Late to Grid - Grassroots Racing

Late to Grid - Grassroots Racing

Bill Snow

Episodes 170
Avg. Duration 42m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (11)
Since Dec 2020
Latest Episode Jun 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
92%
Hosting
rss.buzzsprout.com

About This Podcast

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.

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NASA Time Trials: Data, Setup & Seat Time with Darek Koman

Jun 09, 2026 45m Transcript

Send us Fan MailYou asked for it, and we’re delivering it: a deep dive into NASA Time Trials with Darek Koman from NASA Great Lakes.In this episode of Late To Grid, Darek joins us in the Atomic…

How a Bet Built Three Balls Racing | Ken Grulich’s Track Day Journey

May 26, 2026 27m Transcript

Send us Fan MailHow does a bet between friends turn into one of the Midwest’s best-known track day organizations?In this episode of Late To Grid, Bill sits down in the Atomic Autosports studio with…

High School Racing Is REAL?! The Future of Grassroots Motorsports

May 12, 2026 43m Transcript

Send us Fan MailWhat sport did you letter in during high school… and why wasn’t it racing? 😄In this episode, Bill sits down with Jonathan Eckelberg to talk about one of the most promising “future of…

Right to Race: How to Save Your Local Track Before It’s Too Late

Apr 28, 2026 36m Transcript

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when your favorite race track suddenly disappears?In this episode of the Late to Grid Podcast, we sit down with Christian Robinson from SEMA and PRI’s Government Affairs…

From CPA to Paddock Leader: Eric Kaul on Racing, Community, and Networking

Apr 14, 2026 1h 4m Transcript

Send us Fan MailWhat does it take to build a real motorsports journey? In this episode of Late to Grid, we sit down with Eric Kaul to talk about the road from accountant to a well-known name in the…

S5E6 From Firefighter to Finish Line: Scaling a 50-Year Open-Wheel Legacy with John Harkenrider

Mar 31, 2026 44m Transcript

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when a 10-second drag racer and a 15-year fire service veteran takes over a 50-year motorsports legacy and decides to modernize the hustle? You get something bigger than…

From Rusty Miatas to Global Marketing: Building a Spec Iron Legacy with Chris Armbruster

Mar 16, 2026 55m Transcript

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when a global social media manager for one of the world’s most iconic tire brands decides to spend his weekends chasing podiums in a mud-filled Copart Mustang?You get…

S5E5 The LinkedIn of Motorsports? How RACERSHIP is Revolutionizing Sponsorships

Mar 03, 2026 47m Transcript

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when a former educator and industry veteran looks at the fragmented world of motorsports networking and decides to build a bridge?You get something bigger than an app.You…

S5 The Road to Endurance: NASA Great Lakes and the Team Racing Endurance Cup (TREC)

Feb 16, 2026 1h 17m Transcript

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when a nationally recognized motorsports organization partners with a local performance shop that lives and breathes track days, endurance racing, and driver…

The Man with the Plan: Thomas Gaydos on Engineering, Family Racing, and the SCCA Runoffs

Feb 02, 2026 45m Transcript

Send us Fan MailIn racing, problems are inevitable—but they happen much more often when you don't have a plan. Bill Snow sits down with Thomas Gaydos, a polymer engineering student at the University…

The Growth Season: 7 Essential Tips to Master Your Off-Season Prep

Jan 19, 2026 27m Transcript

Send us Fan MailThink the racing season ends when the checkered flag flies? Think again. Bill Snow returns to the Atomic Autosports studio to explain why he calls the winter months the "Growth…

S6E1 The Art of the Sponsorship: Bridging the Gap Between Racing and ROI with JP Moery

Jan 05, 2026 31m Transcript

Send us Fan MailThink you know sponsorships? Think again. In this episode, Bill Snow welcomes JP Moery to the Atomic Auto Sports Studio to peel back the curtain on high-level motorsports…

Inside PRI 2025: Strategic Networking, AI in Racing, and the Power of the Game Plan

Dec 29, 2025 29m Transcript

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Late to Grid podcast, Bill Snow takes us inside the 2025 Performance Racing Industry (PRI) show in Indianapolis. Covering over 1,000,000 square feet of…

S5E21 From Karting to Goodyear Racing: Jay Chapman on Career, Tires & Grassroots Motorsports

Dec 15, 2025 48m Transcript

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Late To Grid, Bill sits down with Jay Chapman of Goodyear Racing to unpack a motorsports career built from karting roots, NASCAR weekends, Grand-Am adventures, MX-5…

S5E20 Brock Yates Jr. on One Lap of America, Car Culture, and the Wildest Stories You've Never Heard

Dec 01, 2025 52m Transcript

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of the Late To Grid Podcast, Bill sits down with Brock Yates Jr. — the man carrying on the legacy behind the legendary One Lap of America.If you know the Yates name,…

S5E19 Cooling, Camaraderie, and the Cayman GT4: Jon Miller's Motorsports Mastery

Nov 03, 2025 47m Transcript

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Late to Grid podcast, we sit down with Jon Miller—autocrosser, rally racer, and performance cooling expert from Mishimoto. Jon shares his deep-rooted…

Zero Experience, 24-Hour Race: Nigel Boyce's Jump Into Wheel-to-Wheel

Oct 20, 2025 35m Transcript

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Late to Grid, we talk to Nigel Boyce, a mechanic who went from zero wheel-to-wheel experience straight into a 24-hour endurance race! Nigel shares his unique path,…

From GTI to Miata: Nisa Borghi’s Autocross Journey

Oct 06, 2025 44m Transcript

Send us Fan MailThis week on Late to Grid, Bill sits down with Nisa Borghi to talk about her path into motorsports—from giving her VW GTI a personality on Instagram, to celebrating 100K miles at her…

It’s Never Too Late to Chase Your Racing Dream

Sep 22, 2025 55m Transcript

Send us Fan MailThis week on Late to Grid, we sit down with Jon Krolewicz to dive into his incredible motorsports journey. He shares how a third-grade book report on the Indy 500 sparked a lifelong…

Building Drivers: How Time, Tools & Family Shape Track Performance

Aug 18, 2025 1h 3m Transcript

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Late to Grid, we sit down with Mike—driver, mentor, and seasoned wrench turner—to explore how seat time, smart preparation, and family support all come together to…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Late to Grid - Grassroots Racing have?

Late to Grid - Grassroots Racing has published 170 episodes since December 2020, covering topics in Automotive, Leisure.

Is Late to Grid - Grassroots Racing still active?

Late to Grid - Grassroots Racing is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 42m.

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