EPISODE · May 8, 2025 · 55 MIN
HPDE Beginner Mistake: How Horsepower Is Your Enemy
from Off The Racing Line · host Carlos A. Espitia
In this episode of Off The Racing Line, we chat with Jonathan Salerno, owner of Corsa Technik and co-founder of Velocity Track Experience. Jonathan takes us through his journey from drifting to racing, the challenges of prepping cars for HPDE, and his new arrive-and-drive program. He shares insights on the importance of car inspections, some memorable customer stories, and his role in FARA. Whether you're into track days or racing, this episode offers valuable tips and behind-the-scenes stories you won’t want to miss!----------EPISODE CHAPTERS0:00 - Intro1:43 - Jon's journey into motorsports6:09 - How do drifting skills help in racing?9:45 - How to get a daily ready for the track13:14 - HPDE misconceptions17:14 - Top mods when you start getting serious about track days27:26 - What is HPDE and who is it for?30:54 - Why you shouldn't skimp on getting an instructor34:29 - Best and worst cars for HPDE35:48 - Can you bring your "daily" to an HPDE track day?37:19 - What should you expect on your first track day?39:04 - I'm not a fast driver, can I still participate in HPDE?42:20 - What is it like operating a performance auto shop?46:20 - Customer tried stealing their own car?48:52 - Shop customers over-share & cry53:04 - Arrive & Drive program - Velocity Track Experience----------Velocity Track Experience - Arrive & Drivehttps://velocitytrackexperience.com/Podcast also Available on:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-racing-line/id1806756528YouTube Music:https://youtu.be/M8x0Bng0rZA?si=Q8P8WYidlsRKllkXAmazon:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/46a8fc9a-c56c-4879-a335-d2318efa7a86/off-the-racing-line#OffTheRacingLine #Motorsports #RacingLife #HPDE #TrackDays #CannonballRun #PerformanceDriving #MotorsportStories #P1MotorClub #RacingWarStories #TrackRacing #FastCars #CarCulture #RaceTrack #DrivingPassion
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In this episode of Off The Racing Line, we chat with Jonathan Salerno, owner of Corsa Technik and co-founder of Velocity Track Experience. Jonathan takes us through his journey from drifting to racing, the challenges of prepping cars for HPDE, and his new arrive-and-drive program. He shares insights on the importance of car inspections, some memorable customer stories, and his role in FARA. Whether you're into track days or racing, this episode offers valuable tips and behind-the-scenes stories you won’t want to miss!----------EPISODE CHAPTERS0:00 - Intro1:43 - Jon's journey into motorsports6:09 - How do drifting skills help in racing?9:45 - How to get a daily ready for the track13:14 - HPDE misconceptions17:14 - Top mods when you start getting serious about track days27:26 - What is HPDE and who is it for?30:54 - Why you shouldn't skimp on getting an instructor34:29 - Best and worst cars for HPDE35:48 - Can you bring your "daily" to an HPDE track day?37:19 - What should you expect on your first track day?39:04 - I'm not a fast driver, can I still participate in HPDE?42:20 - What is it like operating a performance auto shop?46:20 - Customer tried stealing their own car?48:52 - Shop customers over-share & cry53:04 - Arrive & Drive program - Velocity Track Experience----------Velocity Track Experience - Arrive & Drivehttps://velocitytrackexperience.com/Podcast also Available on:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-racing-line/id1806756528YouTube Music:https://youtu.be/M8x0Bng0rZA?si=Q8P8WYidlsRKllkXAmazon:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/46a8fc9a-c56c-4879-a335-d2318efa7a86/off-the-racing-line#OffTheRacingLine #Motorsports #RacingLife #HPDE #TrackDays #CannonballRun #PerformanceDriving #MotorsportStories #P1MotorClub #RacingWarStories #TrackRacing #FastCars #CarCulture #RaceTrack #DrivingPassion
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