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Why Your Race Car Setup is Failing (and how to fix it while getting 20% off!)If you’ve ever corner-weighted a car and wanted to throw the scales across the paddock, this this Mercedes-Benz SL Mille Miglia 417 episode is for you…In this episode Tim tours various airport lounges, Chris rewires his home to work without power, Chrissy is running in short sleeves for Colorado winter while Mental goes unguided, tosses his FSAE car onto saw horses, just to have it fall on him.  Really, we sit down with Jeff & Tim, the creators of Race Setup Pro—a software tool built by racers, for racers—and break down why most amateur race cars are leaving massive time on the table… even when the parts are “right.”We talk real-world suspension setup, corner balancing frustrations, and why “just turning a wrench” isn’t enough if you don’t understand what the car is actually doing.Race Setup Pro is grassroots setup software for every level of motorsports from HPDE to IMSA. “It’s software designed to help you optimize your setup. It’s interview based, so you answer questions about your car, how you like it to feel, and what it’s doing on track, and it makes recommendations on how to adjust tire pressures, dampers, sway bars, etc.  It will even give advice on aero, spring rates, alignment, and corner balance.” It can grow with you and your team as you progress through the various forms of motorsport.  And because they are awesome, Tim & Jeff are offering you a 20% discount!Why corner balancing feels impossible the first time (and how to fix it)How Race Setup Pro turns chaos into clarityThe most common setup mistakes amateur racers makeWhy your car feels fast… but isn’tHow to make measurable setup changes instead of guessingReal paddock stories from Gridlife, SCCA, NASA, and endurance racingA healthy dose of low-dollar racing humorWhether you’re racing: SCCA, NASA, Gridlife, Endurance racing or HPDE / Time Attack…or just wrenching in your garage wondering why the car still feels off, this episode will change how you think about setup.Corner weighting and suspension tuning shouldn’t feel like voodoo. Race Setup Pro gives you:Clear data visualizationLogical setup directionRepeatable resultsLess frustration, more lapsIf you’re tired of: ❌ Chasing setup changes ❌ Second-guessing adjustments ❌ Copying someone else’s numbers…this software is worth your attention.Learn more about Race Setup Pro (link in show notes)Subscribe for weekly racing tech + laughsDrop a comment: What setup problem drives you crazy?Race Setup Pro (save 20% with code “EVERYONERACERS” until March 31, 2026) https://www.racesetuppro.com/On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579058921992On the Gram https://www.instagram.com/racesetuppro/Get 6 months of Firelaps free with your subscription!Entire Corner Weighting Setup for on Racing Junk (which pairs perfectly with your newly subscribed Race Setup Pro)https://www.racingjunk.com/other/184761477/suspension-setup-pad-with-wireless-longacre-scales.html#8Infrared Thermometer Temperature with Thermocouple Probe - https://a.co/d/ctaBp6wPiggly Wiggly Mercedes (Mercedes-Benz SL Mille Miglia 417)https://www.evo.co.uk/mercedes/sl/15308/mercedes-benz-sl-mille-miglia-417-details-and-pictures2 Drivers are Suing Laguna Seca (Adam Ismail @ the Drive)  https://www.thedrive.com/news/nissan-skyline-gt-r-owners-suing-laguna-seca-after-negligent-tractor-driver-smashes-cars-during-red-flagArizona to Remove Speed Limits? (Caleb Jacobs @ The Drive) https://share.google/J7fopJDvq46iiKxnzMichael K’s recommended cheap impact wrenchhttps://www.walmart.com/ip/Hyper-Tough-20V-Max-Brushless-1-2-inch-Mid-Torque-Cordless-Impact-Wrench-with-4-0Ah-Lithium-Ion-Battery-and-Charger/5589903045?classType=REGULAR&adsRedirect=true🏁 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:🧠 Why Race Setup Pro Matters

