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It's Not the Car

Sam Smith, Ross Bentley, Jeff Braun

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It’s Not the Car is a podcast about people and speed. We tell racing stories and leave out the boring parts. Ross Bentley is a former IndyCar driver and a world-renowned performance coach. Jeff Braun is a champion race engineer with time in NASCAR and IMSA. Sam Smith is an award-winning journalist and a former executive editor of Road & Track magazine. We don’t love motorsport for the nuts and bolts—we love it for what it asks of the meatbag at the wheel.
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Speed Secrets Podcast

Ross Bentley: Performance & Race Driver Coach

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The Speed Secrets Podcast is all about high performance and race driving. In it, Ross Bentley has conversations with guests, resulting in tips, advice and inspiration you can take to the track. Digging into topics such as trail braking, cornering lines, race track specific advice, data acquisition and video analysis, upshifting and downshifting, handling and car setup, steering techniques, and the skill of using the throttle - all while driving on track - the goal is to not just entertain yo ...
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The Magic Performance Report Podcast, brought to you by Conjuror Community. Every week, we're diving into the world of magic gigs with our members, sharing the ins and outs, the highs, and yeah, even the occasional lows. From the nitty-gritty behind-the-scenes practice sessions to the electric buzz of audience reactions, come along for the ride as we unravel the mysteries of magic together. Let's get this show on the road! Email us your Magic Questions to podcast@conjuror.community
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Send us a text Mr. Speed Secrets himself, Ross Bentley, joins me to talk about the importance, how and when to conduct a track walk. Something we often take for granted can be such a powerful tool in our drivers tool kit! We talk about the mindset to have, how to prepare, and tips while taking the track walk to optimize the information we gather! T…
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Send us a text Jackie Andrews joins me to talk about the details in your (and mine) suspension that get overlooked. Lord knows I have overlooked them... because I need to address them this offseason. We even get into some of the Honda Challenge rules we can expect in 2025... outside of the new tire. To support the podcast... share with friends, dow…
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Chris Andrews was once a NASCAR Cup Series engineer and crew chief. He’s worked hand-in-hand with drivers like Robby Gordon, Bill Elliott, Carl Edwards, Matt Kenseth, and Kasey Kahne. His resume holds names like Roush Fenway, Evernham Motorsports, and Richard Childress Racing. What you have probably guessed already: Chris has some *excellent* stori…
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Send us a text Carbon brakes are an evolving technology that is being used more and more "street" cars... they are no longer just for super cars! Rami from ReBrakeUSA.com joins me to teach us about carbon brakes, the types, how to use them, how to maintain them, and how good they can be on track. Educate yourself now because the technology and use …
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“You jerk,” they’ll shout, “that show title isn’t relatable! Only the die-hards will understand! For pete’s sake, man, think of the traffic analytics!” Who cares? I am Sam and I write these ep descriptions, and that title makes me happy. If you don’t like it, hey, you probably aren’t the kind of person to listen to a show about a “flap,” anyway. An…
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How do you know when to let go of something you love? What if you know it’s time but still think about that something every minute of every day? If you’re INTC co-host Ross Bentley, you back up but you don’t give up—and you lean into what you’re good at. Ross was once a pro driver in IndyCar and IMSA. He is now a pro driver *coach*. And while he’s …
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Send us a text Kenton Koch or the Random Vandals Race Team... winner of mutliple 24 hour races, joins me to talk about mental focus while racing. We had to overcome some technical issues, but there is some great information. Its time for some self reflection and assessment... to really see what you need to do to take your mental game to the next le…
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OUR NEW WEBSITE IS WORSE THAN YOU HOPED: ⁠⁠⁠www.itsnotthecar.com/⁠⁠⁠ Once, long ago, a German engineer looked at a VW Beetle and thought, “Ahh, my little streitzel, we should tango with the hot-rod physics of love!” The Porsche 911 is divisive. People love ’em. People hate ’em. People fire ’em backward into ditches and Armco and spit excuses for ho…
