Rallying in America: The Recce Podcast

Erik and Clarissa of Hot Hatch Racing

This week’s guests on Rallying in America: The Recce Podcast are Erik and Clarissa Votipka of Hot Hatch Racing. Based in Missouri, they started off as spectators, then volunteered at 100 Acre Wood and soon progressed into rally cross and stage rally. We discuss how they started off with purchasing a car and eventually ending up with their current “Blueberry.” They also explain their racing philosophy of keeping costs low while still being competitive and having fun.  Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2423961/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=SVE6ZKE7A4AMN] https://meledesignfirm.com [https://meledesignfirm.com], https://www.bradyinstruments.com [https://www.bradyinstruments.com], https://tunetank.com [https://tunetank.com]

Scott Crouch of Flatirons Subaru

This week on Rallying in America: The Recce Podcast, I have a nice casual conversion with Scott Crouch, owner and general manager of Flatirons Subaru in Boulder, Colorado. Scott shares his journey into rally, starting in 2003 when Tanner Foust introduced him to the sport after working together at a dealership. Scott and Tanner competed together for several years before Tanner moved on to X Games and other opportunities.  Scott’s rally career covers both driving and co-driving. We discuss Scott's participation in Pikes Peak Hill Climb where he competes in the time attack division and hosting an Oz Rally Pro class at his dealership.  Scott also discusses Flatirons Tuning, which sells performance Subaru parts and about his collection of vintage Subarus including a 1984 GL Wagon that was the inspiration for Travis Pastrana's Family Huckster.  Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2423961/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=SVE6ZKE7A4AMN] https://meledesignfirm.com [https://meledesignfirm.com], https://www.bradyinstruments.com [https://www.bradyinstruments.com], https://tunetank.com [https://tunetank.com]

RJ Ridgway & Ryan Symancek

I’ve talked a lot about rally cross on this podcast over the last year and a half and how it’s a gateway into stage rally.  Well, finally, I believe it now. My guests this week are RJ Ridgway and Ryan Symancek. We chat about the why and the how-to. I’ve included our discussion before we got started because I feel it is good for you to hear. I left the conversation pretty much unedited. I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did. I also hope that you can get a chance to experience rally cross if you haven’t already.  Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2423961/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=SVE6ZKE7A4AMN] https://meledesignfirm.com [https://meledesignfirm.com], https://www.bradyinstruments.com [https://www.bradyinstruments.com], https://tunetank.com [https://tunetank.com]

Zach Arnold and Jack Cuezze

This week, my guests are Zach Arnold and Jack Cuezze, both in their second year studying mechanical engineering at Oregon State University and co-founders of the Oregon State University Rally Club. Zach shares his family's connection to rally. His grandfather was involved in the sport, fueling Zach's lifelong passion for cars. Jack revealed that his father's enthusiasm for automobiles drew him into rally as well—he drove a WRX throughout high school and even attended a class at DirtFish after graduating from high school. Zach and Jack talk about how they got started in rally, which began with volunteering at Olympus and by making some questionable financial decisions. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2423961/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=SVE6ZKE7A4AMN] https://meledesignfirm.com [https://meledesignfirm.com], https://www.bradyinstruments.com [https://www.bradyinstruments.com], https://tunetank.com [https://tunetank.com]

Gregory Wilcox

Welcome. This week on Rallying in America: The Recce Podcast, my guest is Greg Wilcox. Greg is an avid hillclimb competitor as well as part of the 2026 Paul Giblin Memorial Climb to the Clouds organizing committee.  Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2423961/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=SVE6ZKE7A4AMN] https://meledesignfirm.com [https://meledesignfirm.com], https://www.bradyinstruments.com [https://www.bradyinstruments.com], https://tunetank.com [https://tunetank.com]