Welcome back to Everyone Racers, the podcast for weekend warriors, budget-built race cars, wrench-turning heroes, and anyone who loves the chaos of amateur motorsports. Episode #415 is a wild ride packed with racing news, wrenching disasters, automotive comedy, and deep-in-the-paddock storytelling every grassroots racer will appreciate.In this Steering wheel Ep 415, Tim’s fancy truck makes him do his own driving, like a sucker! Chris hangs pictures, Chrissy got a new helmet while Mental breaks down and buys a Hyundai.Really this week the gang talks about everything from golfing at Cypress Point, DIY sink disasters, buying a 2025 Toyota Tacoma, new helmets, Christmas trees, and the eternal struggle of traffic-assist systems that swear they see ghosts in the fog. We also dive into the hilarious chaos of a Waymo self-driving car wandering into a felony stop, Hyundai recalling only its silver cars, and a Tesla showing “people” in a cemetery at night. Then it’s onto real racing: 🏁 Lemons Sonoma Preview – 141 cars, insane weather forecast, and spectators getting full paddock access. 🏁 Road Atlanta Preview – 112 cars, 22% BMW invasion, Fifth Avenue dominance (?) 🏁 Lucky Dog at Barber – Pintos, Miatas, and the usual Southeast madness. 🏁 ChampCar VIR Results – Close finishes all weekend long.There's also a deep dive into used racing gear, buying radios & cool-shirt systems on the cheap, and listener comments that are as funny as they are brutally honest. Plus — the Pink Rambler returns!If you love endurance racing, budget builds, track-day life, garage stories, and the pure insanity of grassroots motorsports… this episode has everything.Waymo Self Driver Rolls Through Felony Traffic Stop (Justin Hughs @ Jalopnik)https://www.jalopnik.com/2042619/waymo-robotaxi-cruises-through-felony-stop/Abandoned Race Track near Mental’s House. (Steven Edelstein @ The Drive)https://www.thedrive.com/news/this-deserted-racetrack-is-almost-30-miles-from-the-nearest-paved-roadSilver Hyundai's Freak Themselves Out (Jason Torchinkski @ The Autopian) https://www.theautopian.com/why-hyundai-has-to-recall-only-silver-cars-over-a-serious-safety-defect/Racing Junk to Shop for your support gearhttps://www.racingjunk.com/category/racing-safety-equipment/racing-equipment/12?page=1Michael K’s recommended cheap impact wrenchhttps://www.walmart.com/ip/Hyper-Tough-20V-Max-Brushless-1-2-inch-Mid-Torque-Cordless-Impact-Wrench-with-4-0Ah-Lithium-Ion-Battery-and-Charger/5589903045?classType=REGULAR&adsRedirect=true2026 Lemons Rally Schedulehttps://24hoursoflemons.com/lemons-rally/ Save PittRacehttps://www.facebook.com/share/v/1BgoHsyZ3i/ Weaber Valley Speedway on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/Weabersvalleyspeedway2 Mental’s Porsche 912 - https://youtu.be/_AEg7U4mWgI?feature=shared  Download or stream here -⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/5NsFZDTcaFlu4IhjbG6fV9   ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPrTs8wdzydOqbpWZ_y-xEA ⁠  - Our YouTube Everyone Racers is the weekly podcast for low-dollar racing, Lemons/ChampCar/NASA/SCCA competitors, and every automotive enthusiast who knows the paddock is the best part of the weekend. Hosted by Chris, Chrissy, Tim and Mental, we mix racing knowledge with bad decisions, comedy, and real-world wrenching. • amateur racing podcast • 24 Hours of Lemons • ChampCar endurance racing • Lucky Dog Racing League • Sonoma Raceway preview • Road Atlanta weekend • endurance racing tips • cheap race car builds • DIY race car maintenance • motorsports news & comedy • grassroots racing stories • mechanic fails & repair wins • self-driving car fails • Toyota Tacoma review • racing gear shopping tips • “how to get started in amateur endurance racing” • “budget race car build tips 2024” • “best helmets for amateur racing” • “what to know before racing at Sonoma Lemons” • “funniest motorsports podcast for car enthusiasts” • “grassroots racing news and updates”🎧 About Everyone Racers

