Mike Skeen's guest appearances

Mike Skeen

Grassroots Motorsports and Classic Motorsports podcast

Sportscar365 Double Stint Podcast

Check Engine Podcast

Garage Heroes In Training

RaceCoin Podcast

Shelby, The Boss Babe

Living The Call

Phil Greden

Randy Pobst

Spencer Pumpelly

Dion von Moltke

Toni Calderon

James Allen

Jeff Segal

Jordan Taylor

Robb Holland

David Freiburger

Fred Fox

Patrick Long

Matt Russell

Ken Hill

Ian James

OwlTail

On this week's episode, we welcome Mike Skeen! Mike is a multi-talented driver who has driven everything from Baja to NASCAR to Trans Am cars to the fabled Pike's Peak hill climb! If it has wheels, he can (and probably will) race it! Providing some great inside stories that only a driver like Mike can, he brought us one heck of an episode! Listen in today!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/checkenginepodcast/support

On this week's episode, we welcome Mike Skeen! Mike is a multi-talented driver who has driven everything from Baja to NASCAR to Trans Am cars to the fabled Pike's Peak hill climb! If it has wheels, he can (and probably will) race it! Providing some great inside stories that only a driver like Mike can, he brought us one heck of an episode! Listen in today!--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/checkenginepodcast/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/checkenginepodcast/support</a>

Not as Bad as Falling Off a Cliff feat. Mike Skeen

One of the biggest conflicts in our world today seems to be in the rift between generations. This is especially true in the Church. Preferences like worship and teaching style differ but under the surface ideals of venerability, tradition, and more drive a wedge between generations. Should we try connecting to generations opposite of us? Is it worth it? How can we use our differences for good?Join us in answering those questions and more with Mike Skeen and Josh McDonald

One of the biggest conflicts in our world today seems to be in the rift between generations. This is especially true in the Church. Preferences like worship and teaching style differ but under the surface ideals of venerability, tradition, and more drive a wedge between generations. Should we try connecting to generations opposite of us? Is it worth it? How can we use our differences for good?Join us in answering those questions and more with Mike Skeen and Josh McDonald

Called to be Intergenerational · Mike Skeen

GHIT 0190:  Mike Skeen is our Guest We were honored to have Mike Skeen join our podcast as a guest.  He is an amazing driver and has seemingly competed in every type of driving we can think of and it seems he usually wins.  We go over a bit about how he progressed and what he is currently racing, as well as a great discussion on the skills and abilities that can separate a great driver from a typical amateur driver.  He has a talent for explaining racing that rivals his driving skills.  I think Vicki and Jen have now added working with Mike as a coach at a track.  Bill was already on board that train long before the episode.  We are pretty sure Ben may even look to join us for that. On this episode of Dominating with Dawson, we have our first ever series of storytime questions with Ben, Vicki, and Jennifer where we try out two new fast and furious storytime questions. You can subscribe to our podcast on the podcast provider of your choice, including the Apple podcast app, Google music, Amazon, and YouTube etc.  Also, if you could give our podcast a (5-star?) rating or even better, a podcast review, we would greatly appreciate it and it would help us to grow the passion and sport of high performance driving. For instance, leaving an Apple Podcast rating is very easy.  If you go to your podcast library, under shows and click on the podcast you can leave a (5?) star rating and enter your review.  A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/MikeSkeenwithGHiT We hope you enjoy this episode! PS  Please don’t forget that if you are looking to add an Apex Pro to your driving telemetry system, don’t forget to use our discount code for all Apex Pro systems you will receive a free Windshield Suction Cup Mount for the system, a savings of $40.  Just enter the code “ghitlikesapex!” when you order.  We have two systems for our team and Bill is looking to add a third for this season, pending CFO approval from Vicki.  They are a great system and truly invaluable in safely increasing your speed on track and/or autocross etc. Best regards, Vicki, Jennifer, Alan, and Bill Hosts of the Garage Heroes In Training Podcast and Garage Heroes In Training racing team drivers Highlights from this episode include: 1)  It all starts off with a bit where Vicki does a bit of a time delay/selective deafness to whatever Bill says.  In other words, a normal day and episode.  lol. 2)  We learn a bit about how Mike worked his way up through various racing series and progressed to where he is currently competing as a professional driver. 3)  Mike goes into the benefits of the different forms of racing he has done, how each helps him, and the benefits and excitement of cross training as a driver. 4)  Bill dug deep and finally found something Mike hasn’t tried racing, yet. 5)  Mike does a great breakdown on the typical skill differences that separate a good professional driver from an amateur driver in a way that not only helps us to understand but really clarified what we need to look for and work on.  ~31:00 in. 6)  It was also great to hear that even Mike Skeen is still working on his driving and learning things from his recent driving and coaching in some prototype cars.  Once again proving that we are all always “In Training”.

