5 Performance Shop Tips Every Racer Should Know | Late to Grid

Send us Fan Mail Back on Late to Grid! Bill recaps a challenging racing season with the RX-7, including Mid-Ohio, Nelson Ledges, suspension upgrades, a transmission failure, and the lessons learned along the way. Then, Bill shares five practical tips for getting better results from a performance shop, from finding the right shop and sourcing parts to communication, budgeting, relationships, and planning ahead. Whether you're into autocross, track days, endurance racing, HPDE, or grassroots motorsports, this episode has plenty of lessons to help you get more out of your car and your racing season. Learn more about performance driving and racing support with Atomic Autosports. Don't be late to grid. The racing season may be winding down, but now is the time to start preparing for the next one. If you’ve spent this season building a list of upgrades, repairs, or performance improvements for your race car or track car, don’t wait until the first event of next season is right around the corner. Atomic Auto Sports can help you create a plan and get the work scheduled so your car is ready when it’s time to head back to the track. Before you head out for your next track day, autocross, HPDE event, or racing weekend, make sure your safety gear is ready. **Track First** offers the motorsports safety equipment racers and performance-driving enthusiasts need to get on track with confidence. Visit their showroom in **Akron, Ohio** to check out the gear in person, or stop by **Atomic Autosports in Wickliffe, Ohio**, where you’ll find a smaller Track First showroom with essential racing safety equipment. You know me as the host of *Late To Grid*, but my biggest shift wasn't on the track, it was leaving corporate life to own a Rad Air location. It gave me the freedom to turn my passion for cars into a career and actually *get* to the track more often. Ready to own your future? Visit radairfranchise.com and let’s get you living life in the fast lane. Thanks for listening and taking an interest in growing grassroots racing.  The Late To Grid podcast shares the stories and inspiration that help listeners along their motorsports journey.  Find all episodes on the Atomic Autosports website.