Nobody talks about the R31 Skyline… | Behind the Wheel Podcast

Nobody talks about the R31 Skyline… | Behind the Wheel Podcast

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Nobody talks about the R31 Skyline..

Sure, you’ve heard of the R32…. and the R33….. and as long as you haven’t been living under a rock since birth – you’ve heard of the R34. The Nissan Skyline has earned it’s reputation over the years as a “JDM Legend”, and while everyone talks about the 32, 33, and 34, the R31 has seemingly been swept under the rug… a forgotten ancestor of the heroes we love and cherish today.

The R31 was a beast though…. so, it’s time we talk about it. The 1980s produced a lot of GREAT cars, including the R31 alongside memorable standouts like the 1st Gen Honda CRX, the Toyota MR2, and the Nissan Z31 300zx! Let’s get into today’s episode of the Behind the Wheel podcast!

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Turbos, Manifolds & Wastegates w/  Full Race Motorsports, Geoff R | Behind the Wheel Podcast

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Turbos, Manifolds & Wastegates w/  Full Race Motorsports, Geoff R

Geoff Raicer of Full Race Motorsports joins us on the podcast today to talk about Turbochargers, Wastegating, Engine Tuning, the EV Electrification shift, and a lot more!

Founded in 2002 by Geoff Raicer, his vision for the company was to engineer and manufacture top of the line turbo systems and supporting hardware for 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder engines. Full-Race’s new-school approach to engineering, fabrication and grassroots marketing has set the “gold standard” for turbocharger exhaust manifolds and their state-of-the-art turbo kits.

For more info on Full Race Motorsports: full-race.com

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Wanna get sponsored? Here’s how to make it happen… | Behind the Wheel Podcast

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Wanna get sponsored? Here’s how to make it happen… | Behind the Wheel Podcast

You’ve made some serious progress on your build and now you’re interested in finding a sponsor to help support your future goals. Reaching out to a brand you like seems like a natural step, but HOW you approach them is crucial to establishing a relationship. What should you include in your pitch? How can you make your proposal stand out from the countless others these companies receive every day?

In this episode of the Behind The Wheel podcast, Scott and Luis dive deep into the art of crafting a sponsorship proposal that grabs attention and gets results. They share insider tips on what companies look for, how to showcase your unique value, and some of the common pitfalls to avoid. Whether you’re a seasoned racer or a budding creator, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you secure the support you need to build a lasting partnership with your favorite brands. Don’t miss it!

This is the last podcast of the year! From all of us here at Konig, Happy New Year! We are super excited to see you all in 2025!

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5,373 Mile Road Trip In A Miata!?

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An incredible story of Greg from Goodwin Racing taking his Mazda Mazdaspeed Miata on Konig Hexaforms on a trip from San Diego, CA to Birmingham, AL for the Miata Reunion at Barber Motorsports Park.

Greg was a one man show where he was the sole attendant at the Goodwin Racing booth and still managed to participate in the track event. The round trip of 5,373 miles took Greg 64.5 hours. Going to the event he completed the drive in just 30.5 hours totaling 2,041 miles. How many days did it take? An appropriate question, Greg finished the one way drive with a total of 1.5 hours of sleep split between two naps. A couple bags under the eyes was a small price to pay to keep his hotel reservations from being cancelled. Followed by a much needed good night’s rest , Greg was able to enjoy the beauty of Barber Motorsports Park and the Miata Reunion while meeting with customers, seeing old friends, and making new ones! After spending some time in his home town in Kentucky, Greg hit the road once again for a 2,245 mile drive back to California. This drive took him 34 hours with once again, only two naps. Forgot to mention, this entire trip was done in a racing seat.. Who needs a SUV! Great job Greg!

Behind The Wheel Podcast: COULD TIME ATTACK GO ELECTRIC? FT. JAMES HOUGHTON

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On today’s podcast, we are joined by the K-Tuned GLTC TSX driver and Time-Attack racer, James Houghton!

Today’s episode, the topic is… could TIME ATTACK GO ELECTRIC?! With EV integration currently happening in the automotive and motorsports industry and AEM’s recent announcement of the EV controller, we are asking James about his thoughts on how this could effect Time Attack and motorsports! We will be talking about that and so much more… If you’re a motorsports enthusiast you won’t want to miss this one!

For more on James Houghton, check out:
Instagram: ► @time_attack_typer
Facebook: ► https://www.facebook.com/james.houghton.75
YouTube: ► James Houghton YouTube channel

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Behind The Wheel Podcast: BRIAN WADMAN [FORMULA DRIFT]

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From Snowmobiles and street bikes to Nissan 240SX’s!!! Since 2015, Wadman has been on a tear! Competing in US Drift, Klutch Kickers and now, Formula Drift ProSpec. Wadman stumbled onto Drifting after watching a Ready Set Drift demo for a car show at Lime Rock Park, Brian hasn’t look back since! In this podcast, he talks about what it takes to send it and what his future looks like in Drift!!!

