The Mechanicians - Racing Stories https://themechanicians.podbean.com The Mechanicians – Racing Stories is a motorsports‑interview podcast hosted by Rob Klyver. The focus is on the people behind the scenes in racing — the engineers, mechanics, composites specialists, those working in education or training, as well as occasionally drivers — all the folks who make motorsport possible beyond the spotlight

]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:55:33 -0300 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Sports 1440 episodic The Mechanicians – Racing Stories is a motorsports podcast that shines a light on the people who make racing happen—but rarely get the spotlight. Hosted by Rob Klyver, the show features in-depth conversations with the mechanics, engineers, instructors, fabricators, team managers, and industry insiders who work behind the scenes in professional and grassroots motorsports. While drivers occasionally appear, the focus is on the skilled men and women whose knowledge, craftsmanship, and dedication turn speed into results. Each episode captures personal stories from inside the paddock—career paths, hard lessons learned, technical insights, and unforgettable moments from decades in racing. From historic programs and legendary teams to modern race engineering and driver development, The Mechanicians preserves the human side of motorsports history. Whether you’re a racing fan, a motorsports professional, or simply curious about how racing really works, this podcast delivers authentic stories from the people who lived it. themechanicians themechanicians No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/21356486/1400x1400The_Mechanicians_bnd55.jpg The Mechanicians - Racing Stories https://themechanicians.podbean.com 144 144 Bob Perry, Makin' Somethin' Out Of Nuthin' For So long Bob Perry, Makin' Somethin' Out Of Nuthin' For So long https://themechanicians.podbean.com/e/bob-perry-makin-somethin-out-of-nuthin-for-so-long/ https://themechanicians.podbean.com/e/bob-perry-makin-somethin-out-of-nuthin-for-so-long/#comments Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:55:33 -0300 themechanicians.podbean.com/c1beeb1f-8b02-3d81-9d96-7638e62948be Mechanicians_Bob Perry

00:00:00 Speaker: Hello and welcome to the Mechanicians Racing Stories, where we meet the men and women that do the work in motorsports. I'm your host, Rob Klyver The stories that follow are personal interviews with the people that you've probably never heard of mechanics, engineers, office people, really any of the folks that make racing happen. Occasionally we will visit with drivers too, many of whom started in support roles. Hello listeners, and thanks for tuning in again. I apologize, it's been several months since I've done a post and I regret that. Um, life gets busy. You know that. So one of the things that just came up earlier this week was that one of the guests I was about to schedule with has passed away. His name is Bob Perry. And Bob was instrumental in fabricating the mechanics training programs delivery. When I was at Jim Russell, Bob and I go back quite a ways. When he used to work at Magee Motorsports and occasionally. And my wife, late wife introduced me to him. Anyway, Bob was a hell of a great guy. He understood students. He had a hell of a sense of humor. He was a kind and soft guy. Even though he was known as scary Bob Perry because he always came off like a hard ass. Bob had worked at Skip Barber for many years. Bob worked with us at Jim Russell, and Bob went on later to open his own fabrication shop and work with his, uh, former Russell coworkers in Pete Filippo's Hot Rod shop. It came very suddenly to hear this news. I happened to be on a work trip in Saint Louis and was inundated with what the hell happens? And I don't know. I don't think it really matters what happened. I think what matters is that we've lost one of the guys that gets it. You know, they used to say that. There is guys you'd have on your race team and there's guys that you'd have at your barbecue. I would have Bob at both my race team and my barbecue if there was such a thing. So to Bob, I'm going to share some images of you interacting with some students many years ago when, uh, IndyCar at the time came through, or maybe it was IRL. I can't even remember. Came through Sears Point, and he had known some of the guys in the Fernandez team. And so he took the guys over and showed them around a real race car because our school cars were not real race cars, and he spent some really good quality time expanding on what was going on and explaining what these components were and how in in board shocks and everything worked. I had a memory today of Bob and I discussing the loss of Greg Moore, because he was actually working on that team when that happened. And, uh, we talked about it and we talked about Greg's injury in his hand and how Greg should not have been driving, frankly, in my opinion, because he had crashed his scooter the day before. And when we were talking, Greg and I, he had quite a laceration on his paw anyway. And he couldn't didn't seem like he could grip the car back up out of the. Where the tire went in underneath the lip of the asphalt. But anyway, I digress. Bob and I talked about that and the danger of the sport and everything else, and his attitude was kind of like mind, well, you strap yourself into a race car, you got to expect trouble somewhere along the line. But Bob didn't strap himself into a race car. He strapped himself into life. He was a genuine individual. He fabricated stuff. And I think I'll close with a quote I heard from him once, and he created relationships with everybody that I saw him meet. He was a guitarist. He played excuse me, he played well, he played crazy. And he kept trying to get myself and my wife to come up to Petaluma and see him play his thrash metal. And anybody that knows me and her, we barely leave the house after dark. And thrash metal is not really our genre. But to Bob, I regret not setting up that interview because I think you had a lot to add. The quote I was thinking of that I heard Bob say, and I'll try and get it right. He was asked at the Irwindale Speedway once by Ken UT. After all the muscle cars that tried to do an oval and they crashed everything. They apparently destroyed everything. I was not at the event. Tracy, the parts guy, was there, said it was just a disaster. And early on, I mean, like in practice, we just didn't have oval training anyway. It said that Bob was asked, what are we going to do? And Bob said, ah, Ken, don't worry about it. I've been making something out of nothing for so long that I can make anything out of nothing in no time. And that was Bob. There was no way to get him down on the shop. I don't think there was ever any way to get him down that I ever saw. And he was a wonderful human being, at least to me. Your experiences may vary, but I doubt it. So did Bob Perry. Thank you sir. See you on the other side.https://docs.google.com/videos/d/1y6_jg4EL1TePCPmJCyMcI8ZBsTLkbrNE44kPPJgXep0/edit?usp=sharing

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00:00:00 Speaker: Hello and welcome to the Mechanicians Racing Stories, where we meet the men and women that do the work in motorsports. I'm your host, Rob Klyver The stories that follow are personal interviews with the people that you've probably never heard of mechanics, engineers, office people, really any of the folks that make racing happen. Occasionally we will visit with drivers too, many of whom started in support roles. Hello listeners, and thanks for tuning in again. I apologize, it's been several months since I've done a post and I regret that. Um, life gets busy. You know that. So one of the things that just came up earlier this week was that one of the guests I was about to schedule with has passed away. His name is Bob Perry. And Bob was instrumental in fabricating the mechanics training programs delivery. When I was at Jim Russell, Bob and I go back quite a ways. When he used to work at Magee Motorsports and occasionally. And my wife, late wife introduced me to him. Anyway, Bob was a hell of a great guy. He understood students. He had a hell of a sense of humor. He was a kind and soft guy. Even though he was known as scary Bob Perry because he always came off like a hard ass. Bob had worked at Skip Barber for many years. Bob worked with us at Jim Russell, and Bob went on later to open his own fabrication shop and work with his, uh, former Russell coworkers in Pete Filippo's Hot Rod shop. It came very suddenly to hear this news. I happened to be on a work trip in Saint Louis and was inundated with what the hell happens? And I don't know. I don't think it really matters what happened. I think what matters is that we've lost one of the guys that gets it. You know, they used to say that. There is guys you'd have on your race team and there's guys that you'd have at your barbecue. I would have Bob at both my race team and my barbecue if there was such a thing. So to Bob, I'm going to share some images of you interacting with some students many years ago when, uh, IndyCar at the time came through, or maybe it was IRL. I can't even remember. Came through Sears Point, and he had known some of the guys in the Fernandez team. And so he took the guys over and showed them around a real race car because our school cars were not real race cars, and he spent some really good quality time expanding on what was going on and explaining what these components were and how in in board shocks and everything worked. I had a memory today of Bob and I discussing the loss of Greg Moore, because he was actually working on that team when that happened. And, uh, we talked about it and we talked about Greg's injury in his hand and how Greg should not have been driving, frankly, in my opinion, because he had crashed his scooter the day before. And when we were talking, Greg and I, he had quite a laceration on his paw anyway. And he couldn't didn't seem like he could grip the car back up out of the. Where the tire went in underneath the lip of the asphalt. But anyway, I digress. Bob and I talked about that and the danger of the sport and everything else, and his attitude was kind of like mind, well, you strap yourself into a race car, you got to expect trouble somewhere along the line. But Bob didn't strap himself into a race car. He strapped himself into life. He was a genuine individual. He fabricated stuff. And I think I'll close with a quote I heard from him once, and he created relationships with everybody that I saw him meet. He was a guitarist. He played excuse me, he played well, he played crazy. And he kept trying to get myself and my wife to come up to Petaluma and see him play his thrash metal. And anybody that knows me and her, we barely leave the house after dark. And thrash metal is not really our genre. But to Bob, I regret not setting up that interview because I think you had a lot to add. The quote I was thinking of that I heard Bob say, and I'll try and get it right. He was asked at the Irwindale Speedway once by Ken UT. After all the muscle cars that tried to do an oval and they crashed everything. They apparently destroyed everything. I was not at the event. Tracy, the parts guy, was there, said it was just a disaster. And early on, I mean, like in practice, we just didn't have oval training anyway. It said that Bob was asked, what are we going to do? And Bob said, ah, Ken, don't worry about it. I've been making something out of nothing for so long that I can make anything out of nothing in no time. And that was Bob. There was no way to get him down on the shop. I don't think there was ever any way to get him down that I ever saw. And he was a wonderful human being, at least to me. Your experiences may vary, but I doubt it. So did Bob Perry. Thank you sir. See you on the other side.https://docs.google.com/videos/d/1y6_jg4EL1TePCPmJCyMcI8ZBsTLkbrNE44kPPJgXep0/edit?usp=sharing

