Perfect Lap Podcast

About Perfect Lap Podcast

A time attack racing podcast talking all things time attack. Whether it is rules, events, tires, suspension, cars, or anything else related to time attack, you can find it here.

Publisher

Mark Kilgore and Mark Jager

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Aug 2024

Latest episode

24 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

64 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   24 Sept 2026

   Ep. 63 - The Godfather of Time Attack - John "Nads" Naderi

   In this episode, Nads shares his deep history and insights into the world of time attack racing, from its origins in Japan to its evolution in the US. We explore legendary cars, racing strategies, media coverage, and the future of time attack as a grassroots motorsport series. Nads shares his opinions on what things are right, and what could be better, in the current time attack scene, both domestically and across the globe. We discuss iconic cars, legendary drivers, the culture of Time Attack, and the future of the sport. Don't miss this one! Wush Automotive is a proud sponsor of The Perfect Lap Podcast. Check out Wush's line of Wush Bespoke Wheels for fully forged wheels that can be customized to your exact needs. www.wushautomotive.com (http://www.wushautomotive.com/) https://www.instagram.com/wushautomotive/ (https://www.instagram.com/wushautomotive/) https://www.facebook.com/WushRacing (https://www.facebook.com/WushRacing) Want 5% of your Wush Bespoke order? Provide the code "perfectlap" at checkout and receive a 5% discount for our loyal listeners! 00:00 — How Time Attack Came to America 02:39 — Choosing Buttonwillow as Time Attack’s Home 04:20 — The Japanese Roots of Time Attack 05:39 — Minimal Rules vs. Creative Cheating 07:02 — The Lost JC Menet Record 10:27 — From Global Time Attack to World Time Attack 12:16 — Why Time Attack Needs Better Storytelling 14:15 — The Problem with Unlimited Classes 15:42 — The Media Personalities Covering Time Attack 17:35 — Why Car Specs and Driver Stories Matter 21:16 — The Mike Warfield and Eastern Creek Strategy 23:16 — What Professional Drivers Bring to Time Attack 26:43 — Building the Ideal Time Attack Media Platform 30:17 — Why Long-Form Automotive Journalism Still Matters 35:31 — The Golden Era Teams and Cars 37:37 — The HKS Track Attack Altezza and “Outlaw” Cars 40:45 — Aero, Slicks, and the Limits of Technology 43:52 — Time Attack Controversy and Racing Lore 46:25 — The Cyber Evo and Bending the Rules 48:25 — When Time Attack Becomes an Arms Race 52:19 — Horsepower, Aero, and Choosing the Right Track 55:25 — Why Grassroots Tracks Matter 60:58 — The Rise and Fall of Red Line Time Attack 67:16 — Why Time Attack Needs a Pinnacle Event 69:07 — Simplifying the Rules and Racing for Time 71:55 — The Japanese Philosophy of Time Attack 77:11 — Nads’ Most Memorable Time Attack Experiences 80:24 — The Factory Chevrolet Cobalt That Changed Everything 83:13 — Professional Awesome and the Buttonwillow Curse 90:10 — The Sierra Sierra Evo Story 100:23 — What Today’s Time Attack Scene Gets Right 104:40 — Rivalries, Promotion, and Making Racing Exciting 108:52 — Why the Stopwatch Never Lies 112:01 — The Future of Time Attack Coverage 114:09 — Learning from Time Attack History 119:09 — Rapid-Fire Time Attack Questions 122:14 — Closing Thoughts and Where to Follow the Podcast

2. 

