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The Racing Network

Brian Bielanski

The RacingWire Podcast Network is your home for full race broadcasts and motorsports talk shows. Our flagship podcasts are "Inside the SCCA" and "Inside ChampCar". If you would like to be a guest on either podcast or if you operate a series and would like us to produce a podcast for your series send us an email at raceannouncerbrian@gmail.com.

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01:01:40

Motorsport’s Wake-Up Call: How Pitt Race Vanished...

The Racing Network ·

2025/11/14

Note: Near the end of this episode there is a discussion about mental health and suicide. When news broke that Pittsburgh International Race Complex (PITT Race) was sold and set to close — with no warning — the motorsports world was stunned.In this emotional episode of Inside the SCCA, host Brian Bielanski sits down with longtime racer and insider Dan Dennehy-Rodriguez to unpack the shocking truth behind the sale, what really happened inside those closed-door zoning meetings, and what it means for

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00:37:34

Running the Runoffs with Flag Chief Tiffany Bingheim...

The Racing Network ·

2025/11/07

👀 EVER WONDERED what it takes to run the biggest amateur road racing event in North America? 🏁In this Inside the SCCA episode, we sit down with Tiffany Bingheim, the Flag Chief for the legendary SCCA Runoffs at Road America! Tiffany pulls back the curtain on the massive volunteer effort required to run an event that fields 500-800 competitors over a full week of intense, national championship road racing.From the chaos of scheduling and managing a team of 100 flaggers to the vital importance of

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00:32:42

How Time Trials, Rally Cross & Targa Are Changing...

The Racing Network ·

2025/10/31

What happens when Gridlife, Global Time Attack, and SCCA all start working together?In this episode of Inside the SCCA, host Brian Bielanski sits down again with Heyward Wagner, Senior Director of Rally/Solo and Experiential Programs at SCCA, to dive deep into how programs like Time Trials, Targa, and RallyCross are reshaping grassroots motorsports.💥 From the upcoming Time Trials National Championship in 2026, to how Target events could become the ultimate “motorsports road trip,” this episode

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00:38:05

Inside the SCCA: Hill Climbs, Road Rallies & How...

The Racing Network ·

2025/10/24

n this special three-part Inside the SCCA series, host Brian Bielanski sits down with SCCA VP of Experiential Programs Hayward Wagner for a deep, candid dive into the club’s “street car first” programs — Hill Climb, Road Rally, Track Night, Time Trials, and Solo.In this first installment, Brian and Hayward talk about the soul of grassroots motorsports — how SCCA connects everyday enthusiasts to dream events like Pikes Peak and Baja 1000, why Hill Climbs are booming, and how SCCA events fuel local

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00:17:00

🏁 What really keeps champions coming back to the SCCA...

The Racing Network ·

2025/10/22

Go behind the scenes with 7-time National Champion Jesse Prather and Mazda Motorsports’ Senior Manager Jonathan Applegate as we uncover the passion, precision, and people driving success in grassroots racing. From one-man engine shops to 100+ Mazdas storming Road America, this episode dives into: How Jesse Prather builds championship-winning engines with unmatched attention to detail. Why Mazda Motorsports invests so heavily in grassroots racing. The evolution from rotary legends to Spec MX-5

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00:15:11

Motorsports' Health Check: ACCUS President George...

The Racing Network ·

2025/10/16

Is North American motorsports dying, or is it stronger than ever? When car counts are down, it’s easy to panic, but George Silbermann, President of ACCUS (the sole FIA National Sporting Authority for the U.S.) gives us the 30,000-foot view you need. A motorsports veteran who's worked for IMSA and as a high-ranking executive at NASCAR, Silbermann is uniquely positioned to judge the true health of motorsports in the US.

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00:41:32

From Dirt Bikes to the Runoffs: A Rookie’s Racing...

