We get into class C. No one sleeps in Tokyo. 1ZZ engine in the gravel. VVTi vs Non-VVTi.  Randy Post. initial-d Second Stage -Act6. Mental judge. All these topics covered on today's episode.

Today's podcast I touch on the final steps we have done to get the 24hrs of lemons corolla ready for Sonoma Raceway this upcoming weekend. I also touch on the new updates on my silver FA5 Civic and why I have not touched the project Gloomy.

Jason is a racer in Honda challenge H2 in the north east area of the USA. His four door ek has all the 90's nostalgia and is a great looking car. He and I talk about why these cars and more importantly the community around it is so great.

Patrick is the new HPDE 1 and 2 instructor for the 2022 calendar NASA.  He is an accomplished driver and works as an instructor for fast toys with Ferraris and non Wrong wheel drive stuff.

On this episode we talk about how we do better out in Honda Challenge and Time Trials and what the plan of attack is. I have on my better half and we talk about our game plan and her finally making it into time trials. She will be taking on the fight against Debbie in the number 58 spec 944 Porsche.

My first Wheel to Wheel race recap. ON this episode we have the front of the pack with Carlos Valenzuela and the dead last of the pack with me. We talk about both days and then an issue I had where I was unable to race on Sunday. if you like this type of content share it with a friend and Thank you for listening.

With the golden era Hondas getting older and parts becoming an issue new platforms need to be found to keep these cars running. Scott along with many other manufacturers are betting on the new 1.5L turbo as the answer. We also talk about sponsorships and how to approach them. We touch on track side food and what track has the best food. Follow Scott on YouTube and Instagram to follow along with this build under gltc_ej2.

Zach is the owner and LBZ a Japanese parts re seller based in Okinawa Japan. Zach and I know each other from college days being broke and into JDM Hondas. Zach has always had some dope cars like a early 90's Honda wagon to now with his 1996-2000(EK) Civic Type R. Follow him and if you want bespoke Honda parts or stuff from Japan hit him up but don't low ball.

On this episode we have James Houghton who is an accomplished time attack driver and GLTC Racer in his TSX racecar. We also talk about an interesting racing series  he has partaken in that is a budget form of racing that is not lemons or champ car. Thank you to James for coming on and to have shared his knowledge on the podcast. James also called in from Canada making him my first Outside the US guest.

Current National Champion in Honda Challenge H2. Chris talks about the road to Daytona and talks about his build and how he has gotten to a lap record holder and a National Champion.

On todays episode I talk about the recap of the Buttonwillow track day I instructed with my good friends that we did our trip to Japan with Kelvin and Ziegler. I also bring up our new project and our new endeavor to race in 24hrs of lemons at Sonoma. I also talk about updates on project gloomy and where we stand on the race in October.

On this episode I have on one of the host's of the Garage Hero's in training podcast. Bill and his team focus on more endurance races which are the best bang for the buck in seat time. Both he and I have a significant other who also drives and we talk about how lucky we are to have that happen to us. Give a listen to GHIT and maybe in the future i will take bill on his offer of driving in the east coast.

On this episode I pick up  project gloomy and finish up installing the dash and getting the car ready for the long drive home 951 miles and close to 17hrs later I make it home.

Brian is a traveler and an racer that drives his racecar to the track and back. He has competed in one lap of America and is currently racing in the Gridlife GLTC series. I have him on in preparation for my trip from Washington back to Socal in project gloomy with the new cage for tips driving racecars on road trips.

Nicky Hays has come on strong to the FF scene and with the help of his dad he has been able to make great accomplishments. We touch on his dads Honda challenge days and we touch on many of the same people we know. Thank you to Nicky for coming on and looking FWD to his many opportunities that lay ahead.

On this episode I talk about my 8th gen build and my goal of reaching the sub 2 min club and  also what are my top 5 mods for the 8th gen civic si.

On this episode we return to build update and progress. The Race FF studios (the eg race car) is in Washington getting the jungle gym installed. The list of build items and things that need to be ready for the track day are long and dead line is creeping  up.

Steve is the license director of southwest region of NASA and Chairman of driving events committee of BMW CCA. He is the guy you go to get your race license and is a great guy to talk to. Please like Share and subscribe if you like this content.

A So Cal local legend in the Honda challenge scene and in the endurance scene with past guest Karla and Carlos. We talk about his near death experience and how good Karla is at taking out the competition. Please like and subscribe and share if you like the podcast.

Joe is known for being the guy to build engines back in the golden era Joe build many front running Honda challenge engines. Joe has work with many fast drivers and he talks about ideal engines and what builds work out on track. if you are in the LA area and need a head done reach out to Joe Alaniz on his Facebook page to contact him.

The Track Mafia Don himself. Roger is know for being a fast driver and a great example of a positive attitude and humility of a fast SoCal driver. Roger also is one of the 2 who have gone sub 2 min at buttonwillow 13cw in an 8th gen civic with the factory k20. Follow  Roger under spitfire805_trackmafia in Instagram and YouTube.

