You down with OPTT?
You will be after this episode. Bill sits down with the a few of the guys involved with a really cool time trial concept that continues the Northern Ohio and Western PA rivalry.
This is the second year for the Regional Time Trial Championship that is designed to foster inclusion and fun between the NEOhio, Steel Cities, and other SCCA regions.
Plus they’ve lined up some really cool award categories with awesome sponsors including MisFit Autowerks, Hawk Brakes, Summit Racing, and Yellow Bridge Brewing.
A big thanks to Dan Dennehy, Taylor Allen, Eric Franz, and Chris Carlisle for sharing their time trial knowledge and the best driving advice they’ve received.
The best driving advice they’ve received?
Taylor: Slow your hands down
Chris: Stay away from tricks
Eric: Keep eyes up
Dan: Seat time is key
Guest’s Instagrams:
Dan Dennehy
Taylor Allen
Chris Carlisle
Eric Franz
Links discussed during this episode:
OH/PA Track Night & Time Trials Enthusiast Facebook Group
Steel Cities – SCAA
Neohio – SCCA
Previous Episodes:
Dan Dennehy & Chris Carlisle – SCCA Enduro Recap
Eric Franz
Chris Carlisle – Joy Killer Racing
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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