Inside the SCCA: Solo Nationals prep with Sam Strano
Inside the SCCA dives into Solo Nationals with one of the sport’s most decorated legends – 10-time National Champion Sam Strano. We talk about how a public access ad led him to his very first autocross, why failure was the key to success, the mindset shift that made him a champion, and how course design has evolved into an art form. Whether you’re prepping for Lincoln or just trying to get faster, this episode is packed with tech tips, mindset hacks, and stories from 30+ years of autocross.
Brian Bielanski
Brian Bielanski has lived a parallel life of motorsports and journalism for more than 30 years. He started in motorsports in 1986 as his father’s 16-year-old “crew chief” on SCCA FV, Sports Renault and IT Honda CRX efforts. He has also competed in, and plans to compete again, in SCCA Club racing, Autocross and Road Rally. As a journalist he’s worked in news in network staff positions with CNN and CBS and local news in seven markets from LaCrosse, Wisconsin to New York and Los Angeles. In 2009 he founded RacingWire, one of the first web-only motorsports news services given credentialed access at NASCAR, IndyCar, and NHRA events. He currently hosts several podcasts including “Inside the SCCA” and is an editor/producer for KNX 1070 NewsRadio in Los Angeles.
Read Brian Bielanski's articles
Latest News
Comments
Comments are disabled until you accept Social Networking Cookies. Update cookie preferences
If the dialog doesn't appear, ad-blockers are often the cause; try disabling yours or see our Social Features Support.