For more on Brian Wadman, check out:
Instagram: ► @wadman_drift
Website: ► https://www.wadmandrift.com/
Facebook: ► https://www.facebook.com/wadmandrift/
YouTube: ► Wadman Drift YouTube channel

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Behind The Wheel Podcast: JG PASTERJAK (Grassroots Motorsports)

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By trade, JG is the Production manager/Art Director at Grassroots motorsports, but he is also a racer, podcaster, wrencher and artist. Today we take some time to talk about his amazing history with Grassroots Motorsports, his career is pro-am racing and so much more! You don’t want to miss this one.

For more on JG and Grassroots Motorsports:
JG’s Instagram: ► @jg_pasterjak
Grassroots Motorsports website: ► https://grassrootsmotorsports.com
Grassroots Motorsports Instagram: ► @grassroots_motorsports
Grassroots Motorsports Facebook: ► https://www.facebook.com/grassrootsmotorsports
Grassroots Motorsports YouTube: ► https://www.youtube.com/c/grassrootsmotorsports

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Behind The Wheel Podcast: KYLE CROSS (FD PHOTOGRAPHER)!!!

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On today’s podcast, we are joined by Formula Drift / Motorsports photographer, KYLE CROSS!

Kyle Cross is known for his amazing photography of Formula Drift as well as the grassroots motorsports scene! On this episode, we decided to bring him on and have a conversation about how he got into this profession as well as giving the aspiring photographer/media personnel advice on how to break into motorsports industry.

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WE’RE HIRING! – WAREHOUSE SPECIALIST (FONTANA, CA)

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WE’RE HIRING! – WAREHOUSE SPECIALIST (FONTANA, CA)

We’re looking for a new member to join our warehouse team in our Fontana, California location. Must have experience as described below. An ideal candidate must be willing to operate as a well-rounded and versatile member of our team. Job functions will include but are not limited to, printing paperwork, looking up item locations and completing specific functions (via ERP system/computer), pulling inventory from stock, operating heavy equipment, unloading and loading containers, palletizing product, arranging shipments, and packing items for fulfillment.


Qualifications:

• Previous warehouse experience with an established history.
• Ability to work on feet for 8 hours and carry / lift loads up to 60 lbs.
• Ability to follow directions and execute tasks independently.
• Ability to work safely and operate equipment respectfully.
• Forklift operation (Sit down) & Stand up.
• Must have a driver’s license and have means of transportation to and from work.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Possess basic computer skills.
• FED-EX and/or UPS shipping experience.
• Experiencing booking LTL freight shipments and securing shipping quotes.


NOT REQUIRED BUT Major Pluses:

• Basic Maintenance skills of Forklifts and Order pickers.
• Car enthusiast)


Job Details:

• Employment: Full-Time, In-house
• Job Function: Warehouse Specialist
• Industry: Automotive Industry


Compensation:
Hourly: Based on experience.
Medical Benefits
Paid Time Off

Send in your resume to: marketing@konigwheels.com

Konig American, a subsidiary of YHI International, is the manufacturer of the Konig, Advanti Racing, Mamba Off-road, Bravado Performance, and Maxxim Wheel Lines as well as other private label brands. Over the last 40 years, Konig has become one of the most recognizable aftermarket wheel brands in the world.

Behind The Wheel Podcast: ALL AERO!!! ALL THE TIME!! Ft. Nine Lives Racing

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On today’s podcast, we are joined Nine Lives Racing own Johnny Cichowski!

Established in 2007, Nine Lives Racing is originally a racing team and also a aerodynamics company specializing in CFD (cumulative distribution function) for vehicles and manufacturing of performance enhancing parts. Most popular for their wing kits and they also specialize in splitters, diffusers, and any other aerodynamic part to make you faster! The idea of making a more efficient aero wing came when Johnny Cichowski (Nine Lives Racing, Owner) worked at OG racing (Auto Racing safety gear manufacturer) as he was developing custom seats for Elan (maker of the NP01) and started looking at the extrusion they had made for their wing. Eventually they gave him one and he did some testing against a typical carbon wing. Turns out, the Elan profile added several MPH down the back straight and in turns at the Road Atlanta track. He decided right there to develop a more efficient aero kit. Started with making a kit for BMW M3 and the rest is history. On top of creating wing kits, Nine Lives Racing can also do CFD analysis and provide information and parts to complete the aero package.

For more on Nine Lives Racing:
Website: ► https://9livesracing.com
Instagram: ► @ninelivesracing
Facebook: ► https://www.facebook.com/NineLivesRacing
YouTube: ► Nine Lives Racing Channel

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