Welcome back to the Everyone Racers Podcast, where low-buck motorsports, strange car culture, & a questionable amount of mechanical judgment collide at high speed. Whether you wrench, race, break stuff, or just laugh at people who do… you’re home.In this Steering wheel Ep 412, Tim depletes California’s wine supply, Chris has a tiny hammer, Chrissy can't organize her tools , Mental shorts oil futures & drools over ‘Renolls.’Really we talk about all of the great gifts to get & give this holiday season.Also, • Mental’s cross-country bread van disaster story — including turbo failure, oil consumption measured in gallons, & the realization mid-drive that the heater doubles as a carbon monoxide delivery system. • Terrible holiday gifts for car people, & the “Gator Grip” socket from hell. • The crew’s Thanksgiving adventures, garage disasters, home repairs, & smoking meats like true race-team dads. • A new Renault auction full of bizarre French creations • Terrible tools, presents & why British cars deserve sympathy when they’re actually running.If you’re into: 🏁 amateur racing 🛠 budget builds & garage hacks 🚗 oddball cars & endurance racing 🤣 car-culture comedy …then this episode will feel like hanging in the paddock with your weirdest & funniest race-family friends. What’s the WORST car-related gift you’ve ever received? Reanults for Sale!https://www.theautopian.com/if-youre-a-freak-this-is-the-best-car-auction-in-decades/https://www.artcurial.com/en/sales/6445 actual auction site Honda Passport Wave Jerry Perez @ the drive https://www.thedrive.com/news/the-honda-passport-wave-is-a-thing-and-im-grateful-for-itWorst Gifts Ever (Jason Torchinsky @ The Autopian)https://www.theautopian.com/heres-our-guaranteed-worst-gifts-for-the-car-lover-in-your-life/Racing Junk dune buggy https://www.racingjunk.com/dune-buggy-sand-rail/182976992/1000cc-bms-dune-buggy-.html?category_id=3529&np_offset=10The Gifts!Blayze: Private 1:1 Coaching & Training Platform https://blayze.io/car-racingExtra nomex socks, WITH LABELS https://www.ogracing.com/products/sparco-soft-touch-nomex-socks-crew-lengthVisor Cleaner - https://www.stilohelmets.com/products/accessories/parts/YA0640?srsltid=AfmBOor-jfJaWsKx-QxnSBTiGc8R3cdMI51cDW7PSQvi8hRmKtY5p2KYMolecule refreshhttps://www.amazon.com/Molecule-MOLMLWA011-Wash-1-gallon/dp/B01M022GCH?th=1Race Gearhttps://necksgen.com/collections/head-and-neck-restraintsSFI Sockshttps://winecountrymotorsports.com/products/alpinestars-race-v4-nomex-socksTire crayon - https://a.co/d/39F9iySTool organizer/charger station - https://a.co/d/5NUs0gsRolling mechanics stool - https://a.co/d/5TucKll Alternative to EZ Jacks. - https://ezcarlift.com/ Knipex wire strippers - https://a.co/d/1vWKSIAModular LED ceiling lights: https://a.co/d/j9OBbmwRC Motor Battles Team Battle Racers: https://share.google/CtLaJZVBhhgDdoQAURacing junk pro membership on sale now https://www.racingjunk.com/member_upgrade?p_code=cyber99&level=CLUB1Art of their favorite car, mostly from EtsyMilwalkee womens work pants - gridiron joggers (or not joggers.. I have thoughts)https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-Women-s-Size-12-Brown-GRIDIRION-Double-Knee-Jogger-Work-Pants-with-6-Pockets-F652N-12R/332101441Blipshift has fun stuff! https://www.blipshift.com/Pricey worth it Earbuds - https://a.co/d/8WeC8aOMulti tool https://www.etsy.com/listing/950652286/personalized-multitool-hammer-tool?ref=share_v4_lxWindshield repair kit https://a.co/d/4APL9g412v fridge/freezer: https://www.bougerv.com/products/dual-zone-portable-fridge-freezer$8 for either https://www.harborfreight.com/250-lumen-portable-folding-led-work-light-71076.htmlhttps://www.harborfreight.com/7-function-digital-multimeter-59434.htmlBooks https://www.theautopian.com/11-books-for-the-car-enthusiast-in-your-life-autopian-gift-guide/#!CEL Lamp https://a.co/d/0zd4pRA

