Related Equipment Needed

Part 3:\xa0 Best Entry Points To Start Performance Driving

Part 4:\xa0 Buying and Selling Cars (With Special Guest Lara Vernon)

Part 5:\xa0 Going To and From The Event/Track \u2013 What To Expect

Part 6:\xa0 Paddock and Pit \u2013 Best Practices

Part 7:\xa0 Perspective of a New Driver (With Guest Adam Owens)

Part 8:\xa0 Tools, Spares, Supplies Needed for a Race Weekend

Part 9:\xa0 Common Issues All Drivers Will/May Experience in When On Track For the First Time

Part 10:\xa0 Miscellaneous Topics (& Things We Forget to Mention Earlier)

In this episode of Dominating with Dawson, we discuss the idea of racing in the rain or on a wet track.\xa0 We strongly feel that this is a great opportunity to learn since you will have less grip and go at lower speeds.\xa0 It also reduces the amount of wear to your brake pads and tires.\xa0 Try to view this as a great thing for everything related to learning except for taking pictures of you driving on the track.\xa0 The central trick is to mentally approach it from a positive perspective.

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A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/Racing101Part4

We hope you enjoy this episode!

PS\xa0 Please don\u2019t forget that if you are looking to add an Apex Pro to your driving telemetry system, don\u2019t forget to use our discount code for all Apex Pro systems you will receive a free Windshield Suction Cup Mount for the system, a savings of $40.\xa0 Just enter the code \u201cghitlikesapex!\u201d when you order.\xa0 We have two systems for our team and Bill is looking to add a third for this season, pending CFO approval from Vicki.\xa0 They are a great system and truly invaluable in safely increasing your speed on track and/or autocross etc.

Best regards,

Vicki, Jennifer, Alan, and Bill

Hosts of the Garage Heroes In Training Podcast and Garage Heroes In Training racing team drivers

Highlights from this episode include:

1)\xa0 Bill ends up sleeping in the bathtub right from the start\xa0

2)\xa0 We start off with several of the more popular options for where to stay at or near the track, hotels, RV\u2019s, rental RVs\u2019, local campgrounds, etc.\xa0 We go over some of our experiences and preferences, as well as several of th factors to think about for each potential option.\xa0

3)\xa0 There are also options for where to set up you paddock area at the track.\xa0 Many tracks have enclosed garages that are available for rent.\xa0 Almost all have electrical hookups as well.\xa0\xa0

4)\xa0 Paddock organization strategies we have found to work for our team, as well as when we have had shared paddocks with several other teams and friends. \xa0 As with the pit area and track area, we find it helpful to have a Paddock King/Queen to lead everyone, as well as several other jobs within the team.

5)\xa0 If you have ever wondered about what supplies you should or could bring, we have what we have found to work best.\xa0 Your mileage may vary and you can add or remove as fits your team.\xa0 We tend to have a large number of team members at our races, so we may have a lot of things that your team may not need every time, but we wanted to be inclusive.\xa0

6)\xa0 Vicki and Jennifer sprinkle in several tips and tricks that we have learned, developed, and stolen from other teams and paddocks.

7)\xa0 Water, drinks, food, plates, cuttletry, masseuses, seating, tents, etc are all discussed.\xa0 Add in seerla great tips of things to bring with you and things that are easier to pick up at or near the track.

8)\xa0 Since at most tracks if you are staying on site you are essentially dry camping, there are a\xa0 ton of\xa0 tips and tricks that\xa0 have been used by campers for years.\xa0

9)\xa0 If there was one key word for this it would be to pre-prep whenever possible.\xa0\xa0

10) Breakfast tips, Lunch tips, and Dinner tips, including crock pots and crock pot liners, as well as snacks and things you can easily grab on the go.

11) \xa0 We have also found that having a few white boards to be invaluable for communicating within our team.\xa0 Each one will cover an individual area.\xa0 The three we use routinely are our on track related schedule (planned and updated), any tools/parts/supplies needed, and Car Issues/Upgrades that need to be addressed at or after the race. \xa0 The big thing is to communicate as well as you can as a team, under stress, and often scattered across the race track, paddock area, and local towns/parts stores, lol.

12) \xa0 Totes and kitting your tools, parts, and supplies are critical to being able to quickly perform many of the more common jobs without having to scramble and look for various items and\xa0 supplies, wasting time.\xa0 An added step that should not be skipped is labelling the totes and kits with labels from a label maker or on post it that have been taped over to make them waterproof.

13) Tools and parts are a critical aspect that we cover quickly in this episode.\xa0 We have an entire episode dedicated to this area in an upcoming Racing 101 episode.\xa0

14) \xa0 We are still looking for a good solution for keeping our hands warm while racing in the rain, especially when its cold and rainy.

Additional Information and Links:

Our recommended and prioritized checklists are available on our website at: \xa0 https://garageheroesintraining.com/racing-checklists/\xa0

Several of our favorite recipes can be found on our website:\xa0 www.GarageHeroesInTraining.com\xa0 \xa0

Homemade Meatballs and sauce (for sandwiches etc):\xa0\xa0

Chicken Fajita

Steak Fajita

Hawaiian/Kalua Pulled Pork

\xa0Pancakes

Smores\xa0

Track Map

Tool Lists:\xa0\xa0

Little Tikes Chairs:\xa0\xa0