GHIT 0190:  Mike Skeen is our Guest We were honored to have Mike Skeen join our podcast as a guest.  He is an amazing driver and has seemingly competed in every type of driving we can think of and it seems he usually wins.  We go over a bit about how he progressed and what he is currently racing, as well as a great discussion on the skills and abilities that can separate a great driver from a typical amateur driver.  He has a talent for explaining racing that rivals his driving skills.  I think Vicki and Jen have now added working with Mike as a coach at a track.  Bill was already on board that train long before the episode.  We are pretty sure Ben may even look to join us for that. On this episode of Dominating with Dawson, we have our first ever series of storytime questions with Ben, Vicki, and Jennifer where we try out two new fast and furious storytime questions. You can subscribe to our podcast on the podcast provider of your choice, including the Apple podcast app, Google music, Amazon, and YouTube etc.  Also, if you could give our podcast a (5-star?) rating or even better, a podcast review, we would greatly appreciate it and it would help us to grow the passion and sport of high performance driving. For instance, leaving an Apple Podcast rating is very easy.  If you go to your podcast library, under shows and click on the podcast you can leave a (5?) star rating and enter your review.  A link to the episode is: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/MikeSkeenwithGHiT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/MikeSkeenwithGHiT</a> We hope you enjoy this episode! PS  Please don’t forget that if you are looking to add an Apex Pro to your driving telemetry system, don’t forget to use our discount code for all Apex Pro systems you will receive a free Windshield Suction Cup Mount for the system, a savings of $40.  Just enter the code “ghitlikesapex!” when you order.  We have two systems for our team and Bill is looking to add a third for this season, pending CFO approval from Vicki.  They are a great system and truly invaluable in safely increasing your speed on track and/or autocross etc. Best regards, Vicki, Jennifer, Alan, and Bill Hosts of the Garage Heroes In Training Podcast and Garage Heroes In Training racing team drivers Highlights from this episode include: 1)  It all starts off with a bit where Vicki does a bit of a time delay/selective deafness to whatever Bill says.  In other words, a normal day and episode.  lol. 2)  We learn a bit about how Mike worked his way up through various racing series and progressed to where he is currently competing as a professional driver. 3)  Mike goes into the benefits of the different forms of racing he has done, how each helps him, and the benefits and excitement of cross training as a driver. 4)  Bill dug deep and finally found something Mike hasn’t tried racing, yet. 5)  Mike does a great breakdown on the typical skill differences that separate a good professional driver from an amateur driver in a way that not only helps us to understand but really clarified what we need to look for and work on.  ~31:00 in. 6)  It was also great to hear that even Mike Skeen is still working on his driving and learning things from his recent driving and coaching in some prototype cars.  Once again proving that we are all always “In Training”.