Cole is the main head of Badguys Worldwide and he is pretty much the guy to go to for Honda D series builds N/A or turbo. He is is know for his 5axis CNC porting on his heads and ported oil pumps. Cole talks about his start and influence into the import scene and how things got started for him. Follow Cole on bad guys world wide on Instagram and his website for all your motor needs.

Todays first time with an actual guest at the RaceFF studios Fellow podcaster Jon from ninetyoneoctane. Jon is currently moving up fast in the NASA's HPDE classing and is one of my first students when I became an instructor. This might be the most controversial episode as we talk about automotive youtube, old immigrant mentality and much more. Listen to Jon and his co host Randy on his podcast ninetyoneoctane no numbers all letters.

Kevin Burke is socal driver who is currently runs in both the the NASA time trials series and the super gt cup. He also has a build s2000 that he hopes to take the fastest s2000 lap record at buttonwillow. The most important thing is that he has a fit and is currently building it and will be posting content on this build. follow him on youtube under kevin burke and instagram under _schmevin_ .

Karla is a well know hot shoe in the Socal time attack scene. She has been the hot shoe for Moto IQ in their Integra project and has competed with her s2000 in many time attack events. Karla raced in Honda Challenge h2 and won, she current is a co driver in the NASA endurance races.

In this episode I recap the Auto club event and I talk about how I made one of my biggest mistakes and an end of an era. Please like and subscribe if you like the show.

Dillon is an accomplished H4 Honda Challenge driver and all around great guy. We talk about his most recent win in H4 and golden era Hondas. If you like this type of content please share and like and subscribe.

On this episode I recap the Big willow event and out line the next stage of the build. Please like and subscribe and share if you know of other FF enthusiast.

Tom O Gorman is a multiple championship winning driver, in a Fit, a civic si and a civic type r and an incredibly kind person. We talk about the driving skill nature vs nurture, Dealing with disappointment and what do to at a club level for success.

The Co-Founder of Gridlife and some may say he is the main mommy of of that org. The cool guy and I talk about Gridlife D series, old Hondas, good tequila and how he will bring GLTC to Big willow (I hope). Follow Adam on SlipAngle podcast.

One of my favorite drivers, best hair in time attack, international racer and fabricator. Carlos races in H4 Honda Challenge in a single cam CRX and he kills it. He is half of the bean dog racing team and is also the driver of the Auto fashion Civic Type R. We talk about his go karting roots and his many brushes with high level racing. Follow him on Instagram under cvr49. 

Dublin's own fork lift reginal and national champion. Car collector SCCA world challenge top 9 finisher and all around great guy. We talk about his work with Falken and how he hustles rare JDM and USDM rides. like and subscribe where you listen and share with other FWD thing people.

On this episode I give thanks to all the support I have received and talk about  the new set up changes for the next event. I address the elephant in the room about the Eg and how the competition will heat up. Please like and subscribe and rate where you listen to this pod and share it with a friend who likes old Honda stuff.

On this episode I recap Saturday and Sunday of NASA TT competition at buttonwillow and how the EG project Gloomy did on its first solo trip out on track with the Honda challenge wheel and tire setup.

On this episodes I have Ej2 track rat Dillon on and we talk about Honda challenge northeast. We touch on Dollywood, fabrication with Honda oil pans, and the Hey Arnold  turtle. Follow Dillon on Instagram on his page EJ2_track_rat.

Recapping the last day of the autoclub and I talk about the gridlife skip day. Track prep for the next buttonwillow event.

What can I say about this man, Pro Honda Driver and multiple championship driver. Co Creator of the awesome podcast Dinner with Racers and show on Amazon prime. Support the brand that support DWR like Valvoline, Continental tires and Valvoline. Thank you soo much for coming on.

On this episode Eli villa joins me again and we recap Saturday's  event at auto club speedway. We talk about Jon  and Randy from ninetyoneoctane podcast for Randy's first NASA track day. sorry for the choppy edit we had lots of technical difficulties.

On this episode I talk to my good friend Eli Villa about FF car for a bit safety gear and prep for round 2 of Nasa TT at auto club speedway.

In this episode my fiancée come on to talk about round 1 in Nasa time trials and how the EG did. We bring numbers of how much whp the EG made and we talk about if we where able to beat our previous lap times. Was I able to get close to Debby Sharp in her spec 944?. We now move our focus to the next round at auto club speedway and what we will do to get the eg ready for that event.

Finishing up our conversation about the the Japan trip and how we where able to get back with our haul of Parts.

In this episode we travel to the land of the rising sun and talk about our trip going to 22 different up garages and sleeping in a van down by the river. Getting kicked out out of Starbucks by police, dumpster diving, Japanese male bath houses and more. Jon and kelvin join me to recount the trip follow along visually on my buddy's kelvinArreola instagram page highlights to follow along.

breaking down the first track day I drove and a special guest my fiancée who gives her point of view of the build and what she likes or does not like about the EG. Found out who went faster.