]]> themechanicians false No 402 33 full update 4/2/26 update 4/2/26 https://themechanicians.podbean.com/e/update-4226/ https://themechanicians.podbean.com/e/update-4226/#comments Fri, 03 Apr 2026 01:40:07 -0300 themechanicians.podbean.com/f74f649d-668d-5dda-acdf-979421b62998 themechanicians false No 36 full live_SRO_at_Sears_Point_today_visiting_with_Cosmo_and_Tyler__20260328_110542 live_SRO_at_Sears_Point_today_visiting_with_Cosmo_and_Tyler__20260328_110542 https://themechanicians.podbean.com/e/live_sro_at_sears_point_today_visiting_with_cosmo_and_tyler__20260328_110542/ https://themechanicians.podbean.com/e/live_sro_at_sears_point_today_visiting_with_cosmo_and_tyler__20260328_110542/#comments Fri, 03 Apr 2026 01:39:37 -0300 themechanicians.podbean.com/a17822a6-e350-579b-85af-e895e5f4759f themechanicians false No 59 full Moving Mountains & Formula Cars: The Final Days of the US Jim Russell School with Bob Butte Moving Mountains & Formula Cars: The Final Days of the US Jim Russell School with Bob Butte https://themechanicians.podbean.com/e/moving-mountains-formula-cars-the-final-days-of-the-us-jim-russell-school-with-bob-butte/ https://themechanicians.podbean.com/e/moving-mountains-formula-cars-the-final-days-of-the-us-jim-russell-school-with-bob-butte/#comments Thu, 19 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0400 themechanicians.podbean.com/538dd1cd-2a56-35c0-b264-05216bc5d0a5 The logistics of racing aren't always glamorous—sometimes they involve dinosaur ramps, sea containers, and a balancing act across time zones.

In this third and final installment with Bob Butte, host Rob Klyver dives into the high-stakes, low-budget reality of managing the world’s most famous racing schools. Bob recounts the "stupidity" and "youthful enthusiasm" of running four locations across the continent with only five people, including a fascinating look at the short-lived Skip Barber Hawaii and the technical "dumb luck" behind balancing a fleet of Mitsubishi school cars.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

  • The Global Grind: Managing parts and logistics from Italy to England to the Midwest.

  • The Great Migration: How the school moved an entire fleet of cars from Canada to Bridgehampton and Florida using creative (and questionable) methods.

  • The "Kiss of Death": Bob’s tenure during the closure of legendary tracks like Riverside, Ontario, and Bridgehampton.

  • Building the Mitsubishis: How Rob and Jacques Couture built a fleet of school cars from scratch that were so well-balanced they didn't need front stands.

  • Tom Sawyer’s Fence: The reality of the Mechanic Training Program (MTP) and turning seat time into professional careers.

Whether you're a fan of racing history or curious about the "men and women who do the work," this episode provides a raw, unfiltered look at the business of speed.

Jim Russell Racing School, Motorsports Logistics, Racing History, Skip Barber West, Formula Ford, Van Diemen, Motorsports Careers, Racing School Management, Hawaii Raceway Park, 4G63 Racing, Lola Cars

 

 

 

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]]> The logistics of racing aren't always glamorous—sometimes they involve dinosaur ramps, sea containers, and a balancing act across time zones.

In this third and final installment with Bob Butte, host Rob Klyver dives into the high-stakes, low-budget reality of managing the world’s most famous racing schools. Bob recounts the "stupidity" and "youthful enthusiasm" of running four locations across the continent with only five people, including a fascinating look at the short-lived Skip Barber Hawaii and the technical "dumb luck" behind balancing a fleet of Mitsubishi school cars.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

  • The Global Grind: Managing parts and logistics from Italy to England to the Midwest.

  • The Great Migration: How the school moved an entire fleet of cars from Canada to Bridgehampton and Florida using creative (and questionable) methods.

  • The "Kiss of Death": Bob’s tenure during the closure of legendary tracks like Riverside, Ontario, and Bridgehampton.

  • Building the Mitsubishis: How Rob and Jacques Couture built a fleet of school cars from scratch that were so well-balanced they didn't need front stands.

  • Tom Sawyer’s Fence: The reality of the Mechanic Training Program (MTP) and turning seat time into professional careers.

Whether you're a fan of racing history or curious about the "men and women who do the work," this episode provides a raw, unfiltered look at the business of speed.

Jim Russell Racing School, Motorsports Logistics, Racing History, Skip Barber West, Formula Ford, Van Diemen, Motorsports Careers, Racing School Management, Hawaii Raceway Park, 4G63 Racing, Lola Cars

 

 

 

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]]> The logistics of racing aren’t always glamorous—sometimes they involve dinosaur ramps, sea containers, and a balancing act across time zones. In this third and final installment with Bob Butte, host Rob Clyber dives into the high-stakes, low-budget reality of managing the world’s most famous racing schools. Bob recounts the ”stupidity” and ”youthful enthusiasm” of running four locations across the continent with only five people, including a fascinating look at the short-lived Skip Barber Hawaii and the technical ”dumb luck” behind balancing a fleet of Mitsubishi school cars. themechanicians false No 5137 28 full Bob Butte: Dinosaurs, All-Nighters, and the Birth of Formula Mazda Bob Butte: Dinosaurs, All-Nighters, and the Birth of Formula Mazda https://themechanicians.podbean.com/e/bob-butte-dinosaurs-all-nighters-and-the-birth-of-formula-mazda/ https://themechanicians.podbean.com/e/bob-butte-dinosaurs-all-nighters-and-the-birth-of-formula-mazda/#comments Fri, 06 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0400 themechanicians.podbean.com/01803d6a-bea6-31a0-a042-a561975cfd59 "In part two of our conversation with legendary mechanic Bob Butte, we dive into the high-stakes logistics of the Jim Russell Racing School in the early '80s. Bob shares the harrowing reality of loading cars onto 'dinosaur' ramps, the frantic debut of the Formula Russell at the 1984 Long Beach Grand Prix, and the sleepless 72-hour grinds required to keep the wheels turning. From the birth of Formula Mazda to the inner workings of Mont-Tremblant, this episode is a raw look at the grit behind the glamour of motorsports.

 

  • People: Bob Butte, Jim Russell, Jacques Villeneuve, Rob Swarthout, Vince Loughran, Tommy Kendall, Johnny O'Connell, Lawrence Stroll.

