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In racing, problems are inevitable—but they happen much more often when you don't have a plan. Bill Snow sits down with Thomas Gaydos, a polymer engineering student at the University of Akron and a rising talent in SCCA club racing, to discuss his unique entry into motorsports.

From burning through a DVD of the movie Cars to competing at the prestigious SCCA Runoffs, Thomas shares how a "data-driven" engineering mindset has helped him navigate engine failures, heat issues, and the complexities of maintaining a multi-car family racing team.

Learn why Thomas advocates for buying your first race car instead of building it, his "niche" for rebuilding manual transmissions, and how the Gaydos family turns every paddock spot into a hub of community and camaraderie.

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Thanks for listening and taking an interest in growing grassroots racing. The Late To Grid podcast shares the stories and inspiration that help listeners along their motorsports journey.

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