Matt Harbert – Rad Air Racing & Atomic Autosports & Full Of Energy

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Matt Harbert is an automotive technician at Atomic Autosports and Rad Air in Wickliffe.  He’s also the team lead on the Rad Air Racing team and I finally had him on the podcast.

Matt’s full of energy and represents the great part of our sport.  I am excited to see people like Matt taking an interest in grassroots racing and contributing to the industry rather than just be in the industry.

Matt shares some great advice…

  • Don’t modify your car crazy
  • Skip Miata and buy a Corvette
  • Have fun (many people have told him this)
  • Get seat time
  • Change your fluids and look over your car prior to an event

Connect with and keep up with Matt (or try)…
Instagram
Facebook
Rad Air Racing

Has Matt been Late To Grid?  Very close and there’s a big lesson involved.

We give a shoutout to Andy Graham and his team at BoltsandNuts.com.  Listen to Andy’s episode here.

Racing with Rad Air.  Want to get on track in wheel to wheel racing with ChampCar?  Checkout the listings on Seat4Sale.

Want to live Life In The Fast Lane?  Connect with Bill Snow to learn more about franchise opportunities with Rad Air Complete Car Care.  Learn more at: Franchising with Rad Air.   Fill out the short form near the bottom of the page and Bill will be in touch.

Don’t for get that Michael Ribas has a special offer for Late To Grid Listeners – Save $100!
The first step in Michael’s coaching program is a strategy session that costs $175, but he’s knocking a $100 off.  Following this 90 minute session you’ll have a better idea of where you need to be and how to get there.  Michael will also provide you an actionable plan.  Connect with Michael here.

Check out our sponsors:
LMS-EFI Website, Facebook, Instagram
Atomic Autosports Website, Facebook, Instagram
ETC Coaching Michael Ribas on LinkedIn, ETC Website, ETC Instagram

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