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Send us a text AJ Hartman (AJ Hartman Aero) and Mario Korf (Occamsracers.com) baby sat me, my preparation, and my wind tunnel tear sheet for my wind tunnel trip... and they join me to go over some of my numbers, provide best practices guidance... drop some news on maybe developing a book... AND encouraging people to go to the wind tunnel themselves…
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AVERT YOUR EYES FROM OUR NEW MERCH STORE: ⁠⁠www.itsnotthecar.com/⁠⁠ ***Don’t ever go there! It will rot your brain! (These annoying store mentions will stop soon, we promise.)*** Once, in college, Sam studied under a dignified old journalism professor. “The thing about putting the word ‘sex’ in a headline,” this prof said, “is that it’s the easy wa…
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Send us a text Grant from Honed Development talks about parts development and their roots! We even get into the transition Honed is making to the "new" generation of Honda race cars!!!! If you like what you hear, please download, share, review and give the podcast a 5 star rating!Por Kaan
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Welcome back to the Magic Performance Report Podcast brought to you by Conjuror Community , where each episode we dive into the journeys of fellow CC members honing their craft and making waves in the world of magic. In this episode, we head to the great white north to share the inspiring story of Ethan Ross, a passionate young magician who transfo…
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WE HAVE A MERCH STORE NOW: ⁠https://www.itsnotthecar.com/⁠ You asked, we delivered! . . . is exactly what we will tell the authorities. *** 10% OFF ALL ORDERS FOR THE FIRST WEEK *** BRIEF SALES PITCH: Sam built a website. That site holds both useful info about INTC and driving-adjacent merchandise. Sam wrote every word there and designed all of our…
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Send us a text James Houghton (@time_attack_typer) and Ryan Bradfield (@hondarcb) join me to talk about deciding on their TSXs and then go into the development and parts they had to fabricate to get the cars racing... in their own unique ways. You dont always need to pick a cookie cutter car to go racing... and these two prove it! If you like what …
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Formula 1 can be so boring. The King Mother-Humper of dull TV, with so much unknown: Why is Danny Ric slow now? Are those cars battling, or does it just look that way? How many different hairstyles can Lando Norris possibly have, and why does every single one make him look like a dapper little cutie patootie? Here’s the catch: Every broadcast holds…
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Send us a text Lance Fendersons (lancefendersonracing.com) journey hasnt been the easiest... but hes making the best of what life has given him. I sat down with him to talk about the motivation to chase dreams and the focus he needs while in the car... His story is one of inspiration and learning... adaptation and perseverance... and one that shoul…
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What happens when famous actors go fast? Not just Cool Hand Luke. Also Tom Cruise, Patrick Dempsey, and many others, including that guy I can’t remember from that one show. (You know—that dude with the hair and the face?) Spoiler: There is crashing! But that’s not the point. Ross has coached Hollywood celebrities. Jeff once worked with Paul Newman …
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Send us a text $100 off your HP Academy course purchase! Use Code: BLIND100 Its a big decision to pick and dash and/or pdm... and I sit down with Andre Simon to discuss what to take into account and some best practices to set them up! Both can be just seen as IG bling OR super powerful tools to help improve your racing and your race car! Support an…
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Cheats II: Electric Boogaloo! Back by popular demand, like before but more! Firsthand accounts from an INTC host who works in the paddock! Our first installment of “How Pro Racers Cheat” was back in May. We didn’t intend for this to become a series, but you loved it and asked for more. We could have said no, but that would be lame, and then we woul…
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Welcome back to The Magic Performance Report Podcast, brought to you by Conjuror Community. Each week, we dive into the highs and lows of Conjuror Community members old and new, as they dish on their latest gig experiences as well as their lifetime magic journeys Brian Peckham’s passion for magic began as a child after a visit to Disney World, spar…
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Send us a text Andy Hollis, GRM contributor and tire tester, joins me to talk about 200TW tires. With the growth of time trials, with more HPDE folks looking to go a little faster, with race classes moving to 200TW tires... we are all looking for performance and a bang for the buck! We cover that and more! Support any podcast you enjoy by... downlo…
