Late To Grid Podcast

Late To Grid Podcast Late To Grid is a Podcast about everyday motorsports and what it takes to get on track.

From HPDE events to endurance racing we cover it all and chat with drivers, team members, and others involved in motorsports.

Mike Manikas says the best way to build racecraft is one cone at a time. Autocross teaches car control, quick thinking, ...
09/05/2025

Mike Manikas says the best way to build racecraft is one cone at a time. Autocross teaches car control, quick thinking, and confidence that translates to every track. 🚦

➡️ Do you agree autocross makes you a better driver?

09/04/2025

Mike Manikas says the road to racing starts with autocross. A full season learning from skilled drivers and nailing the fundamentals like tech inspections can launch your motorsports journey.

We couldn’t do this without you. Late to Grid is officially ranked 135th in the automotive category on Apple Podcasts in...
09/03/2025

We couldn’t do this without you. Late to Grid is officially ranked 135th in the automotive category on Apple Podcasts in the US, according to Mowpod.

Thanks for listening and being part of the journey.

09/02/2025

It started at Sebring. Mike Manikas was just 7 when he saw glowing brakes, Porsche 935s spitting flames, and turbos lighting up the night. The magic of motorsports hooked him for life.

08/28/2025

Mike Manikas says autocross sharpens you so much that track days feel easier. The high-intensity pace and quick decision-making put you ahead of your car, making road course driving more relaxed and controlled.

A simple act can spark a lifelong passion. When you let someone sit in your car, it creates a memory a child will have f...
08/27/2025

A simple act can spark a lifelong passion. When you let someone sit in your car, it creates a memory a child will have forever, and that goes a long way. It's how many of us got into the sport, inspired by a dad or a grandfather.

This simple act is how we find people who are "car curious" and turn them into "car people".

08/26/2025

When you jump into an unfamiliar car, start with the tires. Mike Manikas explains how understanding power, steering, braking, and momentum lets you adapt fast, no matter what’s under you.

08/23/2025

Mike Manikas believes local autocross can be a life-changer. It’s not just about cars, it’s about meeting people, challenging yourself, and learning more about who you are, on and off the course.

08/20/2025

Fast is good. Finishing is better. Mike Manikas explains how prototype testing prepared him for endurance racing, protecting the car, managing pace, and always bringing it back ready for the next driver.

08/18/2025

As a kid, Mike Manikas wasn’t allowed in the hot pits, so the crew built him a scaffold just high enough to see the Corvettes thunder past. Surrounded by racing legends and GM history, he caught the motorsports bug for life and learned the value of saying “yes” to opportunity.

08/16/2025

Mike Manikas shares why winning autocross runs don’t always follow the “rules.” It’s about car angle, position, and balance, especially through slaloms. Nail your side-to-side consistency, control the throttle, and you’ll see the stopwatch smile.

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