The Racing Network ·

2025/10/10

Inside the SCCA – Episode 245Host Brian Bielanski welcomes rookie driver Bryce McGuire, who shares his incredible journey from dirt bikes in South Africa to preparing for his first SCCA Runoffs at Road America. What started as a simple email asking for advice turned into a full episode packed with rookie lessons, paddock mentorship stories, and insider tips for first-time Runoffs drivers.Bryce talks about crewing before racing, how his mentor Mark Bradley helped him break into competition, and how a

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00:33:24

From Flip to Fightback: Joey Andrews’ Wild Spec MX-5...

The Racing Network ·

2025/09/23

What happens when a young driver flips his car three times on just the second lap of his first race with Mazda? Meet Joey Andrews, a rising star in Spec MX-5, who’s already battled massive highs and tough lows in his racing journey.In this episode of Inside the SCCA, Joey opens up about:Winning the Mazda Spec MX-5 Shootout 🏆Racing with NASA vs. SCCA 🚦Surviving his first-ever crash (a huge flip at Road Atlanta) 🔄Handling the pressure of mistakes and bouncing back stronger 💪Building maturity on

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00:28:32

From Indoor Karting to Spec MX-5 | Joey “Stiglet”...

The Racing Network ·

2025/09/23

What does it take to go from indoor karting weekends to racing in Spec Miata and Spec MX-5 Cup? Meet Joey “Stiglet” Andrews, a young driver from Southern California who’s quickly making a name for himself in the SCCA.In episode 243 of Inside the SCCA, Joey shares how Top Gear, indoor karting, and the legendary SoCal car culture kickstarted his path into motorsports. We dive into:His first laps at MB2 Racing and K1 Speed 🏎️The leap to outdoor karting and Spec Miata 🔥Why the car culture in Los

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00:52:24

Dave Ogburn on Sim Racing, Nürburgring Prep & Real...

The Racing Network ·

2025/09/14

What happens when a lifelong racer and professional test driver uses sim racing to prepare for bucket-list tracks like the Nürburgring? In this episode of Inside Sim Racing, host Brian welcomes racer/coach Dave Ogburn, a podium finisher at the SCCA Runoffs, One Lap of America winner, and tire test driver with serious real-world chops. Follow Brian → / trnupdates Follow Dave → / daveogburnracing Listen on Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2Pe7ZI3...JOIN THE ISR COMMUNITYInstagram →

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00:22:07

Did I just set the Solo Nationals LAST PLACE record?...

The Racing Network ·

2025/09/13

Inside the SCCA wraps up the 2025 SCCA Solo Nationals from Lincoln with stories from the paddock you won’t hear anywhere else:Brian Bielanski trades a 128HP Fit for a 305HP MR2 and learns just how wild a first-time Solo Nats drive can get.Tom O’Gorman wins XA in a turbo-swapped Lotus Evora, chases a 17-year goal of topping PAX, and shares how autocross + sim racing combine into the ultimate training ground.Rob Krider talks about missing paddock mojo, why neighbors matter, and how Pinewood Derby

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00:47:18

Stevie Ray on Sim Racing, Real Racing & Building...

The Racing Network ·

2025/09/12

In Episode 3, host Brian Bielanski sits down with Stevie Ray, founder of Ray Esports and creator of the popular Weekend Warriors leagues on iRacing. Stevie shares his journey from working with multi-million dollar flight simulators at Southwest Airlines to building one of the most respected grassroots racing communities in sim racing.Follow Brian → / trnupdates Check out Ray Esports Racing → https://rayesportsracing.com/Listen on Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2Pe7ZI3...JOIN THE ISR

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00:18:02

Autocross, Community & Fierce Competition at Solo...

The Racing Network ·

2025/09/12

Day 3 of the SCCA Solo Nationals in Lincoln, Nebraska brings incredible stories of racing, community, and competition. Inside the SCCA host Brian Bielanski sits down with Rob Clark, fresh off his first ProSolo Finale win, to talk about unpredictable weather, co-driving strategy, and what makes Nationals so special.Later, we’re joined by JG Pasterjak of Grassroots Motorsports, who shares his 35+ years of Solo Nationals experience—from sleeping in his MR2 in 1989 to driving everything from oddball

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00:18:54

First-Timers, Rain, & Wild Cars: Inside Day 2 at 2025...

