Clutch Burners Podcast

In this episode of the Clutch Burners podcast, host Bill Armstrong and co-host Canadian Chuck Norris welcome Doug Cook, founder of Motion, to discuss his journey in the automotive industry, the growth of his business, and the importance of passion in racing. They explore Doug's experiences with partnerships, the significance of YouTube content creation, and predictions for upcoming racing events like Sick Week. The conversation...

In this episode of the Clutch Burners podcast, hosts Bill Armstrong and Canadian Chuck Norris engage with Bruce Couture, the founder of Modern Driveline, to discuss the intricacies of stick shift drag racing and the evolution of transmission technology. The conversation covers a range of topics including the importance of drivetrain components, the evolution of Modern Driveline, and the various transmission options available for pe...

We talk with valvetrain expert Aaron White about his Street and Yeet FoxBody build.

Your hosts Bill Armstrong and Rich Guido are veteran drag-n-drive stick shift racers. Together they make up a wealth of stick shift street car knowledge. They've competed Drag Week, Rocky Mountain Race Week, Sick Week, Midwest Drags, Miles of Mayhem, Street Car Takeover, and many more.Support Clutch Burners and Stick Shift Nation by grabbing...

In this episode of the Clutch Burners podcast, hosts BangShift Billy and Canadian Chuck Norris welcome Rob Warrick, a machinist at Richard Childress Racing and a passionate drag racer. The conversation covers Rob's journey in the racing world, his experiences with drag and drive events, and the challenges he faces with his 1995 Camaro, which features a 6-liter LS twin turbo setup. The discussion delves into the intricacies of c...

BangShift Billy and Canadian Chuck Norris with guest John Marks and his nasty low 8 sec Toyota pickup. Your hosts Bill Armstrong and Rich Guido are veteran drag-n-drive stick shift racers. Together they make up a wealth of stick shift street car knowledge. They've competed Drag Week, Rocky Mountain Race Week, Sick Week, Midwest Drags, Miles of Mayhem, Street Car Takeover, and many more.Support Clutch Burners and Stick Shift Nat...

Join us as we sit down with Matt Goins of Tick Performance, a true leader in the stick shift drag racing community. Tick Performance has been at the forefront of innovation, designing and manufacturing game-changing parts that have helped shape the sport as we know it today. Tune in to hear insights from Matt and learn more about the impact Tick Performance has had on stick shift racing!Your hosts Bill Armstrong and Rich Guido are ...

With 20 years of engine-building experience, Stefan's journey started at just 14 when he built his first engine. He later honed his craft at top engine shops in the UK and Canada before moving his entire operation to the U.S. in 2019—where he's seen incredible success. Join us as we chat with Stefan about tea, crumpets, and horsepower!Your hosts Bill Armstrong and Rich Guido are veteran drag-n-drive stick shift racers. Toge...

As a member of the elite 6-second stick shift club, Ryan knows how to row gears with the best of them. Join us as we chat with Ryan about his black Corvette addiction and coming back from his recent crash.

Your hosts Bill Armstrong and Rich Guido are veteran drag-n-drive stick shift racers. Together they make up a wealth of stick shift street car knowledge. They've competed Drag Week, Rocky Mountain Race Week, Sick Week, Midwest D...

Three-time Drag Week Champion, seasoned stick-shift driver, and engineer Jeff Sias joins us on the podcast today! Tune in as we dive into his journey to victory with a naturally aspirated stick-shift car in an automatic world. Your hosts Bill Armstrong and Rich Guido are veteran drag-n-drive stick shift racers. Together they make up a wealth of stick shift street car knowledge. They've competed Drag Week, Rocky Mountain Race Week...

Bill Armstrong and Richard Guido have had a whirlwind few months, with Bill hard at work developing an innovative product and Rich completed his 21st Drag and Drive while putting on a transmission-pulling clinic. Both have been traveling the continent in relentless pursuit of speed. As seasoned drag-and-drive stick shift racers, Bill and Rich bring a wealth of street car expertise to the table. They've competed in events like Dra...

Meet Adam Dorey, a stick shift fanatic and long-time friend! Adam's been thrilling fans with his dynamic racing commentary for years, and now he's doing it full-time. His passion for manual transmissions and in-depth knowledge of the sport bring every race to life. Buckle up and join us as Adam shifts gears and delivers the excitement of the racetrack straight to your ears! Your hosts Bill Armstrong and Rich Guido are vet...

Bill Armstrong, Nate Curran, and Joel Magill finished first, second, and third in this year’s Rocky Mountain Race Week 1.0 stick shift class. Nate recently swapped his car over from an automatic and finished it just in time for the event and ended up having the quickest pass in the class. Joel makes his return quicker than ever in his killer stick shift truck.

Your hosts Bill Armstrong and Rich Guido are veteran drag-n-drive stic...

Bob Gruber is coming off of his third place finish in the Sick Week Stick Shift 2024 class. His ProCharged small block ford belt-munching machine went 8.805 @ 161 in Orlando and finished the week with a 9.0 average. Also joining us is Nick Larson, owner of Streetcar Shenanigans Performance in Illinois. Join us as they discuss which Home Depot parts it takes to get a cog-driven centrifugal street car to live! Your hosts Bill Arms...

Myles Kerr of English Racing has an impressive AWD B-Series Integra. Some people call it the Gringotegra. 1320video calls it "The Integra that Could". No matter what you call it, it's a monster that makes nearly 450 horsepower PER CYLINDER and was capable of winning the stick shift class at TX2K23. Join us as we chat with Myles about the Gringotegra, Methanol, No-Prep, and surviving in the world of stick shift drag ra...

Join us as we summarize our PRI 2023 adventures, talk about Bill's new Billy Button, chat about our winter upgrades, and plan our 2024 events! Your hosts Bill Armstrong and Rich Guido are veteran drag-n-drive stick shift racers. Together they make up a wealth of stick shift street car knowledge. They've competed Drag Week, Rocky Mountain Race Week, Sick Week, Midwest Drags, Miles of Mayhem, Street Car Takeover, and many m...

Ben Strader of EFI University joins us again to talk about making horsepower and winning races. We also discuss his team's success in the new NHRA class, Factory X. Your hosts Bill Armstrong and Rich Guido are veteran drag-n-drive stick shift racers. Together they make up a wealth of stick shift street car knowledge. They've competed Drag Week, Rocky Mountain Race Week, Sick Week, Midwest Drags, Miles of Mayhem, Street Ca...

Chris Moore & Stephen Plemmons of Moore HP are part-time comedians and silver car enthusiasts. They also occasionally go pretty dang fast. Join us as we chat with Chris & Stephen about horsepower and shifting gears while laughing to tears. Your hosts Bill Armstrong and Rich Guido are veteran drag-n-drive stick shift racers. Together they make up a wealth of stick shift street car knowledge. They've competed Drag Week,...

Chris Hein, Richard Guido, and Brent Stephens took first, second, and third in the Rocky Mountain Race Week 2.0 Stick Shift Class. They all made the trek from Canada to take the podium and carve their names in the history books of drag-n-drive. Join us as we chat with Chris and Brent about cars and carnage. Your hosts Bill Armstrong and Rich Guido are veteran drag-n-drive stick shift racers. Together they make up a wealth of stic...