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Lizard Brains: Driving Drivers

DJ Alessandrini and Tom O'Gorman
Autocross
Racing
Sim Racing
Motorsports
Iracing
One Lap Of America
Solo Nationals
SCCA
IMSA
One Lap
One Lap 2025
Pit Race
VIR
Coaching
Racing Strategies
GLTC
Gridlife
Endurance Racing
Watkins Glen
Porsche

Tom O'Gorman and DJ Alessandrini talk about racing, life and about how racing is life.

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DJ talks about autocrossing while injured and what the proper approach to take to Sim Racing this winter

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DJ talks about his weekend and his takeaways driving a Supra in some faster environments then that little Supra is used to.

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Recent Guests

Kevin Zhu
iRacing quality assurance employee and amateur racing driver
iRacing
Episode: Episode 221: Watkins Glen, Driving When Feeling Bad, and Kevin Zhu
Stephen Fehr
Self-proclaimed data nerd and creator of the RTK GNSS data logger
Independent hardware developer / RCX RTK Data Logger
Episode: Episode 220: Data Nerds Gonna Nerd
Edo Waksman
Guest specializing in The Mental Game
Episode: Episode 216: Revisiting Episode #2 About The Mental Game
Tom O'Gorman
Professional race car driver
Honda (pro racing programs)
Episode: Episode 213: Tom O'Gorman's Origin Story
Christine Roherick
Christine, referenced as Tom's wife and a participant in the weekend coaching/track activity
Episode: Episode 202: The School of Lizards
Eric Kutil
Racing driver and car builder with extensive GLTC experience
Independent racer, Hybrid Racing (sponsor)
Episode: Episode 199: The Eric Kutil Podcast!
Dave Ogburn
SpecRacer Ford racer, past SCCA national champion, NLS racer, driver coach
SpecRacer, Goodyear (tire testing)
Episode: Episode 194: Dave Ogburn's Tire Pressure SECRETS
Ross Bentley
Author of 'Speed Secrets' and professional racing coach
Episode: Episode 154: Ross Bentley, The Coaches Coach
Shelly Monfort
16-time national champion in the SCCA solo, road racer, and engineer with over 50 patents.
Episode: Episode 149: Shelly Monfort Part 1

Hosts

DJ Alessandrini
Host of Lizard Brains Podcast; appears as primary host across episodes with discussion leadership and topic framing; frequently discussed topics include vehicle dynamics, race formats, and coaching.
Tom O'Gorman
Co-host of Lizard Brains Podcast; known for sharing driving tactics, race experiences, and coaching perspectives; often discusses data review, look-ahead driving, and community aspects of racing.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 244 ratings
  • Entertaining

    Easy to listen to, great topics and fun banter.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alex ODell
    United States2 years ago
  • Good stuff

    Always entertaining and just about the perfect length for my usual commute to my local tracks and auto-x sites. Still haven’t skipped an episode, they’re all worth a listen so far.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brian___________________
    United States3 years ago
  • Informative & Hilarious

    Love the behind the scenes stories and these guys keep me laughing throughout the show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RickyBillyBobby
    United States4 years ago
  • Amazing podcast - feels like I’m chilling in the garage with these guys

    5 stars because I love the podcast and definitely NOT because DJ told me to. It wasn’t a threat and I know that… Did I do good DJ?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SleepDeprived34
    United States4 years ago
  • One of the best.

    This has quickly become one of my favorite racing podcast. Fantastic show topics and it’s very easy to listen to Tomo and DJ. I’m waiting for that merch drop though.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    D Wood Texas
    United States4 years ago

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Audience enjoys behind-the-scenes racing stories and actionable takeaways for their own driving.
Fans note a strong balance of technical depth and entertaining banter.
Listeners praise the chemistry between hosts and the practical, approachable coaching tips.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#155
United States/Leisure/Automotive
Apple Podcasts
#153
Spain/Leisure/Automotive
Apple Podcasts
#185
Taiwan/Leisure/Automotive

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 223: Club Motorsports and Pineview Run
Q: What are your suggestions of things to focus on when transitioning from front wheel drive exclusively to a mix of both that and rear wheel drive in autocross?
He says both layouts still rely on four tires and weight transfer through braking and throttle. Front-wheel-drive cars typically carry more speed through the apex and use gentler initial throttle, while rear-wheel-drive cars complete more of the turn after throttle application. He also recommends trying a prepared front-wheel-drive car because it can be enjoyable and forgiving.
Episode 221: Watkins Glen, Driving When Feeling Bad, and Kevin Zhu
Q: What is it like to work at iRacing, Kevin?
Zhu describes iRacing as a growing company with more than 200 people across its studios. He works in quality assurance, helping identify and report problems with the product.
Episode 221: Watkins Glen, Driving When Feeling Bad, and Kevin Zhu
Q: What do you think was the difference maker for you?
Zhu says reading Mind Gym helped him become more consistent by detaching results from execution and focusing on what he could control.
Episode 222: Autocross Shootout at Lime Rock and NEPA Pocono Track Cross
Q: Aside from iRacing, what do you think is the best real-world environment to practice wheel-to-wheel etiquette and racecraft?
DJ recommends sim racing and karting as practical ways to learn how to predict other vehicles' momentum, anticipate their lines, and leave space. He says the same awareness can also be practiced by observing traffic on the road.
Episode 219: The Podcast Will Be Different
Q: When you're in a pass-heavy situation, how do you determine when to fight for a position and when to concede to protect a better overall time?
The guidance emphasizes assessing exit speeds, apex speeds, and the potential downstream consequences of fighting versus yielding, suggesting that sometimes giving up a marginal position can preserve higher overall speed, especially when the next section offers limited accelerating opportunities.

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Two autocross and racing-focused hosts banter about car setup, racing culture, and the psychology of improvement, weaving practical tips with behind-the-scenes stories. Episodes consistently mix technical tuning, track-side anecdotes, coaching advice, and candid discussions about balancing motorsports with life, careers, and budgets. A standout element is the approachable, gearhead camaraderie that blends deep-dive insights with lighthearted humor, making it easy for enthusiasts to follow along and get actionable ideas for their own racing journey.

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1. Kevin Zhu
2. Stephen Fehr
3. Edo Waksman
4. Tom O'Gorman
5. Christine Roherick
6. Eric Kutil
7. Dave Ogburn
8. Ross Bentley

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