  • Tracks & Locations: Laguna Seca, Riverside International Raceway, Mont-Tremblant, Long Beach Grand Prix, Ontario Motor Speedway.

  • Racing Classes & Cars: Formula Mazda, Formula Russell, Formula Ford, IndyCar, Hayashi Wheels, Formula One.

  • Industry Terms: Race Mechanic, Motorsports Engineering, Track Management, Racing School, Race Transporters, Prototype Development, Fasteners, Aerospace Hardware.

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]]> "In part two of our conversation with legendary mechanic Bob Butte, we dive into the high-stakes logistics of the Jim Russell Racing School in the early '80s. Bob shares the harrowing reality of loading cars onto 'dinosaur' ramps, the frantic debut of the Formula Russell at the 1984 Long Beach Grand Prix, and the sleepless 72-hour grinds required to keep the wheels turning. From the birth of Formula Mazda to the inner workings of Mont-Tremblant, this episode is a raw look at the grit behind the glamour of motorsports.

 

  • People: Bob Butte, Jim Russell, Jacques Villeneuve, Rob Swarthout, Vince Loughran, Tommy Kendall, Johnny O'Connell, Lawrence Stroll.

  • Tracks & Locations: Laguna Seca, Riverside International Raceway, Mont-Tremblant, Long Beach Grand Prix, Ontario Motor Speedway.

  • Racing Classes & Cars: Formula Mazda, Formula Russell, Formula Ford, IndyCar, Hayashi Wheels, Formula One.

  • Industry Terms: Race Mechanic, Motorsports Engineering, Track Management, Racing School, Race Transporters, Prototype Development, Fasteners, Aerospace Hardware.

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]]> themechanicians false No 1332 27 full Bob Butte, Jim Russell, and the Birth of a Racing School (Part 1) Bob Butte, Jim Russell, and the Birth of a Racing School (Part 1) https://themechanicians.podbean.com/e/bob-butte-jim-russell-and-the-birth-of-a-racing-school-part-1/ https://themechanicians.podbean.com/e/bob-butte-jim-russell-and-the-birth-of-a-racing-school-part-1/#comments Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:55:45 -0400 themechanicians.podbean.com/814e89c8-bfb4-39a0-a072-076a8101504d Part 1 of this three-part series, The Mechanicians – Racing Stories features Bob Butte, the first mechanic student of the legendary Jim Russell Racing School.

Bob shares how a passion for racing led him from Midwest SCCA events to Mont-Tremblant, working alongside Jacques Couture during the school’s earliest days. From Formula Ford racing to wrenching for seat time, this episode explores the origins of professional racing schools and the mechanics who built them from the ground up.

A rare, first-hand look at the people behind the scenes—before racing schools became institutions.

 

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]]> Part 1 of this three-part series, The Mechanicians – Racing Stories features Bob Butte, the first mechanic student of the legendary Jim Russell Racing School.

Bob shares how a passion for racing led him from Midwest SCCA events to Mont-Tremblant, working alongside Jacques Couture during the school’s earliest days. From Formula Ford racing to wrenching for seat time, this episode explores the origins of professional racing schools and the mechanics who built them from the ground up.

A rare, first-hand look at the people behind the scenes—before racing schools became institutions.

 

motorsports, racing, mechanics, racing school, jim russell, formula ford, racing history, motorsport stories, race cars, racing education, engineers, motorsports industry, vintage racing, behind the scenes

 

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]]> themechanicians false No 1927 26 full Ty Cota-Robles, Part 5: Jim Russell Tuition Secrets, Race Car Costs, and The Value of Hands-On Learning Ty Cota-Robles, Part 5: Jim Russell Tuition Secrets, Race Car Costs, and The Value of Hands-On Learning https://themechanicians.podbean.com/e/ty-cota-robles-part-5-jim-russell-tuition-secrets-race-car-costs-and-the-value-of-hands-on-learning/ https://themechanicians.podbean.com/e/ty-cota-robles-part-5-jim-russell-tuition-secrets-race-car-costs-and-the-value-of-hands-on-learning/#comments Sat, 17 Jan 2026 19:00:00 -0400 themechanicians.podbean.com/080b01d6-a3b7-361a-b2af-6001f7bf5299 y Cota-Robles concludes his five-part conversation by revealing the true financial value of the Jim Russell Mechanics Training Program. He breaks down how the cost of tuition effectively covered the expenses for the racing portion of the school, including multiple races and practice days that otherwise would have cost students thousands of dollars. Ty discusses the high expense of specialized racing tools and why top professional teams use custom solutions over popular brands. Finally, he underscores the irreplaceable value of the school's hands-on experience, where students could repair cars they wrecked and gain a deep, practical understanding of their trade.

 

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]]> y Cota-Robles concludes his five-part conversation by revealing the true financial value of the Jim Russell Mechanics Training Program. He breaks down how the cost of tuition effectively covered the expenses for the racing portion of the school, including multiple races and practice days that otherwise would have cost students thousands of dollars. Ty discusses the high expense of specialized racing tools and why top professional teams use custom solutions over popular brands. Finally, he underscores the irreplaceable value of the school's hands-on experience, where students could repair cars they wrecked and gain a deep, practical understanding of their trade.

 

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]]> themechanicians false No 846 22 full Ty Cota-Robles, Part 4: Racing Secrets, The Pitfalls of NDAs, and The Jim Russell Labor Lawsuit Ty Cota-Robles, Part 4: Racing Secrets, The Pitfalls of NDAs, and The Jim Russell Labor Lawsuit https://themechanicians.podbean.com/e/ty-cota-robles-part-4-racing-secrets-the-pitfalls-of-ndas-and-the-jim-russell-labor-lawsuit/ https://themechanicians.podbean.com/e/ty-cota-robles-part-4-racing-secrets-the-pitfalls-of-ndas-and-the-jim-russell-labor-lawsuit/#comments Sat, 10 Jan 2026 19:00:00 -0400 themechanicians.podbean.com/605987b8-62d8-3fe7-a521-cd245a10227f Ty Cota-Robles continues this five - part  series by discussing the strict confidentiality that governs the motorsports industry, explaining why so many details and stories must be omitted due to Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)—a rule every serious professional lives by. He provides unique insight into a high-stakes moment at the Jim Russell School when students brought a labor lawsuit against the school, claiming they were overworked. Ty offers an insider's perspective on the trial and the irony of students complaining about the demanding work ethic that is essential to success in professional racing.

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]]> Ty Cota-Robles continues this five - part  series by discussing the strict confidentiality that governs the motorsports industry, explaining why so many details and stories must be omitted due to Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)—a rule every serious professional lives by. He provides unique insight into a high-stakes moment at the Jim Russell School when students brought a labor lawsuit against the school, claiming they were overworked. Ty offers an insider's perspective on the trial and the irony of students complaining about the demanding work ethic that is essential to success in professional racing.

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 motorsport legends interviews
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 Formula 1 racing stories
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 untold Formula 1 and IndyCar stories
 racing drivers share their journeys
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]]> themechanicians false No 1304 21 full Bob Earl on Bob Bondurant (Part 2): Racing School Legends, Pranks, and Life Inside Motorsports Bob Earl on Bob Bondurant (Part 2): Racing School Legends, Pranks, and Life Inside Motorsports https://themechanicians.podbean.com/e/bob-earl-on-bob-bondurant-part-2-racing-school-legends-pranks-and-life-inside-motorsports/ https://themechanicians.podbean.com/e/bob-earl-on-bob-bondurant-part-2-racing-school-legends-pranks-and-life-inside-motorsports/#comments Tue, 06 Jan 2026 04:00:00 -0400 themechanicians.podbean.com/6fee423e-b1f0-39cf-85b8-72372255ba8c In Part 2 of our conversation, Bob Earl shares unforgettable stories from inside the legendary Bob Bondurant Racing School — from pranks and rivalries to hard lessons about teaching, racing, and survival in motorsports.

Host Rob Klyver and Bob Earl dive deep into Bondurant’s personality, his business instincts, and the real culture behind one of the most influential racing schools in history. Earl recounts moments of humor, tension, and respect, including stories of rival schools, famous drivers, helicopters, firings (and re-hirings), and the realities of making a living in racing.