“We Laughed, We Broke Cars, We Grew: A Year of Ridiculous Racing Stories”Welcome back to Everyone Racers — the podcast built for every wrench-turner, garage philosopher, track-rat, Lemons lifer, and endurance racing addict out there. Whether you’re wrenching on a hopeless Craigslist find or prepping for ChampCar, Lucky Dog, SCCA, NASA, or Lemons, you're in good company here.In this Wedge Ep 413 Tim sees his ENTIRE family and makes memories, Chris tells you how to destroy a bridge in Kansas and Chrissy likes people in CO while Mental rejects a meeting with F1 star Alex AlbonReally it’s our annual hippie thankful episode as we reminisce on great and cool people, places and experiences we had this year! Come with us as we take a deep dive into a full season of amateur racing: the victories, the disasters, the questionable decisions, the creative themes, the friendships, and the laughs that made 2025 unforgettable.We open with the classic E1R humor and Mopar nerdiness: the legendary 413 Max Wedge engine and why “the wedgie wins again” still makes us giggle Then we jump into a whirlwind of stories from the road and the paddock:F1 qualifying in Las Vegas and sneaking into better seats because track workers weren’t enforcing anything Judging at Road America, NOLA, Buttonwillow, New Hampshire, and more, including Barbie-themed chaos, airplane costumes, and the infamous “...just $30 a day will keep Greg drunk…” signs Being part of a massive amateur-racing community where listeners reach out for help with everything from roll-cage builders in DFW to Mazda3 parts lists, and how this community of listeners has grown enough that we can connect racers across the country We also reflect on:Seat time wins, broken flip flops, and hobby-horsing through the paddock at Pitt RaceOff-the-grid trips to remote campsites, ghost towns, and the “tippy-top” of Maine where even Starlink barely kept us alive How aging racers adapt — glasses, hearing aids, sensible eating, and the humbling moment when Mental was reminded he can’t keep up with Tim all weekend anymore This episode is a celebration of what makes grassroots motorsport magical:👉 The people you meet. The places racing takes you. The absolute dumb fun that happens along the way.And because it’s Thanksgiving week, we wrap it all up with gratitude; for the teams we’ve raced with, the listeners who keep this show alive, and the whole weird, beautiful world of amateur endurance racing. Towed Excavator Punches through Bridge (Caleb Jacobs @ the Drive) thttps://www.thedrive.com/news/heres-johnny-over-height-excavator-punches-through-bridge-while-in-transportCool Pitt Race Stuff for Auction (Caleb Jacobs @ the Drive)https://www.thedrive.com/news/this-race-track-liquidation-sale-is-a-treasure-trove-of-cars-and-equipment the link to the auction list. https://www.proxibid.com/Kiko-Auctioneers/Trucks-Autos-Race-Karts-Rusty-24920/event-catalog/28911220 Mil for a Gordon Murray S1 LM that has never been driven.(Brian Silvestro @ the Autopian)https://www.theautopian.com/gordon-murray-s1-lm-sells-for-20-million/RacingJunkhttps://shop.racingjunk.com/PGA Hopehttps://www.pgareach.org/pgahope?campaign=7353392026 Lemons Rally Schedulehttps://24hoursoflemons.com/lemons-rally/ Save PittRacehttps://www.facebook.com/share/v/1BgoHsyZ3i/Weaber Valley Speedway on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/Weabersvalleyspeedway2Mental’s Porsche 912 - https://youtu.be/_AEg7U4mWgI?feature=shared Our Website -⁠ https://everyoneracers.com/⁠ Download or stream here -⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/5NsFZDTcaFlu4IhjbG6fV9 ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPrTs8wdzydOqbpWZ_y-xEA ⁠ - Our YouTube If you love racing stories, garage disasters, Lemons themes, tech lessons you didn’t ask for, and laughing until your ribs hurt, this is the perfect episode to jump into.💬 Drop a comment about YOUR best racing story of the year🔁 Share with your team/group chat

