Tag: solo

Episode 16 – First Cars and Baby Teeth

Audra, Kathy and Jess have a rousing discussion about their first (or second) cars and experiences they’ve had while car shopping. I could tell you what we talk about, but I think these photos speak for themselves.

Jess (not actual car)
Audra (actually Audra)
Kathy (not actual car)
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Episode 15 – Car Movies and Quarantine

In this quarantine edition of the Shifting Points Podcast, Audra, Jess and Kathy stay home and discuss motorsports movies, round-robin style. Well specifically – what Kathy likes, what Audra doesn’t like, and Jess’ favorite car chase scenes.

In this episode:

  • Audra’s number 1 hated car movie.. and why it’s pretty understandable.
  • Kathy spoils the ending of a very old movie.
  • The correlation between peas and the Fast and Furious franchise.
  • The ladies have some shifting points about the Transporter movies.
  • The bottom of the barrel is reached.
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Episode 14 – Tedward Drives

The Shifting Points ladies are joined by Tom Coletta, creator and writer of the Tedward YouTube channel with over 30k subscribers where he posts car-related videos on a regular basis.

In this episode:

  • Lack of participation in car club events among underrepresented groups.
  • Let’s get rid of labeling people!
  • Underrepresented groups have seen significant progress in 20 years!
  • You can be gay, and you can be a women, you just can’t be a jerk!
  • Why Tom thinks BMW drivers are the worst. Or does he?
  • Tom paints a compelling argument to hit the track.
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Show notes:

Tom’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/bmwfiend

Episode 13 – Jess’ Dilemma

The ladies gather and discuss Jess’ current dilemma of off-season tire buying. What DO you put on a retired autocross car but still want to have some fun? Lots of questions this week. We can’t wait for your thoughts. 

In this episode:

  • Recap of some of what the ladies are currently driving
  • What tires should Jess buy?
  • Would you rather swap a wheel/tire set or remount tires?
  • Tire reviews are subjective.
  • Is a 200k mile car ready to call it quits just yet?
  • To swap wheels before hobbies or not to swap?

Head over to the Shifting Points Podcast Facebook page to cast your vote on what YOU would do.

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Episode 12 – Howard Comes Out Of His Shell

In this episode, guest Howard Miller takes time out of his day to talk to Audra and Kathy about his experiences with his E46 M3 and driving. They also answer a listener email, which we love!

(PS – send one in any time to shiftingpoints@gmail.com)

In this episode:

  • Finding and fixing your dream car
  • Buying an old BMW and the repair costs/surprises
  • Being an introvert and new to events
  • It’s the driver, not the car
  • Time trials
  • Having an instructor versus not
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Short Shift 2 – Race Car Update With a Side Of Rice

A quick note after our holiday break so Elizabeth can tell about her 944 race car build status. Spoiler alert: Things don’t always go right. 

In this episode:

  • Elizabeth’s current 944 race car build status
  • Her quick Track Night America recap
  • A $1000 extra car
  • Lessons learned while using strong cleaning products.
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Short Shift 1 – Where Are We?

Welcome to our first Short Shift, a mini-podcast of sorts! The ladies are at Foxwoods (errrr, Mohegan Sun? Do they even know where they are?) testing out the high-speed gas powered karts at Monza Karting in Connecticut.

Listen for a quick review of the track , thoughts on crowding, getting bumped, and how good it feels to pass someone.

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Episode 11 – Our Guests Just Can’t Hold Back

Laura Rosen joins the ladies to chat about her autocross and track adventures in her Corvette Stingray.

In this episode:

  • Swapping winter tires
  • Some good (and bad) experiences at the tire shop
  • Autocrossing in the cold weather vs hot weather
  • Spinning out is both fun and frustrating
  • Autocrossing front wheel vs rear wheel drive
  • Autocrossing a large car vs a small car
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Episode 9 – Chang and the Hyper What

In this episode of Shifting Points, the ladies chat with Chang Ho Kim, owner of FunHondas in Maynard, MA. Chang Ho Kim also happens to be a fantastic instructor, tire expert, autocrosser, rallycrosser, ice racer, and hyper-miler. Don’t worry. It will all make sense.

In this episode:

  • What’s a safety run?
  • SCCA Solo Nationals.
  • Why instructors are awesome and you should use them. 
  • Teaching kids how to drive.
  • Testing tires.
  • Hyper miling. Yes, it’s a thing.
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Show Notes

http://www.facebook.com/funhondas

Episode 8 – EVO and Moore

In this Episode Kathy and Audra talk with Amanda Moore, Autocrosser, Archer and track junkie. Kathy and Amanda give us a review of Evolution Performance Driving School and we learn a whole lot about brakes!

We also learned a lot about recording in a bar, how we should pack batteries in our podcast kit, and some other stuff. But that’s a podcast for a different day.

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