This episode pulls back the curtain on what it was really like to work for Bob Bondurant, how racing education evolved in the 1970s and ’80s, and why mentorship, mechanics, and instructors were just as important as the drivers themselves.

If you love racing history, behind-the-scenes motorsports stories, or the people who made racing happen — this episode is for you.

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]]> In Part 2 of our conversation, Bob Earl shares unforgettable stories from inside the legendary Bob Bondurant Racing School — from pranks and rivalries to hard lessons about teaching, racing, and survival in motorsports.

Host Rob Klyver and Bob Earl dive deep into Bondurant’s personality, his business instincts, and the real culture behind one of the most influential racing schools in history. Earl recounts moments of humor, tension, and respect, including stories of rival schools, famous drivers, helicopters, firings (and re-hirings), and the realities of making a living in racing.

This episode pulls back the curtain on what it was really like to work for Bob Bondurant, how racing education evolved in the 1970s and ’80s, and why mentorship, mechanics, and instructors were just as important as the drivers themselves.

If you love racing history, behind-the-scenes motorsports stories, or the people who made racing happen — this episode is for you.

Bob Bondurant

Bob Earl

Bondurant Racing School

The Mechanicians Podcast

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IMSA racing

Formula Ford

Can-Am racing

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]]> themechanicians false No 2103 25 full Ty Cota-Robles, Part 3: Building 800 HP Nissan Skylines, The Power of Classmates, and TRD's Clean Room Culture Ty Cota-Robles, Part 3: Building 800 HP Nissan Skylines, The Power of Classmates, and TRD's Clean Room Culture https://themechanicians.podbean.com/e/ty-cota-robles-part-3-building-800-hp-nissan-skylines-the-power-of-classmates-and-trds-clean-room-culture/ https://themechanicians.podbean.com/e/ty-cota-robles-part-3-building-800-hp-nissan-skylines-the-power-of-classmates-and-trds-clean-room-culture/#comments Sat, 03 Jan 2026 19:00:00 -0400 themechanicians.podbean.com/e33658d7-3229-3468-86bc-2110d0bc970f Ty Cota-Robles continues his conversation with a look at some of the most unique side-projects of his career, including his time converting 800 horsepower Nissan Skylines from right-hand to left-hand drive. Ty emphasizes the lasting value of the Jim Russell Mechanics Training Program's network, sharing a story about how a classmate's call led him to assist a low-budget team at SEMA. Finally, he contrasts his early, gritty experience with the extreme precision and immaculate cleanliness of his work environment at Toyota Racing Development (TRD), describing it as a "laboratory in a machine shop" where one only gets dirty from assembly, not grease.

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]]> Ty Cota-Robles continues his conversation with a look at some of the most unique side-projects of his career, including his time converting 800 horsepower Nissan Skylines from right-hand to left-hand drive. Ty emphasizes the lasting value of the Jim Russell Mechanics Training Program's network, sharing a story about how a classmate's call led him to assist a low-budget team at SEMA. Finally, he contrasts his early, gritty experience with the extreme precision and immaculate cleanliness of his work environment at Toyota Racing Development (TRD), describing it as a "laboratory in a machine shop" where one only gets dirty from assembly, not grease.

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]]> themechanicians false No 1274 20 full Bob Earl on Bob Bondurant: Racing, Teaching, and Legacy (Part 1) Bob Earl on Bob Bondurant: Racing, Teaching, and Legacy (Part 1) https://themechanicians.podbean.com/e/bob-earl-on-bob-bondurant-racing-teaching-and-legacy-part-1/ https://themechanicians.podbean.com/e/bob-earl-on-bob-bondurant-racing-teaching-and-legacy-part-1/#comments Tue, 30 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -0400 themechanicians.podbean.com/9a30b7b5-36c2-3a39-9db7-f64d5a99a892 In this episode of The Mechanicians Racing Stories, host Rob Klyver speaks with Bob Earl, longtime instructor and former lead instructor at the legendary Bob Bondurant Racing School.

Recorded shortly after Bob Bondurant’s passing, Bob Earl shares firsthand stories about working alongside one of motorsports’ most influential figures. From building the school in its early days to teaching advanced racecraft like trail braking and in-car instruction, this conversation offers a rare look inside the culture, business, and philosophy that made Bondurant’s program iconic.

Listeners will hear how Bondurant developed instructors, negotiated sponsorships that kept the school running, and helped launch racing careers—including Bob Earl’s own path from mechanic to champion Formula Ford driver.

This is Part 1 of a candid, insider look at the legacy of Bob Bondurant and the racing school that changed driver education forever.

 

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]]> In this episode of The Mechanicians Racing Stories, host Rob Klyver speaks with Bob Earl, longtime instructor and former lead instructor at the legendary Bob Bondurant Racing School.

Recorded shortly after Bob Bondurant’s passing, Bob Earl shares firsthand stories about working alongside one of motorsports’ most influential figures. From building the school in its early days to teaching advanced racecraft like trail braking and in-car instruction, this conversation offers a rare look inside the culture, business, and philosophy that made Bondurant’s program iconic.

Listeners will hear how Bondurant developed instructors, negotiated sponsorships that kept the school running, and helped launch racing careers—including Bob Earl’s own path from mechanic to champion Formula Ford driver.

This is Part 1 of a candid, insider look at the legacy of Bob Bondurant and the racing school that changed driver education forever.

 

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]]> themechanicians false No 2061 24 full Ty Cota-Robles, Part 2: The Jim Russell Wrecking Spree, The Subassembly Job, and Life at TRD Ty Cota-Robles, Part 2: The Jim Russell Wrecking Spree, The Subassembly Job, and Life at TRD https://themechanicians.podbean.com/e/ty-cota-robles-part-2-the-jim-russell-wrecking-spree-the-subassembly-job-and-life-at-trd/ https://themechanicians.podbean.com/e/ty-cota-robles-part-2-the-jim-russell-wrecking-spree-the-subassembly-job-and-life-at-trd/#comments Sat, 27 Dec 2025 19:01:00 -0400 themechanicians.podbean.com/c23b7a0f-d927-33e1-b6c9-ba26837f96fb Ty Cota-Robles continues his story, recounting a moment of near-disaster at the Jim Russell School when students totaled almost the entire fleet of race cars. This event unexpectedly led to a lucrative job offer for Ty: a temporary position as the school's subassembly technician to help rebuild the fleet. He shares the details of this critical role and how it expanded his experience beyond the usual mechanic duties. Ty then discusses his successful career transition to Toyota Racing Development (TRD), describing his daily responsibilities and giving listeners an inside look at the high-pressure, high-precision environment of one of motorsports' top manufacturers.

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]]> Ty Cota-Robles continues his story, recounting a moment of near-disaster at the Jim Russell School when students totaled almost the entire fleet of race cars. This event unexpectedly led to a lucrative job offer for Ty: a temporary position as the school's subassembly technician to help rebuild the fleet. He shares the details of this critical role and how it expanded his experience beyond the usual mechanic duties. Ty then discusses his successful career transition to Toyota Racing Development (TRD), describing his daily responsibilities and giving listeners an inside look at the high-pressure, high-precision environment of one of motorsports' top manufacturers.

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]]> themechanicians false No 1572 19 full Ty Cota-Robles: From Jim Russell Student to the Pinnacle of TRD (Toyota Racing Development) Ty Cota-Robles: From Jim Russell Student to the Pinnacle of TRD (Toyota Racing Development) https://themechanicians.podbean.com/e/ty-cota-robles-from-jim-russell-student-to-the-pinnacle-of-trd-toyota-racing-development/ https://themechanicians.podbean.com/e/ty-cota-robles-from-jim-russell-student-to-the-pinnacle-of-trd-toyota-racing-development/#comments Sat, 20 Dec 2025 19:00:00 -0400 themechanicians.podbean.com/047d9a95-486c-3477-8286-dbf370c8b111 This episode features Ty Cota-Robles, a former student and co-worker of the host from the Jim Russell Racing Driver School. Ty shares his inspiring journey from the hands-on Mechanics Training Program to securing a high-level position at the pinnacle of professional motorsports: Toyota Racing Development (TRD). Ty recounts his early days, including the unconventional ways he had to get race cars to the track, like driving a Spec Miata to Laguna Seca while sitting on the floor after removing the driver's seat. He explains how the foundational skills and connections he gained at the Russell School directly led to his successful career with TRD.

