CHIN Track Days (Mark Hicks)

On this episode we are honored to have Mark Hicks the Chief Operating Officer and Director of CHIN Track Days with us on the show. In our continuing effort to spread motorsports enthusiasm, we want to explore the CHIN origin story, a history that goes back 21 years in the making. Though many GTM members have been fortunate to participate (and coach) in several CHIN events over the last 5 years, including places like: PittRace, Mid-Ohio, Barber, Road Atlanta, Motorsports Ranch, Indianapolis and more - many might not know what CHIN is all about... but we hope to remedy that in short order. 

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00:00:00 Introduction to Break/Fix Podcast

00:00:27 Welcoming Mark Hicks

00:00:40 The Origin of Chin Track Days

00:02:01 The First Chin Motorsports Event

00:04:25 Rebranding to Chin Track Days

00:04:56 Growth and Expansion

00:06:30 Impact of COVID-19 on Events

00:09:19 Mark's Favorite Cars

00:13:29 The Traveling Circus of Chin Track Days

00:18:05 How to Register for Chin Events

00:25:30 Chin's HPDE Program

00:36:28 Mastering the Miata

00:37:10 The Chin Track Days Experience

00:38:04 Safety Culture and Risk Mitigation

00:42:43 The Importance of Warm-Up Sessions

00:47:33 Progression and Flag Tests

00:52:37 Tech Inspection Process

01:00:45 Track Insurance Considerations

01:10:06 Upcoming Events and Sponsors

01:15:06 Closing Remarks and Contact Information

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