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In the summer of 1965, a V-8-powered love song from California dethroned Ferrari, shut up the haters, and won America its first FIA manufacturer’s road-racing championship. Naturally, almost no one here noticed. The Californian car was a gutsy experiment from a 28-year-old ex-GM designer named Pete Brock. Their story holds bootstraps, napkin math, …
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Send us a text Claire and Erwan from myraces.live (@myraces.live) join me to talk about livestreaming... challenges, best practices, and the awesome (free and paid) services they offer to take your live streaming to the next level! If your family is asking for christmas gift ideas... we got you covered on this one! NOTE: There is some feedback with…
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Send us a text Albert Watson of RaceLouvers.com (@racelouvers) sits down with me to talk about louvers, how they work, and some best practices for how to determine size and placement. RaceLouvers uses CFD, wind tunnel, and track data to develop their WIDE assortment of products... and the results are impressive! To support the podcast please downlo…
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Welcome to The Magic Performance Report Podcast, brought to you by Conjuror Community. Each week, we delve into the highs and lows of real working magicians as they share their latest gig experiences and magical journeys. This week, we’re thrilled to introduce Ian Richards, a long-time member of our community who recently delivered a hilarious perf…
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When INTC’s tape day rolled around, Sam was sick. He landed a nasty bout of food poisoning and went wreck-it ralphing. So we postponed our planned show, and then Ross and Jeff hit the mic to improvise. Their topic? The driver-engineer relationship! Questions answered in this ep: Why do you need an engineer, anyway? What makes that relationship cruc…
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Once, Jeff and Robby Unser tried to qualify a car for the Indianapolis 500. Jeff was the engineer. Unser was the driver. The car stunk to high heaven. Unser was scared. This is that story. Here now, one man’s experience with the epically uncompetitive Riley & Scott Mk. VII Indy Racing League Indy car. Has Jeff Braun—esteemed INTC host, legendary bu…
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Send us a text Described as "the most opinionated man in safety gear"... TJ from @OGracing (ogracing.com) joins me to talk about budgeting for safety gear, how to pick the right gear, how the right gear can make you faster and more comfortable, and how to prioritize your upgrades in the future. To support the podcast, please share, download, rate a…
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Gossip time! Why did Ross steal that Ferrari from Chip Ganassi? Just who dropped that tire on Jeff's toe at Daytona and became his sworn enemy for life? Which aging F1 driver did Sam give a wedgie to in the pits at Lime Rock? Listen and find out! (Warning: This episode may not actually contain the above information.) This episode's working title wa…
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Send us a text Mike Skeen (@mikeskeenracing) and I sit down to talk about multi-class racing and how to execute passing. We talked about the influence of rules, etiquette, types of passes, and best practices. Its not overly technical but this podcast really shares some great nuggets of information on how to keep our sport respectful and safe. If yo…
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Welcome to The Magic Performance Report Podcast, sponsored by Conjuror Community. Each week, we are uncovering the ups and downs of real working magicians as they navigate through some of their recent magic gigs. This week guest Jeff Rigney treats us to tales of performing on the snows of Mount Everest! Also Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.face…
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Well, Timmy, when a rubber molecule and a piece of earth love each other very much, they do a special hug, see, and . . . uh . . . hysteresis . . . wait, no, it’s heat cycles . . . er . . . glass point? Short answer: Magic! Tires are magic! Warning: We get lightly tech-nerdy here. This show’s format rotates weekly, because squirrel. This format is …
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Send us a text World famous contingency thief (el oh el) and viral dash cam video creator (its easy in Maryland), Eric Wong (aka Wonger, aka Uncle Wonger) joins me to give his first thoughts on the Toyo Proxes R. He ran them in 100 degree weather on a borrowed BMW... but hes got some good opinions and thoughts on it. If would like to support the po…
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Once, an English retiree made Ferrari and Red Bull mad. He looked like an accountant and wore dad sweaters. The team he ran was a down-on-its-luck collection of castoffs and pirates; in their very first season, they risked everything and landed the impossible. Sound like a sports movie? Conveniently, the whole thing was basically a cross between “M…
