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On episode 14 of Driven to Compete Carey sat down with Phil Wurz. Phil is the operations manager at Bimmerworld and he's also a long-time racer in BMW CCA currently racing a Spec E46 BMW. Phil also does a good deal of ChampCar racing.  Our sponsor for this episode is Chris Taylor Racing. Chris Taylor Racing Services is a longtime provider of storage, transportation, and maintenance work on a variety of racecars in the Austin area. On the same site since 2003, located across the street from the world-famous Circuit of the Americas. Chris is a veteran of the motorsports industry, working on everything from B-Specs (TCB), Formula cars, Trans-Am cars, and a Championship winning SRO TC Americas crew chief for Skip Barber Racing Team. Our goal is to bring Professional level service and support to your club race or track day! Website: https://christaylorracing.com Email: christaylorracing@gmail.com   Connect with Driven To Compete for sponsorship opportunities Website: www.DrivenToCompete.com Newsletter:   https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=R9E7pX&amp;g=VHesvQ YouTube:   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnWO0ybrgN1mPDH_HxUswsA Email:   info@driventocompete.com Phone:    (512) 222-3402  ---   Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/racingwire/support

On episode 14 of Driven to Compete Carey sat down with Phil Wurz. Phil is the operations manager at Bimmerworld and he's also a long-time racer in BMW CCA currently racing a Spec E46 BMW. Phil also does a good deal of ChampCar racing. Our sponsor for this episode is Chris Taylor Racing. Chris Taylor Racing Services is a longtime provider of storage, transportation, and maintenance work on a variety of racecars in the Austin area. On the same site since 2003, located across the street from the world-famous Circuit of the Americas. Chris is a veteran of the motorsports industry, working on everything from B-Specs (TCB), Formula cars, Trans-Am cars, and a Championship winning SRO TC Americas crew chief for Skip Barber Racing Team. Our goal is to bring Professional level service and support to your club race or track day! Website: <a href="https://christaylorracing.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://christaylorracing.com</a> Email: christaylorracing@gmail.com Connect with Driven To Compete for sponsorship opportunities Website: <a href="http://www.DrivenToCompete.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.DrivenToCompete.com</a> Newsletter: <a href="https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=R9E7pX&amp;g=VHesvQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=R9E7pX&amp;g=VHesvQ</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnWO0ybrgN1mPDH_HxUswsA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnWO0ybrgN1mPDH_HxUswsA</a> Email: info@driventocompete.com Phone: (512) 222-3402 --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/racingwire/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/racingwire/support</a>

Driven to Compete | Meet Phil Wurz - BMW CCA and ChampCar Driver

GHIT 0388:  Phil Wurz From Bimmerworld Returns For a Second Lap Phil Wurz is the Sales and Operations Manager for Bimmerworld and also races with the Bimmerworld team at track across the nation.  We catch up with Phil on what has been going on with the Bimmerworld team's racing team this season.  We also go into the SpecE46 series and the cars involved with them.  Phil and the team at Bimmerworld had put together a list with several levels of builds for the SpecE46 series that are budget and performance based.  One of the great things is that the SpecE46 racing series is number of entries are usually large enough that there are several races within the race that allow for close competition among the different packs of cars.  We also go into things to look out for when purchasing and car and the typical maintenance and inspection items for the E46 race cars and donors. A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/PhilsSecondLap If you would like to help grow our sport and this podcast: 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, that we would appreciate that very much.  Even better, a podcast review, would help us to grow the passion and sport of high performance driving and we would appreciate it. We hope you enjoy this episode! PS  If you are looking to stream or save your integrated telemetry/racing data with you video, Candelaria Racing Products Sentinel System may be the perfect solution for you.  We are amid installing the system in two of our cars.  If this sounds like something that may help you and your team, please use our discount code "GHIT" for a 10% discount code to all our listeners during the checkout process at https://candelaria-racing.com/ PS2  Please do not forget that if you are looking to add an Apex Pro to your driving telemetry system, do not 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 from https://apextrackcoach.com/ Best regards, Vicki, Jennifer, Ben, Alan, and Bill Hosts of the Garage Heroes In Training Podcast and Garage Heroes In Training racing team drivers   Spec E46 Build Sheet:  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/14AhC_aKSC8rLYTSSSikt3tS7Is1T5PolHp3CxU4cx3c/htmlview   Other links coming soon

