Back on Late to Grid! Bill recaps a challenging racing season with the RX-7, including Mid-Ohio, Nelson Ledges, suspension upgrades, a transmission failure, and the lessons learned along the way.
Then, Bill shares five practical tips for getting better results from a performance shop, from finding the right shop and sourcing parts to communication, budgeting, relationships, and planning ahead.
Whether you're into autocross, track days, endurance racing, HPDE, or grassroots motorsports, this episode has plenty of lessons to help you get more out of your car and your racing season.
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The racing season may be winding down, but now is the time to start preparing for the next one.
If you’ve spent this season building a list of upgrades, repairs, or performance improvements for your race car or track car, don’t wait until the first event of next season is right around the corner.
Atomic Auto Sports can help you create a plan and get the work scheduled so your car is ready when it’s time to head back to the track.
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