In this episode of the Perfect Lap Podcast, hosts Mark Jager and Mark Kilgore sit down with the voice of Gridlife, Kyle Heyer. They chat about Kyle's early years announcing sim racing, transitioning to Gridlife, and his experiences in the professional ranks of SRO. The hosts also discuss plans for the 2026 Live Stream with Kyle and some of Kyle's favorite tracks to call races at.

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In this episode of the Perfect Lap Podcast, hosts Mark Jager and Mark Kilgore discuss the upcoming 2026 Time Attack schedules, including events from SCCA, Gridlife, and Global Time Attack. They chat about the community reactions to schedule changes, economic factors affecting the events, and the collaboration between different racing organizations. The hosts also share insights on specific events, favorite tracks, and the importance of supporting club tracks and pro tracks.

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Wush Automotive is a proud sponsor of The Perfect Lap Podcast. Check out Wush's line of Wush Bespoke Wheels for fully forged wheels that can be customized to your exact needs.

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00:00 2026 Time Attack Schedules Overview

03:15 Community Reactions to Schedule Changes

08:03 Volunteer Contributions and Event Management

11:21 Looking at the Early Part of '26

14:41 Event Logistics and Driver Preparation

20:33 Gridlife Kicks off at Carolina Motorsports Park

25:24 SCCA at Eagles Canyon Kicks off East Series

35:36 Gridlife Returns to Rd Atl for year 2

42:58 Thunderhill GTA & SCCA Collab

44:27 A Busy Summer Schedule

49:54 Northeast Events - Pocono, Watkins Glen, Lime Rock

01:02:15 Lime Rock Park and The Ridge Events

01:06:34 Laguna Seca Festival and West Coast Drivers

01:13:15 Time Attack Nationals and Buttonwillow Wrap-Up