Todd Inman ..... Saw a "Learn how to go fast on a track day" ...... Insert needle, I was hooked!!
Posted on July 09 2025
How did you start racing?
Long time performance car lover, found myself owning a 2002 Terminator Cobra. Whipple supercharger, 4 wheel independent suspension. Saw a "learn how to go fast on a track day" advertised at Nashville Super Speedway and decided to try. Insert needle, I was hooked!! Didn't take long before I was competitive and car was too nice to risk balling up so bought a used BMW ready to go track 318i with cage and suspension mods. One thing has led to another and I've been racing with SCCA and NASA, mostly Time Trials. Can't afford new $320 Hoosiers so buy 1/3 used tires online that are already heat cycled and ready to go.!
What is your favorite car to race?
BMW e36 M3, ethanol, all the mods, too many to list.
What is your favorite track?
National Corvette Track, Bowling Green KY: 22 turns, elevation changes, highly technical. Second best is Atlanta Motorsports Park: Only 1.18 miles but very twisty and great fun for going round and round.
Best track day experience?
Winning!!
I also enjoy Instructing and coaching folks from nervous and hesitant to confident and competent.
Worst track experience?
I cracked a head at the Ultimate Track Car Challenge with SCCA at the Corvette track the first session. Ruined the whole weekend. I wound up rebuilding it from the crank before I was done with it!
Advice for newcomers?
Sign up for NASA's HPDE weekends. Track time with an instructor, classroom, drills, and you'll go from nervous and hesitant to confident and competent in one weekend.
Tell us about you?
Retired from corporate life in 'IT'. Living life with my bride in middle Tennessee. I hunt, build a house here and there, race, two gun competitor, take a poker tournament down here and there.
Final Thoughts?
Life is Good!!
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