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The Optima Search For The Ultimate Street Car Series Podcast

The Ultimate Street Car Association
Optima Ultimate Street Car Series
Ultimate Street Car Association
Willow Springs
Laguna Seca
Road America
Optima Search For the Ultimate Street Car Series
Forge Line
2026 Schedule
Autocross
Barber Motorsports Park
New Orleans
Optima
Youtube
Forgeline
Mazda Mx-5 Miata
SEMA
Optima Ultimate Street Car Invitational
Thunderhill Raceway Park
FM3 Road Trip Charity
Matt Ramirez

The bi-monthly show that details the latest and greatest in the Optima Search for the Ultimate Street Car Series! Hosted by race series director Jimi Day and automotive podcast veteran Rob Kibbe, this INSIDE SCOOP show will follow the drivers, news, and events that encompass the Optima Search for the Ultimate Street Car series. Fans of Adam Carolla's CarCast, NPR's Car Talk, the Autoblog Podcast, ... more

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Latest Episodes

This week on the Ultimate Streetcar Podcast, Jimmy and I continue our Summer Interview Series with one of the brightest young stars in the Ultimate Streetcar Association, Dayton de la Houssaye of GeauxMoto. At just 23 years old, Dayton has already be... more

Whether you're chasing championships, building a race car in your garage, or trying to grow a business in the performance aftermarket, sponsorships are one of the most misunderstood parts of motorsports. In this episode, Rob Kibbe and Jimi Day sit do... more

The 2026 OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Series made its annual stop at the legendary Willow Springs International Raceway, and the California desert delivered exactly what competitors expected—high winds, high speeds, and some of the closest competition ... more

The 2026 Ultimate Street Car Association season heads west for Round 3 as competitors prepare to take on the legendary Willow Springs Raceway—one of the most iconic and demanding tracks in American motorsports.

In this episode, Rob Kibbe and OPTIMA ... more

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Recent Guests

Dayton de la Houssaye
Driver for GoMoto, GoMoto team owner
GoMoto
Episode: USCA #231: Lightweight Wins—How Dayton de la Houssaye Makes a Miata Outrun the Competition
Chris Smith
Smitty's Custom Automotive owner and veteran participant in the series
Smitty's Custom Automotive
Episode: USCA Podcast #230 – Chris “Smitty” Smith on Sponsorships, Building Relationships & Growing Your Racing Program
Rob Byrd
Autocross segment manager for Ultimate Street Car and Racing Birds, joined FM3
FM3
Episode: OUSC Podcast #227 – Interview with Rob Byrd: Autocross Design, Racing Birds, and FM3 Culture
Cameron Foremaster
Special guest, SpeedTech
SpeedTech Performance
Episode: OUSC Podcast #223
Dave Schotz
Competitor, GT class racer, and noted NASA and SCCA veteran
Optima Ultimate Street Car Series / NASA / SCCA
Episode: OSUSC Podcast #215: Competitor Dave “Super Dave” Schotz on Racing Roots, Resilience, and Dominating GT
Matt Ramirez
Long-time West Coast Optima competitor, builder of the SN95 Mustang GT-based project
RAM Garage LLC
Episode: OSUSC Podcast #214: Feature Interview with Matt Ramirez, Chasing the GT Class with a SN95 Mustang and an Unlimited Supply of Engines!
Brian Bohlander
Director of Sports and Event Marketing for Old World Industries, Peak Antifreeze, Peak Performance
Old World Industries / Peak Performance
Episode: OSUSC Podcast #213: Feature Interview with Brian Bohlander of Peak Performance; Winning in Motorsports Marketing 2025 and Beyond!
Tony Prutch
Competitor in the Optima Ultimate Street Car Series
Independent racer and new competitor in USCA
Episode: OSUSC Podcast #212: Competitor Tony Prutch Shares Lessons and Humility; PREVIEW of the NEW OUSCI SEMA SCHEDULE!
Tony Pruchon
New competitor in the Optima series
Optima Search for the Ultimate Street Car Series
Episode: OSUSC Podcast #206: Laguna Seca 2025 Preview and Schedule Rundown!