The Racing Network ·

2025/09/12

Day 2 of competition at the 2025 SCCA Solo Nationals brings wild weather, new champions, and incredible behind-the-scenes stories from Lincoln, Nebraska. #SoloNats2025 #Autocross #SCCA #GrassrootsRacing #ClubSpec #MR2Swap #GoodyearRacing #WomenInMotorsport #FirstTimers #Motorsports 🎙️ In this episode:Goodyear’s Nicole Stout takes on her first-ever autocross event... at Nationals, no less!Stephanie Anderson, one of the country's top B-Spec road racers, shares what it's like to transition to

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00:14:19

Kart Mod: The Fastest Class in Autocross? | Solo...

The Racing Network ·

2025/09/12

In this episode from Solo Nationals 2025, we catch up with Ryan Lower, a veteran driver in the Kart Mod autocross class, to break down how shifter karts fit into the SCCA world, what makes them lightning-fast, and why more autocrossers should consider jumping into a kart.We also sit down with Dan Sumner of Mazda Motorsports to discuss Mazda’s deep-rooted support in grassroots motorsports, from contingency programs and parts discounts to their growing presence with the CSX -- the autocross version of

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00:52:35

The Biggest Amateur Motorsport Event in America |...

The Racing Network ·

2025/08/29

The 2025 SCCA Solo Nationals are here—and we’re diving deep into what makes the largest amateur motorsports event in the U.S. so special. In this episode of Inside the SCCA, Brian sits down with Rick Myers, SCCA Director of Rally & Solo, to break down everything from course design to paddock parties.This year, 1,300+ drivers head to Lincoln, Nebraska for six minutes of pure competition—and countless hours of community, fun, and memories. We cover:How Solo Nationals works (courses, PAX, classes,

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00:58:38

Inside Sim Inside Sim Racing Podcast | 12-Time...

The Racing Network ·

2025/08/29

Sim racing isn’t just a hobby anymore, it’s building real-world champions. On this episode of Inside Sim Racing, host Brian Bielanski sits down with 12-time iRacing World Champion and current Spec MX-5 Cup driver, Cam Eban, to talk about the journey from virtual tracks to real podiums.Cam reveals how sim racing shaped his racecraft, why MX-5s are the most competitive cars in iRacing, and how endurance racing and split strategy impact drivers of every level. From rookie iRating struggles to winning

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01:06:38

Inside Sim Racing -- The first episode with Darin Gangi

The Racing Network ·

2025/08/22

In our very first episode, meet Brian Bielanski, the host you’ll see every other Wednesday on the ISR Podcast. He kicks things off with Darin Gangi to reflect on what happened to Inside Sim Racing and where it’s headed now.Follow Brian → / trnupdates Contact Darin → Darin@ISRTV.comJOIN THE ISR COMMUNITYInstagram → / insidesimracingtv Facebook → / insidesimracing TikTok → / insidesimracing Discord → / discord Reddit → / insidesimracing Website → https://www.isrtv.comBUSINESS

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01:02:20

From Last Place to Legend with Sam Strano

The Racing Network ·

2025/08/22

Inside the SCCA dives into Solo Nationals with one of the sport’s most decorated legends — 10-time National Champion Sam Strano. We talk about how a public access ad led him to his very first autocross, why failure was the key to success, the mindset shift that made him a champion, and how course design has evolved into an artform.Whether you’re prepping for Lincoln or just trying to get faster, this episode is packed with tech tips, mindset hacks, and stories from 30+ years of autocross.#autocross

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01:14:42

🚗 From Dream to Track: Dave Ogburns’s Racing Bucket...

The Racing Network ·

2025/08/15

What’s on YOUR racing bucket list? For Dave Ogburn, it was a dream years in the making — and in this episode of Inside the SCCA, he finally checks it off. 🏆Join host Brian Bielanski as Dave takes us behind the wheel and behind the scenes, sharing how this opportunity came together, the preparation it took, and the unforgettable moments on track. Whether you’re a grassroots racer, a lifelong motorsport fan, or just someone chasing big goals, Dave’s story will inspire you to go after your own racing

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