 

 

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]]> This episode features Ty Cota-Robles, a former student and co-worker of the host from the Jim Russell Racing Driver School. Ty shares his inspiring journey from the hands-on Mechanics Training Program to securing a high-level position at the pinnacle of professional motorsports: Toyota Racing Development (TRD). Ty recounts his early days, including the unconventional ways he had to get race cars to the track, like driving a Spec Miata to Laguna Seca while sitting on the floor after removing the driver's seat. He explains how the foundational skills and connections he gained at the Russell School directly led to his successful career with TRD.

 

 

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]]> themechanicians false No 1284 18 full Brent Cusick, Part 2: Working with Danica Patrick, The HPD IndyCar Culture, and Race Team Travel Logistics Brent Cusick, Part 2: Working with Danica Patrick, The HPD IndyCar Culture, and Race Team Travel Logistics https://themechanicians.podbean.com/e/brent-cusick-part-2-working-with-danica-patrick-the-hpd-indycar-culture-and-race-team-travel-logistics/ https://themechanicians.podbean.com/e/brent-cusick-part-2-working-with-danica-patrick-the-hpd-indycar-culture-and-race-team-travel-logistics/#comments Sat, 13 Dec 2025 19:06:00 -0400 themechanicians.podbean.com/f517624b-ca54-3cea-be50-c57423d3245d Brent Cusick concludes his interview by diving into the inner workings of an IndyCar team. He shares his experiences working with high-profile drivers like Danica Patrick early in her career and offers insight into the unique culture within Honda Performance Development (HPD) during their most successful years. Brent breaks down the complex logistics of an IndyCar season, detailing the incredible effort and organization required to get an entire race team's equipment and cars across the country and around the world on schedule. Finally, he looks ahead to his recent promotion and how his three decades of experience have prepared him for his new role in procurement and logistics at Aerodyne Advanced Composites.

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]]> Brent Cusick concludes his interview by diving into the inner workings of an IndyCar team. He shares his experiences working with high-profile drivers like Danica Patrick early in her career and offers insight into the unique culture within Honda Performance Development (HPD) during their most successful years. Brent breaks down the complex logistics of an IndyCar season, detailing the incredible effort and organization required to get an entire race team's equipment and cars across the country and around the world on schedule. Finally, he looks ahead to his recent promotion and how his three decades of experience have prepared him for his new role in procurement and logistics at Aerodyne Advanced Composites.

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]]> themechanicians false No 2308 17 full Brent Cusick (Aerodyne Composites): HPD's Two Indy 500 Wins and the Business of IndyCar Chassis Repair Brent Cusick (Aerodyne Composites): HPD's Two Indy 500 Wins and the Business of IndyCar Chassis Repair https://themechanicians.podbean.com/e/brent-cusick-aerodyne-composites-hpds-two-indy-500-wins-and-the-business-of-indycar-chassis-repair/ https://themechanicians.podbean.com/e/brent-cusick-aerodyne-composites-hpds-two-indy-500-wins-and-the-business-of-indycar-chassis-repair/#comments Sat, 06 Dec 2025 19:00:00 -0400 themechanicians.podbean.com/b4df5e9b-a400-3f80-8d4a-6ab914e4245d In this follow-up interview, Brent Cusick of Aerodyne Advanced Composites (one of the only certified repair stations for the IndyCar series) details his critical role in carbon fiber chassis repair and quality control. Brent reflects on his tenure at Honda Performance Development (HPD), where he was a key part of two Indy 500 victories, including the historic 100th Running with Alexander Rossi and Takuma Sato’s first win. He explains the profound "get it done" work ethic required in racing, where crew members are expected to take on more work without complaint. Finally, Brent shares a raw account of the sport's darker side, detailing the "no pity party" reality of having to work through the tragedy of Justin Wilson's death.

 

 

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]]> In this follow-up interview, Brent Cusick of Aerodyne Advanced Composites (one of the only certified repair stations for the IndyCar series) details his critical role in carbon fiber chassis repair and quality control. Brent reflects on his tenure at Honda Performance Development (HPD), where he was a key part of two Indy 500 victories, including the historic 100th Running with Alexander Rossi and Takuma Sato’s first win. He explains the profound "get it done" work ethic required in racing, where crew members are expected to take on more work without complaint. Finally, Brent shares a raw account of the sport's darker side, detailing the "no pity party" reality of having to work through the tragedy of Justin Wilson's death.

 

 

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]]> themechanicians false No 1672 16 full The Business of Racing Schools: Analyzing the Failure of Emotive and the High Cost of Driver Training The Business of Racing Schools: Analyzing the Failure of Emotive and the High Cost of Driver Training https://themechanicians.podbean.com/e/the-business-of-racing-schools-analyzing-the-failure-of-emotive-and-the-high-cost-of-driver-training/ https://themechanicians.podbean.com/e/the-business-of-racing-schools-analyzing-the-failure-of-emotive-and-the-high-cost-of-driver-training/#comments Sat, 29 Nov 2025 19:00:00 -0400 themechanicians.podbean.com/995711eb-a05e-3a56-a61f-a67b1d57b33d Formula Atlantic Champion Chris Smith continues his deep dive into the business side of motorsports. This episode examines the factors that led to the bankruptcy and closure of the renowned Jim Russell Racing Driver School, including the challenges faced by its original owners and the miscalculations made by subsequent venture capitalists who acquired the operation. Smith offers perspective on why the school's founders, Jacques Couture and Jim Russell, never reached the same public notoriety as contemporaries like Skip Barber and Bob Bondurant. He also provides an updated look at the financial reality of driver training, noting that top-tier three-day driving schools today can cost students $12,000 to $15,000.

 

 

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]]> Formula Atlantic Champion Chris Smith continues his deep dive into the business side of motorsports. This episode examines the factors that led to the bankruptcy and closure of the renowned Jim Russell Racing Driver School, including the challenges faced by its original owners and the miscalculations made by subsequent venture capitalists who acquired the operation. Smith offers perspective on why the school's founders, Jacques Couture and Jim Russell, never reached the same public notoriety as contemporaries like Skip Barber and Bob Bondurant. He also provides an updated look at the financial reality of driver training, noting that top-tier three-day driving schools today can cost students $12,000 to $15,000.

 

 

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]]> themechanicians false No 2643 15 full Chris Smith: The Untold Ford v Ferrari Feud, Carroll Smith's Racing Legacy, and a Champion's 30-Year Career Chris Smith: The Untold Ford v Ferrari Feud, Carroll Smith's Racing Legacy, and a Champion's 30-Year Career https://themechanicians.podbean.com/e/chris-smith-the-untold-ford-v-ferrari-feud-carroll-smiths-racing-legacy-and-a-champions-30-year-career/ https://themechanicians.podbean.com/e/chris-smith-the-untold-ford-v-ferrari-feud-carroll-smiths-racing-legacy-and-a-champions-30-year-career/#comments Sat, 22 Nov 2025 19:00:00 -0400 themechanicians.podbean.com/baa94ff0-cc75-344e-ad5e-b121e535efce Meet Chris Smith, the son of legendary motorsports engineer and author Carroll Smith, as he discusses his family's incredible "ripples in the pond" legacy in racing. Chris reveals the shocking, untold story of why his famous father was completely snubbed by the blockbuster.

 

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]]> Meet Chris Smith, the son of legendary motorsports engineer and author Carroll Smith, as he discusses his family's incredible "ripples in the pond" legacy in racing. Chris reveals the shocking, untold story of why his famous father was completely snubbed by the blockbuster.

