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Late to Grid - Grassroots RacingAuthor: Bill Snow
We share the stories and inspiration that will help get more people behind the wheel and on the track. Track days, HPDE, SCCA, NASA, ChampCar, LeMons, and autocrossing - we interview drivers and industry insiders that will help drivers along their motorsports journey. The name, Late To Grid? In the past the host, Bill Snow, was always late to the track, late to get the car ready, and hence - Late To Grid. His goal with the podcast is to grow the sport and highlight the tools and resources that will help you get to the track and faster behind the wheel. Language: en-us Genres: Automotive, Leisure, Sports Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The Road to Endurance: NASA Great Lakes and the Team Racing Endurance Cup (TREC)
Sunday, 15 February, 2026
Send a textWhat happens when a nationally recognized motorsports organization partners with a local performance shop that lives and breathes track days, endurance racing, and driver development?You get something bigger than an announcement.You get momentum.In this episode of the Late to Grid Podcast, we dive into the exciting partnership between NASA Great Lakes and Atomic Autosports. Bill, Jay Andrew and Glenn Robinson talk about what it means for drivers, teams, and the future of endurance racing in the Midwest.From a random envelope in the mail… to autocross cones… to building a multi-state endurance racing program, this episode is about the motorsports journey. It’s about the ladder from first-time HPDE driver to team-based endurance racing competitor. And it’s about how the NASA TREC (Team Racing Endurance Cup) series is creating one of the most accessible and exciting formats in grassroots racing today.This isn’t Formula 1.This is real-world, grassroots racing.Four-hour battles built on strategy, discipline, and trust.TREC blends the thrill of endurance racing with accessibility. Whether you’re currently in HPDE, autocross, or thinking about building your first race car, this format creates a realistic entry point into competitive racing without needing a six-figure budget.And with Atomic Autosports supporting drivers through car prep, performance consulting, and track support, the pathway into endurance racing has never been clearer.🔥 Why This Partnership MattersNASA Great Lakes has built one of the strongest regional programs in the country covering Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Western Pennsylvania, and beyond.Atomic Autosports exists to help drivers:Prepare cars properlyBuild safe and competitive endurance setupsDevelop as high-performance driversTurn track-day passion into structured racing programsTogether, the goal is simple:➡️ Grow grassroots endurance racing➡️ Educate drivers➡️ Lower the barrier to entry➡️ Create sustainable racing careersIf you've ever thought:“Could I actually race wheel-to-wheel?”“Could my track day car become an endurance car?”“Could my friends and I start a racing team?”This episode is your green flag.Need to get your car ready for the track before the season starts? Schedule your appointment here to make sure that you're not Late to Grid! Flowers, bees, fresh cut grass and...oh yeah, RACING is just around the corner. It would be the "pits" litereally if your car wasn't ready to get on track early. Get your car scheduled for service today to make sure that it is Atomic Prepped and not Late to Grid. We even have an easy link for it! Springtime scheduling Ready to get more from your track days? Want to move to the front of the line for your track day prep? Then you need the Atomic Autosports Apex Club. From a merch pack and exclusive events to priority booking for your track prep essentials. The Atomic Auto Apex Club helps you get on the podium. Stop chasing lap times alone. Join the Apex Club to maximize your performance and share your passion. Sign up at Atomic Autosports.comThanks 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.