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Send us a text Johnny from NineLives Racing joins me to decompress after the wind tunnel trip... and to talk about new products and current accoutrement products he has to help with your splitter and wing downforce production. Dont worry... I'm working to get Mario back on so we can go over some things and talk about the wind tunnel in depth! To su…
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If someone offered you a chance to drive one of the fastest race cars on earth, would you do it? The catch: If you screw up, your boss will shut down your office and fire you and everyone you work with. Also, you have the entire Indianapolis Motor Speedway to yourself and McLaren-Mercedes people are watching and judging and SERIOUSLY JUST RELAX ALR…
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Send us a text Former Summit Point Track Manager, Edwin Pardue, joins me to give our opinions on the current state of club racing... and the balance the tracks, organizers, and participants are trying to strike during our current economic cycle. We even talk about what we ALL can do to help our sport grow! To support the podcast... please DOWNLOAD,…
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It’s another “No Dumb Questions!” You email us to ask, we sit down to answer. There are no dumb questions, but there might be some dumb answers. Today’s focus is . . . Formula 1 drivers! What makes one better than another? Mistakes, for one thing. No room for error in the big leagues. Unless you’re Lance Stroll, in which case, well . . . his pops o…
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Welcome to The Magic Performance Report Podcast, sponsored by Conjuror Community. Each week, we are uncovering the ups and downs of real working magicians as they navigate through some of their recent magic gigs. This week we hear from James Bentley and his CC Journey to perform at the World Famous Magic Castle! Also Follow us on: Facebook: https:/…
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Send us a text Christina Lam (@christinaylam) joins me to talk about women in motorsports, the hurdles they face, and how she has over come them to go from a grass roots racer to IMSA driver! If you like what you hear, please SHARE the episode with friends... this is the best way to support the podcast!…
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Everything you always wanted to know about a sliding car but were too cool / afraid / busy paying for a chunk of Armco to ask. Okay, maybe not *everything*. Popular questions not addressed herein: Why is a slide? Who I win track day? Is them car better have more dinner-roll stiffness? Have you ever really *looked* at your hands? This show’s format …
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Welcome to the Magic Performance Report Podcast by Conjuror Community! We're thrilled to have you back with us. We just returned from the CC Summit in beautiful tupelo Mississippi , it was an absolute blast! We had an incredible time connecting with our members from all over, sharing tricks, and learning new ones. At the Summit, we were blown away …
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Once, a long time ago, a brave man went to a beach and tried to drive faster than anyone ever had. He did not survive. This is his story. Perhaps you saw the date in this episode’s title and thought, “The 1920s? Prehistoric! Swipe left, bruh, yuck!” Which is definitely a take. Some people think the past is a dull place. Nothing to do with who we ar…
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Free bonus episode! To celebrate the release of Sam’s new book, “Smithology,” we’ve released one audio excerpt, read by him, every Monday for a month. This is the fourth and final installment. The book’s full title is “Smithology: Thoughts, Travels, and Semi-Plausible Car Writings, 2003–2023.” It’s an anthology of Sam’s writing for car magazines ov…
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Is this a free bonus episode where Ross and Jeff break down and analyze the 2024 Indy 500 and 2024 Monaco Grand Prix? Indeed! Sam is on this episode, but he mostly just listens, because he didn't watch either race this year. Boo hiss, that guy, what a chump, right? Wait, doesn’t Sam write these episode descriptions? Isn’t he just talking to himself…
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Welcome to the Magic Performance Report Podcast by Conjuror Community! We're thrilled to have you back with us. We just returned from the CC Summit in beautiful tupelo Mississippi , it was an absolute blast! We had an incredible time connecting with our members from all over, sharing tricks, and learning new ones. At the Summit, we were blown away …
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Secrets dished! Stories told! Firsthand accounts from an INTC host who works in the paddock! You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll ponder the nature of human morality! This episode’s title implies a question. For the long answer, press play. The short answer is, “very effectively.” Sometimes. Mostly. (Insert push-to-Penske IndyCar joke here.) This show’…
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