The Jzilla Podcast: Recent Episodes
Gino Manley
We are back in 2021! What have Gino & Rick been up to? The Death of Winter review! And Rick bought what?
Dreams do come true. But racing is still tough. Hear Gino’s thoughts on running the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge race during Petit weekend. In the Jzilla sponsored AOA Racing Audi RS3 TCR.
Track day insurance. We don’t like to talk about it, because we never want to have an issue on track. But it’s a great product for the worse case scenario. In this episode we sit down down Dan Telfer, Southern Motorsports Manager for Hagerty and pick his brain on track day insurance and all that Hagerty has to offer.
In episode 24 Rick and Gino talk with the founder of Nine Lives Racing, Mr. Johnny Cichowski. Learn about the creation of the Nine Lives Wang, his V8 Miata, and his possible assistance to a money laundering scheme.
Few HPDE organizations can say they have a coach on staff with the credentials of Patrick Wilmot. A Pro driver who has raced in IMSA, Pirelli World Challenge, and the SCCA. And has coached for great organizations like Porsche, Mercedes AMG, and the Primal Racing School. In this candid interview Patrick was kind enough the spend some time while on VACATION to call in and talk to Rick and Gino. An awesome dude who loves racing, hear how he can make you faster on a budget!
*The Audio Quality in this episode is lack luster. Our recording app was not cooperating. It's worth it to deal with the static because the interview is so awesome!
We are back! Join Rick and Gino as they recap the awesome 2020 Esses of Summer powered Z1 Motorsports. Specials guests Scott Lovett and the chief himself Mr. James Marcellana. Hear about Covid preparations, exciting future events, and our favorite cars of the event. Note: we say it’s episode 21 it’s actually 22.
In episode 21 Rick and Gino sit down and talk with RJ from Jzilla Sponsor The Atlanta Speed Co. What’s the worst inspection they have ever done? Who is the fastest driver at ASC? What parts does James Marcellana break? Disclaimer: The Audio on this episode is slightly corrupted. At some points we are talking over each other. We promise it was the recording app and not RJ being rude.
Welcome to Season 2! The recap of Event 1 the Death of Winter at @ AMP. Did you know Rick has 2 Turbo Miata’s?!How was our new green group format?And why was Gino on track in a G-Wagen? Also our first Valvoline give away!
Rick and Gino sit down with Pro driver and Coach Mr. Andrew Pinkerton. Hear about his tough climb through the ranks of motorsport and how he has made a career of it!
We actually did it. In this 2 part episode hear about Rick, Gino, and Scott’s adventure as an endurance sports car team in the 2020 AER season opener at Road Atlanta!
Huge news in Episode 17. Our first official sponsor announcement!Followed by a great interview with the self proclaimed “Swiss Army Knife” of the paddock Mr. Justin Hunt. Hear about life as a data expert, timing and scoring guru, and sometimes race car driver.
In Episode 16 Rick & Gino spend some time with Mr. Jzilla himself, Mr. James Marcellana and discuss the Jzilla Good Time Eporium video shoot at Barber Motorsports Park. Learn about the upcoming Automotive playground that no other track day organization is offering! A great listen to go along with the Video by Talmond Films.
From broke college kid to successful engineer, Danny Sawyer has in many ways grown up in the group. Hear his many incredible Jzilla stories, how the group rallied around him in the past, and his future plans in motorsport.
Welcome to 2020! In the first episode of the decade Rick and Gino sit down with a Jzilla rock star, Mr. Nick Thompson. This was a highly requested interview and it doesn't disappoint. Learn about Nick's incredible car collection, some of his favorite Jzilla moments, and his passion for the hobby.
In episode 13 Rick and Gino meet up with Mr. John Debbaros at Pizza By Fuscos in downtown Ackworth. John has an incredible motorsports history that many people don’t know about. He has also owned some incredible cars and is currently the owner of AOA Motorsports.
Everyone loves a good comeback story. It’s even better when you didn’t even know it happened. In this heavy episode Rick and Gino talk to Mr. Jack Fu about a scary crash he had at Road Atlanta. His connection with Rick, and his incredible comeback.
Quite possibly the interview of the decade. Gino and Rick sit down with Mr. James Marcellana, the founder of Jzilla Trackdays. Hear about the humble beginnings of the organization, the future, and some of his greatest memories. An incredible 80 minutes recorded during the 2019 PRI Convention in Indianapolis.
In episode 9 Gino and Rick interview Mr. Sunny Chen. Sunny is a Jzilla regular, sought after instructor, and all around good guy! Hear what an “easy safe” is and how crashing is really about how you handle it.
Gino and Rick share their thoughts on the 2019 Barber Monday before Thanksgiving event! How was the new surface, Gino drove what!!!???, and our thoughts on Fred’a ZL1 after wheeling it.
In Episode 8 Rick and Gino interview Mr. Eric Olsen. Eric is a Jzilla regular who you will find at our events but also in several other Motorsports disciplines. Hear about his drifting antics, his snow plow experience, and favorite JZilla moments.
In episode 7 Rick and Gino are once again joined by Scott Lovett. They discuss what’s in their track day tool kits as well as what their current tow vehicle setups are.
One of Jzilla’s finest, Gino and Rick Interview Mr. Patrick Daugherty. Hear about his favorite Jzilla events and memories, that one time he almost killed Gino, and how he feels about being voted one of Jzilla’s Most Beautiful People.
In episode 5 Gino and Rick have a brief discussion with episode 4 special guest Scott Lovett on data and data acquisition. They discuss what systems they have experience with and their thoughts on using data in the track day environment to improve as drivers.
If you don’t know Scott Lovett you probably do know his old #20 Home Depot NASCAR. An awesome member of the Jzilla community, Scott has been on tracks around the world. In this episode Gino and Rick learn about his racing beginnings, his favorite Christmas ornament, and his odd car collection.
In this episode Rick and I interview Mr. Fred Hazelton. Fred is another regular of the Jzilla community. Learn about his journey of going slower to go faster.
You know him as that guy in the plasti-dipped Blue Miata. I know him as my friend Rick. Enjoy this fun interview with Mr. Rick Stengard.
Are you planning on attending one of our events? Or do you know someone who wants to sign up? Here’s a quick overview of what to expect on day one of your first event.. Thank you to Mr. Rick Stengard for the insight and tips!