In this episode of the Perfect Lap Podcast, hosts Mark Jager and Mark Kilgore sit down with Willem Drees, a prominent figure in the time attack racing scene. They discuss Will's journey from building his iconic CRX to winning an ISF in a raffle, and his current project of building the ultimate time attack car. The group discusses the intricacies of time attack car building, the importance of learning and iteration, and the value of community in motorsport. Will shares insights on safety, the evolution of his racing philosophy, and the significance of helping others in the racing community. Will discusses the challenges faced during the racing season, including a significant crash at Road America, and the lessons learned from both successes and failures. The conversation also touches on the future of Time Attack, the importance of creativity in car builds, and the changing landscape of racing culture.

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00:00 Willem Drees - Introduction

09:16 The ISF: A Raffle Win and Its Journey

12:19 Comparing Builds: CRX vs. Spoon Accord/TSX

15:14 The Philosophy of Building vs. Driving

19:47 Final Thoughts on Car Ownership and Future Plans

28:11 The Evolution of Car Enthusiasm

29:36 Data-Driven Learning in Automotive Performance

31:13 Building the Ultimate Car: Vision and Execution

33:58 Unlimited Potential: The Freedom to Innovate

36:04 Designing for Performance: Weight and Power Dynamics

38:42 Suspension and Chassis: The Foundation of Speed

42:02 Navigating the Build Process: Avoiding Scope Creep

52:00 Contributing to the Community: Beyond Personal Projects

55:04 Advice for Aspiring Drivers: Realism and Safety

01:00:06 Reflections on Youth and Risk

01:01:02 Guiding the Next Generation

01:02:09 The Balance of Determination and Safety

01:05:14 The Journey with the Hyundai Elantra N

01:10:15 Learning Through Challenges

01:11:57 The Road to Recovery After a Crash

01:15:07 The Impact of a Major Incident

01:20:12 Navigating Technical Challenges

01:29:43 Plans for the Future

01:38:05 Dream Cars and Time Attack Potential

01:40:04 Favorite Time Attack Tracks

01:42:40 The Unique SoCal Track Experience

01:47:46 The Evolution of Time Attack Cars

01:56:00 The Future of Halo Cars in Time Attack