GHIT 0190:  Mike Skeen is our Guest

Host: Jai Shukla  &amp; Guest: Mike Skeen   Q1 — So, what was it that got you into racing? You could say that it was his father’s love for cars that had him set up for success. Together, they’d work on cars until he was old enough to get into the driver’s seat racing karts. It wasn’t long until he was instructing for events and having others vying to get him into their cars.   Q2 — And how did your first break come about? Mike Skeen actually became a minor reality TV star on the Speed Channel, believe it or not. While not winning the final show prize, the exposure alone led him to a big fan of the show asking him to race professionally.   Q3 — How did you manage to secure your sponsors? And also, how do you build that fanbase that you can go to a sponsor with, as well? Mike Skeen believes that it’s always a struggle to find representation no matter what level you’re at. Even those with established careers are always on the hunt for the next thing. When it comes to his fanbase, he’s always been a grassroots rider. From being extremely accessible as a whole to hosting his own videos, he knows that the work involved on the ground level is certainly worth it.   Q4 — What do you think amateurs don’t understand about the industry, that professionals do? There’s seems to be a misconception that as long as you race fast, there will be unlimited opportunities to become a pro driver. Unfortunately, it’s not so easy.   Q5 — When did you jump onboard with Racers360 and how’s that been going for you? He started only earlier this year, but so far, it’s been going great. Mike loves that he can offer high-level pro coaching quickly and inexpensively for drivers all around the world, something that didn’t even exist when he was starting out.   Q6 — What sort of results have you seen from your students so far? He’s had returning customers already, one of which is now a podium contender under his instruction. It’s still a bit early for him in the program though, so it will take a bit more time to show the results that he’s been striving for.   Q7 — And are you a contract instructor? How does that work? Right now, it’s one-offs, simply pay-by-session instruction. It’s different rates for different instruction, but all of it is much cheaper than what most charge for a typical day.   Q8 — You’re also involved in Circuit Studies. Tell us a bit about that. Mike started Circuit Studies with another coach from the BMW Performance Center, its approach having racers study-specific tracks to help them place as best as they can. It’s completely online and reaches drivers from all over the world.   Q9 — What would be one of your favorite races that you’ve had? He really enjoyed the hard and aggressive sprint racing at World Challenge. Another mention is Pikes Peak, where rode against some high-level equipment. He loves cars and machines, so any chance to just be around top-level equipment clearly puts him in his element.   Q10 — Do you feel like there’s a difference between the type of people that love sprint racing versus endurance racing? Yes and no. So many of the endurance races nowadays have sprint elements, so, of course, the line gets blurred a little bit.   With endurance racing, you really need a great program behind with a great team, great pitstops, a great co-driver. It’s harder to control all of those variables as a single person. When you’re sprint racing, once you’re on the track, it’s more on you as a driver, taking on the pressure and the responsibility yourself. Mike admits he prefers sprint driving for those reasons, but thinks they are both a lot of fun, equally.   Q11 — To what degree do you feel like you’re in control as a driver inside the car? How much do you feel like, as a percentage, you’re in control? As a sprint driver, honestly, about 90%. The driver has to do everything incredibly well to succeed. Of course, there’s no substitution for a great team behind you, but obviously, the driver is a massive part of that performance, especially in a sprint race.   Q12 — Do you still get nervous as a driver? All the prep is hard work and situations like when you’re just sitting there on the grid waiting to go can be nerve-wracking, but once you’re in the car it all starts to become natural again.   Q13 — Making mistakes can be a killer in this industry. How have you gotten better at handling them? Usually, until he gets a good feel for the car, he’ll drive fairly conservatively. At this point in his career, though, he has so much experience driving in different vehicles, he knows his limits and knows exactly when and where to push them.    Mike Skeen also considers himself fortunate that he hasn’t made too many big mistakes throughout his professional lifetime, although he knows that they are always bound to happen to even the best drivers.   Q14 — What do you feel is one of the biggest things that impacts the way you’ve progressed positively as a driver? One thing he feels that has kept him on track is his analytical and critical personality. He’s the guy that will come home and watch hours of his video while critiquing it. Coaching has helped, too, as it makes him think about why he does what he does on the track.    Q15 — How much time do you think new drivers should be spending off the track, as opposed to on the track? Mike’s more preferential towards off the track because he’s a stickler for the fundamentals. The guys that have found success seem to have the driving part down quite naturally. It’s the off-the-track stuff that they’ve devoted time to that propels them to a more successful career.

