Late to Grid - Grassroots Racing

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1573798/open_sms] In this episode of Late to Grid, we talk to Nigel Boyce, a mechanic who went from zero wheel-to-wheel experience straight into a 24-hour endurance race! Nigel shares his unique path, starting with a lifelong love for cars, graduating to autocross and time trials in his Honda Civic Si, and finally finding his track car in a Dodge Neon. Nigel recounts the chaos of his first endurance race, including a frantic, eight-hour, last-minute drive to find a mandatory fire suppression system. He offers great advice on the mental shift from running 100% in time trials to maintaining a steady pace in endurance racing. Plus, as a mechanic, he details how his trade helps him troubleshoot everything from a blown fuse to rear suspension damage right in the paddock. This is a great listen for anyone who wants to just get started—Nigel's best advice is simply to "just get started". If you're chasing lap times, you need a track ready setup for your car.  Get to AtomicAutosports.com to get your car scheduled to get you on the podium.  Track ready setups for time trial drivers and others  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 [https://atomicautosports.com/late-to-grid/].

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1573798/open_sms] This week on Late to Grid, Bill sits down with Nisa Borghi to talk about her path into motorsports—from giving her VW GTI a personality on Instagram, to celebrating 100K miles at her first autocross, to taking on the challenge of a rear-wheel-drive Miata. Nisa shares what it was like stepping into the SCCA community, co-driving with her husband, flagging at Nelson Ledges, and learning the ropes as a woman in motorsports. From trackside lessons to social media connections, her story shows how passion, persistence, and community fuel the journey. Whether you’re curious about autocross, looking for your motorsports tribe, or just love a good “late to grid” story—you’ll find plenty of inspiration in this episode. If you're chasing lap times, you need a track ready setup for your car.  Get to AtomicAutosports.com to get your car scheduled to get you on the podium.  Track ready setups for time trial drivers and others  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 [https://atomicautosports.com/late-to-grid/].

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1573798/open_sms] This week on Late to Grid, we sit down with Jon Krolewicz to dive into his incredible motorsports journey. He shares how a third-grade book report on the Indy 500 sparked a lifelong passion , and how a chance meeting with a pro driver his own size transformed his dream into a plan. Jon offers practical wisdom for anyone looking to get started or level up their game. He reveals the two biggest lessons he learned from karting: the importance of budgeting and how to harness your fear. Jon also talks about his "toy job" working at Firestone to fund his racing and a pivotal sponsorship story that taught him to think bigger. Beyond the track, Jon explains how his current role with the SCCA is focused on making racing more accessible, emphasizing that anyone can find their joy in the sport, whether it’s behind the wheel or in the paddock. This episode is packed with stories and inspiration that prove it's never too late to chase your racing dream. If you're chasing lap times, you need a track ready setup for your car.  Get to AtomicAutosports.com to get your car scheduled to get you on the podium.  Track ready setups for time trial drivers and others  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 [https://atomicautosports.com/late-to-grid/].

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1573798/open_sms] In this episode of Late to Grid, we sit down with Mike—driver, mentor, and seasoned wrench turner—to explore how seat time, smart preparation, and family support all come together to shape a successful race weekend. Mike shares how his years on track and in the garage have sharpened his approach to racing, teaching him what really matters: learning every time you go out. From talking through pre-race checklists to tracking tire pressures, Mike’s insight is practical, relatable, and perfect for anyone looking to level up their motorsports journey—whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned HPDE driver. We also dive into how building a car with his son added a whole new layer to the racing experience, creating memories that go beyond lap times. This episode is packed with tips, stories, and the kind of garage wisdom you can only get from living it. Whether you're wrenching, racing, or raising the next driver—this one’s for you. If you're chasing lap times, you need a track ready setup for your car.  Get to AtomicAutosports.com to get your car scheduled to get you on the podium.  Track ready setups for time trial drivers and others  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 [https://atomicautosports.com/late-to-grid/].

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1573798/open_sms] In this episode of Late to Grid, we sit down with Jack Butler—a rising star in grassroots motorsports. What started with video games and weekend karting sessions has transformed into real-world racing experience in Champ Car, open-wheel training at the Lucas Oil School of Racing, and competing in 14-hour endurance events at Daytona. Did we mention Jack just graduated high school? We explore how Jack turned virtual laps into real seat time, the role sim racing played in building racecraft, and what it’s like to juggle college prep while hunting for apexes. Jack shares the importance of mentorship, making the most of limited seat time, and his future aspirations to race in IMSA. Whether you're new to motorsports or chasing your next podium, Jack’s journey is a masterclass in starting young, staying humble, and showing up prepared. If you're chasing lap times, you need a track ready setup for your car.  Get to AtomicAutosports.com to get your car scheduled to get you on the podium.  Track ready setups for time trial drivers and others  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 [https://atomicautosports.com/late-to-grid/].