Hosts

Rob Kibbe
Host of the primary show focusing on event coverage, series management, and sponsor integration; widely linked with USCA and the Optima Street Car Series.
Jimi Day
Co-host and co-founder heavily involved in series direction, event planning, and media strategy.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 39 ratings
  • Thanks for the Podcast

    I’m new to the series for Nola 2021 and beyond. I’ve listened to all of the podcasts and I feel like I know the competitors already and I’ve not met any of the current participants. Excellent info and I think I’m prepared for an amazing weekend. I’ve been working on my car for about a year getting ready for this year. Thank you for for the info and I’ll see you guys at Nola 2021.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wtfe44
    United States5 years ago
  • Amazing content!!

    As for me I personally am a fanatic of the optima series. I’m personally trying to build a GTO to eventually make it to this series. So listening to Jimi and Rob discuss the in and out of the series and whatever everybody seems to be running and also discussing the rules and what you need to look for and have done. Really has helped me with choosing between different parts I’ve bought and way I’m trying to set my build up. Plus the back and forth at the start of the show is always gold and gives... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cory75ws6
    United States7 years ago
  • Ultimate Street Podcast!

    Rob and Jimi make a informative and entertaining podcast that keeps us going between events! Keep up the great work and we’d be ok if it was longer

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Radioguy130
    United States8 years ago
  • Excellent Podcast

    Really enjoy listening to the event recaps

    Keep up the great work!

    Paul

    VodooV8

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pdm99
    United States8 years ago
  • Can’t get enough

    I love this show. Don’t change a thing

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Boldface car
    United States9 years ago

Listeners Say

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Great take on how events run and what drivers should know.
Loved for deep builds and race-week insight, plus entertaining banter.
Consistently offers actionable tips for sponsors and teams.

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OSUSC Podcast #213: Feature Interview with Brian Bohlander of Peak Performance; Winning in Motorsports Marketing 2025 and Beyond!
Q: So, Brian, welcome back to the show. Can you give a one-minute-or-less summary of your life in the industry?
Brian introduces himself as the Director of Sports and Event Marketing for Old World Industries, describes his 30-year involvement in racing and the motorsports industry, and notes his leadership role as Chair of the Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council within SEMA, highlighting a career that blends racing, marketing, and industry leadership.
USCA Podcast #230 – Chris “Smitty” Smith on Sponsorships, Building Relationships & Growing Your Racing Program
Q: What advice would you give to a sponsor about maximizing impact in this series?
Sponsor involvement should go beyond written checks; actively participate in content creation, attend events, collaborate on social media campaigns, and align product placements with demonstrable on-track outcomes to maximize return on investment for both the sponsor and the series.
USCA Podcast #230 – Chris “Smitty” Smith on Sponsorships, Building Relationships & Growing Your Racing Program
Q: Chris, how can competitors best serve their own interests in this series with a sponsor?
Competitors should build a visible narrative around the parts they use, tag the suppliers and sponsors in posts, and actively share outcomes from events to demonstrate value back to sponsors, which helps secure ongoing support and potential future partnerships.
OSUSC Podcast #212: Competitor Tony Prutch Shares Lessons and Humility; PREVIEW of the NEW OUSCI SEMA SCHEDULE!
Q: So Tony, welcome to the show. Could you tell us a bit about your background and how you ended up in racing?
Tony explains his Texas roots, his business ventures in homebuilding and related services, and how he transitioned from a non-r racing background to pursuing competitive driving, emphasizing the learning curve and the support from the community.
OSUSC Podcast #214: Feature Interview with Matt Ramirez, Chasing the GT Class with a SN95 Mustang and an Unlimited Supply of Engines!
Q: How did you get into Optima and what drew you to the SN95 Mustang?
Matt talks about discovering Optima Alley at SEMA during a 2015 trip, the dream of building a SEMA car with his dad, and choosing the SN95 Mustang as a platform that could be developed with a focus on reliability and performance rather to chase the SEMA invite.

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This show centers on the Optima Street Car Series ecosystem, delving into event previews, season changes, and behind-the-scenes logistics. Listeners get schedule highlights, driver lineups, sponsor shout-outs, and practical tips for attending and competing, along with candid race-week anecdotes. It's likely to appeal to deep automotive enthusiasts who want actionable build and event insights, along with sponsorship and media strategy surrounding grassroots racing. A notable edge is the heavy emphasis on production, media, and sponsor integration, making it useful for teams, sponsors, and media partners seeking visibility in a fast-paced, community-driven racing scene.

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Dayton de la Houssaye
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3. Rob Byrd
4. Cameron Foremaster
5. Dave Schotz
6. Matt Ramirez
7. Brian Bohlander
8. Tony Prutch

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