 

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]]> themechanicians false No 1876 14 full “Future Factory Driver? Meet Porsche Prodigy Danny Dyszelski “Future Factory Driver? Meet Porsche Prodigy Danny Dyszelski https://themechanicians.podbean.com/e/future-factory-driver-meet-porsche-prodigy-danny-dyszelski/ https://themechanicians.podbean.com/e/future-factory-driver-meet-porsche-prodigy-danny-dyszelski/#comments Thu, 20 Nov 2025 03:11:00 -0400 themechanicians.podbean.com/254ea114-4fe4-3827-b5c2-728eda486d24 Seventeen-year-old Porsche GT4 racer Danny Dyszelski has already lived more racing life than most drivers twice his age. From karting at just five years old to flipping open-wheelers at Mid-Ohio, surviving brutal hits, chasing podiums, and making the leap into GT racing, Danny’s path is a blend of raw talent, resilience, and a mindset far beyond his years.

In this episode of The Mechanicians – Racing Stories, Danny joins Rob Klyver for a deep, honest conversation about what it really takes to grow up in motorsport. They dig into everything: • jumping from karts to open-wheel to GT4 • the mental and physical grind of racing at the sharp end • mastering the sim, the gym, and the travel lifestyle • surviving major impacts and learning from them • working with elite teams, coaches, and co-drivers • and the long-view ambition of becoming a top factory driver

Calm, analytical, and fiercely committed, Danny gives an inside look at the next generation of professional racing talent — and why he’s just getting started.

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]]> Seventeen-year-old Porsche GT4 racer Danny Dyszelski has already lived more racing life than most drivers twice his age. From karting at just five years old to flipping open-wheelers at Mid-Ohio, surviving brutal hits, chasing podiums, and making the leap into GT racing, Danny’s path is a blend of raw talent, resilience, and a mindset far beyond his years.

In this episode of The Mechanicians – Racing Stories, Danny joins Rob Klyver for a deep, honest conversation about what it really takes to grow up in motorsport. They dig into everything:
• jumping from karts to open-wheel to GT4
• the mental and physical grind of racing at the sharp end
• mastering the sim, the gym, and the travel lifestyle
• surviving major impacts and learning from them
• working with elite teams, coaches, and co-drivers
• and the long-view ambition of becoming a top factory driver

Calm, analytical, and fiercely committed, Danny gives an inside look at the next generation of professional racing talent — and why he’s just getting started.

Brought to you by DNL Components 

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]]> themechanicians false No 3168 23 full Jacques Couture, Part 2: Battling the SCCA, Losing Laguna Seca, and Winning Back His School Jacques Couture, Part 2: Battling the SCCA, Losing Laguna Seca, and Winning Back His School https://themechanicians.podbean.com/e/jacques-couture-part-2-battling-the-scca-losing-laguna-seca-and-winning-back-his-school/ https://themechanicians.podbean.com/e/jacques-couture-part-2-battling-the-scca-losing-laguna-seca-and-winning-back-his-school/#comments Sat, 15 Nov 2025 19:00:00 -0400 themechanicians.podbean.com/8c43352d-c5ec-3c7d-a381-f5e176505246 Motorsports legend Jacques Couture returns to discuss the dramatic expansion and near-collapse of his racing school empire. He shares the untold story of the legal battle over the Mechanics Training Program (MTP) and the initial meeting with famous engineer Carol Smith, who helped design the school's first race cars. Couture recounts the major conflict with the SCCA over a Long Beach support race, leading to a mass flagger walk-off by his school graduates. He details the strategic move from Riverside to Laguna Seca, the loss of the track to Skip Barber's bid , and the eventual relocation to Sears Point (Sonoma). Finally, Couture recounts the dark period when a partner betrayed him by secretly taking control of the school's shares and the ensuing court battle to win back his racing legacy. 

 

 

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]]> Motorsports legend Jacques Couture returns to discuss the dramatic expansion and near-collapse of his racing school empire. He shares the untold story of the legal battle over the Mechanics Training Program (MTP) and the initial meeting with famous engineer Carol Smith, who helped design the school's first race cars. Couture recounts the major conflict with the SCCA over a Long Beach support race, leading to a mass flagger walk-off by his school graduates. He details the strategic move from Riverside to Laguna Seca, the loss of the track to Skip Barber's bid , and the eventual relocation to Sears Point (Sonoma). Finally, Couture recounts the dark period when a partner betrayed him by secretly taking control of the school's shares and the ensuing court battle to win back his racing legacy. 

 

 

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]]> themechanicians false No 3916 13 full Jacques Couture: Founding the Jim Russell School, Mechanics Training, and Dinner with Enzo Ferrari Jacques Couture: Founding the Jim Russell School, Mechanics Training, and Dinner with Enzo Ferrari https://themechanicians.podbean.com/e/jacques-couture-founding-the-jim-russell-school-mechanics-training-and-dinner-with-enzo-ferrari/ https://themechanicians.podbean.com/e/jacques-couture-founding-the-jim-russell-school-mechanics-training-and-dinner-with-enzo-ferrari/#comments Sat, 08 Nov 2025 19:00:00 -0400 themechanicians.podbean.com/f89265b9-8a64-3e2e-9bb4-ffda602d2890 Motorsports pioneer Jacques Couture shares his origin story: from racing his Morgan to driving a Formula 1 car and having dinner with Enzo Ferrari in Italy. He recounts bringing the Jim Russell Racing Driver School to North America and creating the essential Mechanics Training Program that launched the careers of drivers and crew alike, including legends like Gilles Villeneuve and Danny Sullivan.

 

 

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          ]]> Motorsports pioneer Jacques Couture shares his origin story: from racing his Morgan to driving a Formula 1 car and having dinner with Enzo Ferrari in Italy. He recounts bringing the Jim Russell Racing Driver School to North America and creating the essential Mechanics Training Program that launched the careers of drivers and crew alike, including legends like Gilles Villeneuve and Danny Sullivan.

 

 

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          ]]> themechanicians false No 1663 12 full No Whining, Just Work: Racing Life, Career Moves, and the IndyCar Grind No Whining, Just Work: Racing Life, Career Moves, and the IndyCar Grind https://themechanicians.podbean.com/e/no-whining-just-work-racing-life-career-moves-and-the-indycar-grind/ https://themechanicians.podbean.com/e/no-whining-just-work-racing-life-career-moves-and-the-indycar-grind/#comments Sat, 01 Nov 2025 19:13:00 -0300 themechanicians.podbean.com/a2f0d02d-d06e-34da-bfc6-4b75a15dcee1 The Mechanicians Racing Stories continues Season Two with a promised follow-up from Brent Cusick of Aerodyne Advanced Composites.

This is a deep dive into the true life of a motorsports professional, exploring the demanding transition from working at Honda Performance Development (HPD) to a leading role in the composites and IndyCar repair world. Brent shares what it was really like to be part of two Indy 500 wins—including the monumental 100th running with Alexander Rossi and a victory with Takuma Sato—and the bittersweet memories of working alongside IndyCar legend Justin Wilson.

Discover the unspoken, "get-it-done" ethos that defines racing careers, the pressure of being one of the only Dallara-certified repair stations for IndyCar tubs, and why he and his colleagues rarely talked about their extraordinary careers with friends. If you've ever wondered what happens to a wrecked IndyCar, or what it takes to climb the ladder in professional racing, this is the insider perspective you've been waiting for.

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]]> The Mechanicians Racing Stories continues Season Two with a promised follow-up from Brent Cusick of Aerodyne Advanced Composites.

This is a deep dive into the true life of a motorsports professional, exploring the demanding transition from working at Honda Performance Development (HPD) to a leading role in the composites and IndyCar repair world. Brent shares what it was really like to be part of two Indy 500 wins—including the monumental 100th running with Alexander Rossi and a victory with Takuma Sato—and the bittersweet memories of working alongside IndyCar legend Justin Wilson.

Discover the unspoken, "get-it-done" ethos that defines racing careers, the pressure of being one of the only Dallara-certified repair stations for IndyCar tubs, and why he and his colleagues rarely talked about their extraordinary careers with friends. If you've ever wondered what happens to a wrecked IndyCar, or what it takes to climb the ladder in professional racing, this is the insider perspective you've been waiting for.

