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Shawn Sampson of Sampson Racing Communications essentially started the use of in-car radio system use for amateur racing about 30 years ago.\xa0 Since then, he has been working with all types of racing and racing organizations including NASCAR, NASA, and SCCA, as well as the US Coast Guard.\xa0 During the episode, we go into the different types of radios, their use and capabilities, as well as various installation tips of what to do, and in our case a several things we should not have done.\xa0 Our team has historically had a difficult time communicating within a race, but after this episode, we know what to do and how to test our systems so that at our next race we will have crystal clear two way communication across the entire track area.\xa0 And some great news is that you may not need to buy anything else for your system.\xa0 It could be a simple matter of improving your installation and eliminating several ways that commonly impact many/most radio installations.\xa0\xa0Now if we could only get a mute button for Alan, lol.

On this episode\u2019s Dominating with Dawson, Ben, Vicki, and Bill go into the typical ways that you will get off and on a track for the first time to help minimize any stress related to starting out at your first track day or HPDE.\xa0 Each track may have individual idiosyncrasies that vary, but the fundamentals are usually very similar.\xa0 We also go into tips on hand signals and procedures that everyone has messed up early on in their high performance driving career at a track.\xa0 This includes getting onto the grid and track, getting off the track, and within the paddock area.\xa0 It is very easy to make simple errors and hopefully this will minimize yours and help you feel more comfortable coming out onto the track.\xa0 Communication is the key, both before and especially during a track session.\xa0 You cannot overdo your communication to your fellow drivers.

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

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) Do you have any questions related to your car radio? How the use of radios originally started with amateur racing and some of the advantages of having radios beyond improving your race performance.

2)\xa0 Is your radio system doing everything you would like?\xa0 Is your radio system crystal clear across the track?

3)\xa0 If not, this could be the podcast to solve all your issues.

4)\xa0 Do you want a Digital or an Analog system?\xa0 Covered.

5)\xa0 What about a 5-Watt vs a 25-Watt system?\xa0 Does it matter?\xa0 Is the price difference worth it/worth anything?

6)\xa0 What about mounting issues?\xa0 How to make it a clean installation of both the radio and the antenna?\xa0\xa0\xa0

7)\xa0 Does the roof material/mounting surface impact performance?\xa0 How can this impact your antenna selection and the mounting method for best signal?

8)\xa0 What are the +/- 5 things that are impacting your current system?

9)\xa0 Can the antenna that came with your radio be better than the roof mounted antenna?\xa0 If so, why and what can you do to fix that and improve your system overall?

10)\xa0 How your antenna cable can turn into an inductive coil and strangle almost all the potential signal and range.

11)\xa0 Also, the importance of the helmet microphone type and placement.\xa0 Also, your push to talk button is a common issue.

12)\xa0 How to adequately test your system BEFORE you get to the track and have no time, tools, or parts available.

13)\xa0 Picture of our radio gun case and Shawn\u2019s multiple charging systems and soft packing solutions (crew wall bag)

14)\xa0 IMSA vs NASCAR:\xa0 What is the difference and what are the pluses and minuses of each.\xa0

15)\xa0 Shawn helps solve our team internal squabbles on where to position our push to talk button.\xa0

16)\xa0 UHF vs VHF systems.\xa0 It matters, especially if not at an enclosed circle or oval type track etc.\xa0

17)\xa0 What is the latest and best solution for in-car communication between the seats for an instructor at an HPDE?\xa0 Is anything good?\xa0 Chris Egan, please take note.\xa0 Lol.

18)\xa0 How does the location of your pit crew at the track impact the signal, especially within a metal garage, near a fence, etc.

19)\xa0 Installation tips and tricks for putting the radios, microphones, and earpieces into the helmet.

20)\xa0 How to keep the helmet installation from stressing during driver changes and especially during endurance racing.

21)\xa0 Speakers or earbuds?

22)\xa0 5-Watt systems vs 20- or 25-watt systems?\xa0 Is bigger better?

23)\xa0 Do you need an FCC license for amateur endurance racing?

24)\xa0 Bluetooth vs a wired system?\xa0 Is it worth the price distance?\xa0 What is the range?\xa0 How is Bluetooth usually used in racing?

25)\xa0 Can I tie in the radio system into my cell phone?\xa0 Should I?

26)\xa0 What can Sampson Racing Communication assist you and your team with?

27)\xa0 What are the differences between the different antennas available?

28) And probably most important, on what and where should you spend your money to maximize your communication performance and minimize your expenditure?

29)\xa0 Can I tie in my in-car communication into my in-car video system?\xa0 What do I use?

30)\xa0 What should you know about the Thunderhill 25 race?\xa0

Shawn Sampson on YouTube: \xa0https://tinyurl.com/ShawnsPersoanal

Sampson Racing Communication on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/SRCsYoutube