In this episode, we’re joined by GRIDLIFE champion Dewey Dewitt for a deep dive into everything happening in the world of grassroots motorsports right now.

We get into:

• The recent sale of GRIDLIFE and what it means for the future of the series
• What it’s really like building a competitive racecar in 2026
• The rise of 8HP transmissions and why everyone’s talking about them
• Subarus, K-swaps, trends in engine builds, and where things are headed
• Plus plenty of real-world insight from Dewey’s experience at the highest level of the scene

We talk through why wheels and tires are usually the first step, how suspension transforms the driving experience, when it makes sense to add performance upgrades, and where people commonly go wrong.

Whether you’re building a car, racing competitively, or just love the culture, this episode is packed with knowledge, opinions, and behind-the-scenes perspective you won’t want to miss.

Drop a comment and let us know your thoughts on the GRIDLIFE sale and where you think the scene is headed!

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