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No dumb questions with Jeff Braun: Episode 25

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 11:00:57 +0000

Welcome back to another episode of No Dumb Questions! We sit down to answer your questions, and we promise – there are no dumb questions, maybe just some dumb answers. Sam Smith joins us again, and we talk a little about the new podcast we’ve just launched (it’s live now!), called It’s Not The Car. Please go check it out right now, subscribe to it, and let us know what you think.

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No dumb questions with Jeff Braun: Episode 24

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 11:00:48 +0000

Welcome back to another episode of No Dumb Questions! We sit down to answer your questions, and we promise – there are no dumb questions, maybe just some dumb answers. This episode is a little different… We introduce a guest “host,” Sam Smith, who we are launching a new podcast in January with. It’s called It’s Not The Car, and is all about stories learning things, and having fun.

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No dumb questions with Jeff Braun: Episode 23

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 10:00:26 +0000

Welcome back to another episode of No Dumb Questions! Jeff Braun and I sit down to answer your questions, and we promise – there are no dumb questions, maybe just some dumb answers.

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No dumb questions with Jeff Braun: Episode 22

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000

On this episode, Jeff and I discuss the future of technology in motorsports, specifically around “driver-less” race cars. Is it still “racing” if there isn’t a human being inside the car piloting it - either thru remote control or an AI pilot?

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No dumb questions with Jeff Braun: Episode 21

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 10:00:04 +0000

Welcome back to another episode of No Dumb Questions! Jeff Braun and I sit down to answer your questions, and we promise – there are no dumb questions, maybe just some dumb answers. On this episode, Ross discusses proper head position during cornering, and Jeff dives into the differences in car setup between racing versus qualifying.

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No dumb questions with Jeff Braun: Episode 20

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 14:00:26 +0000

Welcome back to another episode of No Dumb Questions! Jeff Braun and I sit down to answer your questions, and we promise – there are no dumb questions, maybe just some dumb answers. On this episode, Ross answers how a driver can clear his/her mind of finding the same person repeatedly and running his/her own race, and Jeff answers what speed “aero” downforce starts happening.

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No dumb questions with Jeff Braun: Episode 19

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 10:00:46 +0000

Welcome back to another episode of No Dumb Questions! Jeff Braun and I sit down to answer your questions, and we promise – there are no dumb questions, maybe just some dumb answers.

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No dumb questions with Jeff Braun: Episode 18

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 10:00:42 +0000

Welcome back to another episode of No Dumb Questions! Jeff Braun and I sit down to answer your questions, and we promise – there are no dumb questions, maybe just some dumb answers. On this episode, Jeff and I discuss the best way to lean your body while turning; how to set up for a turn; and considerations when thinking about driver weight, ballast weight, and how to minimize the impact of uneven side to side weight.

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No dumb questions with Jeff Braun: Episode 17

Thu, 04 May 2023 10:00:31 +0000

Welcome back to another episode of No Dumb Questions! Jeff Braun and I sit down to answer your questions, and we promise – there are no dumb questions, maybe just some dumb answers.

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No dumb questions with Jeff Braun: Episode 16

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 10:00:41 +0000

Welcome back to another episode of No Dumb Questions! Jeff Braun and I sit down to answer your questions, and we promise – there are no dumb questions, maybe just some dumb answers.

On this episode, Jeff and I discuss what single quantifiable thing relating to a race car are we still unable to reliably measure that would be most useful for finding performance and eye placement when tracking a car. This week’s episode also features a bonus question… tune in to hear what question Ross has for Jeff!

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