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From F1 Dreams to Automotive Aftermarket Guru
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Join Bill from Atomic Auto Sports as he chats with Andrew Markel, Technical Director of Content for Babcock's Media and a lifelong motorsports enthusiast. Andrew shares his incredible journey, from witnessing Formula 1 in Detroit as a child to his current work creating automotive content and his ongoing passion for grassroots racing. Hear about his experiences at the Indy 500, various driver's schools (including the unforgettable Bridgestone Ice Driving Academy!), and his hilarious adventures with old cars and pull-a-parts. Andrew’s story is an inspiration for anyone with a passion for cars and racing!
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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.
Chapters
1. Introduction - Andrew Markel's Impressive Background (00:00:00)
2. The F1 Spark: Detroit Grand Prix in the 80s (00:01:22)
3. Indy 500 Memories: Spin to Win & Mario Andretti (00:04:06)
4. The Racing Bug Bites: Road & Track & Mark Donohue (00:05:10)
5. First Driver's School & The Datsun 610 (00:05:48)
6. Corner Working: The Nelson Ledges Kink (00:06:54)
7. Bridgestone Ice Driving Academy: A Unique Experience (00:12:59)
8. Frank Holley Dragster Experience: Tunnel Vision (00:13:53)
9. Best Advice Received: Smoothness is Key (00:15:20)
10. The 1982 Chrysler New Yorker & Pull-a-Part Adventures (00:17:04)
11. The 1967 Rambler American & The Big Apple to Big Easy Rally (00:20:58)
12. Current Projects: Abarth, Corvette C4, and More! (00:24:49)
13. Future Motorsports Plans: Endurance Racing (00:26:13)
14. Advice for Aspiring Grassroots Racers: Just Do It! (00:33:06)
15. Always Forgotten Item: Water! (00:37:18)
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