From F1 Dreams to Automotive Aftermarket Guru

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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Atomic Autosports is a race prep shop in Ohio.

From prepping your autocross, HPDE, or race car to being the host of the Late To Grid podcast, we're here to help grow and support grassroots racing.

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Timestamps:

0:00 Intro
1:22: The F1 Spark: Detroit Grand Prix in the 80s
4:06: Indy 500 Memories: Spin to Win & Mario Andretti
5:10: The Racing Bug Bites: Road & Track & Mark Donohue
5:48: First Driver's School & The Datsun 610
9:54: Corner Working: The Nelson Ledges Kink
12:59: Bridgestone Ice Driving Academy: A Unique Experience
13:53: Frank Holley Dragster Experience: Tunnel Vision
15:20: Best Advice Received: Smoothness is Key
16:14: The 1982 Chrysler New Yorker & Pull-a-Part Adventures
20:08: The 1967 Rambler American & The Big Apple to Big Easy Rally
23:39: Current Projects: Abarth, Corvette C4, and More!
25:03: Future Motorsports Plans: Endurance Racing
31:56: Advice for Aspiring Grassroots Racers: Just Do It!
36:08: Always Forgotten Item: Water!