GHIT 0388:  Phil Wurz From Bimmerworld Returns For a Second Lap Phil Wurz is the Sales and Operations Manager for Bimmerworld and also races with the Bimmerworld team at track across the nation.  We catch up with Phil on what has been going on with the Bimmerworld team's racing team this season.  We also go into the SpecE46 series and the cars involved with them.  Phil and the team at Bimmerworld had put together a list with several levels of builds for the SpecE46 series that are budget and performance based.  One of the great things is that the SpecE46 racing series is number of entries are usually large enough that there are several races within the race that allow for close competition among the different packs of cars.  We also go into things to look out for when purchasing and car and the typical maintenance and inspection items for the E46 race cars and donors. A link to the episode is: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/PhilsSecondLap" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/PhilsSecondLap</a> If you would like to help grow our sport and this podcast: 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, that we would appreciate that very much.  Even better, a podcast review, would help us to grow the passion and sport of high performance driving and we would appreciate it. We hope you enjoy this episode! PS  If you are looking to stream or save your integrated telemetry/racing data with you video, Candelaria Racing Products Sentinel System may be the perfect solution for you.  We are amid installing the system in two of our cars.  If this sounds like something that may help you and your team, please use our discount code "GHIT" for a 10% discount code to all our listeners during the checkout process at <a href="https://candelaria-racing.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://candelaria-racing.com/</a> PS2  Please do not forget that if you are looking to add an Apex Pro to your driving telemetry system, do not 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 from <a href="https://apextrackcoach.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://apextrackcoach.com/</a> Best regards, Vicki, Jennifer, Ben, Alan, and Bill Hosts of the Garage Heroes In Training Podcast and Garage Heroes In Training racing team drivers Spec E46 Build Sheet: <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/14AhC_aKSC8rLYTSSSikt3tS7Is1T5PolHp3CxU4cx3c/htmlview" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/14AhC_aKSC8rLYTSSSikt3tS7Is1T5PolHp3CxU4cx3c/htmlview</a> Other links coming soon

GHIT 0388:  Phil Wurz From Bimmerworld Returns For a Second Lap

Phil Wurz, fellow racing driver and the short straw drawing team member at BimmerWorld was kind enough to join us for a discussion on his racing history and add to our Usual Suspects discussion related to racing BMW, especially E36's and E46's, including a good amount about Spec E46.   Phil has been with BimmerWorld since 2007 and conducted this interview from in front of his E30 race car, one of the best backgrounds we have had during our podcast.  BimmerWorld supplies a very wide variety of parts and also prepares cars for racing in two national GT4 series.  During this episode we learn a bit about Phil and his driving history as well as his thoughts on racing BMW's across may types of racing and what can be done to improve performance, handling, and reliability.   To follow along with Phil and the team at BimmerWorld, please like their Facebook page or email them from the website where everyone's company email is available.   On Dominating with Dawson, Ben discusses all of the wide variety of types of racing apexes, and how best to think about approaching a turn and what considerations can affect the desired approach for each turn.   We hope you enjoy the episode!   Best regards,   Bill, Vicki, Jennifer, and Alan Hosts of the Garage Heroes In Training podcast and team members in the GHiT Immature Endurance Racing Team   Highlights from the episode include: 1)  His philosophy on replacing and upgrading as you grow and learn with your car 2)  Vicki shockingly brings up the E36 rear wheel bearing removal and then won't let anyone ask any questions for a bit.  Well, really, much more than a bit. 3)  Alan "compliments" Bill on his skills with using the press on the rear bearing and finally admits his running away from the operation once the slide hammer came into the picture. 4)  Bill impersonates the sound of the control arm breaking in the press. 5)  Alan calls Bill an Axle, by mistake/mispronunciation. 6)  Alan admits to adding a bit more wear and tear, since he is the mechanic. 7)  Alan gets very excited over Phil's tow vehicle and that leads into the area of an upcoming flat nose school bus "ramp truck", potentially with a rear airbag suspension. 8)  Our first podcast that is interrupted with the sounds of freedom.  Mental likely scheduled it to mess with us. 9)  We then walk through where the current sweet spot is for BMW's in terms of value, performance, and parts availability.  We even compare the E36 vs the E46 which seem to be swarming the endurance racing fields.  Yes, we are guilty. 10)  Stunningly, and fir the first time, Alan hears that it's not necessary to drive at 10 tenths all the time.  We shall see if it helps. 11)  Vicki learns what a money shift is without costing us an engine.  And Alan breaks out the FNG acronym in honor of the Three Pedal Mafia trip to Laguna Seca. 12)  A good review of the growing Spec E46 series and other uses for these cars, as well as some of the advantages of spec classes, especially for people relatively new to racing and setting up of a race car. 13)  Vicki requests a spare Spec E46 car for the team.  Bill is currently searching on Autotempest. 14)  Bill was bored and added some new questions to the Fast and The Furious questions 15)  We are still looking for a good LSD solution for our M240i and Bill Begs for a spare E36 rear control arm, for a friend of course. 16)  In the after credits B roll, Phil mentions a tool to remove the rear wheel bearing from an E36.  Where was that when we needed it.  Well, actually, we still need it.  And Bill begs for some spare E36 rear control arms.  For a friend.   We hope to see Phil at the Charlotte Roval with Lucky Dog on the weekend of August 14-16.

