RallyCast Episode 133 – Nicholas Bukky of Possum Hollow Racing

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadJust who is Nick Bukky, and why did he choose a Honda Fit of all vehicles to get started in Stage Rally? We talk about that and one of the newest regional events on the ARA calendar, the Boone Forest Rally.  Then Mike and Geoff talk about some of their autumnal exploits and cancelled rallies. We hope you enjoy this cricket filled round of our virtual rally pub.

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RallyCast 132 – Remembering Al Dantes Jr.

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadThis is our Al Dantes Jr. Memorial episode. Al was a friend to all of us in the rally community, and a guest on this podcast several times in the past. I hope these stories from Bryce Proseus, Shanti Witt, and Ryan and Heather George give you all a small glimpse of just how special this big guy was. He may be gone, but his legacy will continue long into the future.

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RallyCast Episode 131 – Henry Tabor of Tabor Racing Team

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIn this episode we chatted with 17 year old Henry Tabor, one of the first recipients of the 43 Institute Flat Out 43ver Tribute Award. For those that may not have heard the name Henry Tabor, he’s a young talent from here in the Pacific Northwest with a strong family history in rallying of which 3 generations are still competing today. We chatted with Henry about his successes in both rallying and circuit racing as well as the accident that put his racing aspirations…

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RallyCast Episode 128 – Roberto Yglesias

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadThis is the first of several episodes we’re doing for a post LSPR / ARA championship series. To kick it off we’re chatting with one of the most competitive national classes that doesn’t get much attention, and that’s the Limited 2WD class.  Driving mostly stock machinery, L2WD is more about consistency and maintaining momentum than it is about power or top speeds. Since ARA combined their class with Open 2WD for event podiums a couple years ago, it’s been rare to see L2WD competitors…

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RallyCast Episode 127 – Myron Georgakopoulos & Alison LaRoza a STPR Press on Regardless Story

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIn this episode recorded back in September we chatted with Myron Georgakopoulos and Alison LaRoza who’s dramatic finish at STPR was one of our favorite Press on Regardless stories of the season. Myron’s newer to the stage rally scene but the Georgakopoulos name isn’t.  Myron tells us about growing up around rally and his dad’s influence leading to him rebuilding the family car and getting it back on the stages.  We also talk about the love hate relationship with some of STPRs stages, how…

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RallyCast Episode 126 – Gabe Jacobsohn and Colin Schulz

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIn this episode we chatted with Gabe Jacobsohn and Colin Schulz of Flying Finish RallySport. Coming from humble rally beginnings first as fans, then volunteers, to working on cars and competing themselves, they’ve learned a lot about the sport of rallying from just about every aspect. They’re applying that experience to make products available through their Rally.Build brand so new and existing rallyists get all the stuff necessary to pass tech inspection with flying colors. We also get into a bit of inter-team rivalry…

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RallyCast Episode 124 – Co-Driver KJ Miller

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIn this episode recorded back in July, we chatted with young co-driver KJ Miller after his high flying class victory at Rally Baie-des-Chaleurs. We asked about what got KJ interested in motorsports, events he’s competed in so far, and what his goals are for the future. With KJ being a bit of a social media master, we also asked about how to get more young people interested in rally. The Oregon Trail Rally YouTube video can be found here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMqtJJMWflo Follow KJ Miller on these…

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RallyCast Episode 122 – Sam Albert on ARA Rules, Ferrari Engines, and More

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIn this episode we chat with Sam Albert, one of the fastest privateers in the ARA. Sam’s always very open about and honest about his thoughts on the championship, so we decided to give him a call to discuss the upcoming ARA Open Class rules for 2023, how it might affect privateer drivers like him, and his goal of putting a Ferrari engine into his Subaru WRX STI. Yes, you heard that right. So grab a cold one and join us for another round…

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RallyCast Episode 121 – Mark Piatkowski on What It’s Like to Drive a Rally2 (R5)

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadThis episode is another one that was temporarily lost due to technical issues.  Back in March we talked in depth with Mark Piatkowski about what it was like transitioning from his NA4 Subaru that he works on mostly himself to a full blown homologated M-Sport Rally2 Ford Fiesta with all the bells and whistles at the Rally in the 100 Acre Wood. 

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Episode 120 – 100 Acre Wood, WRC Cars, and Dodging Wildlife with Alex Gelsomino, Rhianon Gelsomino, and Leon Jordan

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadThis is a re-release of an episode from a couple months that had technical issues. We chatted with  talked with Alex and Rhianon Gelsomino about their 100 Acre Wood experience, the current top level of competition this year and dodging wildlife. We also chatted with Leon Jordan of McKenna Motorsports about WRC cars and what makes theirs different from the Hyundai i20 used by Hoonigan. This was all recorded before the new ARA 2023 Open 4WD guidelines were released.

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