GHIT 0276: Mike Kramer on Racing Hondas in Honda Challenge and Beyond

Published: Dec. 27, 2021, 8:30 a.m.

GHIT 0276:\xa0 Mike Kramer Honda Challenge Racing Driver

Mike Kramer has been racing in Honda Challenge and is the two time H2 champion with NASA Southeast.\xa0 In addition, he also races in endurance racing with the 24 Hours of Lemons and Lucky Dog.\xa0 We have several goals for this episode and one of them is not so subtly aimed at convincing Vicki the our 1993 Honda Civic being a front wheel drive car is not so bad and how much fun we will have in 2022 using it as our primary endurance racing car.\xa0 Mike is a great example of how to start out and grow into an accomplished racing driver by simply making the choice to\xa0jump into the high performance driving pool and see what types interest you.\xa0 It sounds like we will be at several common racing events in 2022 and we can't wait to catch up with him again.

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

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Highlights from this episode include:

1)\xa0 Despite having won two NASA SE championships, some of the difficulties Mike has encountered at the recent national championship event, including his overcoming some of the bad experiences at Daytona.

2)\xa0 How to get started in high performance driving and what to expect and how to improve most quickly.\xa0 We especially break down some of the common misconceptions that may be preventing you from starting.

3)\xa0 What we have and should do to our 1993 Honda Civic DX race car that we are rebuilding this winter.\xa0 The discussion goes into several options for racing the car in endurance racing and sprint racing, along with possibly using it in HPDE events as well.

4)\xa0 How to choose a racing series and what to look for in your area.

5)\xa0 Advantages and Disadvantages of a front wheel drive and a rear wheel drive, as well as a few of the primary differences between the two types of cars.

6)\xa0 Some of the differences between regional events and national events.\xa0\xa0

To follow Mike and his racing exploits, please go to:\xa0\xa0

Instagram:\xa0 @argylecivic\xa0