Late to Grid - Grassroots Racing
We share the stories and inspiration that will help get more people behind the wheel and on the track. Track days, HPDE, SCCA, NASA, ChampCar, LeMons, and autocrossing - we interview drivers and industry insiders that will help drivers along their motorsports journey.
The name, Late To Grid? In the past the host, Bill Snow, was always late to the track, late to get the car ready, and hence - Late To Grid. His goal with the podcast is to grow the sport and highlight the tools and resources that will help you get to the track and faster behind the wheel.
Episodes
138 episodes
Expert Tips for Novice Track Drivers
Bill chats with Jason Kennedy of Auto Interest, a leading high-performance driving (HPD) organization, about their unique approach to track days and driver education. Jason shares the story of Auto Interest's evolution, from a small group of Fo...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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46:51
Atomic Autosports at PRI 2024: Inside the Ultimate Racing Trade Show
Join the Atomic Autosports crew as they hit the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) trade show! 🚗💨 From cutting-edge technology and industry innovations to behind-the-scenes insights, the team shares their experience exploring one of the biggest ...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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45:19
Goal Setting for Your Best Racing Season Yet!
Bill from Atomic Auto Sports welcomes back Michael Ribas of Exceed Transition Coaching for a powerful episode focused on goal setting and achieving peak performance in motorsports. Whether you're an autocrosser, time trial enthusiast, or road r...
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34:34
From F1 Dreams to Automotive Aftermarket Guru
Join Bill from Atomic Auto Sports as he chats with Andrew Markel, Technical Director of Content for Babcock's Media and a lifelong motorsports enthusiast. Andrew shares his incredible journey, from witnessing Formula 1 in Detroit as a child to ...
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41:35
Track Heroes: How High-Performance Driving Heals Veterans' PTSD
Luke Ryker from Track Heroes joins us to share his inspiring story of using high-performance driving to help veterans and first responders overcome PTSD. Discover the science behind this unique program, how it works, and the incredible impact i...
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45:22
SEMA 2024: Upgrading Your Race Car with Hawk, Hoosier, NRG, & DEI
Get the inside scoop on SEMA 2024! We hit the show floor and talked to top industry players: Hawk Performance, Hoosier Tire, NRG Innovations, and Design Engineering, Inc. (DEI). Learn about their latest products, tips for track success, and how...
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Eric Baun - From Music to Motorsports, Racing with MS & a Love for the Track
Bill Snow welcomes Eric Baun, a sales rep and avid racer, to the Late to Grid podcast. Listen as Eric shares his motorsports journey from his first track day in a Volkswagen to his current passion for karting and endurance racing, including his...
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45:15
How This Mini Cooper Expert Found Success in Wheel-to-Wheel Racing
Bill Snow welcomes Adrian Willoughby, a Mini Cooper parts expert and avid racer, to the Late to Grid podcast. Listen as Adrian shares his motorsports journey from dirt tracks to endurance racing, including his first track day, his surprising st...
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From Spectator Drags to Baja: Jasper Drengler's Wild Motorsports Journey 🏁
Join Bill Snow on Late To Grid as he chats with Jasper Drengler, a passionate racer who's taken on everything from dirt ovals to the Nurburgring! Get ready for a wild ride as Jasper shares his incredible journey of racing in all 50 states, the ...
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48:05
Hoosier Track Attack Tire: The Millers Spill the Secrets 🤫
Join Bill Snow on Late To Grid for a tire talk with a twist! Johnny Miller and Johnny V Miller, father and son, from Track Day Tire.com, reveal the secrets of the brand new Hoosier Track Attack tire. Get insider tips on this game-changing tire,...
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45:04
Late to Grid: 944 Fest -- A Porsche Paradise With Tacos, Beer, & More!
Join Bill Snow as he chats with Travis and Kat, the organizers of the legendary 944 Fest, happening this Labor Day weekend at Nelson Ledges!Get ready for an inside look at this iconic event, including:A blast from the past:...