   10 Sept 2026

   Ep. 62 - AJ Hartman talks Aero

   In this episode, AJ Hartman from AJ Hartman Aero shares insights on aerodynamic components, wind tunnel testing, and practical tips for racer's looking to optimize their vehicle's performance. AJ Hartman shares his journey from a garage builder to a renowned aero parts manufacturer and racer. AJ has taught himself how to design, manufacture, and install numerous aero parts, and you can too. www.ajhartmanaero.com (http://www.ajhartmanaero.com) www.youtube.com/@ajhartmanaero (http://www.youtube.com/@ajhartmanaero) www.instagram.com/ajhartmanaero/ (http://www.instagram.com/ajhartmanaero/) trackaeroconsulting.com/ (http://trackaeroconsulting.com/) Wush Automotive is a proud sponsor of The Perfect Lap Podcast. Check out Wush's line of Wush Bespoke Wheels for fully forged wheels that can be customized to your exact needs. www.wushautomotive.com (http://www.wushautomotive.com) https://www.instagram.com/wushautomotive/ (https://www.instagram.com/wushautomotive/) https://www.facebook.com/WushRacing (https://www.facebook.com/WushRacing) Want 5% of your Wush Bespoke order? Provide the code "perfectlap" at checkout and receive a 5% discount for our loyal listeners! 00:00 — Introducing AJ Hartman Aero 01:29 — Low-drag, tape-on canards 04:12 — Canard design: balancing downforce and drag 06:28 — CFD testing and canard development 08:23 — Canards as an aero tuning tool 11:39 — Adjusting aero for different tracks 13:25 — Designing parts with CFD and wind-tunnel data 15:42 — Custom splitters, wing mounts, and chassis-specific parts 18:23 — C-pillar wing mounts and structural strength 22:22 — Wing upright design, knife edges, and cutouts 25:19 — Aero-part failures and track safety 27:16 — Compressible splitter rods 32:25 — What happens inside a wind tunnel 37:55 — Unexpected wind-tunnel results 41:23 — Splitter end plates and aerodynamic details 45:09 — Building an effective splitter on different budgets 48:11 — Blunt versus rounded splitter leading edges 51:08 — Planning a wind-tunnel test program 54:18 — Basic aero tests for a new car 56:28 — Hood louvers, cooling, and drag 60:14 — Diffusers with flat versus dirty floors 63:23 — The challenges of building a flat floor 66:19 — Diffuser ventilation and heat management 71:52 — AJ’s Mustang and racing background 78:16 — Building a business from a small garage 83:38 — The most challenging parts AJ has built 88:30 — Carbon-fiber molds and manufacturing 95:34 — Why AJ races in GLGT instead of time attack 101:10 — Making racing more affordable 105:57 — Rapid-fire car and racing questions 109:48 — Where to find AJ Hartman Aero 112:11 — Lime Rock predictions and future race-car plans 114:00 — Closing remarks

3. 

   27 Aug 2026

   EP. 61 - Evan McLaren - The GL ClubTR Two-Timer

   In this episode, Jager and Kilgore chat with Evan McLaren, two-time Gridlife ClubTR champion and Honda Integra Type R driver. Evan shares his journey in time attack racing, the evolution of Club TR, and insights into car setup, rule sets, and how to win a championship in GridLife. Evan talks about his first love, Subarus, and then moving on to JDM and Honda for his time on track. https://www.instagram.com/bigmacvtak/ (https://www.instagram.com/bigmacvtak/) https://www.facebook.com/evan.mclaren.7 (https://www.facebook.com/evan.mclaren.7) https://www.youtube.com/@blandsarcasm (https://www.youtube.com/@blandsarcasm) ++++++++++ Wush Automotive is a proud sponsor of The Perfect Lap Podcast. Check out Wush's line of Wush Bespoke Wheels for fully forged wheels that can be customized to your exact needs. www.wushautomotive.com (http://www.wushautomotive.com) https://www.instagram.com/wushautomotive/ (https://www.instagram.com/wushautomotive/) https://www.facebook.com/WushRacing (https://www.facebook.com/WushRacing) Want 5% of your Wush Bespoke order? Provide the code "perfectlap" at checkout and receive a 5% discount for our loyal listeners! ++++++++++ Want MORE Time Attack content? Follow the hosts, Jager and Kilgore, and get more Time Attack content in your life! Follow Mark Kilgore: https://www.instagram.com/mkilgore_909/ (https://www.instagram.com/mkilgore_909/) https://www.youtube.com/@09_motorsports (https://www.youtube.com/@09_motorsports) Follow Mark Jager: https://www.instagram.com/jagerracing/ (https://www.instagram.com/jagerracing/) https://www.youtube.com/@JagerRacing (https://www.youtube.com/@JagerRacing) ++++++++++ 00:00 Intro and Evan McLaren’s background 01:11 Why the Integra 04:10 Starting track driving in 2020 and Track Night in America 08:26 Club TR success, parity, and why the class works 15:59 How Evan got into cars, Hondas, and the Integra journey 22:09 Power numbers, dyno discussion, and K24 setup 24:58 Club TR rules, engine limits, and class philosophy 28:34 Sustainability, cost, and whether Club TR is “real” time attack 31:18 Why aero matters and why Street Class feels less exciting 36:37 The most important mods to stay competitive 41:31 Motivation, budget, and how time attack felt “unreachable” at first 44:48 Rivalry, friendship, and racing against Pete 53:36 Tire strategy and how Evan attacks a session 58:12 Weekend format, too many sessions, and podium sprint thoughts 61:38 Car progression and thoughts on 2027 plans 64:18 Axle problems, drivetrain headaches, and garage life 71:11 Gearing, final drive, and transmission setup 79:32 Paddock transmission repair story 81:19 What’s on the wish list for 2027 93:30 Sponsors, partners, and shoutouts 101:41 Future plans, possibly taking a break 105:37 Rapid-fire questions 110:06 Social media and where to follow Evan

Who has been a guest on Perfect Lap Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Igor Kesilyov
• Tim Chepeleff
• Jeff Zissulis
• Kyle Heyer
• Jason Dienhart

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

451,148

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 63 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

59

Social presence

97

YouTube

86

Engagement

32

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