Phil Wurz, fellow racing driver and the short straw drawing team member at BimmerWorld was kind enough to join us for a discussion on his racing history and add to our Usual Suspects discussion related to racing BMW, especially E36's and E46's, including a good amount about Spec E46.   Phil has been with BimmerWorld since 2007 and conducted this interview from in front of his E30 race car, one of the best backgrounds we have had during our podcast.  BimmerWorld supplies a very wide variety of parts and also prepares cars for racing in two national GT4 series.  During this episode we learn a bit about Phil and his driving history as well as his thoughts on racing BMW's across may types of racing and what can be done to improve performance, handling, and reliability. To follow along with Phil and the team at BimmerWorld, please like their Facebook page or email them from the website where everyone's company email is available. On Dominating with Dawson, Ben discusses all of the wide variety of types of racing apexes, and how best to think about approaching a turn and what considerations can affect the desired approach for each turn. We hope you enjoy the episode! Best regards, Bill, Vicki, Jennifer, and Alan Hosts of the Garage Heroes In Training podcast and team members in the GHiT Immature Endurance Racing Team Highlights from the episode include: 1)  His philosophy on replacing and upgrading as you grow and learn with your car 2)  Vicki shockingly brings up the E36 rear wheel bearing removal and then won't let anyone ask any questions for a bit.  Well, really, much more than a bit. 3)  Alan "compliments" Bill on his skills with using the press on the rear bearing and finally admits his running away from the operation once the slide hammer came into the picture. 4)  Bill impersonates the sound of the control arm breaking in the press. 5)  Alan calls Bill an Axle, by mistake/mispronunciation. 6)  Alan admits to adding a bit more wear and tear, since he is the mechanic. 7)  Alan gets very excited over Phil's tow vehicle and that leads into the area of an upcoming flat nose school bus "ramp truck", potentially with a rear airbag suspension. 8)  Our first podcast that is interrupted with the sounds of freedom.  Mental likely scheduled it to mess with us. 9)  We then walk through where the current sweet spot is for BMW's in terms of value, performance, and parts availability.  We even compare the E36 vs the E46 which seem to be swarming the endurance racing fields.  Yes, we are guilty. 10)  Stunningly, and fir the first time, Alan hears that it's not necessary to drive at 10 tenths all the time.  We shall see if it helps. 11)  Vicki learns what a money shift is without costing us an engine.  And Alan breaks out the FNG acronym in honor of the Three Pedal Mafia trip to Laguna Seca. 12)  A good review of the growing Spec E46 series and other uses for these cars, as well as some of the advantages of spec classes, especially for people relatively new to racing and setting up of a race car. 13)  Vicki requests a spare Spec E46 car for the team.  Bill is currently searching on Autotempest. 14)  Bill was bored and added some new questions to the Fast and The Furious questions 15)  We are still looking for a good LSD solution for our M240i and Bill Begs for a spare E36 rear control arm, for a friend of course. 16)  In the after credits B roll, Phil mentions a tool to remove the rear wheel bearing from an E36.  Where was that when we needed it.  Well, actually, we still need it.  And Bill begs for some spare E36 rear control arms.  For a friend. We hope to see Phil at the Charlotte Roval with Lucky Dog on the weekend of August 14-16.