From Pure Stock to TCX Champion: Colin Garrett’s Unconventional Racing Journey

On this episode of the Break/Fix we're focusing on Colin Garrett, a successful racer with a unique journey in motorsports and a strong mission of advocacy. Colin started with NASCAR at a young age and transitioned to road racing, becoming the TCX Class Champion in the SRO World Challenge. Besides racing, Colin co-founded the 11/11 Veteran Project, which helps veterans and their families access various services and resources. The episode delves into Colin's career progression, the role of iRacing in his preparation, the impact of Balance of Performance (BOP) in racing, and his future ambitions in motorsports. The conversation also highlights Colin's commitment to giving back to the community through his advocacy work while actively racing. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00 Meet Colin Garrett: From NASCAR to TCX Champion 01:37 Colin's Early Racing Journey 02:30 Progression Through the Ranks 03:47 Challenges and Triumphs in NASCAR 06:54 Transition to Road Racing 12:34 Coaching and iRacing Insights 21:21 Sim Racing Realism 21:46 2023 Season Highlights 22:07 Road to America Redemption 23:08 Rivalries and Incidents 23:50 The Honda Tension 24:07 Mental Coaching and Focus 25:02 1111 Veterans Project 32:03 Braille Paint Scheme 34:16 Future Aspirations 37:04 Bucket List Tracks and Cars 38:53 Garage 56 Experience 40:05 Shoutouts and Promotions ==================== The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net More Information: Visit Our Website Become a VIP at: Patreon Online Magazine: Gran Touring Follow us on Social: Instagram This episode is brought to you by SRO Motorsports America and their partners at AWS, Crowdstrike, Fanatec, Pirelli, and the Skip Barber Racing School.