This episode of Racer Radio celebrates the people, clubs, and events that keep grassroots motorsports thriving. Host Dave Stall and co-host Brittany Sandoval share stories from a busy week that included Porsche Club activities, autocross ride-alongs, local racing, and the racers and volunteers who continue to build Southern California's vibrant motorsports community.

The show opens by recognizing standout performances in local racing, including Eileen Stafford's impressive victory in the Nostalgia Funny Car ranks, earning her first Wally Trophy after only a handful of races. Dave and Brittany also discuss the importance of supporting racers, sponsors, and the volunteers who make local motorsports possible.

Brittany then recaps her experiences with the Porsche Club of America, beginning with a unique wine tasting event celebrating the famous "Judgment of Paris" before moving to an autocross "Taste of Autocross" program. Riding with several experienced instructors in everything from Porsche Cayennes and Boxsters to a Mazda Miata, Brittany discovers firsthand how autocross sharpens driving skills while providing a fun and welcoming environment for drivers of all experience levels.

In This Episode:

• Eileen Stafford earns her first Wally Trophy
• Porsche Club of America experiences
• Judgment of Paris wine event
• Taste of Autocross ride-alongs
• Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) discussion
• Driver education and performance driving
• Perris Auto Speedway updates
• Industry Speedway and grassroots racing

The conversation expands into the value of organizations like the Porsche Club of America and the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA), highlighting how both provide affordable opportunities for enthusiasts to improve their driving skills, participate in motorsports, and meet fellow automotive enthusiasts. Dave emphasizes that driver education programs and autocross events help create safer, more confident drivers both on and off the racetrack.

Key Highlights:

🏁 Eileen Stafford captures her first Wally Trophy

🏎️ Porsche Club autocross experience

🍷 Judgment of Paris wine tasting event

🏁 SCCA driver education and autocross

🏍️ Industry Speedway and local racing updates

🏁 Perris Auto Speedway Night of Destruction

🚗 Building friendships through motorsports clubs

The episode concludes with updates from Perris Auto Speedway and Industry Speedway, discussing race attendance, upcoming events, and the continued importance of supporting local tracks and promoters. Throughout the show, Dave and Brittany reinforce that grassroots racing succeeds because of passionate volunteers, dedicated racers, and welcoming organizations that encourage newcomers to get involved.

Whether you're interested in autocross, road racing, drag racing, or simply looking for a great automotive community to join, this episode showcases why local motorsports continues to thrive through the people who support it.

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• Website: davestall.com

RACER RADIO 07/26/26