“We Laughed, We Broke Cars, We Grew: A Year of Ridiculous Racing Stories”Welcome back to Everyone Racers — the podcast built for every wrench-turner, garage philosopher, track-rat, Lemons lifer, &endurance racing addict out there. Whether you’re wrenching on a hopeless Craigslist find or prepping for ChampCar, Lucky Dog, SCCA, NASA, or Lemons, you're in good company here.In this Wedge Ep 413 Tim sees his ENTIRE family &makes memories, Chris tells you how to destroy a bridge in Kansas &Chrissy likes people in CO while Mental rejects a meeting with F1 star Alex AlbonReally it’s our annual hippie thankful episode as we reminisce on great &cool people, places &experiences we had this year! Come with us as we take a deep dive into a full season of amateur racing: the victories, the disasters, the questionable decisions, the creative themes, the friendships, & the laughs that made 2025 unforgettable.We open with the classic E1R humor &Mopar nerdiness: the legendary 413 Max Wedge engine &why “the wedgie wins again” still makes us giggle Then we jump into a whirlwind of stories from the road &the paddock:F1 qualifying in Las Vegas & sneaking into better seats because track workers weren’t enforcing anything Judging at Road America, NOLA, Buttonwillow, New Hampshire, &more, including Barbie-themed chaos, airplane costumes, &the infamous “...just $30 a day will keep Greg drunk…” signs Being part of a massive amateur-racing community where listeners reach out for help with everything from roll-cage builders in DFW to Mazda3 parts lists, & how this community of listeners has grown enough that we can connect racers across the country We also reflect on:Seat time wins, broken flip flops, &hobby-horsing through the paddock at Pitt RaceOff-the-grid trips to remote campsites, ghost towns, & the “tippy-top” of Maine where even Starlink barely kept us alive How aging racers adapt — glasses, hearing aids, sensible eating, & the humbling moment when Mental was reminded he can’t keep up with Tim all weekend anymore This episode is a celebration of what makes grassroots motorsport magical:👉 The people you meet. The places racing takes you. The absolute dumb fun that happens along the way.Because it’s Thanksgiving week, we wrap it all up with gratitude;  for the teams we’ve raced with, the listeners who keep this show alive, & the whole weird, beautiful world of amateur endurance racing. Towed Excavator Punches through Bridge  (Caleb Jacobs @ the Drive) thttps://www.thedrive.com/news/heres-johnny-over-height-excavator-punches-through-bridge-while-in-transportCool Pitt Race Stuff for Auction (Caleb Jacobs @ the Drive)https://www.thedrive.com/news/this-race-track-liquidation-sale-is-a-treasure-trove-of-cars-and-equipment the link to the auction list. https://www.proxibid.com/Kiko-Auctioneers/Trucks-Autos-Race-Karts-Rusty-24920/event-catalog/28911220 Mil for a Gordon Murray S1 LM that has never been driven.(Brian Silvestro @ the Autopian)https://www.theautopian.com/gordon-murray-s1-lm-sells-for-20-million/RacingJunkhttps://shop.racingjunk.com/PGA Hopehttps://www.pgareach.org/pgahope?campaign=7353392026 Lemons Rally Schedulehttps://24hoursoflemons.com/lemons-rally/ Save PittRacehttps://www.facebook.com/share/v/1BgoHsyZ3i/Weaber Valley Speedway on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/Weabersvalleyspeedway2⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPrTs8wdzydOqbpWZ_y-xEA ⁠  - Our YouTube If you love racing stories, garage disasters, Lemons themes, tech lessons you didn’t ask for, & laughing until your ribs hurt, this is the perfect episode to jump into.📢 SUBSCRIBE — help us push toward 10k subs & keep this hilarious, broke-car-loving circus rolling.👍 Like the video💬 Drop a comment about YOUR best racing story of the year🔁 Share with your team/group chatamateur racing, lemons racing, endurance racing, ChampCar, Lucky Dog racing, SCCA, NASA racing, race car build, automotive podcast, racing podcast, F1 Vegas, garage life