S1E29: The Wheelman: Eric Foss

2020 starts of with a bang (rotary joke)! Lance sits down with Chris Ott, owner of Rotary Performance (RP) in Garland, TX. RP has worked on Lance’s FD for almost 10 years, and together they discuss RP’s story, which rotary perceptions are (and aren’t) true, which RXs are bulletproof, and how recent market trends have changed RX7 owner behaviors. ———————————————- www.rotaryperformance.com Find Launch Control everywhere as @launchcontrolcars  Want to hear anything in particular? Email us at [email protected] or DM us!

Everyone wants to be a race car driver. This episode we get a peek into what the business of pro driving is like. Eric Foss, a two time winner of the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge, tells us how he became a pro driver (without the silver spoon), his journey in racing, what it’s like coaching other race car drivers, and how private coaching makes you drive differently than group events. ———————————————- Find Eric Foss on Facebook at Eric Foss Racing, and Launch Control everywhere as @launchcontrolcars Want to hear anything in particular?  Email us at [email protected] or DM us!

We get to sit down with the fine folks at Baily’s Hyperformance again! This time, we dive into tuning: Off roading: Rezvani (in the shop)and the War wagon (uh, not in the shop). Tuning - what is it really, and why you need it for those parts you bought? What are volumetric, thermal, and mechanical efficiency, and what parts are involved? How do you approach tuning in a way that is financially efficient? How does neural networking/AI affect tuning? Where can tuning go wrong, how do you handle ‘chat room tuners’, and how can you responsibly shop for a tuner yourself? Find Launch Control everywhere as @launchcontrolcars  Want to hear anything in particular? Email us at [email protected] or DM us!

In this episode, we discuss: 1) Driving cars that are faster than your reflexes, and others that aren’t any faster than a Camry. 2) Netflix’s Fastest Car 3) Integra Type R - Worth NSX money? 4) How much pickup truck do you need? 5) First year model snags. 6) Should you worry buying modern used cars with turbos? Find Launch Control everywhere as @launchcontrolcars Want to hear anything in particular? Email us at [email protected] or DM us!

You may remember Susan from the service advisor episode, but she currently owns The Tableman Insurance Group, an insurance brokerage firm. So she’s back to talk car insurance for enthusiasts - agent vs. broker, the most important components of a policy, which companies are best-tuned for car people, among other insurance related things. Fair warning - since all three of us are car people, it takes us about 30 minutes to actually get to the insurance talk. So if you just want the insurance info, forward 30 mins. But if you’re interested in drag/boat/circle track racing, Ford Edges, Camaros, selling Benzes, and dealership experiences, just hit play and enjoy! Find Launch Control everywhere as @launchcontrolcars Want to hear anything in particular? Email us at [email protected] or DM us!

Welcome to the Launch Control podcast! We talk about: 1) Monterey car week uh, you should go. 2) The GM strike 3) How to analyze a service quote Yes, the Supra makes an appearance. But you’re not surprised by that. Find Launch Control everywhere as @launchcontrolcars Want to hear anything in particular? Email us at [email protected] or DM us!

In this episode Chris and Marlene Baily (along with their team) give us a primer on their shop history, how tuning a Dodge is different from tuning a GM car, why sticking parts on a car isn’t enough, and what the future might look like. After the episode, Lance got to drive a couple of their cars, and if those are any indication, modern musclecars have their place in this world for a reason.  Find Launch Control everywhere as @launchcontrolcars Want to hear anything in particular? Email us at [email protected] or DM us!

In this episode, we got some hot takes! We take some stereotypes and common conceptions and pick them apart. 1. Why the G35 is a Japanese BMW 2. Why Nissans are Japanese, but not really (with a couple of exceptions) 3. Why Tesla should be scared of the Taycan (or maybe not) 4. Chiron breaks the 300+ mph, but does the record count, and is that the best thing about it? Find Launch Control everywhere as @launchcontrolcars  Want to hear anything in particular? Email us at [email protected] or DM us!

Lance and Steve discuss: 1) Where exotic cars park in the dirt 2) Giving EVs a voice - literally 3) A realistic approach to manuals 4) Steve’s garage: meeting the Alto, the future of his R35, and could he be coming around on the Supra? Find Launch Control everywhere as @launchcontrolcars Want to hear anything in particular? Email us at [email protected] or DM us!

For enthusiasts, vehicles are a path to adventure. For some, the adventure is speed. For others, like Dustin Sauer, it’s more literal - being able to travel to fantastic locations and not need a hotel when you get there. Even veteran overlanders are going to like hearing about these vans with granite countertops, stand-up showers, heated floors, and hideaway toilets. You know you’re an adventure boss when you don't need Starbucks for a restroom break. Overland Van Project: www.overlandvanproject.com www.instagram.com/overlandvanproject Find Launch Control everywhere as @launchcontrolcars Want to hear anything in particular? Email us at [email protected] or DM us!