Host: Jai Shukla  &amp; Guest: Mike Skeen   Q1 — So, what was it that got you into racing? You could say that it was his father’s love for cars that had him set up for success. Together, they’d work on cars until he was old enough to get into the driver’s seat racing karts. It wasn’t long until he was instructing for events and having others vying to get him into their cars.   Q2 — And how did your first break come about? Mike Skeen actually became a minor reality TV star on the Speed Channel, believe it or not. While not winning the final show prize, the exposure alone led him to a big fan of the show asking him to race professionally.   Q3 — How did you manage to secure your sponsors? And also, how do you build that fanbase that you can go to a sponsor with, as well? Mike Skeen believes that it’s always a struggle to find representation no matter what level you’re at. Even those with established careers are always on the hunt for the next thing. When it comes to his fanbase, he’s always been a grassroots rider. From being extremely accessible as a whole to hosting his own videos, he knows that the work involved on the ground level is certainly worth it.   Q4 — What do you think amateurs don’t understand about the industry, that professionals do? There’s seems to be a misconception that as long as you race fast, there will be unlimited opportunities to become a pro driver. Unfortunately, it’s not so easy.   Q5 — When did you jump onboard with Racers360 and how’s that been going for you? He started only earlier this year, but so far, it’s been going great. Mike loves that he can offer high-level pro coaching quickly and inexpensively for drivers all around the world, something that didn’t even exist when he was starting out.   Q6 — What sort of results have you seen from your students so far? He’s had returning customers already, one of which is now a podium contender under his instruction. It’s still a bit early for him in the program though, so it will take a bit more time to show the results that he’s been striving for.   Q7 — And are you a contract instructor? How does that work? Right now, it’s one-offs, simply pay-by-session instruction. It’s different rates for different instruction, but all of it is much cheaper than what most charge for a typical day.   Q8 — You’re also involved in Circuit Studies. Tell us a bit about that. <a href="http://www.mikeskeen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mike</a> started Circuit Studies with another coach from the BMW Performance Center, its approach having racers study-specific tracks to help them place as best as they can. It’s completely online and reaches drivers from all over the world.   Q9 — What would be one of your favorite races that you’ve had? He really enjoyed the hard and aggressive sprint racing at World Challenge. Another mention is Pikes Peak, where rode against some high-level equipment. He loves cars and machines, so any chance to just be around top-level equipment clearly puts him in his element.   Q10 — Do you feel like there’s a difference between the type of people that love sprint racing versus endurance racing? Yes and no. So many of the endurance races nowadays have sprint elements, so, of course, the line gets blurred a little bit. With endurance racing, you really need a great program behind with a great team, great pitstops, a great co-driver. It’s harder to control all of those variables as a single person. When you’re sprint racing, once you’re on the track, it’s more on you as a driver, taking on the pressure and the responsibility yourself. Mike admits he prefers sprint driving for those reasons, but thinks they are both a lot of fun, equally.   Q11 — To what degree do you feel like you’re in control as a driver inside the car? How much do you feel like, as a percentage, you’re in control? As a sprint driver, honestly, about 90%. The driver has to do everything incredibly well to succeed. Of course, there’s no substitution for a great team behind you, but obviously, the driver is a massive part of that performance, especially in a sprint race.   Q12 — Do you still get nervous as a driver? All the prep is hard work and situations like when you’re just sitting there on the grid waiting to go can be nerve-wracking, but once you’re in the car it all starts to become natural again.   Q13 — Making mistakes can be a killer in this industry. How have you gotten better at handling them? Usually, until he gets a good feel for the car, he’ll drive fairly conservatively. At this point in his career, though, he has so much experience driving in different vehicles, he knows his limits and knows exactly when and where to push them.  Mike Skeen also considers himself fortunate that he hasn’t made too many big mistakes throughout his professional lifetime, although he knows that they are always bound to happen to even the best drivers.   Q14 — What do you feel is one of the biggest things that impacts the way you’ve progressed positively as a driver? One thing he feels that has kept him on track is his analytical and critical personality. He’s the guy that will come home and watch hours of his video while critiquing it. Coaching has helped, too, as it makes him think about why he does what he does on the track.    Q15 — How much time do you think new drivers should be spending off the track, as opposed to on the track? Mike’s more preferential towards off the track because he’s a stickler for the fundamentals. The guys that have found success seem to have the <a href="https://race-coin.io/most-difficult-race-track-corners/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">driving part</a> down quite naturally. It’s the off-the-track stuff that they’ve devoted time to that propels them to a more successful career.

#31 Mike Skeen - A reality TV star making a name for himself in racing

This week's Double Stint Podcast with guest Mike Skeen...

Double Stint: Weekend Recap; Mike Skeen Interview (11.20.18)

Mike Skeen's origin story is a lot like those of us mortals. After all, when we first met Mike he was racing a Spec E30 in NASA. But through hard work, determination and talent he's risen through the ranks and is now a busy professional racer. His current gig has him driving the CRP Racing, Hawk Performance Audi R8 in Pirelli World Challenge, but he's also spent time in Trans-Am, IMSA, and even NASCAR. We chat with Mike about his beginnings, his approach to speed, and life as a pro racer.