IAG Thursday Thing EP.100!: Bucky Lasek and Nick Nazzaro live at Gridlife Pitt Race
IAG Performance Thursday Thing!Show Notes
It’s the 100th episode of the IAG Thursday Thing, recorded live from Grid Life Pitt Race! The crew celebrates the milestone with X Games legend and rallycross driver Bucky Lasek and Nick from Subimods, diving into a full season recap packed with laughs, lessons, and race-day chaos. From power steering nightmares and record-chasing laps to wild Midwest Festival stories and the ever-growing Subaru community, this episode captures the best of grassroots motorsport.The team reflects on what makes Pitt Race such a gem (and why losing it hurts), shares track-day tips, and talks about the balance between festival energy and on-track focus. It’s raw, funny, and full of behind-the-scenes stories from the pits — perfect for anyone who loves racing and the Subaru scene. Topics include:Subaru track and drift buildsGrid Life highlights (CMP, Road Atlanta, Midwest, Road America, Lime Rock, and more)Racing struggles, team camaraderie, and community growthThe future of grassroots motorsport and the fate of Pitt RaceWe will have a video recording we are uploading WITH this on here and YouTube also!
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