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Late to Grid: August Challenge - Who's in Your Room?
This month, Bill encourages listeners to take a hard look at their "room" - their circle of influence, the people who shape their lives and their motorsports journey. Are those around you pushing you toward your goals or holding you back?
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3:52
Late to Grid - John Troche: A Lifetime of Motorsports
Join Bill Snow on Late to Grid as he chats with John Troche, a 79-year-old autocrosser with a lifetime of motorsports experience. John shares his incredible journey, from owning a Cobra at 22 to conquering the autocross scene. Get ready for ins...
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Season 4
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Episode 20
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37:20
Late to Grid: Bill's Motorsports Journey - From Karting to Atomic Autosports
Buckle up, gearheads! This week's solo episode of Late to Grid is a personal one, as host Bill takes you on a nostalgic journey through his own motorsports adventures. From early days at the Indy 500 to his current role as founder of Atomic Aut...
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Season 4
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Episode 19
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41:29
Late To Grid: July Challenge - Do Less & Achieve More!
This month's challenge from host Bill Snow is to not get more done, but having less to do. When we say no to something we are actually saying yes to something else.Where can you delegate in your life? What can you say no to?...
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Season 4
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Episode 18
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5:05
Late to Grid: Taylor Allen - From Buick Regals to Vintage Indy Cars
This week on Late to Grid, Bill welcomes Taylor Allen to the Atomic Autosports studio for a chat about his motorsports journey, which has taken him from a surprising first track day experience in a Buick Regal to driving vintage Indy cars.<...
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Season 4
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Episode 17
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33:29
You Have Data - Now What? Race Keeper and Data Guru Bill Stevens Shares His Wisdom
Get ready to unlock the secrets of racing data! Join us as Bill Stevens, a seasoned racer and Race Keeper guru from BNS Racing Services, takes us on a thrilling ride through the world of data acquisition.Race Faster with Data: Unlock ...
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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44:56
5 Tips For Better Time Trial Results + The New TT Experience School with Dan Dennehy
Dan Dennehy is back for his third visit on the podcast to talk about time trials and the upcoming time trial experience at Pittsburgh International Race Complex.Learn more about the TT Experience School:
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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57:27
Get On Track with NASA HPDE - Joey Pollak and Derek Mortland
Joey Pollak and Derek Mortland, who both instruct with NASA Great Lakes and AutoInterests, join Bill to talk about their motorsports journeys and how drivers can get on track with NASA and NASA's HPDE progression program.Learn more.....
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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55:49
The Late To Grid May Challenge - Make It About You
The May Challenge is focused on what you need. Where do you need to improve? Make a list and start working on it. The goal is to be better tomorrow than you were today.Racing with Rad Air. Want to get on t...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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4:33
April Challenge To Make You A Better Person (And A Better Driver)
How did March go for you? Are you in a better place than you were on March 1st?Let's keep the momentum rolling!!Here’s the Late To Grid April Challenge:Continue to live a he...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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6:55
Late To Grind: Saevar Thordarson from Heritage Coffee in Solon, Ohio
Saevar Thordarson joins the Late To Grind to talk about his coffee ownership journey. Learn more about Heritage Coffee:Heritage Coffee Website
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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21:38
Mark Nolan - Cleveland's Car Guy Is Going Racing
If you live in Cleveland, Ohio you know Mark Nolan. He's been on air for 35 years and always has a smile. Plus, he's a car guy who is going racing.He just sold his Tex Powell build Oldsmobile GT car so that he could focus on...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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33:12
March Challenge To Make You A Better Person (And Driver)
How did you February go for you? Are you in a better place than you were on February 1st?Let's keep the momentum rolling!!Here’s the Late To Grid March Challenge:Live a healthy lifestyle<...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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6:20
Sarin Kodappully - Asking Questions Leads To Racing Joy
Sarin Kodappully takes to areas we never thought of when thinking about racing and life. He proposes the question, Where do you the joy from by being involved in racing? Think about that! Powerful.Sarin is a pure racer...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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1:15:29