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]]> themechanicians false No 786 11 full Brent Cusick, Part 2: From NASCAR Dreams to a Life-Changing Decision Brent Cusick, Part 2: From NASCAR Dreams to a Life-Changing Decision https://themechanicians.podbean.com/e/brent-cusick-part-2-from-nascar-dreams-to-a-life-changing-decision/ https://themechanicians.podbean.com/e/brent-cusick-part-2-from-nascar-dreams-to-a-life-changing-decision/#comments Sat, 25 Oct 2025 20:00:00 -0300 themechanicians.podbean.com/0a215061-4ce8-308d-8e46-90d86d601018  

Brent Cusick, Part 2: From NASCAR Dreams to a Life-Changing Decision Brent Cusick, Part 2: Selling Everything and the Call from NASCAR Country

This is the second installment of a three-part interview with Brent Cusick, a series dedicated to the

mechanicians—the men and women behind the scenes in motorsports. This episode picks up with Brent's transition from racing his own Spec Truck at Irwindale Speedway to working for a large local race team as a fabricator and mechanic.

Driven by the ambition to become a professional race car mechanic, Brent and his new wife made a major life change: they sold everything and moved to North Carolina—the "epicenter for NASCAR"—so he could attend a crew school with industry connections. Despite facing skepticism from others who judged him because he was from California, Brent's advanced experience and work ethic quickly led him to help teach the class.

This led to his first major break: crewing a car at

Dover, Delaware, where he was asked to spot for a high-speed car and worked closely with experienced engineers and a car chief from Kevin Harvick's Cup car. He then secured his first full-time professional role at

Revolution Racing, the NASCAR diversity program, overseeing their late model shop as a car chief and shop overseer in his early twenties.

Brent describes the intense, unsustainable work schedule—often

18 to 20-hour days—that defined his time there, and the valuable mentorship he received from top-level figures in the industry. The episode concludes with Brent receiving his dream job offer as a car chief at Kyle Busch Motorsports, but a family tragedy—his father-in-law being terminally ill—prompted him and his wife to make the difficult decision to leave North Carolina, sell everything again, and move to Arizona to be with family.

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]]>  

Brent Cusick, Part 2: From NASCAR Dreams to a Life-Changing Decision Brent Cusick, Part 2: Selling Everything and the Call from NASCAR Country

This is the second installment of a three-part interview with Brent Cusick, a series dedicated to the

mechanicians—the men and women behind the scenes in motorsports. This episode picks up with Brent's transition from racing his own Spec Truck at Irwindale Speedway to working for a large local race team as a fabricator and mechanic.

Driven by the ambition to become a professional race car mechanic, Brent and his new wife made a major life change: they sold everything and moved to North Carolina—the "epicenter for NASCAR"—so he could attend a crew school with industry connections. Despite facing skepticism from others who judged him because he was from California, Brent's advanced experience and work ethic quickly led him to help teach the class.

This led to his first major break: crewing a car at

Dover, Delaware, where he was asked to spot for a high-speed car and worked closely with experienced engineers and a car chief from Kevin Harvick's Cup car. He then secured his first full-time professional role at

Revolution Racing, the NASCAR diversity program, overseeing their late model shop as a car chief and shop overseer in his early twenties.

Brent describes the intense, unsustainable work schedule—often

18 to 20-hour days—that defined his time there, and the valuable mentorship he received from top-level figures in the industry. The episode concludes with Brent receiving his dream job offer as a car chief at Kyle Busch Motorsports, but a family tragedy—his father-in-law being terminally ill—prompted him and his wife to make the difficult decision to leave North Carolina, sell everything again, and move to Arizona to be with family.

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]]> themechanicians false No 1670 10 full Brent Cusick, Part 1: From Family Garages to the Pinnacle of Motorsport Brent Cusick, Part 1: From Family Garages to the Pinnacle of Motorsport https://themechanicians.podbean.com/e/title-summary-and-seo-keywords-title-brent-cusick-part-1-from-family-garages-to-the-pinnacle-of-motorsport/ https://themechanicians.podbean.com/e/title-summary-and-seo-keywords-title-brent-cusick-part-1-from-family-garages-to-the-pinnacle-of-motorsport/#comments Sat, 18 Oct 2025 21:46:00 -0300 themechanicians.podbean.com/a34a7d76-f126-30c8-bf5f-6a93fa8e3e19 This is the first of a three-part interview with Brent Cusick, a Quality Engineer at Aerodyne Composites and former Honda Performance Development (HPD) colleague of the host. This installment of "The Mechanicians Racing Stories" focuses on the people behind the scenes, away from the drivers. Brent, who previously worked trackside as the parts specialist for Honda's IndyCar program, shares his deep family roots in racing, tracing his involvement from childhood.

He recounts his early journey through RC cars and BMX racing, the latter ending with a serious face injury. His passion for mechanics was cemented through his high school auto shop class, where he excelled as a vocational student. Brent details the start of his own racing career with the Brennan Cusick Motorsports team he put together with his father and mother, beginning with a Street Stock car and progressing to a Spec Truck series. This difficult experience, which included an accident that totaled the truck, forced him to learn to be a "proper mechanic," focusing heavily on chassis setup and suspension geometry—knowledge he would use later in his career.

 

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]]> This is the first of a three-part interview with Brent Cusick, a Quality Engineer at Aerodyne Composites and former Honda Performance Development (HPD) colleague of the host. This installment of "The Mechanicians Racing Stories" focuses on the people behind the scenes, away from the drivers. Brent, who previously worked trackside as the parts specialist for Honda's IndyCar program, shares his deep family roots in racing, tracing his involvement from childhood.

He recounts his early journey through RC cars and BMX racing, the latter ending with a serious face injury. His passion for mechanics was cemented through his high school auto shop class, where he excelled as a vocational student. Brent details the start of his own racing career with the Brennan Cusick Motorsports team he put together with his father and mother, beginning with a Street Stock car and progressing to a Spec Truck series. This difficult experience, which included an accident that totaled the truck, forced him to learn to be a "proper mechanic," focusing heavily on chassis setup and suspension geometry—knowledge he would use later in his career.

 

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]]> themechanicians false No 1879 9 full Defining a Mechanician Defining a Mechanician https://themechanicians.podbean.com/e/defining-a-mechanician/ https://themechanicians.podbean.com/e/defining-a-mechanician/#comments Sat, 18 Oct 2025 18:00:00 -0300 themechanicians.podbean.com/1400221f-b2e9-3012-b849-35db732c8ee7 What exactly is a Mechanician? It’s more than a mechanic, more than a driver—it’s the heartbeat of racing. In this special episode, we define what it means to be a Mechanician: the innovators, the tinkerers, the late-night problem solvers who keep the wheels of motorsport turning.

This Saturday Night Special captures the spirit of racing at its most authentic—when the garage lights burn late, the cars are patched together with grit and genius, and stories are swapped like parts. From legends of the big leagues to grassroots warriors, we shine a light on the people who live for speed, sacrifice, and the soul of competition.

This is where the culture of motorsport lives. This is The Mechanicians.

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]]> What exactly is a Mechanician? It’s more than a mechanic, more than a driver—it’s the heartbeat of racing. In this special episode, we define what it means to be a Mechanician: the innovators, the tinkerers, the late-night problem solvers who keep the wheels of motorsport turning.

This Saturday Night Special captures the spirit of racing at its most authentic—when the garage lights burn late, the cars are patched together with grit and genius, and stories are swapped like parts. From legends of the big leagues to grassroots warriors, we shine a light on the people who live for speed, sacrifice, and the soul of competition.

This is where the culture of motorsport lives. This is The Mechanicians.

