Rallying in America: The Recce Podcast
An exploration of American stage rallying, its over 50 year history and the stories of those who made (and make) rallying in America so great.
Episodes
44 episodes
Chris Cyr of Team O'Neil
This week I welcome Chris Cyr of Team O’Neil. At first, we chat a bit about our thoughts on podcasting before Chris takes us on his motorsports journey starting with attending his first rally at age 16. He then discusses how he tried to balance...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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1:15:19
Pioneer Rally Company
On this episode I welcome the folks from the Pioneer Rally Company. Welcome Jamie Turner, Taylor Still and Hatcher Still. They talk about their backgrounds and why they started a company to create and organize European style vintage endurance r...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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48:44
Rally Legend David Higgins
On this episode, I have a very special guest on the podcast. David Higgins, 10 time American rally champion joins me from Wales. David talks about growing up on the Isle of Man, moving to Wales and sibling rivalry. He also talks about competing...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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32:25
Fritz & Brooke Croy
This week I welcome back Fritz Croy. But, this time he brought his wife and co-driver Brooke with him. I learn about Brooke’s co-driving experience and her training at DirtFish and at OZ Rally Pro.They both discuss their training togethe...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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52:28
Mike Youngs of The Firm Driving School
Up next on the podcast is Mike Youngs of The Firm. Also known as The Florida International Rally and Motorsports Park located in Starke, Florida.Mike talks about what The Firm offers, what it’s like to work at a driving school and about ...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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34:25
Mike Carr of the American Veteran Racing Organization
This week on Rallying in America: The Recce Podcast, I welcome rally driver Mike Carr, founder of the American Veteran Racing Organization. Mike talks about his military service, founding AVRO which supports veterans through motorsports therapy...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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30:40
Ryan Symancek
This week on Rallying in America: The Recce Podcast, I welcome Ryan Symancek. You may know Ryan from such YouTube channels as My Life as a Rallyist and The Drive. He talks about his amazing journey starting out as a skier to rolling a Ford Bron...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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1:15:36
Mike Cessna & Jamie Lambert of FH Motorsports
This week my guests are Mike Cessna and Jamie Lambert of FH Motorsports. They talk about how they got their start in rally, finishing heads with an angle grinder, their epic win at STPR and more.
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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35:12
Quick Update about the Rally Archive of North America
Greetings, no guests this week, just a quick update and some info about my new project, the Rally Archive of North America. Don't fret. More great guests coming up in the next couple of weeks.
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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4:49
Ethan Hunter of Really Rally Team
This week I welcome Ethan Hunter of Really Rally Team base out of Colorado. We talk about growing up in a motorsports family, circle track racing, hillclimbs, rallying and much more.
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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33:59
Super Volunteer Christian Zoni
This week’s guest is someone you may have seen or met at a number of Rally’s such as Southern Ohio, STPR and Boone. He is what I’d call a “super volunteer.” You can’t miss the pink streak in a sea of black hair on the head of Christian Zoni.
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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31:00
Dan Shirley of War Weasel Racing
My guest this week is driver Dan Shirley of War Weasel Racing. We talk about the origin of his team’s name, the Weasel’s build, his co-driver Eric, his epic trip to this year’s Boone Forest Rally and more.
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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33:17
Chris & Sara Nonack of ANY% Rally Team
On this episode of Rallying in America, I welcome Chris & Sara Nonack of ANY% Rally Team. We talk about their rally history, their many car builds and their two four legged crew members. We also discuss the Mudwhale SuperChampio and more. E...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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38:53
The Boone Forest Rally Interviews
Welcome to another Rallying in America: The Recce Podcast episode. Last week I had the pleasure of attending The Boone Forest Rally in Eastern Kentucky. There I set out to do interviews with the drivers, co-drivers, crew and others.Speci...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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33:11
Michael Bodor and the Great Disposable Camera Experiment
Welcome to the podcast. This week, I have as my guest, Michael Bodor of Mike’s Media. You’ll have to use your imagination as we review the images from an experiment we did at the Susquhannock Trail Performance Rally (STPR) this past July. If yo...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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50:25
Erik Hubbard Returns to Talk All Things Boone Forest Rally
This week I welcome back Erik Hubbard of Backroads of Appalachia. We talk all things Boone Forest Rally, the American Rally Association's future training facility in Eastern Kentucky and more.
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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27:44
Erin Alberda of The Bluebird Fund
This week I welcome Erin Alberda of The Bluebird Fund. Erin talks about how she went from horses to horsepower, how she started The Bluebird Fund and much more. For more information, visit, https:...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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30:23
Betsy Nguyen: Co-driver & Future Motorsports Psychologist
This week we welcome our guest Betsy Nguyen. A co-driver from Canada competing in both CRC and ARA events. We chat about sports psychology, women in motorsports, co-driving in the upcoming Susquehannock Trail Performance Rally (STPR) and more.
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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34:56
SueAnne Carson & Aakash Desai of the Susquehannock Trail Performance Rally
On this week's episode I welcome SueAnne Carson and Aakash Desai of the Susquehannock Trail Performance Rally. We talk about the rally, volunteering and more.
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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39:10
Eli Goethel of Cutting Corners Race Team
Our guest this week is Eli Goethel. We chat about meeting Dan & Liz from Radix Racing Collective, the infamous can of beans, pushing the limits and his rally car adventure.
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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36:18
Dan Ring of RingSpeed Rally
On this week's episode, I welcome Dan Ring of RingSpeed Rally. We talk photography, RallyCross, why everyone should go to rally school and tips for first time volunteers.
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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27:37
Chris Sladek of HART
On this episode I welcome Chris Sladek of HART (Honda of America Rally Team) and driver of the HART Passport. Chris talks about how the rally team works and their return to ARA competition at this year's Southern Ohio Forest Rally.
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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34:33
Nate Usher of The Rally Combiner Thing
On this episode I welcome Nate Usher, the brains behind www.sneakattackrally.com and The Rally Combiner Thing. We discuss what it takes to maintain the data and his history with rally.
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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27:28
Dan & Liz Unglenieks of Radix Racing Collective
On today's episode, I welcome Dan and Liz from Radix Racing Collective. Service for hire out of Michigan. They talk about how they got started and how to be prepared for a rally. Turns out you need more than just a can of beans.
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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32:16
Nic Schneiderman: 3rd Year Student at UNOH
This week we welcome Nic Schneiderman from the University of Northwestern Ohio. Nic is a third year student studying High Performance Automotive Technologies. Nic talks about how he got into rally, crewing for the last year and a half and how g...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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27:47