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Motorsports Tech Talk

Two automotive engineers talk motorsports news, as well as racing tech and deep dives into the theories that govern how race teams from amateurs to professionals make their cars faster around a race track. Feel free to send your questions to [email protected].

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Update frequency
every 5 days
Average duration
85 minutes
Episodes
23
Years Active
2020 - 2021
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MTT S2, E18: Intro to Fuel Systems

MTT S2, E18: Intro to Fuel Systems

In this week's tech-focused episode, we talk about fuel system components, different fuel types, and how to set them up in a racing vehicle.


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01:40:06  |   Wed 26 May 2021
MTT S2, E17: Karting Troubles and Hypercar Struggles

MTT S2, E17: Karting Troubles and Hypercar Struggles

In this week's episode, Erik talks about the problems he's running into racing his X30 kart and we talk about the struggles the Hypercar class had during its WEC debut at Spa.


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01:01:29  |   Wed 05 May 2021
MTT S2, E16: Why Spec Miata?

MTT S2, E16: Why Spec Miata?

In this week's episode, Brian recaps his Spec Miata race weekend at Mid-Ohio and he talks about why he chose to race in Spec Miata.


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01:04:20  |   Fri 30 Apr 2021
MTT S2, E15: Champcar Championship and F1 Drama

MTT S2, E15: Champcar Championship and F1 Drama

In this week's episode, we give our take on the drama surrounding the Champcar Championship weekend as well as some drama from the F1 race at Imola.


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01:34:11  |   Wed 21 Apr 2021
MTT S2, E14: Intro to Differentials

MTT S2, E14: Intro to Differentials

In this week's tech-focused episode, we talk about the different types of differentials found in cars and which types are best for racing. We also talk a little about the ChampCar Daytona race resul…

01:19:32  |   Wed 14 Apr 2021
MTT S2, E13: March Motorsport News Roundup

MTT S2, E13: March Motorsport News Roundup

In this week's episode, we discuss motorsport news and results from the month of March as well as the Hummer EV announcement.


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01:16:02  |   Thu 08 Apr 2021
MTT S2, E12: Intro to Engine Blueprinting

MTT S2, E12: Intro to Engine Blueprinting

In this week's tech-focused episode, we talk the basics of engine blueprinting and what tools are the best to get the job done.


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01:33:48  |   Tue 30 Mar 2021
MTT S2, E11: Intro to Forced Induction

MTT S2, E11: Intro to Forced Induction

In this week's tech-focused episode, we talk the basics of turbocharging and supercharging as well as their advantages and disadvantages over each other and naturally aspirated engines.


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01:37:07  |   Mon 22 Mar 2021
MTT S2, E10: Off-Season Tips to Hone your Racecraft

MTT S2, E10: Off-Season Tips to Hone your Racecraft

With the racing season quickly approaching, we talk different methods to preserve and hone your racing skills over the off-season.


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01:14:33  |   Mon 15 Mar 2021
MTT S2, E9: Intro to Hybrid and Electric Vehicles

MTT S2, E9: Intro to Hybrid and Electric Vehicles

In this week's tech-focused episode, we talk about hybrid and electric vehicles, focusing on their efficiency gains over conventional vehicles and their effectiveness in racing.


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01:47:11  |   Mon 08 Mar 2021
MTT S2, E8: Intro to Engine Modifications

MTT S2, E8: Intro to Engine Modifications

In this week's tech-focused episode, we talk race car engines and what to look at first to get the most performance out of them short of full engine rebuilds and forced induction.


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01:26:44  |   Mon 01 Mar 2021
MTT S2, E7: Intro to Brakes

MTT S2, E7: Intro to Brakes

In this week's tech-focused episode, we talk race car brakes and what to focus on to get the most performance out of them without spending too much.


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01:18:35  |   Mon 22 Feb 2021
MTT S2, E6: Torque vs HP, Momentum Cars, and MK5 Supra

MTT S2, E6: Torque vs HP, Momentum Cars, and MK5 Supra

In this episode, we argue about if torque or horsepower is more important for race cars, if there is such thing as a momentum car, and if the MK5 Supra is really a Supra.


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01:14:14  |   Mon 15 Feb 2021
MTT S2, E5: Champcar Road Atlanta, the Future of Budget Racing, and Save the Manuals (or don't)

MTT S2, E5: Champcar Road Atlanta, the Future of Budget Racing, and Save the Manuals (or don't)

In this week's episode we talk about the Champcar season opener at Road Atlanta, what we think will happen to budget endurance racing car choices and availability in the future, we give our thoughts …

01:48:32  |   Mon 08 Feb 2021
MTT S2, E4: Rolex 24 Results and Endurance Racing Strategy

MTT S2, E4: Rolex 24 Results and Endurance Racing Strategy

In this week's episode we talk about the results of the Rolex 24 and BMW Endurance Challenge at Daytona. We also talk strategies that can help teams taking on endurance racing get better finishes.


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01:50:08  |   Mon 01 Feb 2021
MTT S2, E3: Rolex 24 at Daytona Preview

MTT S2, E3: Rolex 24 at Daytona Preview

In this week's bonus episode, Erik talks about his experience from the Roar Before the 24, we discuss the results from the weekend, and we talk about what we are expecting from the Rolex 24 at Dayton…

02:00:18  |   Thu 28 Jan 2021
MTT S2, E2: Intro to Aerodynamics - Part 2

MTT S2, E2: Intro to Aerodynamics - Part 2

In this tech focused episode we continue our previous conversation about race car aerodynamics. We talk about more advanced front splitter and canard design, as well as flat floors and rear diffusers…

01:00:03  |   Mon 25 Jan 2021
MTT S2, E1: Intro to Tires and 200TW Tire Rundown

MTT S2, E1: Intro to Tires and 200TW Tire Rundown

In this tech focused episode we talk tire basics and give a rundown of the currently available 200 treadwear tires that are used in various racing series like Champcar, WRL, and AER as well as autocr…

01:17:55  |   Fri 15 Jan 2021
MTT S1, E5: Intro to Aerodynamics

MTT S1, E5: Intro to Aerodynamics

In this tech focused episode we talk race car aerodynamics, specifically focusing on the basics of front splitters and rear wings.

00:36:09  |   Tue 22 Dec 2020
MTT S1, E4: Pratt Miller, ChampCar Drama, Abu Dhabi GP, and More

MTT S1, E4: Pratt Miller, ChampCar Drama, Abu Dhabi GP, and More

In this episode we talk about Oshkosh Defense's purchase of Pratt Miller and what that might mean for the future of Corvette racing, Doug Fehan's departure from racing, ChampCar drama featuring the R…

01:44:08  |   Tue 22 Dec 2020
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