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In this episode of the Perfect Lap podcast, host Mark Kilgore chats with US Time Attack Legend, Cole Powelson. Cole shares his journey from a young boy fascinated by speed and cars to becoming a successful racer and mechanic. He discusses his love of time attack in all forms, including Pikes Peak, World Time Attack Challenge, and Super Lap Battle. Mark and Cole discuss the possibility of WTAC coming to the US, and Cole's plans for running two cars in Sydney, Australia this year, one being the Coore Racing GC Subaru, and the second being the all-new Horizon Motorsport TransAm. ++++++++++Wush Automotive is a proud sponsor of The Perfect Lap Podcast. Check out Wush's line of Wush Bespoke Wheels for fully forged wheels that can be customized to your exact needs. www.wushautomotive.comhttps://www.instagram.com/wushautomotive/https://www.facebook.com/WushRacingWant 5% of your Wush Bespoke order? Provide the code "perfectlap" at checkout and receive a 5% discount for our loyal listeners!++++++++++Want MORE Time Attack content? Follow the hosts, Jager and Kilgore, and get more Time Attack content in your life!Follow Mark Kilgore:https://www.instagram.com/mkilgore_909/https://www.youtube.com/@09_motorsportsFollow Mark Jager:https://www.instagram.com/jagerracing/https://www.youtube.com/@JagerRacing++++++++++00:00 The Journey Begins: From Karting to Coaching18:49 Building a Career in Motorsports23:58 Life After Sierra Cars: New Ventures27:55 The Unique Challenges of Pike's Peak33:46 The Paddock Experience at Pike's Peak38:36 Time Attack: The Spirit of Competition42:23 The Future of Time Attack Racing43:13 The Triple Crown of Time Attack Racing44:10 Pike's Peak: The Spirit of Time Attack45:08 Engaging Fans and Building Community47:59 The Accessibility of Time Attack Racing50:38 World Time Attack Challenge: Logistics and Budgeting55:52 The American Time Attack Scene vs. Australia58:56 Future of Time Attack in the U.S.01:04:57 The Need for a U.S. Time Attack Event01:09:55 The Evolution of Time Attack and Its Audience01:14:21 The Unique Experience of Time Attack Racing01:17:38 Breaking News: New Builds for World Time Attack Challenge01:23:32 Debuting at World Time Attack: Expectations and Preparations01:24:40 Navigating Class Regulations: Pro Class Challenges01:26:11 The Build: Retaining Originality in a Custom Car01:28:16 The Road to World Time Attack: Preparation and Logistics01:35:19 Choosing the Best Time Attack Track: Insights and Preferences01:46:42 sportsRecreation-transition-high.wav