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]]> themechanicians false No 373 8 full DNL Components on Precision and Performance DNL Components on Precision and Performance https://themechanicians.podbean.com/e/dnl-components-on-precision-and-performance/ https://themechanicians.podbean.com/e/dnl-components-on-precision-and-performance/#comments Tue, 14 Oct 2025 06:37:00 -0300 themechanicians.podbean.com/2cdd747e-e073-3e0d-bafa-9d9bcc06ac8c Behind the scenes of some of the fastest and most advanced machines on the planet, you’ll find DNL Components. In aerospace, their hardware helps ensure reliability under extreme conditions. In motorsports, their fasteners and precision parts withstand the relentless demands of competition—where fractions of a second, or fractions of a millimeter, make the difference between winning and losing. DNL thrives in these high-stakes environments because they understand what’s required: absolute precision, total reliability, and the ability to deliver when it matters most. It’s why teams across both industries trust DNL to keep their programs secure, strong, and moving forward at full speed

 

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]]> Behind the scenes of some of the fastest and most advanced machines on the planet, you’ll find DNL Components. In aerospace, their hardware helps ensure reliability under extreme conditions. In motorsports, their fasteners and precision parts withstand the relentless demands of competition—where fractions of a second, or fractions of a millimeter, make the difference between winning and losing.
DNL thrives in these high-stakes environments because they understand what’s required: absolute precision, total reliability, and the ability to deliver when it matters most. It’s why teams across both industries trust DNL to keep their programs secure, strong, and moving forward at full speed

 

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]]> themechanicians false No 1382 6 full Engineering Trust: How DNL Components Powers Speed and Flight Engineering Trust: How DNL Components Powers Speed and Flight https://themechanicians.podbean.com/e/engineering-trust-how-dnl-components-powers-speed-and-flight/ https://themechanicians.podbean.com/e/engineering-trust-how-dnl-components-powers-speed-and-flight/#comments Tue, 07 Oct 2025 06:35:00 -0300 themechanicians.podbean.com/8cd05ccb-a110-38a0-9e69-baf7e26ef229 For DNL Components, success comes down to more than delivering hardware—it’s about partnerships. Donnie, Larry, and the team believe the best work starts with listening. They take the time to understand a project’s unique challenges, whether it’s a new aerospace application or a last-minute motorsports need, and then they engineer or source the exact solution required. That philosophy—combining technical expertise with a personal, responsive approach—has earned them a reputation as problem-solvers who can be counted on when the stakes are highest. At DNL, customers aren’t just buying components, they’re gaining a partner in performance.

 

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]]> For DNL Components, success comes down to more than delivering hardware—it’s about partnerships. Donnie, Larry, and the team believe the best work starts with listening. They take the time to understand a project’s unique challenges, whether it’s a new aerospace application or a last-minute motorsports need, and then they engineer or source the exact solution required.
That philosophy—combining technical expertise with a personal, responsive approach—has earned them a reputation as problem-solvers who can be counted on when the stakes are highest. At DNL, customers aren’t just buying components, they’re gaining a partner in performance.

 

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]]> themechanicians false No 1979 5 full Saturday Night Special Saturday Night Special https://themechanicians.podbean.com/e/saturday-night-special/ https://themechanicians.podbean.com/e/saturday-night-special/#comments Sat, 04 Oct 2025 19:00:00 -0300 themechanicians.podbean.com/35339d65-7470-3410-9ae8-1777cd078370 The Mechanicians – Racing Stories: Best Of Series

Sometimes the road forward means revisiting the roads that shaped us. During our move from Spotify to Podbean, a few of our favorite episodes went missing. Rather than let those stories fade, we’re bringing them back in a special Best Of collection.

The Mechanicians – Racing Stories isn’t just a podcast; it’s a living archive of motorsport history told by the people who lived it—drivers, builders, mechanics, and innovators who carried racing on their backs and in their hearts. These are the unfiltered stories from the garages, pit lanes, and circuits where legends were made, lessons were learned, and speed was everything.

This Best Of series is a chance to revisit the conversations that sparked our community—raw insights, personal struggles, big wins, and the little details that never made the headlines but defined a generation of racing. Whether you’re a lifelong motorsport fan or new to the scene, these episodes are the perfect entry point to understand what The Mechanicians is all about: preserving the soul of racing, one story at a time.

Buckle up. The past has a lot to teach us about where we’re headed.

 

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]]> The Mechanicians – Racing Stories: Best Of Series

Sometimes the road forward means revisiting the roads that shaped us. During our move from Spotify to Podbean, a few of our favorite episodes went missing. Rather than let those stories fade, we’re bringing them back in a special Best Of collection.

The Mechanicians – Racing Stories isn’t just a podcast; it’s a living archive of motorsport history told by the people who lived it—drivers, builders, mechanics, and innovators who carried racing on their backs and in their hearts. These are the unfiltered stories from the garages, pit lanes, and circuits where legends were made, lessons were learned, and speed was everything.

This Best Of series is a chance to revisit the conversations that sparked our community—raw insights, personal struggles, big wins, and the little details that never made the headlines but defined a generation of racing. Whether you’re a lifelong motorsport fan or new to the scene, these episodes are the perfect entry point to understand what The Mechanicians is all about: preserving the soul of racing, one story at a time.

Buckle up. The past has a lot to teach us about where we’re headed.

 

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]]> themechanicians false No 132 7 full Inside DNL Components: Precision Fasteners for Aerospace and Motorsports Inside DNL Components: Precision Fasteners for Aerospace and Motorsports https://themechanicians.podbean.com/e/inside-dnl-components-precision-fasteners-for-aerospace-and-motorsports/ https://themechanicians.podbean.com/e/inside-dnl-components-precision-fasteners-for-aerospace-and-motorsports/#comments Wed, 24 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0300 themechanicians.podbean.com/204ba86c-71c8-3077-871e-b8f8656a48d6 Tucked away in Tustin, California, DNL Components has built its reputation on the kind of work most people never see—but every aerospace engineer and motorsports crew chief depends on. They’re specialists in high-performance fasteners and precision hardware, serving industries where nothing less than flawless execution will do.

What sets DNL apart isn’t just the quality of their components, it’s the philosophy behind the company. Donnie, Larry, and their team bring decades of combined experience to the table, blending old-school craftsmanship with modern engineering standards. Their focus has always been on providing solutions, not just parts. That means listening carefully to what a project really requires, sourcing or designing the right hardware, and backing it up with service that keeps programs moving forward.

From aerospace assemblies that push the limits of flight, to race cars that push the limits of speed, DNL Components operates at the intersection of precision and performance. They’ve earned the trust of teams and companies working on projects they can’t always talk about publicly—but the results speak for themselves. Behind the scenes, DNL is powering some of the fastest, most innovative machines on the planet.

Sunday, September 8, 2024

10:31 AM

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]]> Tucked away in Tustin, California, DNL Components has built its reputation on the kind of work most people never see—but every aerospace engineer and motorsports crew chief depends on. They’re specialists in high-performance fasteners and precision hardware, serving industries where nothing less than flawless execution will do.

What sets DNL apart isn’t just the quality of their components, it’s the philosophy behind the company. Donnie, Larry, and their team bring decades of combined experience to the table, blending old-school craftsmanship with modern engineering standards. Their focus has always been on providing solutions, not just parts. That means listening carefully to what a project really requires, sourcing or designing the right hardware, and backing it up with service that keeps programs moving forward.

From aerospace assemblies that push the limits of flight, to race cars that push the limits of speed, DNL Components operates at the intersection of precision and performance. They’ve earned the trust of teams and companies working on projects they can’t always talk about publicly—but the results speak for themselves. Behind the scenes, DNL is powering some of the fastest, most innovative machines on the planet.

Sunday, September 8, 2024

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]]> themechanicians false No 1954 3 full Back on Track: The Mechanicians Racing Stories Relaunch Back on Track: The Mechanicians Racing Stories Relaunch https://themechanicians.podbean.com/e/back-on-track-the-mechanicians-racing-stories-relaunch/ https://themechanicians.podbean.com/e/back-on-track-the-mechanicians-racing-stories-relaunch/#comments Tue, 23 Sep 2025 21:12:10 -0300 themechanicians.podbean.com/9d5bf36d-b48a-3b65-93c2-c451f8916a43 The Mechanicians – Racing Stories is back! Join host Rob Klyver as he relaunches the podcast with fresh racing stories from the paddock, untold motorsports history, and behind-the-scenes conversations with drivers, mechanics, and engineers and others who keep the world of racing moving.

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]]> The Mechanicians – Racing Stories is back! Join host Rob Klyver as he relaunches the podcast with fresh racing stories from the paddock, untold motorsports history, and behind-the-scenes conversations with drivers, mechanics, and engineers and others who keep the world of racing moving.

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